Chairman Royce on the hearing: “Month after month we’ve seen the ISIS threat grow. They are a nightmare for millions of civilians in Syria and Iraq. Despite pressure from Congress, the Administration continues to offer too little, too late to our allies and partners on the front lines of this threat. Stepping in are Iranian-backed Shiite militias, undercutting hopes for an inclusive Iraqi government. This hearing will evaluate the Obama Administration’s strategy and AUMF request to confront ISIS.”
Witnesses
General John Allen, USMC, Retired
Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL
U.S. Department of State
Brigadier General Michael Fantini, USAF
Middle East Principal Director
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs
U.S. Department of Defense
Brigadier General Gregg Olson, USMC
Deputy Director for Middle East
Joint Staff Strategic Plans and Policy
U.S. Department of Defense

2172 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 | Mar 26, 2015 8:30am to 11:30am.