Opening Statements

Rep. Edward R. Royce, Chairman
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Chairman Royce’s Opening Statement:

Witnesses

Chairman Royce Questions Witnesses:

General John Allen, USMC, Retired
Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL
U.S. Department of State
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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
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Brigadier General Gregg Olson, USMC
Deputy Director for Middle East
Joint Staff Strategic Plans and Policy
U.S. Department of Defense
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