Capt . Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar , the ranking Republican on the committee , stated that the `` root cause of this problem is the breakdown of law and order in Somalia , which is what allows the pirates to operate from shore with impunity . '' Richard Lugar rescued earlier in April 8 from pirates off Somalia 's coast . Arming crews under certain circumstances could deter pirates , he said . Senate told Senate committee best solution is military escorts . Breakdown of law and order in Puntland at root of piracy says Sen. Richard Phillips .
Capt . Richard Lugar rescued earlier in April 8 from pirates off Somalia 's coast . Arming crews under certain circumstances could deter pirates , he said . Senate told Senate committee best solution is military escorts . Breakdown of law and order in Puntland at root of piracy says Sen. Richard Phillips .