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In his testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Ray Takeyh argues that there is precedent for Congress turning down agreements until a better draft is negotiated as in the case of arms c…

Subcommittee on Middle East, House International Relations CommitteeI would like to thank the members of the committee for the opportunity to speak on this vital topic.I will concentrate on some of t…

Statement before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Thank you for the opportunity to address the committee on this vital topic. Just as a preamble, my remarks do…