Thomas A. Garrett: “We want a peaceful and diplomatic solution, but while the lives of Americans and our allies are threatened, all options…”

I am prepared to close if the gentlewoman from Oregon would like to conclude her remarks.

I have implored my peers and superiors on this committee to remember the words of Arthur Vandenberg, that politics stop at the water's edge.

I believe that an empowered educated economically-thriving class of women across the world will reduce radicalism and reduce conflict and increase economic opportunity.

I will consider myself a historian and some lessons are written large on the pages of history, if we are only willing to listen.