Kirsten Gillibrand actually said...

"I'm specifically concerned that this was an attack in a country that the United States helped liberate from decades of dictatorship."

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

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

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