Kirsten Gillibrand actually said...

"This is absolutely necessary to protect our Nation against what is becoming a leading security threat."

"is the funding coming primarily through criminal activities like kidnap for ransom, piracy, or drug and arms smuggling?"

"as al Qaeda's footprint expands in a decentralized manner, so too must its funding streams."

"What can or should DOD do to preempt the growth and spread of al Qaeda and its adherents and affiliates?"