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US House of Representatives Special Orders : CSPAN : April 27, 2016 7:00pm-9:01pm EDT
, europe is contending refugee crisis d they are ill equipped to understand their plight. and the great cultural strength they are the targets and we stand in solidarity with the sitens of belgium as we all continue to with the civilians in brussels. jihadists orchestrated at the brussels airport and the metro administration and murdered 318 paris.and the attacks in the is of open about conversion. multi these bombings, these particular es in belgium were for the suicide strikes in paris. russels has contended with the aggression in its neighborhood. middle east conflict and the catastrophe prompted some union aders to embrace very well intentioned and nations from greece to swede enand end deadly security risk and without necessary and robust border protection measures. it's not fair. not fair to the people who are there, who have set up the political system. it's not fair to people who need to flee the violence and re-establish themselves. it's not fair. the decline of a union myth, the vision of cultural and political vision. what is it taking place? a narrative that says particular
, europe is contending refugee crisis d they are ill equipped to understand their plight. and the great cultural strength they are the targets and we stand in solidarity with the sitens of belgium as we all continue to with the civilians in brussels. jihadists orchestrated at the brussels airport and the metro administration and murdered 318 paris.and the attacks in the is of open about conversion. multi these bombings, these particular es in belgium were for the suicide strikes in paris....
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN : April 22, 2016 2:00am-4:01am EDT
europe. and general lori robinson to be command of northern command and commander of north american aerospace defense command. we congratulate both of you on your nominations. we thank you for your decades of distinguished service to our nation and for your willingness to serve once again. of course, we know today would not be possible without the support and sacrifice of your family and friends. some of whom are with us this morning. as is our tradition, we hope you will take the opportunity to introduce your family joining you today. general scaparrotti, you seek to lead a command very different from the one your predecessor, general breedlove, inherited just three years ago. when vladimir putin invaded ukraine and annexed crimea, dismembering a sovereign nation in the heart of europe for the first time in seven decades, general breedlove led with clarity and purpose. he pushed ucom and nato to address the strategic reality we face in europe. that will be the urgent and unfinished task left to you, general scaparrotti, if confirmed. over the past two years, vladimir putin has been
europe. and general lori robinson to be command of northern command and commander of north american aerospace defense command. we congratulate both of you on your nominations. we thank you for your decades of distinguished service to our nation and for your willingness to serve once again. of course, we know today would not be possible without the support and sacrifice of your family and friends. some of whom are with us this morning. as is our tradition, we hope you will take the opportunity...
Washington This Week : CSPAN : April 3, 2016 2:30pm-4:31pm EDT
, we need to reduce taxes on corporations who see fit to send their profits to europe because it costs too much to bring that money back. i know it because i've been in business. and we need to reduce the individual tax rate but we need to do it in such a way that we can pass it. can we can go back to the old reagan model with capital gains to provide incentives and we can make the tax code simpler and clearer and realistically able to pass. us on a path to a balanced budget as i have in the no third rails, no problems with the dealing with entitlements, with innovation. and i want you to know one other thing. i will ship welfare, education, medicaid, job training and infrastructure back to the states so that states can provide the program and innovation and change that we all seek by shifting power, money and influence out of washington. [applause] but what i also would like you get ready to leave the stage here, is that it does matter who is the president. ronald reagann said it was morning in america, a shining city on the hill. you think i don't know what winston churchill sa
, we need to reduce taxes on corporations who see fit to send their profits to europe because it costs too much to bring that money back. i know it because i've been in business. and we need to reduce the individual tax rate but we need to do it in such a way that we can pass it. can we can go back to the old reagan model with capital gains to provide incentives and we can make the tax code simpler and clearer and realistically able to pass. us on a path to a balanced budget as i have in the no...
of it that way. i said that helps us. if we have troops in europe, and we will put more there, and are putting a message to putin that you will not invade any more countries, them or us? [applause] gov. kasich: these simplistic solutions to the problems that we have -- i was in pittsburgh today. you know what trump said? "i am going to bring the still and should back to pittsburgh." great, and everybody that goes to pittsburgh is going to be a billionaire. everybody here is going to on their own hotel, great, isn't it? what i worry about ifs the drift. if hillary or bernie would be elected, the debt would be $30 trillion. i tell these young people on the college campuses, ok, you want to get a job? $30 trillion in national debt, i don't think you're going to get a good job. the other have never accomplish anything. what are we going to do, drift? can we fix a security? piece of cake. you will still get social security, but you will not get as much as you thought your going to get. at the lady who totally depends on it you're going to get what she needs. that is number one, number t
of it that way. i said that helps us. if we have troops in europe, and we will put more there, and are putting a message to putin that you will not invade any more countries, them or us? [applause] gov. kasich: these simplistic solutions to the problems that we have -- i was in pittsburgh today. you know what trump said? "i am going to bring the still and should back to pittsburgh." great, and everybody that goes to pittsburgh is going to be a billionaire. everybody here is going to...
Russian President Vladimir Putin's Annual Call-In Program : CSPAN : April 15, 2016 2:38am-4:28am EDT
the middle east, europe, asia, america, and russia, of course. we all know. we all suffered serious losses in our fight against terrorism. and the threat is still there. but it's not like we left syria, abandoning everything we've achieved there. we withdrew most of our forces, but after we withdrew our forces, we left the syrian army in a position where, with the support of their remaining part, they are still able to launch serious offensive. and after we withdrew most of our forces, they retook palmyra and a number of other strategic cities. the number of cities that have joined the cease-fire has increased during this period. and we really hope that it will bring peace to this region, a political process, not the use of force. everybody should come to the negotiating table, adopt a new constitution, hold an election, and in this way bring the country out of the crisis. >> do you think -- how soon do you think we'll liberate aleppo? >> the problem with aleppo, it's a strategic area in syria. this is the second biggest city. it may actually be the industrial capital of syria. and
the middle east, europe, asia, america, and russia, of course. we all know. we all suffered serious losses in our fight against terrorism. and the threat is still there. but it's not like we left syria, abandoning everything we've achieved there. we withdrew most of our forces, but after we withdrew our forces, we left the syrian army in a position where, with the support of their remaining part, they are still able to launch serious offensive. and after we withdrew most of our forces, they...
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN : April 8, 2016 12:00am-12:46am EDT
europe. there are other tools. the site is not out of ammunition. that being said, also, i think we have learned that it is a mistake to put all of the burden on central banks and monetary policy. a more balanced policy with a greater fiscal component or a broader set of policies would no doubt work, even in a situation where central banks are pushed to the limit. we do have a range of policies we can use. i think it is unfortunate that around the world, central banks have carried so much of the burden. we've gotten the wrong impression that only central banks can respond to downturns. fareed: are you saying that you think that there's been too much emphasis on austerity and that governments should spend more money to boost the economy? mr. bernanke: under appropriate circumstances, yes. , the13, the united states congressional budget office estimated that in that year, fiscal policy was taking 1.5% of growth off of what otherwise would have been the case, which is something we couldn't afford. i'm not saying that the government should always be spending. we are looking at longer-te
europe. there are other tools. the site is not out of ammunition. that being said, also, i think we have learned that it is a mistake to put all of the burden on central banks and monetary policy. a more balanced policy with a greater fiscal component or a broader set of policies would no doubt work, even in a situation where central banks are pushed to the limit. we do have a range of policies we can use. i think it is unfortunate that around the world, central banks have carried so much of...
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN : April 25, 2016 11:08pm-11:31pm EDT
president flew to europe to make a pitch? this is the president of the united states. he made a pitch for the olympics to come to the united states and i think that is great. i like that. but if you are the president, you do not go over there to make a pitch and then not win. right? two big a position. if you're the president, you got to know the answer before you go over there. you call them and you say, listen, i am the president and i will go there but between us, are we going to win? and they will tell you. there want to say, no, so you're going to come and fourth. i would say, thank you, i appreciate it but i'm not going to go. we're dealing with babies, folks. we're dealing with babies. we have the president of the united states go over there to make a pitch for the olympics and he gets rejected. i think we came in fourth. who does that? who doesn't? are we dealing with babies question mark when you are the president of the united states and you want to get the olympics to country and you go over there and do not know the answer before hand -- you are in competent. you are incompete
president flew to europe to make a pitch? this is the president of the united states. he made a pitch for the olympics to come to the united states and i think that is great. i like that. but if you are the president, you do not go over there to make a pitch and then not win. right? two big a position. if you're the president, you got to know the answer before you go over there. you call them and you say, listen, i am the president and i will go there but between us, are we going to win? and...
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN : April 21, 2016 10:00pm-12:01am EDT
thoughtfully pointed out. you will oversee the shifts in those efforts in europe. along with our nato partners, we will be adding investments to deter further russian activities. the committee looks forward to your views on these and other complex issues. you'll also continue the important work that ucomm is doing with the ukrainian government to strengthen ukraine's capacity to defend itself. the committee would benefit again from your views in this regard. and general robinson, if confirmed, your responsibilities will comprise of defending the homeland which ultimately is the most important mission we have. including against such threats as cruise and ballistic missiles. you will have to support civilian authorities in this mission. not only in terms of potential conflict, but also natural disasters which affect the country. and you'll have to maintain close security operation ties with our neighbors, again, as the chairman pointed out, mexico in particular. and you will also be commander of norad. binational command with canada which is a mission to provide aerospace warning, contr
thoughtfully pointed out. you will oversee the shifts in those efforts in europe. along with our nato partners, we will be adding investments to deter further russian activities. the committee looks forward to your views on these and other complex issues. you'll also continue the important work that ucomm is doing with the ukrainian government to strengthen ukraine's capacity to defend itself. the committee would benefit again from your views in this regard. and general robinson, if confirmed,...
White House Briefing : CSPAN : April 18, 2016 8:00pm-9:03pm EDT
our friends over in europe of extreme austerity did not pear financial fruit. it was the stimulus package that was put forth with not a single vote from anyone on the other side of the aisle that was actually the financially responsible approach taken to help deal with the train wreck that president obama inherited and get the economy back on track. but, of course, since the objective from the very beginning, not my words but the words of senate majority leader on the other side of the capitol as to make the president a first term -- a one-term president. i mean, i just don't even understand the philosophy of a president who takes office, inherits the worst economy since the great depression, and the number one agenda is to make ure he's a one-term president. but, that was an unsuccessful political endeavor. gets a second term and then the first thing that some of my good friends on the other side of the aisle decide to do as we approach the end of the fiscal year in 2013 was to shut down the government. $24 billion cost us in lost economic productivity. that's not hyperbole. thos
our friends over in europe of extreme austerity did not pear financial fruit. it was the stimulus package that was put forth with not a single vote from anyone on the other side of the aisle that was actually the financially responsible approach taken to help deal with the train wreck that president obama inherited and get the economy back on track. but, of course, since the objective from the very beginning, not my words but the words of senate majority leader on the other side of the capitol...
British Prime Minister's Questions : CSPAN : April 17, 2016 11:58pm-12:36am EDT
remain in office? >> yes. [shouting] >> again on europe, mr. speaker, does the prime minister a greek european union is not just the world's biggest single market but it is also an ample source of foreign direct investment to rising 50% of investment we received a also an excellent platform for supply chains to thrive in prospect, beating the ability get the skills they need and the innovation they need, and my constituency -- and a whole lot of other high-tech companies thrive and prosper as they did in the united kingdom? >> i well remember my visit with my honorable friend where they touch the i think the world first in a bicycle that was printed on a 3-d printer. i didn't get on and give it a try but look like i they would even carry some of my weight. he's right because single market is 500 million people and that is a great market for our businesses, for our services and increasingly the market and the supply chain is getting more and more integrated and that is why we should think carefully for more separating ourselves from it. >> thank you, mr. speaker. the biggest cancer kil
remain in office? >> yes. [shouting] >> again on europe, mr. speaker, does the prime minister a greek european union is not just the world's biggest single market but it is also an ample source of foreign direct investment to rising 50% of investment we received a also an excellent platform for supply chains to thrive in prospect, beating the ability get the skills they need and the innovation they need, and my constituency -- and a whole lot of other high-tech companies thrive and...
longer a safe haven for pirates. in west africa, british leadership in europe secured one billion euros to help the people to defeat the outbreak of ebola with britain taking the lead in sierra leone, the united states in liberia and guinea. just as we made progress in these areas, so there are many more that need a lot more work. there is no doubt that the situation in libya is challenging but we now finally have a government of national accord with whom we can work. while in syria and iraq, we are continuing coalition efforts to defeat daesh. more than 25,000 daesh fighters have been killed. with the total number of fighters now estimated to be at its lowest for about two years. the iraqi security forces are steadily pushing daesh out of its territory. in syria, our partners have liberated the large kurdish areas in the northeast and cut off the main road between raka and mosul. we also discussed the migration crisis which does not directly affect the united states. in the u.k., we have maintained our borders and we will continue to do so, but we both know the challenge this pos
longer a safe haven for pirates. in west africa, british leadership in europe secured one billion euros to help the people to defeat the outbreak of ebola with britain taking the lead in sierra leone, the united states in liberia and guinea. just as we made progress in these areas, so there are many more that need a lot more work. there is no doubt that the situation in libya is challenging but we now finally have a government of national accord with whom we can work. while in syria and iraq,...
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN : April 22, 2016 12:00pm-2:01pm EDT
continent of europe. the sort of challenge that can only be tackled effectively through international cooperation. nato is helping to reduce the number of migrants in the eastern mediterranean and barack and i have discussed how nato may now contribute to the eu's efforts in the central mediterranean. we need to do more to break the business model. together with our eu partners and the libyan government, we will look at whether there is more we can do to strengthen the libyan coast guard appeared we will be discussing this further when we meet with the leaders of other countries and hanover on monday. another opportunity to show working together, how we can better protect ourselves from the threats we face. we covered a number of new and emerging challenging, it will be more important than ever that we work together with our international partners to identify problems and deal with them rapidly. ,ust as we have done with ebola we need the same international cooperation on dealing with the zika virus, on the challenge of antimicrobial resistance and cyber security and on tackling -- br
continent of europe. the sort of challenge that can only be tackled effectively through international cooperation. nato is helping to reduce the number of migrants in the eastern mediterranean and barack and i have discussed how nato may now contribute to the eu's efforts in the central mediterranean. we need to do more to break the business model. together with our eu partners and the libyan government, we will look at whether there is more we can do to strengthen the libyan coast guard...
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN : April 4, 2016 2:00pm-4:01pm EDT
. secondly, we need to reduce taxes on corporations that have seen fit to invest their profits in europe, because we punish them if they come back. oh yes we can cut the corporate , tax rate and stop double taxing businesses. how do i know it? because i have been in business. and we need to reduce individual tax rates. but we need to do it in such a way that we can pass it. we can go to the old reagan model of 28 25 with a capital gain of 15 are sent and we can make that tax code clear and realistically being able to pass. and i will part -- i will put us, i will put us on a path to a balanced budget as i have in the past with no third rails no , problems dealing with entitlements, innovation, and i want you to know one other thing. i will ship welfare, education medicaid, job training, and for infrastructure back to the states, so they can provide a program in innovation and change that we all see, by shifting the power and influence out of washington. [applause] what i also would like you to know, as i get ready to leave the stage here is that it does matter who is the president. i rem
. secondly, we need to reduce taxes on corporations that have seen fit to invest their profits in europe, because we punish them if they come back. oh yes we can cut the corporate , tax rate and stop double taxing businesses. how do i know it? because i have been in business. and we need to reduce individual tax rates. but we need to do it in such a way that we can pass it. we can go to the old reagan model of 28 25 with a capital gain of 15 are sent and we can make that tax code clear and...
Q&A : CSPAN : April 17, 2016 11:00pm-11:59pm EDT
of the first jobs, the trans-arabian pipeline that helped fuel europe's postwar recovery. brian lamb: how much did they make over the pipeline? sally denton: i do not remember what the prophets were, but they were really precedent setting in that this is the first company to really go into the middle east at a time that was just being developed for, if you look at the bechtel company it starts with the, after hoover dam it is the road, the automobile had just been developed in the roads and in a needed roads and got the first government contract to build a highway in california, and then oil, and then they expand more oil for the vehicles, so they are at the forefront of the whole industrialization of america at that time, and it was those relationships that steve bechtel senior developed that came throughout the middle east would go on to not just enrich them but to serve a purpose for american expansionism abroad. brian lamb: what else have they done in saudi arabia? sally denton: they built palaces and the entire infrastructure and move from there into kuwait and yemen. basically
of the first jobs, the trans-arabian pipeline that helped fuel europe's postwar recovery. brian lamb: how much did they make over the pipeline? sally denton: i do not remember what the prophets were, but they were really precedent setting in that this is the first company to really go into the middle east at a time that was just being developed for, if you look at the bechtel company it starts with the, after hoover dam it is the road, the automobile had just been developed in the roads and in...
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN : April 3, 2016 12:00am-2:01am EDT
happened being made into movies like "selma" last year. the death camps of europe has been dramatized in movies, novels and television programs. i think by telling this story, using the media and all of the accesses that we have to make this story in organic part of our american experience, then we can do our bit to keep it from happening again and make america a better america. donald trump's motto is "make america great again" but what he is in fact doing is making america disgraced again. [applause] mr. roosevelt: i know i speak for everyone when i say you are in inspiration in this regard, and it has been in honor and a privilege to share the stage with you. we have times for question and answer. i think there are people with wireless microphones on the side. i will call on people who raise their hand. we will start over here. >> hello, thank you very much for your musical. i thought it was beautiful and a very important story to be told. however, it has been met with some criticism that it is not 100% historically accurate and depicting the jacl who are actually real e
happened being made into movies like "selma" last year. the death camps of europe has been dramatized in movies, novels and television programs. i think by telling this story, using the media and all of the accesses that we have to make this story in organic part of our american experience, then we can do our bit to keep it from happening again and make america a better america. donald trump's motto is "make america great again" but what he is in fact doing is making...
Discussion on the Future of the European Union : CSPAN : April 8, 2016 10:00am-11:46am EDT
future of democracy in an integrated europe. tom the left in opposition the creation of the poland steel communion, clement atlee declared that rigid "would not accept the most vital economic forces in our country should be handed over to an authority that is utterly undemocratic and responsible to nobody." , thethe right in france leader of the national assembly opposed "delegating our powers to a stateless and uncontrolled you talk receipt of experts." 1950 seven, in opposition to the founding documents to the forerunner of the european union, former french premier may abdicaterats by giving in to internal dictatorship, but also by delegating his powers to an external authority." that was in opposition to the treaty of rome. speaker is the director of international outreach at the acton institute for the study of religion and liberty in grand rapids michigan . he is the author of a new book. the new is entitled totalitarian 10 tatian: global governance and the crisis of democracy in europe -- temptation: global governance and the crisis of democracy in europe. in my view it is th
future of democracy in an integrated europe. tom the left in opposition the creation of the poland steel communion, clement atlee declared that rigid "would not accept the most vital economic forces in our country should be handed over to an authority that is utterly undemocratic and responsible to nobody." , thethe right in france leader of the national assembly opposed "delegating our powers to a stateless and uncontrolled you talk receipt of experts." 1950 seven, in...
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN : April 5, 2016 10:00am-12:01pm EDT
point i cannot delineate that. missileds on how we do systems within europe and protection of nato allies. i know that: whenever iran has launched a missile, there is activity at the u.n. to condemn that. russia has been the obstructionist in many of those cases to our taking stronger action to u.n.. do you want to talk about other actions we might be able to take the counter what russia is doing? mr. shannon: we have been engaging on the russians regularly on this. insurerto extend and coherence and cohesion within the p5 plus one. as we address any other activities of iran that are dealt with in the un security council. , inmost recent resolution this regard, we have a difference with the russians. themd been engaging with at many different levels to try and find a way to address that disagreement. we are working to prohibit the transfer of technologies to iran's missile program. thate trying to ensure they stand firm within the p5 plus one and so far they are. sen. shaheen: the russians are helping on that front? mr. shannon: they are in the sense that they are complying with th
point i cannot delineate that. missileds on how we do systems within europe and protection of nato allies. i know that: whenever iran has launched a missile, there is activity at the u.n. to condemn that. russia has been the obstructionist in many of those cases to our taking stronger action to u.n.. do you want to talk about other actions we might be able to take the counter what russia is doing? mr. shannon: we have been engaging on the russians regularly on this. insurerto extend and...
europe, and battle that has long been a source of passion. >> i agree in a written that is inside the eu are -- rather than a greatly been to the unknown. unsustainable, and what he has negotiated will not present that from happening. >> george osborne present his eigth budget but is forced into a traumatic resignation. >> he has been successful at producing a balanced budget in the interest of everyone in this country, particularly those with disability. >> first the referendum on britain's membership on the european union. david cameron promised he would renegotiate britain's membership with the eu and put the results of that deal for about. he wanted restrictions on the migrant work benefits. scrapped.something after weeks of telling and tilling andw -- sowing, -- mr. cameron had to get all 27 other members to agree it, but the deal got a frosty rection from his own u.s. skeptics. >> the same rule has been further watered down, mr. speaker. >> david cameron went away and negotiated the details of the package with other eu leaders making concessions along the way, abandoning proposal t
europe, and battle that has long been a source of passion. >> i agree in a written that is inside the eu are -- rather than a greatly been to the unknown. unsustainable, and what he has negotiated will not present that from happening. >> george osborne present his eigth budget but is forced into a traumatic resignation. >> he has been successful at producing a balanced budget in the interest of everyone in this country, particularly those with disability. >> first the...
TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger Testimony on Transportation Security : CSPAN : April 10, 2016 4:29am-5:52am EDT
criminals to join its ranks in europe. at the risk of the insider joining, those with histories of violence and those with criminal history are a good place to start. and sure he people with credentials for airports is secured is important. in russia, it is suspected the help of an airport employee. pre-check expansion act would help expand participation in the tsa project application program by providing partnerships to enroll more individuals. as a result more vetted passengers would receive expedited screening which would get passengers through checkpoints more quickly and make sure that they do not have the same kind of easy target. measureshese important should advance in the senate this week. we need strong leadership and decisive action. you are faced with a great challenge of getting it right every time when a terrorist needs just one opportunity. we look forward to hearing how meet thatking to challenge. i would like to recognize senator nelson with his opening statement. --ator nelson bank bright senator nelson: right after 9/11, 1900 acts were carried out against transit
criminals to join its ranks in europe. at the risk of the insider joining, those with histories of violence and those with criminal history are a good place to start. and sure he people with credentials for airports is secured is important. in russia, it is suspected the help of an airport employee. pre-check expansion act would help expand participation in the tsa project application program by providing partnerships to enroll more individuals. as a result more vetted passengers would receive...
Washington Journal : CSPAN : April 26, 2016 7:00am-10:01am EDT
make all of these great trade deals. reinsesn't he take the and lower prescription drug costs? europe doescause not pay for any research and development. the united states are hobbled by this. this is after we bailed europe out of two wars. we paid for a land lease before the war. we pay for reconstruction under the marshall plan and now we pay for nato. they build trains, we cannot afford it. contracts are going into dust and we hav p
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN : April 26, 2016 10:00am-12:01pm EDT
the and lower prescription drug costs? europe doescause not pay for any research and development. the united states are hobbled by this. this is after we bailed europe out of two wars. we paid for a land lease before the war. we pay for reconstruction under the marshall plan and now we pay for nato. they build trains, we cannot afford it. contracts are going into dust and we have to pay 95% of our rnd. why doesn't he go over and talk and say it has been a nice ride, but what we are going to do is just going to depend on you a lot for r&d. we will pay our fair share, but why don't we do something for our people instead of looking toward europe, asia and everybody else? have him put his money where his mouth is and lower costs medicine. host: donna in massachusetts, good morning. caller: hello. i just wanted to ask a question regarding psychotropic medications and how dangerous they are and as far as the cost of health care, billions and billions of dollars in big pharma and i wish that the doctor was still on because there were not any lab test the confirm a mental illness. sometimes,
the and lower prescription drug costs? europe doescause not pay for any research and development. the united states are hobbled by this. this is after we bailed europe out of two wars. we paid for a land lease before the war. we pay for reconstruction under the marshall plan and now we pay for nato. they build trains, we cannot afford it. contracts are going into dust and we have to pay 95% of our rnd. why doesn't he go over and talk and say it has been a nice ride, but what we are going to do...
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN : April 1, 2016 6:00am-7:01am EDT
wesley clark, former nato supreme allied commander in europe, on nato 's in the aftermath of the british attacks. then, at 8:30 eastern, lemmonst gayle tzemach and her book "ashley's war." host: good morning. it's friday the first of april. the headlines are about donald trump and the presidential race. is trailing senator ted cruz. the campaign tries to recover from comments he made about abortion. we ask our viewers to weigh in on this question. is donald trump a conservative? we have special lines this morning.
wesley clark, former nato supreme allied commander in europe, on nato 's in the aftermath of the british attacks. then, at 8:30 eastern, lemmonst gayle tzemach and her book "ashley's war." host: good morning. it's friday the first of april. the headlines are about donald trump and the presidential race. is trailing senator ted cruz. the campaign tries to recover from comments he made about abortion. we ask our viewers to weigh in on this question. is donald trump a conservative? we...
them. t's africom, and in europe, so we're finding the problem of not just interregional integration but regional functional integration. the lines are as clean as we could make them. that's perfectly reasonable, you have to divide up the pie somehow. but once you've done that, you have to make sure the slices are able to work together and you haven't artificially created bare yeses. that's what i'm looking to the chairman for. now the reality is, i look to joe dunford for that every day anyway. so as a practical matter, i'm -- i got to have that and i depend upon his professional military advice and his being in constant contact with all the coms and being ingrated across them. that's the role i want to clarify and strengthen. i don't think that was as apparent to people back in the day but the world has gotten more integrated so we got to get more integrated too. john: secretary, let me ask you. you've opened up this question about the power geometry in the pentagon. obviously the -- nobody questions the prime citycy of the secretary. but then there's the question of how important
them. t's africom, and in europe, so we're finding the problem of not just interregional integration but regional functional integration. the lines are as clean as we could make them. that's perfectly reasonable, you have to divide up the pie somehow. but once you've done that, you have to make sure the slices are able to work together and you haven't artificially created bare yeses. that's what i'm looking to the chairman for. now the reality is, i look to joe dunford for that every day...
CSPAN : April 18, 2016 7:01pm-8:00pm EDT
nation was woefully unprepared to defend herself given the alarming developments in asia and europe the previous two years. congress acted and although assured we could stay out of the war, this body passed the unprecedented selective service act of 1940 to increase our defensive posture. while some would call it timely, we were still woefully unprepared for the horrific attacks on our naval, land and air forces in 1941. when the blow fell, we had for the first time a sizable forward deployed force based in the philippine islands, in december, 1941. that allied force of 150,000 soldiers fought bravely for five months until their medical supplies, food and, finally, ammunition were exhausted, prompting the largest vendor of u.s. forces in american history -- surrender of u.s. forces in american history. tens of thousands of these allied soldiers died in brutal captivity, all simply because our nation could not get to them. while we had future capacity, we had forfeited our defensive posture through cost cutting policies the previous decade, and we had exhausted our time. as unprepare
nation was woefully unprepared to defend herself given the alarming developments in asia and europe the previous two years. congress acted and although assured we could stay out of the war, this body passed the unprecedented selective service act of 1940 to increase our defensive posture. while some would call it timely, we were still woefully unprepared for the horrific attacks on our naval, land and air forces in 1941. when the blow fell, we had for the first time a sizable forward deployed...
President Obama Remarks in Hannover, Germany : CSPAN : April 25, 2016 8:00pm-8:55pm EDT
here -- from germany and across europe. we also have some proud americans here. i have to admit that i have developed a special place in my heart for the german people. back when i was a candidate for this office, you welcomed me with a small rally in berlin, where i spoke of the change that's possible when the world stands as one. as president, you've treated me and michelle and our daughters to wonderful hospitality. you've offered me excellent beer --[laughter] and weisswurst in krun. you've now hosted our delegation here in hannover. my only regret is that i have never been to germany for oktoberfest. [laughter] so i will have to come back. and i suspect it's more fun when you're not president. [applause] so my timing will be good. and as always, i bring the friendship of the american people. we consider the german people, and all of our european allies, to be among our closest friends in the world -- because we share so much experience and so many of the same values. we believe that nations and peoples should live in security and peace. we believe in creating opportunity that li
here -- from germany and across europe. we also have some proud americans here. i have to admit that i have developed a special place in my heart for the german people. back when i was a candidate for this office, you welcomed me with a small rally in berlin, where i spoke of the change that's possible when the world stands as one. as president, you've treated me and michelle and our daughters to wonderful hospitality. you've offered me excellent beer --[laughter] and weisswurst in krun....
japan and particular countries in europe and elsewhere in asia on counterterrorism efforts. what we were often sharing were analytic information that was collected, and we had a rigorous way of sharing that information with other countries, including japan. [indiscernible] cia or fbi, each cooperate with the japanese police and agency in japan. >> thank you. buts a good perception, sometimes coordination is not as well directed as it might be. here.oman wait for the microphone, please. hear. no, no come of this woman. thanks. >> thank you. doris, typical housewife. the question i have as i am listening to this is i don't think people in america don't not have faith in the law, but the question is when the law ,emains consistently the same and policy change -- how does that policy change affect people that your level in terms of where you draw the chalk line? law andtation of the what can and cannot be done, are you personally affected by new policy on the executive level? i think that is what frightens people, that we don't know that we are protected by the law. i would assume you g
japan and particular countries in europe and elsewhere in asia on counterterrorism efforts. what we were often sharing were analytic information that was collected, and we had a rigorous way of sharing that information with other countries, including japan. [indiscernible] cia or fbi, each cooperate with the japanese police and agency in japan. >> thank you. buts a good perception, sometimes coordination is not as well directed as it might be. here.oman wait for the microphone, please....
U.S. House of Representatives Morning Hour : CSPAN : April 13, 2016 10:00am-12:01pm EDT
heartland have done little to stop the expansion of militants to europe, north africa and afghanistan. the attacks this year in brussels and other cities reinforce this myth of a --rorist group on the march the sense of a terrorist group on the march. a fight that is likely to go on for years. how do you get ahead of this expansion? guest: clearly, no one has a silver bullet or an easy answer to it. it is a military component, yes. a law enforcement component, as we have seen in brussels and paris. it is also combating the ideology. testifying in the foreign affairs committee and visiting us was the king of jordan. he said to us, in the end, this is our war. speaking from his perspective, meaning the majority -- the vast majority of muslims who do not at all support isis, but nonetheless, need to combat this growing cancer within their community. thisackdrop of that is sunni versus shia conflict. part of the reason we saw isis's initial popularity in northern iraq, people who were not all ready to join isis, but they were so strongly against the shiite dominated iraqi government, which is
heartland have done little to stop the expansion of militants to europe, north africa and afghanistan. the attacks this year in brussels and other cities reinforce this myth of a --rorist group on the march the sense of a terrorist group on the march. a fight that is likely to go on for years. how do you get ahead of this expansion? guest: clearly, no one has a silver bullet or an easy answer to it. it is a military component, yes. a law enforcement component, as we have seen in brussels and...
europeans gethe information around europe? tell the americans. we push the information out. it's a bit cartoonish, but it's not untrue. i think we have made good progress. it is big. it is bureaucratic. it could use some belt-tightening. but fundamentally, it's all right. . do have one issue i will see if my partners share this view. from the outside looking in now is, iseven years, it think, a very slow moving body. it appears to be overly cautious. it appears to be adverse.tically risk dare i say, with a good lawyer over left, badly o lawyer from time to time. take a look at yourself. from the outside looking in -- and i am not talking about procurement contracts. i am talking about a caution, a conservatism, a risk aversion, a .low pace about things if jim were over here, he would be pushing back on everyone of those descriptions, i know. but you asked, and that is my observation. that it hasld add been slow to embrace innovation which has transitioned from the government sector in major programs to the private sector. the embracing of commercially available off-the-shelf capabiliti
europeans gethe information around europe? tell the americans. we push the information out. it's a bit cartoonish, but it's not untrue. i think we have made good progress. it is big. it is bureaucratic. it could use some belt-tightening. but fundamentally, it's all right. . do have one issue i will see if my partners share this view. from the outside looking in now is, iseven years, it think, a very slow moving body. it appears to be overly cautious. it appears to be adverse.tically risk dare...
Bill Clinton Campaign Appearance in Riverdale, New York : CSPAN : April 16, 2016 5:25am-6:19am EDT
happen once again in the continent of europe. when you look at people who saved albanians, look no further than president bill clinton. when you look for a person who really cares about people, who made a difference to people, there would not be an independent nation without president bill clinton. i know how hard he worked. it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you a wonderful, wonderful president of the united states -- i want to tell you before he comes out that hillary clinton will do the same types of things that president bill clinton did when it comes to the balkans, to caring about people, when it comes to making sure lives are saved. it is my great pleasure to introduce to all of you the person we have all been waiting for, our wonderful president bill clinton. [applause] ♪ president clinton: thank you. thank you very much. thank you. thank you. let's give congressman eliot engel another big hand. [applause] i want to thank assembly member mark jones, the first albanian american elected in the united states. thank you. councilmember andrea cohen, thank you. and the
happen once again in the continent of europe. when you look at people who saved albanians, look no further than president bill clinton. when you look for a person who really cares about people, who made a difference to people, there would not be an independent nation without president bill clinton. i know how hard he worked. it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you a wonderful, wonderful president of the united states -- i want to tell you before he comes out that hillary clinton will do...
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN : April 8, 2016 11:45am-1:46pm EDT
what happened with the whole europe whole and free idea. supported by the fact that the european nations that are members of the eu are still our best allies. the instinctive thing a president wants to do is support our allies and what he thinks they want to do. they were mistaken, but they were not delusional. new totalitarian temptation, i make the case that communism and theism were much worse than ideology of global governance in the european union. do-gooder's utopia, a mushy, feel-good utopia. in essence, it is similar in the sense that it seeks to improve the world and change human beings in a way that cannot be done via a political project. temptation,litarian i don't say new to tell terry and his him -- new totalitarianism. eva: i'm a polish diplomat. i just came here because tomorrow, i will be lecturing about diplomacy at the institute of world politics. it is very difficult to discuss -- iook -- i did not read would like to ask two questions. although i could be considered a leftist -- it is difficult for me to agree with mr. gardner in saying great betain without the
what happened with the whole europe whole and free idea. supported by the fact that the european nations that are members of the eu are still our best allies. the instinctive thing a president wants to do is support our allies and what he thinks they want to do. they were mistaken, but they were not delusional. new totalitarian temptation, i make the case that communism and theism were much worse than ideology of global governance in the european union. do-gooder's utopia, a mushy, feel-good...
the u.k., australia, new zealand, all of western europe. the longe have to take view on the affordable care act. i want to respond to that man in tampa, i think his name was mike, who says i don't want the federal government telling me to buy health care. mike, as a taxpayer in massachusetts, i don't want to have to pay for your 100 k emergency room bill, and all of the costs that you are going to byur on the broader society not manning up and buying health insurance. you don't get anything for free in this world. attitude is shocking to me. , frankly, someone who has their head in the sand would not understand that even if you have to pay $300 a month for the peace of mind and protection and the fact that you are contributing to the overall health -- i want to say one thing about enhancer. they are in a similar situation. they only have a single insurer under the apa, they just didn't get their internal legislation together. there has been a migration of a lot of lower income and uninsurable people over the mass border, to give a fake address and they all get on mass health. that kind
the u.k., australia, new zealand, all of western europe. the longe have to take view on the affordable care act. i want to respond to that man in tampa, i think his name was mike, who says i don't want the federal government telling me to buy health care. mike, as a taxpayer in massachusetts, i don't want to have to pay for your 100 k emergency room bill, and all of the costs that you are going to byur on the broader society not manning up and buying health insurance. you don't get anything...
Washington Journal : CSPAN : April 7, 2016 7:00am-10:01am EDT
for peace. mideast, ahe whole lot of them want to flood into europe. we need to protect europe and they need to protect us with their intel. we have to keep nato. donald trump is saying they don't put this much money and -- it's about the piece. orth more than any war. -- it's about peace. we come back with some kind of trade deal with workers for $.60 an hour. host: we go to tim. caller: thank you for taking my call. way too muchng money as far as our share of money. they need to pay their share. it comes down to our kids and grandkids in debt. i know we have to have peace in the world, but we cannot do it with our money. and then telling us what to do. everything he said he was going to do has been the biggest lie in the world. i pray that trouble get in there because he is not a politician. i was pulling for carson, i thought he was a great, honest person. ,e can pull the nation together he can pull the black situation together, which is credible. we of a lot more credible things here getting ready to break loose. who are you supporting now? caller: honestly, bernie sanders. i h
for peace. mideast, ahe whole lot of them want to flood into europe. we need to protect europe and they need to protect us with their intel. we have to keep nato. donald trump is saying they don't put this much money and -- it's about the piece. orth more than any war. -- it's about peace. we come back with some kind of trade deal with workers for $.60 an hour. host: we go to tim. caller: thank you for taking my call. way too muchng money as far as our share of money. they need to pay their...
constructing u.s. engagement in the world along with our closest friends and allies in europe and elsewhere. for that reason, we frequently host global leaders visiting in washington, d.c. for us, nothing gives us more pleasure than hosting the secretary general of nato. these are the atlantic council's roots. nato is at the heart of our mission of working together to secure the future and it remains very much at the heart of america's role and purpose in the world. as president obama said today, nato is the linchpin of our cornerstone in the world. delightedlar, we are that we will convene ahead of the warsaw summit in july. we are delighted that we will participate as one of nato's official public diplomacy partners at the warsaw summit. the warsaw summit comes at a defining moment that is testing nato's ability to respond to an unprecedented array of global challenges. i will list just a couple. number one, terror attacks in brussels and paris. number two, external challenges from a resurgent russia on europe's eastern front, and the expanding instability from the middle east. third, of
constructing u.s. engagement in the world along with our closest friends and allies in europe and elsewhere. for that reason, we frequently host global leaders visiting in washington, d.c. for us, nothing gives us more pleasure than hosting the secretary general of nato. these are the atlantic council's roots. nato is at the heart of our mission of working together to secure the future and it remains very much at the heart of america's role and purpose in the world. as president obama said...
Discussion on the Federal Reserve : CSPAN : April 10, 2016 6:32pm-7:48pm EDT
world. is five to 10 times higher than those in western europe. >> president obama suggested that some of the $80 billion spent each year to incarcerate prisoners should be used to prevent people from coming into the criminal justice system in the first place. how do you believe this money would be better spent? >> that's an important point. people need to understand that this mass incarceration we have comes at a huge cost. of money,n is a lot and that is money that could be used in different ways. if we spent money -- that money on prevention activities, coming up with mentorship programs for young people -- >> mandatory minimums for nonviolent offenders is commonly pointed at as the easiest and fastest way to cut back on the amount of people incarcerated, as it would reduce the amount of time each prisoner is sentenced to. >> on a topic of mandatory minimums, do you think mandatory minimum sentencing can be effective, or should they be eliminated from our criminal justice system completely? >> i think we make too much use of mandatory minimums. i believe they serve a purpose, especi
world. is five to 10 times higher than those in western europe. >> president obama suggested that some of the $80 billion spent each year to incarcerate prisoners should be used to prevent people from coming into the criminal justice system in the first place. how do you believe this money would be better spent? >> that's an important point. people need to understand that this mass incarceration we have comes at a huge cost. of money,n is a lot and that is money that could be used...
felt the russians were weaponizing the refugees in the situation of destabilizing europe. know nato has sent some pa trolts recently. but why did it take so long for nato to respond to such a serious security threat tot european continent when greece and turkey are members of nato? when it comes 20 nato's role in addressing the mige rant and refugee crisis nato's main rule has been to address the instability in the region. in europe, nato is normally not the first responder because this is about border control, coast guard, border controls. aid and so on tot refugees. but when we were asked, we responded. and we actually responded very quickly because germany, turkey, and greece asked nato for help. and after 48 hours we were able to make a decision to provide the ships and assistance they asked for. and 24 hours after we made a decision, the first nato ships re deployed into the agian sea. so for me this is an example of how nato can respond quickly if needed. and what we have done since is we have several ships there. they are doing reconnaissance, surveillance, monitoring, and sharin
felt the russians were weaponizing the refugees in the situation of destabilizing europe. know nato has sent some pa trolts recently. but why did it take so long for nato to respond to such a serious security threat tot european continent when greece and turkey are members of nato? when it comes 20 nato's role in addressing the mige rant and refugee crisis nato's main rule has been to address the instability in the region. in europe, nato is normally not the first responder because this is...
-- decades of relative peace and prosperity in europe. and that in turn has helped to spread peace and prosperity around the world. and think about how extraordinary that is. for more than 1000 years, this was darkened by war and violence. it was taken for granted. it was assumed that that was the fate of land. -- of man. that isn't to say that your generation has had it easy. both here and the united states, your generation is what -- is going up in a time of change. you're growing up of age through 9/11 and seven/seven. you had friends go off to war. you have seen families endure recession. the challenges of our time, economic inequality and climate migration --rism, all of these things are real. and in the age of instant information, where tv and twitter can feed us a steady stream of bad news, i know that it can sometimes seem like the order we have created is fragile . maybe even crumbling. maybe the center cannot hold. we have seen new calls for isolationists or xenophobia. we see those who would call for rolling back the rights of people. in theirnkering down own point of use an
-- decades of relative peace and prosperity in europe. and that in turn has helped to spread peace and prosperity around the world. and think about how extraordinary that is. for more than 1000 years, this was darkened by war and violence. it was taken for granted. it was assumed that that was the fate of land. -- of man. that isn't to say that your generation has had it easy. both here and the united states, your generation is what -- is going up in a time of change. you're growing up of age...
Road to the White House : CSPAN : April 4, 2016 1:00am-2:01am EDT
has been revealed quite clearly. europe today struggles with problems on many fronts. the greek debt crisis, the illegal annexation of crimea, and military destabilization in eastern ukraine by russia. civil war in syria, the so-called islamic state, terrorism inspired by islamic migration/refugee crisis. all of these impacts in a major way as well as on the political impact, but our biggest problem is having some kind of permanent crisis management. the feeling that we do not have events fully under control, that ofope is not capable following its own rules far too often. a great number of europeans are disappointed today and fear future developments. there are growing nationalistic tendencies, as well as demand for radical solutions. situation is this not only the presence of dangers and radicals in many parliaments, but also increasing discussions of disintegration .nd dilution of the eu u.k. is the possible and the internal cohesion of europe is truly at stake here. this cohesion has been painstakingly built and negotiated since the 1950's of the last century and, native with the
has been revealed quite clearly. europe today struggles with problems on many fronts. the greek debt crisis, the illegal annexation of crimea, and military destabilization in eastern ukraine by russia. civil war in syria, the so-called islamic state, terrorism inspired by islamic migration/refugee crisis. all of these impacts in a major way as well as on the political impact, but our biggest problem is having some kind of permanent crisis management. the feeling that we do not have events...
-- instructions from accountants or lawyers and trust companies. in europe, these offshore facilitators are concentrated in switzerland, jersey, luxembourg and united kingdom. where does the money come from? hard tormation is discover because they hide behind nominees, people with no access in the company who simply lend their signature. a small sample of 113,000 owners from over the world are compiled to give some indication. china and russia top the list. speaking of those two countries, the guardian also has a headline about the reaction in china. all mention -- this is from the guardian -- all mention of the panama papers is banned from chinese websites. editors are for bit from covering the scandal as the names of high-profile chinese emerge. it says they were warned of harsh punishment if they were found to the published material of what they say is attacking china. what is your reaction to all of this? what you think should be done by the united states? republicans, (202) 748-8001. .emocrats, (202) 748-8000 if you are an independent, (202) 748-8002. also, join us on twitter, you can
-- instructions from accountants or lawyers and trust companies. in europe, these offshore facilitators are concentrated in switzerland, jersey, luxembourg and united kingdom. where does the money come from? hard tormation is discover because they hide behind nominees, people with no access in the company who simply lend their signature. a small sample of 113,000 owners from over the world are compiled to give some indication. china and russia top the list. speaking of those two countries, the...
there are people on the journey on a boat towards europe. the person responsible is the president of syria who uses his power. 500,000 people in syria have been killed since the beginning of this crisis. there are some people who are completely ignorant of how countries are ruled and still have these questions. terrorist organizations -- that is the product of the regime. other elements of the regime are exposing syrian people with unprecedented violence and cruelty. those people who flee syria are trying to get away from terra and the are try to look for a better future for themselves and for their children. people are traveling to europe on makeshift boats and we have people losing their lives and innocent babies washing ashore. these are things we are regretfully watching a spectators, however, on the other hand, we also have innocent families torn apart by bombs from the regime. terrorist organizations are going to get bigger and stronger in syria as long as we keep the regime there. we need stability, security, peace, quiet, and order in syria. however this isn't the case. alsot
there are people on the journey on a boat towards europe. the person responsible is the president of syria who uses his power. 500,000 people in syria have been killed since the beginning of this crisis. there are some people who are completely ignorant of how countries are ruled and still have these questions. terrorist organizations -- that is the product of the regime. other elements of the regime are exposing syrian people with unprecedented violence and cruelty. those people who flee...
reauthorized. i had the opportunity recently to meet in brussels with officials from europe and particularly eastern europe, the baltics. they were very pleased to see our proposal to increase the european reassurance initiative rfold. you both mentioned in your testimony the threat from russia. one concern they asked about which i could not answer, which is why the decision seems to be made to pre-position the equipment, to do the rotational more in western europe than in eastern europe on the front lines. so, how do we explain the decision to do that? all, i milley: first of defer an authoritative answer to general breedlove. he determines where that equipment goes. but there's a couple of issues here, not the least of which are political negotiations with foreign governments as to where it goes, where you base it, building the infrastructure to support it, and so on. nche will bring the equipment. the rotational units will bring equipment, rather than having it bp positioned initially. you will see in 17 and 18, we inl have a pre-position europe. there are advantages and disadvantages to
reauthorized. i had the opportunity recently to meet in brussels with officials from europe and particularly eastern europe, the baltics. they were very pleased to see our proposal to increase the european reassurance initiative rfold. you both mentioned in your testimony the threat from russia. one concern they asked about which i could not answer, which is why the decision seems to be made to pre-position the equipment, to do the rotational more in western europe than in eastern europe on...
Weekly Presidential Address : CSPAN : April 30, 2016 4:49pm-5:00pm EDT
destabilized europe and divided the west. it has given vladimir putin an opportunity to reassert russia as a global power through intervention in syria. foes andd america's allies to question our commitment. no more is this clearer than in the war against isil. we have achieved tactical operation against isil thanks to the excellence of military leadership and troops on the ground. but it is strategic, we always seem to be a step behind, a day late, a dollar short. isil has taken the strategic offensive, launching sophisticated attacks into the heart of western civilization, and deepening its presence in libya with thousands of terrorists and training camps and external plotting in that country. existing inf that afghanistan symptom or 10, 2001. -- september 10, 2001. but the reaction has been slow and inefficient. military service members in iraq and syria deserve better. president obama's failed policies of the last seven years have placed us in a tragic but once described -- rut once described as unwillingness to act when action would be simple and effective, lack of clear thinking until
destabilized europe and divided the west. it has given vladimir putin an opportunity to reassert russia as a global power through intervention in syria. foes andd america's allies to question our commitment. no more is this clearer than in the war against isil. we have achieved tactical operation against isil thanks to the excellence of military leadership and troops on the ground. but it is strategic, we always seem to be a step behind, a day late, a dollar short. isil has taken the strategic...
U.S. House of Representatives Legislative Business : CSPAN : April 27, 2016 12:00pm-2:01pm EDT
. we heard of isis members moving around particularly in europe, moving from country to country. some may saw they are in different modes of transportation and using aviation modes of transportation. therefore, they pose a serious threat. i initially introduced the no fly for fighters act after the investigation of an attempt to detonate explosives on a northwest airlines on christmas day, 2009, yes, mr. speaker, that was a long time ago. investigation into the incident revealed that counterterrorism agencies had information that raised flags about this individual referred to as the underwear bomber, but the dots were not connected and he was not placed in the terrorist screening data base or the tsdb. this shown a light on our potential gaps in our watching and screening process and that resulted in significant improvements. questions about the system remain. it is not uncommon to see news of an emergency landing because a passenger happened to be on the no-fly list but there was a delay in getting that information. we are here today to ensure that we get it right because one w
. we heard of isis members moving around particularly in europe, moving from country to country. some may saw they are in different modes of transportation and using aviation modes of transportation. therefore, they pose a serious threat. i initially introduced the no fly for fighters act after the investigation of an attempt to detonate explosives on a northwest airlines on christmas day, 2009, yes, mr. speaker, that was a long time ago. investigation into the incident revealed that...
Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN : April 5, 2016 12:00pm-2:01pm EDT
and -- russianin europe aggression in europe. i regret it, but it is what it is. and also the possibility of warfare. hybrid then secondly, hoping us in the counter i sulfite -- in the counter-isil fight. difference does it make as having nato as nato in the fight? the reason is where he can add value. for a lot of the smaller countries, it's hard for them to do anything on their own and to join something ad hoc. but if they get into a nato structure, it is easier for them to make a contribution. and we are looking for any kind -- any conservations we can get. nato is a mechanism for doing that. that is what we were talking about yesterday. it turns out, even after its founding mission was so to speak accomplished, there have proven to be lots of ways where we end onlye have found it not possible but necessary to come together. you can't take for granted that -- you know, one of the reasons well as a do so military -- i'm discord to brag on the institution a little bit -- is, first and foremost, it's people. the world's most preeminent society. and that's good. but the other t
and -- russianin europe aggression in europe. i regret it, but it is what it is. and also the possibility of warfare. hybrid then secondly, hoping us in the counter i sulfite -- in the counter-isil fight. difference does it make as having nato as nato in the fight? the reason is where he can add value. for a lot of the smaller countries, it's hard for them to do anything on their own and to join something ad hoc. but if they get into a nato structure, it is easier for them to make a...
The Issue of all Issues : CSPAN : April 17, 2016 2:00am-2:11am EDT
migration crisis in europe. as of the first hour of the debate. -- this is the first hour of that debate.
security was high. is theer comparison witchhunts in europe. the ultimate spooky adversary is the devil. time, many people became convinced that which is existed among us who were doing all sorts of diabolical thing. over a period of time, tens of thousands of which is, mostly women, were executed in europe. eventually, that did fade away, but it took 200 years, so that is a fairly gloomy conclusion to my talk right now. thanks for your attention. [applause] mark: i do wish to thank chris and cato for interesting us today -- introducing us today. , so i'm very comfortable with numbers. to me, if you are going to talk about risk, we need to think about how do we quantify what the risk is due to terrorism, and then compare that to others. that is the rational basis for decision-making. as an engineer, i like equations. john does not like any equations at all, so i've had to compromise. the key issue is how do we measure security outcomes? how do we measure the benefits particularly? there is a lot of information out there about what different security measures cost. when we do not s
security was high. is theer comparison witchhunts in europe. the ultimate spooky adversary is the devil. time, many people became convinced that which is existed among us who were doing all sorts of diabolical thing. over a period of time, tens of thousands of which is, mostly women, were executed in europe. eventually, that did fade away, but it took 200 years, so that is a fairly gloomy conclusion to my talk right now. thanks for your attention. [applause] mark: i do wish to thank chris and...
in europe, what more do we need by way of warning that this isn't just a nice thing to do? us beingt just anal-retentive. this is about the security of our country. metro is a very important part of that calculus. it behooves all of us to find a swift, efficacious solution to the problems we have identified today. i thank my good friend from north carolina for his indulgence. chairman: i want to thank each of you. we have a task ahead of us. that task is monumental in ways. mr. evans you talked about the fact that when it was originally put in place it was the modern era of the jetsons. i am old enough to remember the jetsons. it is time to bring it back to a point of honor and a standard that not only your constituents but ms. comstock's constituents and mr. connolly's can all be proud of it. i am proud to work in a bipartisan manner to do that. afraid, mr. general manager, it will end in your portfolio to fix it. i would like in the next 90 days, an update on what has been done, what is going to happen in the next 90 days. i think it would be prudent if we had a 90 day updat
in europe, what more do we need by way of warning that this isn't just a nice thing to do? us beingt just anal-retentive. this is about the security of our country. metro is a very important part of that calculus. it behooves all of us to find a swift, efficacious solution to the problems we have identified today. i thank my good friend from north carolina for his indulgence. chairman: i want to thank each of you. we have a task ahead of us. that task is monumental in ways. mr. evans you...
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europe can only be tackled by joint transatlantic efforts. only in this way can our common security be insured. this also means that a european agreement as necessary, a german agreement is necessary in many of these issues, and i think germany has demonstrated that we are willing to make this effort to go the extra mile. be it in iraq fighting terrorism, be it, for example, in the way that we have become engaged in mali. we talked about afghanistan and afghanistan, too, needs to be kept on a track which is promising for the afghani people. we are ready and willing to be voluntarily engaged and continue to be militarily engaged. we are grateful for the united states of america for the responsibility you continue to show. i think the message that the taliban needs to be the international community will not leave afghanistan and this current predicament. we also talk about an issue that we are also interested in is the crisis in ukraine. we have the greatest importance to this agreement being implemented as soon as possible. we will put a lot of effort into making this possible in our ta
europe can only be tackled by joint transatlantic efforts. only in this way can our common security be insured. this also means that a european agreement as necessary, a german agreement is necessary in many of these issues, and i think germany has demonstrated that we are willing to make this effort to go the extra mile. be it in iraq fighting terrorism, be it, for example, in the way that we have become engaged in mali. we talked about afghanistan and afghanistan, too, needs to be kept on a...


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July 2, 2013 by Eric Shaw Quinn
Two words affirm most every sacred oath.
From the Presidential oath of office, to the seal of judicial testimony and, of course, that most joyous oath, dearest to us all, marriage. More than any other, those two words mark a beginning.
After taking way-too-long to state the obvious, on June 28, 2013, the judicial system envisioned by our founding fathers upheld the constitutional rights of all Americans. Now, all Americans (or at least all the ones in California and in a few other constitutionally adherent states) have the right to marry. What's more, our Federal government can no longer actively discriminate against us and we will be treated a bit more like citizens in our own country.
The cynical will stir up a lot of other nonsense, encouraging bigots to believe that it is somehow the majority's right to vote away the inalienable rights guaranteed to us all. Their premise is too stupid even to say out loud and only the most ignorant among us will fall for it. But the cynics will use that ignorance as means to rip off the gullible and get out the bigot vote.
For now though, there is a little more equality in California and across America and a lot less risk to all Californians and Americans that their civil rights might be voted away.
We've been fighting for the right, but now we have arrived at a new and much scarier place – marriage.
I haven't even had a date in I'm not sure how long so marriage isn't on my horizon. I'm just glad that I have greater recognition as an actual citizen in this country. With DOMA gone, I feel like I finally turned 21 and I actually have real-full,-grown-up-American-rights, at least within the borders of the state where I'm lucky enough to live. So, we've gained a bit more recognition and with growing support, little by little, things are actually getting better.
Even so, there's this new beginning. We've spent a lot of time fighting for the right to marry. Now that we're here, I wonder if we've paused to consider what having that right actually means.
With a 50% failure rate among our straight brothers and sisters, who have had thousands of years to work it out, I'm not sure anyone among the newly enfranchised has really paused to reflect on the simple but profound oath that underlies this right and institution.
I can write my own vows. I can take the old fashioned ones prescribed by some faith. Or I can simply agree to comply with those the state administers. Whatever the vows, every "I do" comes down to the same thing:
"I promise it's you and me forever, no matter what. Period. I do."
Golly.
That's huge. And a little terrifying. I'm not saying I don't want it, but from the safety of the sidelines I can say, hats off. That is a lot. I think it's easy to get lost in the ceremony and the drama and the celebration and hard to really grasp the scope of the commitment that marriage asks of us, gay or straight.
We've been so busy arguing for the right, we don't even know what we're going to do about the whole last name thing. Will we all be hyphenates? Will we keep our names? If we give up our names, whose do we take? What about the children's last names? If it's hyphenates, the exponential potential for last names offers a whole new challenge. If hyphenate child marries hyphenate child, then do they have four last names? And their children? That's eight last names in two generations.
Is it "I now pronounce you husband and husband" or "wife and wife" or just "married?" How do we refer to our spouse? Will we just keep husband and wife? Or will there be new words for it?
But beyond the norms of the social construct, how the hell do you live up to that promise?
It has always been my belief that Gianni Versace would still be alive today if there had been gay marriage back then. My reasoning goes something like: if Andrew's "husband" had been faced with giving up half of all his income to ditch Andrew and move on to a newer model, Andrew would still be living in the beach house they shared — one way or the other — and Gianni would still be designing loud clothing and opera sets.
So, with all my worldly goods I thee endow. Ready for that?
How about in sickness and in health?
What about when the wagon of love breaks under the baggage of life? The romance is fun, the heat of passion is exciting and the wedding is beautiful. Most of life, though, is the groceries and the dishes and the bills and the flu. My parents are still together 125 years later and it's not because everyday has been filled with sunshine and roses. There have been times when we kids thought they should call it quits. But they're still there.
Staying, when you'd rather go, is at the essence of the commitment of marriage. If our straight brethren and sisteren can only manage it less than half the time even with every social convention and institution on the planet built and conceived to support and encourage their bond, I wonder – and with more than a little awe — at how we will do at this.
Without the right, gay people have not had the opportunity to mature as a society. Our mating practices and rituals are stunted, juvenile and unevolved.
I look forward to the collapse of the extensive second-class conventions peculiar to our furtive and fearful sexuality. Imagine an end to our misplaced value on youth. What about the jettisoning of the possibility of a third to keep it interesting? What if we scrapped our mistrust and ostracism of the single among us by those already paired? Think of us overcoming our lack of respect for the commitments of others and bringing an end to the destructive open season on other people's partners. Envision us maturing past the disregard for our elders and coming to know and possibly even revere our own history and heritage.
I can't wait to see what happens when being gay is no longer one long competition for attention in a dark, smelly bar. I long for the possibility of the new and stronger community that can grow up around this fearsome commitment we are preparing to make to each other; that we have fought for the right to make to each other.
We have asked for and been given equal rights, but now we must accept equal responsibility.
Do I think it will be easy? With a 50% failure rate, apparently not.
Do I think we're up to it?
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on July 2, 2013 at 8:55 am | Reply Ryan Griffin
Great article! I often wondered whether the gay community as a whole would be able to shoulder the responsibilities that would come with marriage. Its not to say that the straight community had it a 100% but my examples in my life, i.e. my grandparents were married for 50-60 years and a lot of those years were not roses, but they stayed together. I think often that when gay people come out they hit another "puberty" stage where everything is new and exciting, experimental, etc and then somehow mature. i have had a fiance for 4 years. We have had our ups and downs and still we want to get married. I am excited and grateful to be present in a time where I will be recognized in a "legitimate" relationship. Perhaps, I have grown a little cynical as I get older to think that this new found equality is going to have a bumpy beginning, but I am deeply grateful that we actually have this chance. We all have to start somewhere. Thank you for sharing!
on July 2, 2013 at 9:12 am | Reply Trish
so beautifully written! I've been an activist a very long time about this even though I am heterosexual (started in my late teens and I'm now in my mid forties). a beautiful friend of mine was one of the first women married way back when some West coast states passed their first laws to allow gay marriage. unfortunately it fell apart for many of the reasons stated in your editorial. she was so discouraged she left "lesbianism" and married a man to escape all the self inflicted hurt she saw happening in her community. but she will always identify as lesbian (to her husband's dismay). and of course she will always remain an activist for equality. she felt the only way LGBT folk could possibly get past their need to be as self destructive as the bigots say they are, is to get equality. acceptance is a powerful thing. here's to acceptance!
on July 2, 2013 at 9:59 am | Reply Sumiko Saulson
As one of those 50% of straight people who have entered and subsequently left a failed marriage, I would like to offer a little bit of perspective on the matter: even failed marriage usually last longer than non-marital relationships. The average marriage lasts 8 years, whereas the average non-marital romance lasts 2 1/2 years. On a personal level, I think that trying to make a marriage work taught me something about intentionality: my marriage lasted 6 1/2 years, and my current relationship with my fiance has lasted 4 1/2 years so far, making it the longest relationship besides my marriage. Before I was married, my relationships tended to last an average of 1 1/2 years. I think being married represents the intention to stay together, and you do try harder to make it work, even though you may not always succeed.
on July 2, 2013 at 11:37 am | Reply David M. Plante
Really Sumiko..I have been with the same man for 22 years we raised my son together and he is now off on his own and my partner and I are still together.
I have several friends who have celbrated well over 20 years together. A piece of paper doesn't tell any of us who we love or how long it should last. I do agree with you though. If two people make the decision to get married they should be sure that they are willing to make that lifelong committment. Too many people get married and divorced over and over again. Why…I do not know. Impulse control I imagine. But for me, if I choose to get married to my partner, it won't be becuse the state tells me I can, iut will be because of the love we have invested in each other for over 22 years. But I do not think being married will make things any more the committment than we have already made to each other.
on July 2, 2013 at 10:16 am | Reply M.D.
There was a great New Yorker cover years ago, the view from New York. In a similar manner this essay makes me think of a view from WeHo. All the things you hope to begin happening have already happened all over the place, where mature gay couples live and have been married for years, and have already figured out not only the last-name thing but also what not to monogram. I think the "us" and "our" and "we" of this essay sound general but are really too narrow, as a lot of LGBT people have been living in the very maturity you seek. As so many have noted before, the "LGBT community" is just a phrase that cannot compass a very diverse group of different people, some of whom are of course juvenile, but many are already living in the responsible place this essay envisions, in a first-class way, and whose sexuality hasn't been "furtive and fearful" since the 1970's. 😉
"Without the right, gay people have not had the opportunity to mature as a society." —- Doesn't this presumes there is -a- gay society? There are many, and many haven't given a tinker's damn what other societies have felt about them and went ahead and matured anyway. Just like your parents, there are countless examples in the world that have already shown the way.(And yes, it is high time more people respected their elders in the U.S., a point I totally agree with.)
"Our mating practices and rituals are stunted, juvenile and unevolved." —- You have been hanging around Jordan Ampersand way too much. 😉 Besides, the use of "mating" seems to indicate a desire to breed, not something every gay couple desires, not at all. Rather than a single, small group of practices and rituals, there is an entire world of them, many of which are full-grown, adult and very evolved.
Many of the "us" long ago accepted equal responsibility on par with our non-gay peers and work daily, often very hard, at what it takes not only to make a marriage work but also to make it thrive, bloom and be a good example for anyone that cares to look. What is a brand new day for some is an older reality for others.
All that being said, I really enjoyed this essay as it is just the type of discussion I hope more people start having. All us humans are so much more alike than different and society as a whole is having a lot of problems, unstable marriages being one of them. Now that (at least in 13 states) the law regards all marriages as equal, perhaps we (the people, all of us) can start focusing on our commonalities as well as our common shortcomings and talk about what we -all- can do to fix them. I think we're all up to it, I really do.
on July 2, 2013 at 10:34 am | Reply Sumiko Saulson
Also… your parents have been together 125 years? I should have known you came from a long line of vampires.
on July 2, 2013 at 7:51 pm | Reply Valerhon
Very insightful, particularly the last two large paragraphs.
on September 16, 2013 at 11:25 am | Reply Glenn Woods
my gmail account has placed your messages, eric, to me into a social account. i never go there because i'm not social. and all this time i thought you divorced me, eric. i thought you flat out dropped me. glad to know it was gmail doing the rejecting and not anyone else. which brings me to…. marriage. i think sumiko has a great point that even with failed marriages they tend to be four times as long in length as non-marriage relationships and the experience has much to teach us. and yes, m.d., we gay people are so used to causal sex, even anonymous glory holes, in all their glory, that many gay people think dinner before sex is a committed relationship. david, i am glad and proud of your long-term relationship, but i question if you live in a big city or out of the south. the south always seems to nest better, longer, and to greater effect. i, too, know of long-term gay relationships without marriage, one being the longest relationship of any others i know, gay or straight, but those are nowhere near the number that straight people have. and of the very long-term gay marriages i do know of many seem to be rather open, from time to time and not the strongest pillars of fidelity. but if it mutual, who am to complain about what works. and maybe that is why those marriages work better and make for very long-term relationships. but having the institutional and financial supports of marriage in place definitely helps even that much more, which is why we have fought so hard for it. i think marriage is a long-term stabilizer from everything i can see. thank you, eric, for the great article.
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