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of a failed pakistan. but the pakistanis do not believe that. >> kudos to the authors for getting this book done. congratulations. i have a couple of questions that have to do with now they have done the book and interviews going along with that that have to do with india's long-term strategic outlook on things that may happen, that we are all aware of, and i also want to say to us as practice to that that i think it is lack of monolithic or will define brand strategy is productive and opportunistic way. how to the planners and never has to act with them on a political level think about the outcome of iran going nuclear on one side, to put it crudely, what might be regarded -- i hope it does not come to that, but what might be regarded as a u.s. and coalition failure in afghanistan and the consequences for pakistan, how do these bear on indian planning about the future? >> mike, you want to -- [laughter] that is our next book. >> i cannot probably answer it will directly because you're asking me to put mys
of a failed pakistan. but the pakistanis do not believe that. >> kudos to the authors for getting this book done. congratulations. i have a couple of questions that have to do with now they have done the book and interviews going along with that that have to do with india's long-term strategic outlook on things that may happen, that we are all aware of, and i also want to say to us as practice to that that i think it is lack of monolithic or will define brand strategy is productive and...
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policy toward afghanistan /pakistan? this is particularly important, because the president has laid out a plan of withdrawal in the future. as the united states readies itself to withdrawal, will it encourage pakistan to become more involved in afghanistan, and how does that play into the relationship? >>to answer the question beforei go any further, we think to do this right will not be easy. to be able to make this connection and make it well, it will be difficult. the indian procurement system -- you should all read my book -- it is pretty shocked. it is very difficult to think about how india can move fast enough to be able to procure the weapons that are being sold. secondly, indians themselves have articulated that the weapons purchases are going to be used as levers for technology transfers, and that raises a whole other host of issues. if the primary goal of the indian government is to have greater access to technologies, and they're going to have -- it will raise issues with technology control regime so within t
policy toward afghanistan /pakistan? this is particularly important, because the president has laid out a plan of withdrawal in the future. as the united states readies itself to withdrawal, will it encourage pakistan to become more involved in afghanistan, and how does that play into the relationship? >>to answer the question beforei go any further, we think to do this right will not be easy. to be able to make this connection and make it well, it will be difficult. the indian...
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conditions in pakistan. i also want to make mention of ambassador ann paterson who is still in pakistan, who has been a stall wart of representation of the united states, who has been through the earthquake, who has been through the tragedy of the loss of innocent vutu and now this unspeakable tragedy of flooding and has maintained the leadership of the united states. i am very glad that we have this resolution on the floor of the house. i want to thank my friend and colleague who likewise has given a very important statement as well as the gentleman from georgia to acknowledge this resolution to express our commitment to the people of pakistan. i look forward to visiting pakistan to see firsthand the extent of the devastation and assess and assist in the relief efforts. i believe it is vital that we lead a congressional humanitarian mission to pakistan which will signal to those people that the friendship between the united states and pakistan remains unbroken as we fight the war on terror and continue to h
conditions in pakistan. i also want to make mention of ambassador ann paterson who is still in pakistan, who has been a stall wart of representation of the united states, who has been through the earthquake, who has been through the tragedy of the loss of innocent vutu and now this unspeakable tragedy of flooding and has maintained the leadership of the united states. i am very glad that we have this resolution on the floor of the house. i want to thank my friend and colleague who likewise has...
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neither is india or pakistan. they all have nuclear weapon programs, according to the reports we hear. israel was very much part of the discussion on the recent review of the non-proliferation treaty. every five years they review that in the un in new york. the last review was 2005. pretty much a disaster. this review was much more positive. one of the things that with the end game was whether israel was going to be named in the document relating to the non- proliferation. will hear more details on that. they ended up being named, but not single out specifically for criticism. in my view, and this is just my personal view, the u.s. government has a sensitive policy on this and every word with cal. biome the u.s., we have to have peace in the middle east -- we have to have peace in the middle east if we want to expect israel to get rid of its nuclear weapons. i do not mean perfect peace. [applause] that is an understandable position. you cannot divorce the peace process. but guess what? that is the same situation i
neither is india or pakistan. they all have nuclear weapon programs, according to the reports we hear. israel was very much part of the discussion on the recent review of the non-proliferation treaty. every five years they review that in the un in new york. the last review was 2005. pretty much a disaster. this review was much more positive. one of the things that with the end game was whether israel was going to be named in the document relating to the non- proliferation. will hear more...
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we must emphasize to the people of pakistan that we are interested in pakistan, not just because they are a threat to our national security, but also that we need that long term relationship. that we regard the role that more than 1 million british- pakistanis play as a positive thing. we're there for the long term to work with them. that is why we have substantially increase the development budget for pakistan. we have that really led the way on the reaction to the floods. last week hillary clinton said on the telephone to me that she recognized british leadership, and response to the floods there was second only to that of the u.s. it is very important that that is followed up. i went to pakistan for three days at the end of june, and spent a lot of time doing television programs and radio interviews to try to committed to the people with commitment of a briton, not just to their ministers. >> wouldn't it have been more effective for the prime minister to speak about the pakistan security services, rather than in india? [unintelligible] >> well, he will be going to these places too.
we must emphasize to the people of pakistan that we are interested in pakistan, not just because they are a threat to our national security, but also that we need that long term relationship. that we regard the role that more than 1 million british- pakistanis play as a positive thing. we're there for the long term to work with them. that is why we have substantially increase the development budget for pakistan. we have that really led the way on the reaction to the floods. last week hillary...
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will it be enough for india to attack pakistan? the other thing is that we should understand that the total integrity is interdependent. if anyone starts cracking, it will have a domino effect. my question is coming. i am getting close to my question. the population of india below popping up -- poverty levels, and i think someone can come up with the exact figure, and all of the resources being used for a human destruction, why can they not be used to improve the quality of life, living conditions, and the structure, and given a future to the people of india? [unintelligible] this mahomet gandhi was alive today, what kind of device which he did to the indian leadership? >> we will take that as a comment, not a question. [laughter] the gentleman in the back. >> we are prisoners of the past. when you talk about military, there are at least two wars in the past. we have to project that in a linear fashion. i would like you to comment on the macro side in the sense that the borders were imposed by the british on the locals. the chinese
will it be enough for india to attack pakistan? the other thing is that we should understand that the total integrity is interdependent. if anyone starts cracking, it will have a domino effect. my question is coming. i am getting close to my question. the population of india below popping up -- poverty levels, and i think someone can come up with the exact figure, and all of the resources being used for a human destruction, why can they not be used to improve the quality of life, living...
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and pakistan? >> there are many, many countries around the world but have an interest in these designations. we have european partners to also -- and in other parts of the world, who will follow in terms of placing economic sanctions on the group and material support in their countries as well. >> or any other, based terrorist organizations being -- there was a similar rewards. >> i will let my colleague and to the second question. for obvious reasons, we did not discuss exactly a who we are thinking of designating at any particular time. we do not want to give -- show our hands. these are very much internal deliberations. >> no, every board was not given in that case. -- a reward was not given net case. >> and gentlemen, thank you. -- and gentlemen, thank you. >> can we have, like, five minutes? >> we will take a five-minute break. >> leaving the special state to permit briefing to go to the daily state department briefing on talks with north korea and the start of middle east -- >> i love great t
and pakistan? >> there are many, many countries around the world but have an interest in these designations. we have european partners to also -- and in other parts of the world, who will follow in terms of placing economic sanctions on the group and material support in their countries as well. >> or any other, based terrorist organizations being -- there was a similar rewards. >> i will let my colleague and to the second question. for obvious reasons, we did not discuss...
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of suicide attacks in pakistan. three-quarters of those are also in the pashtun part of pakistan. we are growing anti-american suicide terrorism based on our theory of how to fight counterinsurgency. what do we do? this report does not say that we cut and run. steve coll, i just disagree with his characterization of the report. it is not about walking away. it is also not about staying the course. this is producing more terrorists then it is killing they are anti-american terrorists. it is not a healthy thing to have happened. what the report calls for is a middle ground course. i have my own favorite term for it. i call it "offshore bouncing," but i do not quite mean -- offshore balancing, but i do not quite mean what charlie things i mean by that. i think we rely on air forces, naval forces, and economic and political tools to empower our allies so that we can work together, not a band in a region, but work together toward a military effective -- not abandon a region, but work together toward a militarily effectiv
of suicide attacks in pakistan. three-quarters of those are also in the pashtun part of pakistan. we are growing anti-american suicide terrorism based on our theory of how to fight counterinsurgency. what do we do? this report does not say that we cut and run. steve coll, i just disagree with his characterization of the report. it is not about walking away. it is also not about staying the course. this is producing more terrorists then it is killing they are anti-american terrorists. it is not...
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-israel relationship but taking important positions on india, pakistan, sudan, and other issues. what gathers us today is his leading role on iran. this past spring he led legislative efforts to tighten u.s. sanctions on iran with measures signed into law in july that denied banking access to iran's islamic revolutionary guard corps and inhabit investments in trade in iran's energy sector. through his hard work, intellect, and quiet efficiency, chairman berman has won the administrationation of many. as one person said, he's the conscience and dad of the california delegation. in this era of term limits and turnover, howard berman is the constant. he has vast institutional knowledge of issues in both congress and the legislature that is rare these days. it's rare indeed and that's why it's my special pleasure to introduce you to representative howard berman. >> that was quite an introduction. thank you. as i looked around the room and saw some of my friends in the defense contractor community, i was wishing you hadn't mentioned my role in the false claims act legislation, but nev
-israel relationship but taking important positions on india, pakistan, sudan, and other issues. what gathers us today is his leading role on iran. this past spring he led legislative efforts to tighten u.s. sanctions on iran with measures signed into law in july that denied banking access to iran's islamic revolutionary guard corps and inhabit investments in trade in iran's energy sector. through his hard work, intellect, and quiet efficiency, chairman berman has won the administrationation of...
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they also talked about a range of global issues from afghanistan and pakistan including support for pakistan. i am certain the secretary thinks senator kerrey for the effort. usaid a administrator is traveling to nigeria to attend the celebration of its 50th anniversary. with that, i will take your questions. >> did she have the refugee consultations? >> she did. she what is the question? to did have consultations -- she did have consultations. she is joined by kathleen sibelius. >> did they provide people with a number for next year? >> i believe the number for next year is the same it was for this year. 80,000. >> we expect an announcement from the white house. >> that is a good question. we will find out. i will be happy to provide details on it. >> i will defer to the pakistani authorities. i think they are working with the government to investigate the incident earlier today. we have multiple routes to reach the supply. we are aware of one with the pakistani government. we have given the frequent descriptions. this is the kind of allied you want? because of the supply route. >> we are t
they also talked about a range of global issues from afghanistan and pakistan including support for pakistan. i am certain the secretary thinks senator kerrey for the effort. usaid a administrator is traveling to nigeria to attend the celebration of its 50th anniversary. with that, i will take your questions. >> did she have the refugee consultations? >> she did. she what is the question? to did have consultations -- she did have consultations. she is joined by kathleen sibelius....
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we are gratified pakistan has made some arrests in this case. this is in the hands of the pakistani officials. >> there was an outcry over the stoning sentence for this woman in the run. you came out with some tough language about it. do you have anything more to say? >> we would expect the run to live up to its international obligations. >> why would you expect them to live up to their obligations? they have not lived up to a single international obligation, why do you expect them to now? >> what they do is up to the authorities. iran is a signatory to the international convention on civil rights. we don't think that those standards have been met in this case. stoning is a barbaric and abhorrent act. we have joined with many voices around the world in condemning this prospective action by iran. "clearly this is in the hands of the iranian authorities. >> : back to the danish cartoon and the consequences of that. is he administration possibly considering meeting with them and trying to convince them to not go ahead with this idea? >> i believe t
we are gratified pakistan has made some arrests in this case. this is in the hands of the pakistani officials. >> there was an outcry over the stoning sentence for this woman in the run. you came out with some tough language about it. do you have anything more to say? >> we would expect the run to live up to its international obligations. >> why would you expect them to live up to their obligations? they have not lived up to a single international obligation, why do you expect...
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how do you do that if they're safe haven is in pakistan? >> it seems as though you do not think sanctions will work. there seems to be two alternatives. one is working toward a regime change and the other is through the use of military force to prevent them from going nuclear. what are your thoughts? >> sanction and aid can work together. the right amount of aid to the right people at the right time can prevent people from going the wrong way. i believe in and all of the approach -- all of the above approach to terrorism. you do not send 150,000 people to fight 450 people. he need that many people to turn a stayed around. the sanctions we need have not -- have not been used in force. i hope congress will have hearings about the .dministration's game plan they are deep. there you want to make them fight? deal with refined petroleum. one-third of the petroleum goes -- comes in from china. hit them where they are the weakest. i think they would be welcome to intervention. i believe sanctions and eight can empower the right people in iran and d
how do you do that if they're safe haven is in pakistan? >> it seems as though you do not think sanctions will work. there seems to be two alternatives. one is working toward a regime change and the other is through the use of military force to prevent them from going nuclear. what are your thoughts? >> sanction and aid can work together. the right amount of aid to the right people at the right time can prevent people from going the wrong way. i believe in and all of the approach --...
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but the al qaeda corps in pakistan remains a dangerous terrorist organization who's targeting of the united states continu despite the pressure that the group is under in the federally administered tribal areas. as we've seen over the last year though. i thi it's also important to note that the terrorist threat continues to evolve in ways that make the geographic focs less and less important. so we need to put away the ranking tables and turn our attention specifically to the danger and the nature of the threat. let me also make clear what many of you and certnly ambassador barbara knows, very, very well. yemen isn't a new security concern. al qaeda has had a presence in in the 1990's, a series of major conspiracies were based in yemen, most of them in saudi arabia, following the attack on the cold. there were significant blows dealt to al qaeda in yemen through military operations and the arrest of key leaders. what is important today is december 25th conspiracy demonstrated that at least one al qaeda filly of has developed the capability to launch strikes against the united states
but the al qaeda corps in pakistan remains a dangerous terrorist organization who's targeting of the united states continu despite the pressure that the group is under in the federally administered tribal areas. as we've seen over the last year though. i thi it's also important to note that the terrorist threat continues to evolve in ways that make the geographic focs less and less important. so we need to put away the ranking tables and turn our attention specifically to the danger and the...
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the soviet union backed india, we backed pakistan. that war, after it finished about two weeks later, it was found that we have sold weapons to both india and pakistan. so, for one word to say the pakistanis are double dealing, it seems like they learn very well from loss. host: ok. "the new york times," also talking about the bob woodward book, it says -- then loong at the president and how he is portrayed -- lydia on our independe's line in maryland. caller: i don't believe a word bob woodward says. is he at the meeting of the pentagon and national security council? heets his information from snitches and people who scarf around on named sources. if the people who are in this administration want to put out a press release and tell the american people every details of the wars in afghanistan to ending july isobar soldiers, they would do that. i think bob woodward should get a job. why don't he write a real book? is asking theo question about who is the source is. it says inside the white house, according to administrati officials --
the soviet union backed india, we backed pakistan. that war, after it finished about two weeks later, it was found that we have sold weapons to both india and pakistan. so, for one word to say the pakistanis are double dealing, it seems like they learn very well from loss. host: ok. "the new york times," also talking about the bob woodward book, it says -- then loong at the president and how he is portrayed -- lydia on our independe's line in maryland. caller: i don't believe a word...
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[applause] >> thank you and i've never been to the training camp in pakistan since this is being televised. i don't want anyone leaving that. rob and i worked on this day-to-day. one thing that's lost in the academic debate about moussaoui's case and the 9/11 case is that this is really justice. we had to almost live with some of these people. more if you add the embassy bombing and the cole bombing as well. there's people just yearning for justice out there. i know rob, out of the government, still hears as a lot of these people. even as a defense lawyer you have to remember that i think at all times if you're going to be effective. for me the lesson from the moussaoui trial, is that the government has to decide whether it really wants to have a trial or not. the idea of having a trial where the president says i guarantee a death sentence before it starts and the attorney general says, we're not going to lose. that's not a trial in the united states. as a defense lawyer in federal court you don't get a lot of wins. you get used to losing. but you don't want to be told by the president tha
[applause] >> thank you and i've never been to the training camp in pakistan since this is being televised. i don't want anyone leaving that. rob and i worked on this day-to-day. one thing that's lost in the academic debate about moussaoui's case and the 9/11 case is that this is really justice. we had to almost live with some of these people. more if you add the embassy bombing and the cole bombing as well. there's people just yearning for justice out there. i know rob, out of the...
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let's not forget, 10 years ago, we didn't anticipate conflicts along the afghanistan-pakistan border and the need for speakers of those languages. when the need arose, we didn't have the capabilities to meet immediate demands and to this day, we are still paying catch-up. similarly, we cannot predict from which the next crisis will emerge. but by recognizing the current instability in the horn of africa, sudan, and congo, we can anticipate crises that may impact u.s. national security interests in the near future. we should be training the linguists and translators in relevant languages now so that once again we were not reactive in our efforts but proactive in our actions. i urge my colleagues to support this bive and i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from michigan. >> i yield four -- four minutes to my colleague, mr. rogers. mr. rogers spst i want to extend my gratitude for the work and service behind closed door that the gentleman from michigan has given to the intelligence committee and the intelligence community in his efforts to continu
let's not forget, 10 years ago, we didn't anticipate conflicts along the afghanistan-pakistan border and the need for speakers of those languages. when the need arose, we didn't have the capabilities to meet immediate demands and to this day, we are still paying catch-up. similarly, we cannot predict from which the next crisis will emerge. but by recognizing the current instability in the horn of africa, sudan, and congo, we can anticipate crises that may impact u.s. national security interests...
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an afghanistan-pakistan study group could help redeem what was clearly a flawed process. i close with the lines from my constituent she said, the casualties suffered aren't just numbers to me. she said, each name, each face represents a family who is paying the ultimate price, the loss of a son or daughter, brother or sister, father or mother, a family that will never be the same. therefore, she said, i wholeheartedly support the formation of afghanistan-pakistan study group in the hope that it will help to turn the tide of this war and lessen the number of casualties as well. i hope the president and his advisors will heed the eloquent words of this military mother who had six children serving and another child, another child is married to a marine, and many have served both in afghanistan and iraq. and yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the chair recognizes the gentleman from oregon, mr. blumenauer, for five minutes. mr. blumenauer: thank you, mr. speaker. the political parties are missing an op
an afghanistan-pakistan study group could help redeem what was clearly a flawed process. i close with the lines from my constituent she said, the casualties suffered aren't just numbers to me. she said, each name, each face represents a family who is paying the ultimate price, the loss of a son or daughter, brother or sister, father or mother, a family that will never be the same. therefore, she said, i wholeheartedly support the formation of afghanistan-pakistan study group in the hope that it...
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these include persons born in afghanistan, egypt, pakistan, and somalia, residents in the united states, many cases naturalized american citizens, but also in the past few years what we have seen increasingly is american citizens themselves, people born in the united states, also gravitating, also being summoned to the clarion call of terrorism and in this case jihad. we discovered that the perpetrators or the people plotting either to commit terrorist acts in this country or travel overseas to receive training and terrorist -- were both young and old, male and female, married and unmarried, well educated, some of them had m.b.a.'s, masters of business administration. others were high school dropouts or jailbirds or ex-cons. we captured people that self-dezribed as petite blue-eyed blondes. that's how jihad jane described herself. as well as hardened terrorist operative such as the chicago and david headly whose reconnaissance was instrumental in the success of the november, 2008 mumbai attacks, staged by a close ally of al qaeda. and was continuing to carry out reconnaissance using the
these include persons born in afghanistan, egypt, pakistan, and somalia, residents in the united states, many cases naturalized american citizens, but also in the past few years what we have seen increasingly is american citizens themselves, people born in the united states, also gravitating, also being summoned to the clarion call of terrorism and in this case jihad. we discovered that the perpetrators or the people plotting either to commit terrorist acts in this country or travel overseas to...
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the especially envoy to afghanistan and pakistan is quoted as saying of our strategy, point blank, it can't work. he's right. but what can work is a smart security approach. one that replaces the military surge with a civilian surge. at this point, a military occupation can't cure what als afghanistan. it can -- ails afghanistan. it can only spread the disease. but an influx of humanitarian aid can deliver a brighter, peaceful future for afghanistan. elections that are free and fair, government leaders with legitimacy and integrity, schools that educate all children, even the afghan girls. or especially the afghan girls. and an economy that creates opportunity and list -- lifts people out of poverty. the current problem is not redeemble. it will continue to engender death, destruction, instability and chaos. there is only one answer, mr. speaker. bring our troops home. i yield. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields back. ms. foxx from north carolina. mr. defazio from oregon. mr. tiahrt from kansas. ms. kaptur from ohio. under the speaker's announced policy of january 6, 2009
the especially envoy to afghanistan and pakistan is quoted as saying of our strategy, point blank, it can't work. he's right. but what can work is a smart security approach. one that replaces the military surge with a civilian surge. at this point, a military occupation can't cure what als afghanistan. it can -- ails afghanistan. it can only spread the disease. but an influx of humanitarian aid can deliver a brighter, peaceful future for afghanistan. elections that are free and fair, government...
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either in afghanistan or in pakistan? the people of afghanistan suffer every day from the cruelty of the taliban. along with the families who lost loved ones, the afghans suffer from the loss of these dedicated and courageous aid workers. and as a result of this brutal attack, critical medical care will no longer be available to many of the afghans who were served by these humanitarian workers. we in the united states need tonds that and we need to call for justice. the afghan authorities must conduct an investigation and find these murderers no matter where they might be hiding or receiving sanctuary. from various reports, there are strong indications that the attackers were not local and some were speaking non-afghan langsless. given the location of the attack -- languages. given the location of the attacks and given the cross-border nature of the afghan insurgency, i strongly urge the government of pakistan to do its utmost to cooperate in rooting out extremism on its soil, especially the save havens that exist that ha
either in afghanistan or in pakistan? the people of afghanistan suffer every day from the cruelty of the taliban. along with the families who lost loved ones, the afghans suffer from the loss of these dedicated and courageous aid workers. and as a result of this brutal attack, critical medical care will no longer be available to many of the afghans who were served by these humanitarian workers. we in the united states need tonds that and we need to call for justice. the afghan authorities must...
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-israel relationship, but taking important positions on india, pakistan and sudan and other issues. his leading role on iran. this past spring he led legislative efforts to tighten u.s. sanctions on iran that denied banking access to the revolutionary guard corps and inhibit investments on trade. through his hard work, intellect, chairman berman has won the admiration of many in government. as one californiaian active in politics said, he is the conscience and the dad of the california delegation. in this era of term limits, he is the constant and has knowledge on issues in the congress and the legislature that is rare. it is rare indeed and my special pleasure to introduce you to representative hourled berman. [applause] -- representative howard berman. [applause] >> quite an introduction. thank you. as i looked around the room and saw some of my friends in the defense contractor community, i was wishing you hadn't mentioned my position in the false claims act legislation, but never mind. [laughter] >> it's great to be here, john. and thank you very much. it's an honor to speak to
-israel relationship, but taking important positions on india, pakistan and sudan and other issues. his leading role on iran. this past spring he led legislative efforts to tighten u.s. sanctions on iran that denied banking access to the revolutionary guard corps and inhibit investments on trade. through his hard work, intellect, chairman berman has won the admiration of many in government. as one californiaian active in politics said, he is the conscience and the dad of the california...
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clerk: house resolution 1613, resolution expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating floods that began on july 22, 2010. the speaker pro tempore: the question is will the house suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. members will record their votes by electronic device. this is a five-minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u.s. house of representatives.] . the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are, the yeas are 396. the nays are two. 2/3 having responded in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the resolution is agreed to and without objection the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. the unfinished business is the question on suspending the rules and agreeing to house resolution 1612 which the clerk will report by title. the clerk: house resolution 1612, res
clerk: house resolution 1613, resolution expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating floods that began on july 22, 2010. the speaker pro tempore: the question is will the house suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. members will record their votes by electronic device. this is a five-minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of...
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in pakistan, we have defense forces providing assistance of international relief. we recently made a decision to send military liaison officers to the pko on the ground. japan will continue to actively participate in the un pko's and disaster relief operations. we will make concrete efforts in areas like investing in peace using oda providing assistance as pko training centers and developing human resources like training in asia. among all places and a world where peace building efforts are under way, afghanistan in particular is that a crucial stage. stage. at this moment, afghanistan poses the greatest challenge for the international community in peace building and it is to afghanistan that japan is providing its most intensive assistance. in cooperation with various partners, we have supported the afghan government in an integrative matter. there is improvement of security including police training, vocational training for rank- and-file soldiers and job creation and sustainable and self reliance development through cultural assistance and similar strategies. ja
in pakistan, we have defense forces providing assistance of international relief. we recently made a decision to send military liaison officers to the pko on the ground. japan will continue to actively participate in the un pko's and disaster relief operations. we will make concrete efforts in areas like investing in peace using oda providing assistance as pko training centers and developing human resources like training in asia. among all places and a world where peace building efforts are...
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. >> china is helping pakistan build another nuclear facility. i know that there are u.s. objections to two that are under way already. >> i had something here. generally speaking about china, it will live up to its commitments. will sit by and get more on that. -- i will see if i can get more on that. >> there's apparently some trouble after the shooting. were there specific concerns for safety there? >> i am not aware of it. did it happen in the morning? >> 1 message would be about a general threat, not necessarily to american citizens but keeping them apprised of possible security incidents. i am not sure, but it would not necessarily be a threat to americans. it is a matter and issue of security -- of concern. >> a couple of questions about our run. has the united states reached out to of many job -- and the new job -- mahmoud ahmadinejad for his role in helping? >> we're very pleased and happy to have ms. shourd home. we also call on the american government to release -- the iranian government to release the other two hikers still held in iran. we have the capacity to
. >> china is helping pakistan build another nuclear facility. i know that there are u.s. objections to two that are under way already. >> i had something here. generally speaking about china, it will live up to its commitments. will sit by and get more on that. -- i will see if i can get more on that. >> there's apparently some trouble after the shooting. were there specific concerns for safety there? >> i am not aware of it. did it happen in the morning? >> 1...
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stability that afghanistan is not used as a basis of terrorism and in a way that would destabilize pakistan. with that said, we superimpose a political process that gave them the government -- i don't think we need to dumb it down, but we need to simplify our role in afghanistan where, you know, they have never had a strong central government in the history of the country, and we need to reflect that. the historically fought -- they the historically fought on the lines of tribal militias and not on military, and we are supporting militias to fight the taliban. i think it is going to be a very long fight, but i would like to see the bulk of the fighting not done by americans. at the end of the day, it is the afghans who have to win the war for afghanistan and not the united states. host: congressmanike coffman of colorado, a republican, a first tm member of congress, a veteran of the army and marine corps, and a member of the armed services committee in the housue of >> search the term, "mideast peace" on the c-span library, and you'll find more than 1700 interviews, panels and forums, all f
stability that afghanistan is not used as a basis of terrorism and in a way that would destabilize pakistan. with that said, we superimpose a political process that gave them the government -- i don't think we need to dumb it down, but we need to simplify our role in afghanistan where, you know, they have never had a strong central government in the history of the country, and we need to reflect that. the historically fought -- they the historically fought on the lines of tribal militias and...
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obviously this is not -- the problems that we face with -- in afghanistan and in pakistan dealing with al qaeda and its extremist allies, their potential return, an environment that allows, if they were to return, unfettered planning for an additional terrorist attack -- that's not something that's simply in the interest of the united states in preventing. it's of international concern. and that's why there is an international security assistance force there. and we're certainly -- i know that the commanders -- our commanders are thankful for that involvement. >> but does the president feel that the nato leaders are not conscious enough of the general danger for themselves of a -- >> how so? >> -- of a terrorist -- >> well, no, look, i think if you look at -- if you -- look, i certainly wouldn't say that. i think if you look at what has happened over the past couple years in places -- past few years, not just a couple, but past few years in places like england and spain, i don't think that -- i don't think you could make a very eloquent point that there aren't those in the nato allianc
obviously this is not -- the problems that we face with -- in afghanistan and in pakistan dealing with al qaeda and its extremist allies, their potential return, an environment that allows, if they were to return, unfettered planning for an additional terrorist attack -- that's not something that's simply in the interest of the united states in preventing. it's of international concern. and that's why there is an international security assistance force there. and we're certainly -- i know that...
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people in pakistan are tired of suicide bombers. people in iraq are sick and tired of it. i remember going back to egypt after a terrorist attack against swiss tourists. people in egypt were mad and angry because tourism dried up. people were starting and it affected the economy. it impacts our societies. the misperception that muslims are happy about this, they are not. they are miserable. they want something better. and we don't know how to give it to them. radical extremists have hijacked our discourse. imagine what would happen if every time there was a suicide bombing there was a news blackout? what would happen to the extremists? they love the media giving them coverage. i don't know how to do it. i am not saying that is the solution. the way things happen right now is that we have a situation or status quo with the extremists can hijack the agenda. for all of our intelligence and smarts, we have not figured out how to quiet them down >> i could go on but i will show uncharacteristic restraint. i would ask you to raise your hand, wait for the microphone, introduce yo
people in pakistan are tired of suicide bombers. people in iraq are sick and tired of it. i remember going back to egypt after a terrorist attack against swiss tourists. people in egypt were mad and angry because tourism dried up. people were starting and it affected the economy. it impacts our societies. the misperception that muslims are happy about this, they are not. they are miserable. they want something better. and we don't know how to give it to them. radical extremists have hijacked...
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fact that's our success here is largely dependent on what happens on the other side of the border in pakistan, where our civilian and military forces are not really present. >> in thisyear's elections,, gia spot on the armed services committee, the veteran affairs committee, and the armed services committee. since he has won, he has been a moderate in congress. he voted for the stimulus plan and are the 2009, and also voted against what has been known as the tap-in-trade environmental legislation. he helped draft the federal budget yesterday -- last year. he drew some fire from the regrets on health care. his republican opponent has not run for office before, but he is actively involved in the republican party. he is a very strong donor. he has the resources to do it financially. he has backed many candidates with contributions. one of his friends is the republican governor of the state, who campaigned for him earlier in the bribery. he had to win a primary against five other candidates. he has been campaigning since about a year ago. he turned over his dealership to an executive in his compa
fact that's our success here is largely dependent on what happens on the other side of the border in pakistan, where our civilian and military forces are not really present. >> in thisyear's elections,, gia spot on the armed services committee, the veteran affairs committee, and the armed services committee. since he has won, he has been a moderate in congress. he voted for the stimulus plan and are the 2009, and also voted against what has been known as the tap-in-trade environmental...
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sunday the 19th, will be a senior level gathering to discuss the ongoing international flood relief for pakistan. it this is a follow-up to a similar gathering that was held in august, designed to encourage and rally support for the middle east and that country. on monday, september 20, the secretary's they will include participation in special session of the interim haiti recovery commission, slated to be co-chaired by the haitian prime minister and former president clinton. much of the secretary's monday, as much of the week, will be filled with bilateral and multilateral meetings. on tuesday, september 21, the secretary will make remarks at a special side event related to the millennial development goals. she will co-host with the irish for. irish foreign minister an event that features meters from government, international organizations, civil society, and the civic sector. it is entitled, "1000 days -- change a life, change the future," and will highlight child under-nutrition, focusing on the 1000-day window of opportunity, beginning from a woman's pregnancy and continuing until a child is
sunday the 19th, will be a senior level gathering to discuss the ongoing international flood relief for pakistan. it this is a follow-up to a similar gathering that was held in august, designed to encourage and rally support for the middle east and that country. on monday, september 20, the secretary's they will include participation in special session of the interim haiti recovery commission, slated to be co-chaired by the haitian prime minister and former president clinton. much of the...
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civilians in pakistan and afghanistan in certain pockets cannot operate, so it may make sense as part of the war effort to distribute funds to the municipal government, to try to build some things, to try to win hearts and minds. but that is really part of the war effort, and also let's not kid ourselves, it will probably not do much to help poor people. it may help to win the war, but if you're trying to help poor people, doing that kind of win hearts and minds stuff in the middle of a war is not going to do as much as investing in poor farmers in a country that is at peace. though the on the situations where it really makes sense for the military to operate humanitarian programs. also, when there is a huge natural disaster, something like the tsunami, the military has more logistical capacity to get to people on the other side of the world than any other institution in our society. so i am grateful for what they did in the tsunami and the haiti earthquake, to get supplies and do some of that emergency work in the first couple of weeks. for the long haul, secretary gates agrees that
civilians in pakistan and afghanistan in certain pockets cannot operate, so it may make sense as part of the war effort to distribute funds to the municipal government, to try to build some things, to try to win hearts and minds. but that is really part of the war effort, and also let's not kid ourselves, it will probably not do much to help poor people. it may help to win the war, but if you're trying to help poor people, doing that kind of win hearts and minds stuff in the middle of a war is...
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she is a woman who lives in a small village outside lahore in pakistan. she basically, was miserable -- her life was miserable because she was beaten every day by her husband, was not employed. he was kind of a gambler type, so he was not very employable and he would take his frustrations out on saima by beating her up. when she had her second daughter, again, they favor sons, her mother-in-law turned to her and said, you know, you better get a second wife because i do not think saima is going to bear you a son. she was devastated. just at that time there was a micro lending group in the village and they gave saima a $65 loan. she could do embroidery and so she thought she would start a small embroidery business. it turns dark she was very good at it. she started importing and merchants kept asking for more and -- she started embroidering and merchants kept asking for and pretty soon it was more than she could produce. then she started asking women in the village to work with her. then she had 30 women in the village working with her and she had so much p
she is a woman who lives in a small village outside lahore in pakistan. she basically, was miserable -- her life was miserable because she was beaten every day by her husband, was not employed. he was kind of a gambler type, so he was not very employable and he would take his frustrations out on saima by beating her up. when she had her second daughter, again, they favor sons, her mother-in-law turned to her and said, you know, you better get a second wife because i do not think saima is going...
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i had the case in 2003 or 2004, a pakistan-born truckdriver naturalized citizen from ohio who be miami herald" the $50 billion jobs adult could face a tough road. the front page of "usa today," focused on jobs. the motion will be the key. she says the unemployment rate in wisconsin is nearly two percentage points below the nation's average and where the president won by 14 percentage point. this year's state democrats are struggling to hang on to the governors see -- seat. and the congressional seat. perhaps the most telling perhaps the most telling barometer of the changing political climate, senator russ feingold, a three-term democrat incumbent is facing what many is a the most typical campaign since he first won his seat back in 1992. he was not in attendance with the president's remarks at the wisconsin labor fest. politico has a piece by richard, when looking ahead at the midterm elections with this conclusion. whether november 2 as a good night for republicans, great or even distort will determine how close they get to winning control of the house and how deeply the republican p
i had the case in 2003 or 2004, a pakistan-born truckdriver naturalized citizen from ohio who be miami herald" the $50 billion jobs adult could face a tough road. the front page of "usa today," focused on jobs. the motion will be the key. she says the unemployment rate in wisconsin is nearly two percentage points below the nation's average and where the president won by 14 percentage point. this year's state democrats are struggling to hang on to the governors see -- seat. and...