12/06/2006
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"it is not the right time to pursue new sanctions legislation, and doing so could diminish our security, not enhance our security."
"Each of you emphasized the need to use all instruments of national power, not just military power, but also diplomacy and economic power."
"General Scowcroft and Dr. Brzezinski talked about the importance of the region but also warned against the United States, in their words, 'owning it.'"
"This has been an extraordinarily useful hearing."