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Has made a number of public comments. We held a hearing, many members, republican and democrat, were present on the question of fragile states. He is, i think, appropriately highlighting that the cost of restabilizing countries like libya, syria, iraq and continuing to hold together countries like nigeria and pakistan is going to be substantial. And we need to engage in a bipartisan and thoughtful way in advancing why it is in americas interests to prevent the collapse of even more larger and potentially dangerous states. Im really grateful for your presence. Thank you. Senator cardin for a closing comment. Thank you. I want to thank both of our witnesses for being here. I certainly agree with both of your statements about the United States must reassure our gulf state partners and israel of our commitment to their security. I do just make the observation, we all talk about being strong in regards to iranian activities that are not ....
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Ntsb announcing they will launch a go team to investigate the accident. That came out moments ago. Investigation into the crash. Youre seeing pictures on the screen right now. Lots of news coming out on this. Tariq, i quill start with you, youre wellknown covering space issues. What do you make of what is going on tonight . What do you expect out of this press conference . This is definitely a sad day for both the families involved and Virgin Galactic as well as commercial spaceflight industry in general. And, i guess what were, really hoping to find out what do we know right now that happened . We have heard anecdotal reports so far about the drop and, and, the initial engine ignition. Of course the breakup and the crash. Were hoping to know who was killed in the crash, the status of the other pilot and what investigation. Because there is sure to be one, will be like out there in mojave. Gerri tom jones, to you, youre a former ....