A key stumbling block is the question of who and what faction will control the country's armed forces.

A great risk is that outside intervention against the Islamic state before a cohesive government is formed could sharpen these political fault lines.

Libya raises important questions about the efficacy of U.S. military intervention and the necessary follow-up.

I am grateful for this opportunity to speak with you here today about Libya's worsening crisis and the next steps for U.S. policy.

I think we all are disheartened that U.S. policy, or lack thereof, has hindered Libya's progress.

I hope this time the focus on Libya will not fade and that you can help us determine what our approach should be.

Thankfully, they want change, and yet they have this country that should have in many ways the highest standard of living in the world.

It is a great day in America.

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

This issue that we are highlighting today, modern slavery and human trafficking, ... touches young people like this issue.

This committee unanimously, last year, voted to pass the End Modern Slavery Act.