Testimonies
"Our goal should be to drain the swamps where extremists thrive, and that implies a combination of measures: stopping the flow of money to these groups, intelligence cooperation, and military force. But most importantly, it implies understanding that failed and failing states are important sanctuaries as well as sources of recruits for extremist movements. When we talk about Pearl Harbor, we should also be thinking of a Marshall Plan."
— Jessica Stern, "Preparing for a War on Terrorism," Testimony before the House Committee on Government Reform, September 20, 2001.
http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/news/stern_ testimony_092201.htm
"Policy discussions relating to the Caucasus and Caspian region have tended to focus on the oil and gas resources of the region and associated pipeline issues, and on the contribution that the region can make to energy security. However, the importance of the Caspian region for the U.S. extends far beyond energy; extensive and positive ties with the states of the region, most of which are populated by Muslims, can contribute to building important ties in the Muslim world and encourage the development of U.S.-oriented regimes and open societies there."
— Brenda Shaffer, "The Caucasus and Caspian Region: Understanding United States Policy," Testimony before the House Commit tee on International Relations, Subcommittee on Europe, October 10, 2001.
http://www.house.gov/international_ relations/shaf1010.htm