Thursday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on Iraq and the Islamic State. Testifying before the Committee were the Special Presidential Envoy for
the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL John Allen as well as Brig Gen
Michael Fantini and Brig Gen Gregg Olson.
For reports on the hearing, see Thursday's "Iraq snapshot" and Saturday's "Iraq snapshot."
Various issues and questions were raised throughout the hearing.
But one exchange stood out above all the rest.
Chair Ed Royce: The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Alabama, Mo Brooks.
US House Rep. Mo Brooks: I pass.
Mo Brooks's round of questions in full: "I pass."
For reports on the hearing, see Thursday's "Iraq snapshot" and Saturday's "Iraq snapshot."
Various issues and questions were raised throughout the hearing.
But one exchange stood out above all the rest.
Chair Ed Royce: The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Alabama, Mo Brooks.
US House Rep. Mo Brooks: I pass.
Mo Brooks's round of questions in full: "I pass."