"What we need is a serious, focused, long-term counterterrorism strategy that builds on all that we have learned over the past 16 years and guides us forward as we take on the evolving threats that we face right now and in the years ahead."
"The Honorable Kathleen M. Rice, a Representative in Congress From the State of New York, and Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence:"
"There is no partisanship when it comes to fighting terrorism."
"We have made real, significant progress in this fight. In the 16 years since 9/11, the United States, together with our allies and partners around the world, have severely weakened al-Qaeda's leadersh..."
"As we gather to discuss the evolution and the current state of core al-Qaeda and its affiliates, we know that there may be no clear-cut end to the war on terror."
"I want to say how incredibly grateful I am for all those who work so hard and sacrifice so much in this fight."
"we have a Secretary of State who is saying I am fine with that."
"Days after the 9/11 attacks, President Bush reminded us that while our war on terror would begin with al-Qaeda, it would not end until every terrorist group that seeks to do us harm was found and defe..."
"if you take away the budget of the State Department and you decimate that, then I am just going to have to buy more bullets, basically."
"I believe it is critically important for the new administration to craft and implement real strategies for countering the resurgence of al-Qaeda, as well as ISIS and other groups that still pose a rea..."
"We have got to come up with a plan. But one of the overwhelming themes that, you know, I hear from this panel is that it is clear that terrorist organizations are able to flourish in areas that lack s..."