Fomenting an ongoing political crisis is actually one of ISIS’s objectives; it distracts policymakers’ attention from terrorists inside Iraq; and it draws critical Iraqi security forces and law enforcement away from the front lines of the battle against ISIS. Will Hurd Read Quote
Russia has demonstrated it is not committed to genuine partnership with the United States. Will Hurd Read Quote
One of the scariest things about ISIS is their ability to leverage social media to inspire individuals who have never been to Syria and Iraq. Will Hurd Read Quote
Despite unprecedented levels of technological advancement and the interconnectedness of the world, the pursuit of truth in the realms of foreign policy and national security remains a critical issue. This is because the level of ‘noise’ that must be sifted through has also reached an unprecedented size and scope. Will Hurd Read Quote
Putting a man on the moon united our nation in victory and we’ve collectively mourned through tragedies such as Apollo 1, the Challenger and Columbia. Will Hurd Read Quote
ISIS is attempting to rebrand Islam as an ideology that justifies violence and brutality. It rejects the kind of global order our nation has sacrificed so much to achieve. Will Hurd Read Quote
The rise of ISIS has exposed the darkest side of humanity – at times manifesting their violent ideology at our very doorsteps. Will Hurd Read Quote
Before I was elected to represent southwestern Texas in the U.S. Congress, I spent almost a decade as an undercover officer in the CIA. I served in places where Russia has geopolitical interests, and learned that Russia has one simple goal: to erode trust in democratic institutions. Will Hurd Read Quote
We must have real debates where disagreements exist, listen to each other, not shy away from ideas different from our own and treat people with respect. Will Hurd Read Quote
As a member of Congress who represents one of the few true swing districts in the country, I have always tried to engage groups of people who don’t necessarily agree with all my votes or opinions. Will Hurd Read Quote
