The 9/11 Commission Recommendations on Public Diplomacy: Defending Ideals and Defining the Message : Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations of the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Second Session, August 23, 2004

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Page 67 - Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives...
Page 2 - We thank all our witnesses for their time and expertise, and we look forward to their testimony. [The prepared statement of Hon. Christopher Shays follows:] JCHIH WCHUOH.
Page 1 - Su, minority professional staff member; and Jean Gosa, minority assistant clerk. Mr. SHAYS. A quorum being present, the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations hearing entitled, "Effective Strategies Against Terrorism,
Page 6 - And with that, this hearing is adjourned. [Whereupon, at 1:03 pm, the subcommittee was adjourned.] [The prepared statement of Hon. Dennis J. Kucinich follows:] Statement of Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich Ranking Minority Member House Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations Committee on Government Reform US House of Representatives Hearing on "Combating Terrorism: Visas Still Vulnerable.
Page 4 - We appreciate the time, dedication and expertise of all out witnesses and we look forward to their testimony. Mr. SHAYS. At this time the Chair would recognize Michael Turner, the vice chairman of the committee.
Page 26 - This work continues. But long-term success demands the use of all elements of national power: diplomacy, intelligence, covert action, law enforcement, economic policy, foreign aid, public diplomacy, and homeland defense. If we favor one tool while neglecting others, we leave ourselves vulnerable and weaken our national effort.
Page 29 - The US government must define what the message is, what it stands for. We should offer an example of moral leadership in the world, committed to treat people humanely, abide by the rule of law, and be generous and caring to our neighbors.
Page 83 - Defense before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations House Committee on Government Reform on "Iraq Reconstruction, Governance and Security Oversight
Page 29 - Where Muslim governments, even those who are friends, do not respect these principles, the United States must stand for a better future. One of the lessons of the long Cold War was that short-term gains in cooperating with the most repressive and brutal governments were too often outweighed by long-term setbacks for America's stature and interests.

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