Brett McGurk: “Honestly, it’s hard to really analyze what we have here because we haven’t seen the text, and until we see the text…”

I share your concerns on trafficking in persons and forced labor in Sri Lanka, where over 1.7 million citizens are employed outside their country.

The real weapon against ISIS and their ilk comes not just from the barrel of a gun but from the ballot box, the schoolhouse, the courts, and a growing economy.

By helping the Iraqis address these challenges, the United States can gain leverage and influence while pursuing mutual goals.

We anticipate that three Americans will come home. One is the toddler, Abigail, and two other American women. And, of course, then we have about 10 total Americans unaccounted for. But we're not going to rest here.