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when will the u.s. do what the u.s. pledged to do at the beginning of this war, defend democracy, and make sure that here any and dictatorship does not win? >> i would respectfully disagree. europe still needs to do more. as of last summer only 11 nato allies were reaching 2% gdp spending. that needs to be done and it is on par with what germany is doing to get there hopefully this year, to get to 2%. with regards to the u.s., look, we are democracies. it takes time and process to get there. every country has their own thing. the europeans have not gotten to the 2% yet. but that is probably because of the internal politics of each of the different countries. it takes time to bring democracies along and the same will happen in the u.s.. we will get there with regards to making investments in art defense industrial base to supply weapons to ukraine but it will take time and there might be different paths. i am reminded of the winston churchill quote. americans would be the right thing after exhausting all other possibilit
when will the u.s. do what the u.s. pledged to do at the beginning of this war, defend democracy, and make sure that here any and dictatorship does not win? >> i would respectfully disagree. europe still needs to do more. as of last summer only 11 nato allies were reaching 2% gdp spending. that needs to be done and it is on par with what germany is doing to get there hopefully this year, to get to 2%. with regards to the u.s., look, we are democracies. it takes time and process to get...
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the u.s.-taiwan and how he has been starting. >> if she ever hears you talk about -- you asked taiwan relations, we'll hear them use this kind of practice because one alcohol policy is based on the relations act. under six assurance. there's decades of policy that has remained consistent in our one china policy. officially, you know, u.s. policy on taiwan is that we acknowledge beijing's position. that's how -- but we don't make an actual position. we don't recognize that position. and we don't have an official position on tie want sovereignty. the u.s. policy is focused on pushing all sides to resolve this issue peacefully and without cohersion. and u.s. policy is focused on -- they're focused. the mechanic niches. and that's largely in the context of, you know, growing chinese pressure. you know, i'm mid as we look at the balance of power and the chinese' effort to challenge taiwan. washington has continued to arm that rod with the sense of capabilities incluesing trying to take military act
the u.s.-taiwan and how he has been starting. >> if she ever hears you talk about -- you asked taiwan relations, we'll hear them use this kind of practice because one alcohol policy is based on the relations act. under six assurance. there's decades of policy that has remained consistent in our one china policy. officially, you know, u.s. policy on taiwan is that we acknowledge beijing's position. that's how -- but we don't make an actual position. we don't recognize that position. and we...
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what the u.s. is selling is different. the u.s. is trying to win the hearts and the minds of the people. building democracies. i am proud to serve on the national endowment for democracy. the work of democratic building institutions is important because the main way you stave off authoritarianism is building democratic institutions and giving the people a strong inclination toward democracy. that is important. we've got to stay true to our values. one of the things that hounded china is that they are a nation which has been anti-immigrant. they are a nation because of that that is seeing a graying workforce and declining birth rate. their gdp has gone from 75% of u.s. gdp to 64%. we should not follow the same path china has taken. hearing the rhetoric of our times, the united states is in a time of anti-immigrant sentiment and we have to push back. remember that the united states became the most prosperous nation on earth because of immigrants. we've got to do everything we can to hold true to what has made us successful. only thin
what the u.s. is selling is different. the u.s. is trying to win the hearts and the minds of the people. building democracies. i am proud to serve on the national endowment for democracy. the work of democratic building institutions is important because the main way you stave off authoritarianism is building democratic institutions and giving the people a strong inclination toward democracy. that is important. we've got to stay true to our values. one of the things that hounded china is that...
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a lot of people in the u.s. government, lots of u.s. companies are worried about supply chain risk, not limited to but including geopolitical risk, and of course, we have a trade agreement with mexico that is helping advance friends shoring. how do you think about this trend and what do you think we need to do to take full advantage of this opportunity? >> thank you very much. we are true believers in trade in mexico. we just became partner number one of the u.s. last year with about $800 billion in trade. if we are partner number one of the u.s., that means we have an incredible effort in both countries. last year also mexico received the most important direct foreign investments in its history. what is very interesting is that many of the companies that have invested in mexico, besides near shoring, they are looking for more capital. tesla announced its new factory. they say they found out that they would have a source of well-prepared workers in mexico that would work at their factory and that was one of the most important aspects to
a lot of people in the u.s. government, lots of u.s. companies are worried about supply chain risk, not limited to but including geopolitical risk, and of course, we have a trade agreement with mexico that is helping advance friends shoring. how do you think about this trend and what do you think we need to do to take full advantage of this opportunity? >> thank you very much. we are true believers in trade in mexico. we just became partner number one of the u.s. last year with about $800...
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the u.s. as a champion of the rules-based international trade system. and i just wondered, could the u.s. really claim to be a champion of the rules-based international trade system? given that it has taken apart the dispute settlements. it has been effectively killed the appellate body. it imposed those tariffs in the name of national security, which whether you disagree or agree with. jay: the 232's. doug: the wto ruled against it and said they would not abide. the china 3:01 refs were also rude -- 301 tariffs were ruled against. and the administration argues that they were worked out bilaterally and then we pass the inflation reduction act which contains all of these discriminatory decisions that violate most favored nation treatment under the wto rules, so i do not know. are we still a champion of the rules-based international trade system? jay: i think we should be. and i think -- look. i am unabashedly free market proponents. and i think those rules should be based on market economies an
the u.s. as a champion of the rules-based international trade system. and i just wondered, could the u.s. really claim to be a champion of the rules-based international trade system? given that it has taken apart the dispute settlements. it has been effectively killed the appellate body. it imposed those tariffs in the name of national security, which whether you disagree or agree with. jay: the 232's. doug: the wto ruled against it and said they would not abide. the china 3:01 refs were also...
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u.s.-china economic security review commission. thank you for inviting me to testify about u.s. china competitiveness and biotechnology. i'm delighted to be here to share the work we're currently taking on emerging biotech. we just released our interim report. i expect everyone to check it out¡ at biotech dot senate.gov. i come to you as a molecular biologist. i studied infectious diseases before serving in the government. i along with my fellow commissioners have examined the opportunity and challenges facing the united states at a critical intersection of national security and emerging biotechnologies. one of the challenges we're finding is the risk of being overmatched by china. with recent advances in biotechnology, we're beginning to be able to program cells like we program computers. and the applications here go far beyond the pharmaceutical domain. these technologies can be applied across our economy, to agriculture, to energy and industrial production and manufacturing and of cour
u.s.-china economic security review commission. thank you for inviting me to testify about u.s. china competitiveness and biotechnology. i'm delighted to be here to share the work we're currently taking on emerging biotech. we just released our interim report. i expect everyone to check it out¡ at biotech dot senate.gov. i come to you as a molecular biologist. i studied infectious diseases before serving in the government. i along with my fellow commissioners have examined the opportunity and...
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the u.s. and csis' own reports were warning about putin's war plans and the terrible toll that could await ukraine. week after week, in the winter of 2021 and 2022, the russian military took up positions on three sides of ukraine. the u.s. offered negotiations to subvert the planned invasion, but those negotiations sputtered quickly because putin had already made up his mind. but many still hoped that the troop movements were just a pressure tactic. even some ukrainians believed that. many of us fear tha -- feared that if putin ordered his troops to roll in, ukraine would be decapitated and puppets would be installed. but instead, putin got newton's third law, unequal and opposite reaction. instead of capitulating, ukrainians fought, and so bravely. instead of pressuring, the west united, and instead of shrinking, nato group. the u.s. rallied the world to ukraine's defense in those early hours, days and weeks, and we have kept the global coalition of nations united for more than two years, sta
the u.s. and csis' own reports were warning about putin's war plans and the terrible toll that could await ukraine. week after week, in the winter of 2021 and 2022, the russian military took up positions on three sides of ukraine. the u.s. offered negotiations to subvert the planned invasion, but those negotiations sputtered quickly because putin had already made up his mind. but many still hoped that the troop movements were just a pressure tactic. even some ukrainians believed that. many of...
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the u.s. and efforts being made to address it. then, the director of the news initiative at northwestern university talks about the decline of local news and the impact it has on communities. c-span's washington journal, join in the conversation live at 7:00 eastern friday morning on c-span, c-span now, or online at c-span.org. >> and now to our hearing on current and emerging technologies affecting u.s.-china competition. the u.s.-china review commission examine the risk of certain chinese technologies used in the united states such as the ability to access large amounts of user data collected from the social media out tiktok. [indiscernible conversation] >> good morning and welcome. i would like to thank our witnesses for their testimony and staff for preparing today's hearing, and thank you to the commissioner, it is an honor to co-chair with you today. while this commission deals with a variety of issues in the u.s.-china relationship, today's hearing focuses on a topic that has rightfully
the u.s. and efforts being made to address it. then, the director of the news initiative at northwestern university talks about the decline of local news and the impact it has on communities. c-span's washington journal, join in the conversation live at 7:00 eastern friday morning on c-span, c-span now, or online at c-span.org. >> and now to our hearing on current and emerging technologies affecting u.s.-china competition. the u.s.-china review commission examine the risk of certain...
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the u.s. economy has been a key driver of this positive economic performance. the biden administration's policies starting with the american rescue plan and continuing with historic investment in infrastructure, clean energy and manufacturing have led to strong u.s. g.d.p. growth. inflation has come down significantly from its peak. the u.s. labor market is also historically strong. chinese labor force participation is above its pre-pandemic level and the unemployment rate is near historic lows. had the u.s. recession come in 2023 like many predicted global growth would have been thrown off track. while there are risks to our outlook, america's growth has consistently exceeded projections. in short's america's path to a soft landing has underpinned global growth. momentum in many economies including growth in brazil has also contributed while other economies face challenges. the actions we have taken through forums like the g20 have helped strengthen the underpinnings of the global economy and
the u.s. economy has been a key driver of this positive economic performance. the biden administration's policies starting with the american rescue plan and continuing with historic investment in infrastructure, clean energy and manufacturing have led to strong u.s. g.d.p. growth. inflation has come down significantly from its peak. the u.s. labor market is also historically strong. chinese labor force participation is above its pre-pandemic level and the unemployment rate is near historic...
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u.s. china economic and security review commission examined the risks of certain chinese technologies being used in the united states such as the chinese communist already's ability to access large amounts of user data from the app tiktok. [indiscernible conversation] >> good morning and welcome. i would like to thank our witnesses for their testimony and staff for preparing today's hearing, and thank you to the commissioner it is an honor to co-chair with you today. while this commission deals with a variety of issues in the u.s.-china relationship, today's hearing focuses on a topic that has rightfully emerged at the forefront of the policy debate in both chambers of congress in recent months, technology. >> recent events have made it unmistakably clear that technology be the indispensable precondition for american prosperity, security, and national sovereignty in the years ahead. president eisenhower once observed there is only one thing i can tell you about war, and it is this, no war
u.s. china economic and security review commission examined the risks of certain chinese technologies being used in the united states such as the chinese communist already's ability to access large amounts of user data from the app tiktok. [indiscernible conversation] >> good morning and welcome. i would like to thank our witnesses for their testimony and staff for preparing today's hearing, and thank you to the commissioner it is an honor to co-chair with you today. while this commission...
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the u.s. in the region despite its many challenges. it has 240 million people, the majority of whom are under 30. many speak english. they are entrepreneurial and they are resilient. pakistan has abundant natural resources, including huge potential for green energy in hydro, wind, and solar. it has rich agricultural lands and ample deposits or critical minerals. its location has made it a key partner to the u.s. in confrontations with russia and al qaeda in a neighboring afghanistan. it borders china, the u.s.'s main competitor. it could serve as a natural bridge between europe and asia. pakistan's professional and disciplined army is among the 10 largest in the world. its successful guys for a -- it's successful diaspora is going in influence in u.s. political circles. it has turned itself into a nuclear weapon state, despite our best efforts to discourage that outcome. i first went to pakistan in 1975, driving from europe across a peaceful and tourist-friendly afghanistan and over the khyber
the u.s. in the region despite its many challenges. it has 240 million people, the majority of whom are under 30. many speak english. they are entrepreneurial and they are resilient. pakistan has abundant natural resources, including huge potential for green energy in hydro, wind, and solar. it has rich agricultural lands and ample deposits or critical minerals. its location has made it a key partner to the u.s. in confrontations with russia and al qaeda in a neighboring afghanistan. it borders...
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we are seeking u.s. documents from u.s. companies about united states investments, u.s. focused strategies and united states institutions. allowing these companies to ignore their obligation to respond to u.s. law is not just an affront to the subcommittee, it risks allowing companies to effectively contract away their obligations to other countries all around the world where you do business, where you perform services to comply with united states laws. although the subcommittee's inquiry began last summer with questions about the saudi arabia public investment fund in u.s. golf, it has become much bigger and more consequential. after mckinsey, bcg, each refused to voluntarily produce records about their work because of the saudi arabia objections and we issued subpoenas compelling them to do so. our goal is simple, we want to determine what work these companies have done and are doing that allows a foreign authoritarian government to use instruments of commerce in the united states to increase its influence within our shores and rebrand its tarnished image after years o
we are seeking u.s. documents from u.s. companies about united states investments, u.s. focused strategies and united states institutions. allowing these companies to ignore their obligation to respond to u.s. law is not just an affront to the subcommittee, it risks allowing companies to effectively contract away their obligations to other countries all around the world where you do business, where you perform services to comply with united states laws. although the subcommittee's inquiry began...
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the u.s. this is happening all over the world. we are entering a new era of mobility and people facing dire conditions, and leaving them. in the case of the u.s. and the hemisphere that we live in, we see people fleeing violence, fleeing the beginnings of climate change, failed governments, fleeing persecution and poverty and the remaining effects of the pandemic. the u.s. has recovered very well from the pandemic, and terms of area economy, but that is not the case and many other countries of the world. particularly in countries of this hemisphere. what we are seeing now, in terms of circumstances that they are leaving, but at the same time we have very outdated laws and no way for people to really come forward to meet needs in our economy. the only real way that they can get access to the united states is to claim asylum. some are eligible but others are not. host: what happens when they are not eligible for asylum? guest: the situation at the border and the way in which people come into the
the u.s. this is happening all over the world. we are entering a new era of mobility and people facing dire conditions, and leaving them. in the case of the u.s. and the hemisphere that we live in, we see people fleeing violence, fleeing the beginnings of climate change, failed governments, fleeing persecution and poverty and the remaining effects of the pandemic. the u.s. has recovered very well from the pandemic, and terms of area economy, but that is not the case and many other countries of...
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the integration of u.s. and mexico is very hard to disentangle and growing now that china has taken the second-place of the largest trade partner with the u.s., mexico being one and it's going to increase with other countries in the region. the latino labor force investment is a huge part of the u.s. present. you document in the book the long history and historical contributions of this population. in the book and i think it's important to discuss now, the roles that latinos would have in the preservation of the country into the future. the roles they will have in making sure that we have a u.s. future. i wonder if you can talk about that. >> absolutely. we have such a long presence in the past. i think if we understood that, we would understand just in terms of numbers what we represent for the future. people don't realize that latinos have participated in every war that america has fought. we go back to the revolution. latinos were a very necessary part of the revolution. george washington at one point sai
the integration of u.s. and mexico is very hard to disentangle and growing now that china has taken the second-place of the largest trade partner with the u.s., mexico being one and it's going to increase with other countries in the region. the latino labor force investment is a huge part of the u.s. present. you document in the book the long history and historical contributions of this population. in the book and i think it's important to discuss now, the roles that latinos would have in the...
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u.s.-china relationship, today's hearing focuses on a topic that has rightfully emerged at the forefront of the policy debate in both chambers of congress in recent months, technology. while much remains uncertain about the 20 20's and 20 30's, recent events have made it unmistakably clear that technology will be the indispensable precondition for american prosperity, security, and national sovereignty in the years ahead. president eisenhower once observed there is only one thing i can tell you about war, and it is this, no war ever shows the characteristics that were expected. it is always different. it has now been 79 years since the world last expense the war between great powers. that is the same amount of time that elapsed between the american civil war and world war ii. just think of how different the world of the american civil war was compared to the world on the eve of world war ii. similarly, the world today bears little results to the world of 79 years ago. if a great power war
u.s.-china relationship, today's hearing focuses on a topic that has rightfully emerged at the forefront of the policy debate in both chambers of congress in recent months, technology. while much remains uncertain about the 20 20's and 20 30's, recent events have made it unmistakably clear that technology will be the indispensable precondition for american prosperity, security, and national sovereignty in the years ahead. president eisenhower once observed there is only one thing i can tell you...
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already i know that u.s. officials have worked rather hard actually to engage and to actually try and move and promote this along. there has been no traction, number one. secondly, there are those that give the argument, if you do this, you get legitimization. i am going to say, fair enough. i think that is a point to be made. but to me, what is more important, if you actually think there will be tangible, concrete actions, and i really don't see it, and i think there have been some really strong efforts of testing the waters, trying to see if that could be pushed forward. i am not the kind, especially when you diplomatically do this in subtle ways, even in discussion. if we do this, what can we expect? we have seen actually, thinking about the promises that were made by the taliban, and not only have they not been lived up to but it is the opposite, actual regression. i don't see that as the solution here, quite frankly. let me give the other side. there have been those that have argued very forcefully for t
already i know that u.s. officials have worked rather hard actually to engage and to actually try and move and promote this along. there has been no traction, number one. secondly, there are those that give the argument, if you do this, you get legitimization. i am going to say, fair enough. i think that is a point to be made. but to me, what is more important, if you actually think there will be tangible, concrete actions, and i really don't see it, and i think there have been some really...
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how can you commence the u.s. and others to continue sending advanced systems and large amounts of aid when they say supply issues are growing? >> the left side, the better in terms of where we are in pursuing resumption of getting hostages out and back home with their families. i can tell you that i think the work that has been done including not just this weekend -- it is important and it is helpful in terms of seeing that process resume. recall that in the first go around, with our partners in cutter and egypt, we were able to get the release of over 100 hostages. i believe the proposal on the table that is shared among all of the critical actors -- israel also with cutter and egypt playing a critical role in mediating and working between israel and hamas, i believe the proposal is a strong one. a compelling one that offers some hope we could get back to this process but hamas will have to make his own decisions. i can just tell you there is strong alignment among the countries involved. the work that was done
how can you commence the u.s. and others to continue sending advanced systems and large amounts of aid when they say supply issues are growing? >> the left side, the better in terms of where we are in pursuing resumption of getting hostages out and back home with their families. i can tell you that i think the work that has been done including not just this weekend -- it is important and it is helpful in terms of seeing that process resume. recall that in the first go around, with our...
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the u.s. military was forced to conduct this emergency evacuation surrounded by tens of thousands of taliban terrorists. put simply, president biden and secretary blinken put thousands of american lives at risk through their incompetence and willful blindness and the worst outcome, with a terrorist attack in 2021 that killed 13 u.s. service members and wounded 45 more and killed more than 170 african civilians. it was the deadliest day of the united states in afghanistan in over a decade. and today we have some of the family members of the service members killed at abbygate in the audience. they're here because they want accountability for their children's deaths. i'm going to give them the answers they deserve. the other site of the climb will spin it as trump's fault. and that the doha agreement said bide00 no choice. this is false. i want to remind you of two incredible facts. the doha agreement was conditions based. the conditions the witnesses here today negotiated. as he can tell you, th
the u.s. military was forced to conduct this emergency evacuation surrounded by tens of thousands of taliban terrorists. put simply, president biden and secretary blinken put thousands of american lives at risk through their incompetence and willful blindness and the worst outcome, with a terrorist attack in 2021 that killed 13 u.s. service members and wounded 45 more and killed more than 170 african civilians. it was the deadliest day of the united states in afghanistan in over a decade. and...
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the u.s. talked about his country's economic development and relations with the u.s.. he also discusses pakistan's growing tech economy, access to critical minerals, and relationships with other countries in the region including china. -- towards a more stable, prosperous, and interconnected future. i've been traveling in and out of pakistan for almost two years -- 50 years. i've always argued that pakistan is a country with the consequence for the u.s. in the region despite its many challenges. it has 240 million people, the majority of whom are under 30. many speak english. they are entrepreneurial and they are resilient. pakistan has abundant natural resources, including huge potential for green energy in hydro, wind, and solar. it has rich agricultural lands and ample deposits or critical minerals. its location has m a key partner to the with russd al qaeda in a neighboring afghanistan. it borders china, the u.s.'s main competitor. it could serve as a natural bridge between europe and asia
the u.s. talked about his country's economic development and relations with the u.s.. he also discusses pakistan's growing tech economy, access to critical minerals, and relationships with other countries in the region including china. -- towards a more stable, prosperous, and interconnected future. i've been traveling in and out of pakistan for almost two years -- 50 years. i've always argued that pakistan is a country with the consequence for the u.s. in the region despite its many...
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while total u.s. health care spending is higher than other developed nations, is spending allows american patients to receive cutting edge healthcare earlier than any other country in the world. however, the burdensome obligations imposed in u.s. are hard for patients to meet and undermine access and health equity. remarkably, the gao found that patient co-pay obligations often exceed payor costs for the drugs. this means that patients sometimes pay more for their medicines and their insurers. clearly, this part of the system is not working as intended. we support proposals to reconcile this inequity and torture patient access. as outlined in my testimony, congress should stop middlemen from taking for themselves, the assistance that pharmaceutical companies intend for patients. and finally, it is essential that we reject the price caps and controls that exist in other countries, which stand innovation. our nation's robust biopharmaceutical industry was created by policy choices that prioritize earlie
while total u.s. health care spending is higher than other developed nations, is spending allows american patients to receive cutting edge healthcare earlier than any other country in the world. however, the burdensome obligations imposed in u.s. are hard for patients to meet and undermine access and health equity. remarkably, the gao found that patient co-pay obligations often exceed payor costs for the drugs. this means that patients sometimes pay more for their medicines and their insurers....
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however, the u.s. has strength in our companies and global partners to build robust supply chains free of this forced labor that is being used to bank roll genocide. i want to thank my colleague from texas, mr. moran, for introducing this bill, of which i am a proud co-sponsor. the bill received unanimous support from the foreign affairs committee at our markup last year. i urge strong support and reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman reserves. the gentlewoman from north carolina is recognized. ms. manning: madam speaker, i rise in strong support of h.r. 4039, no dollars to uyghur forced labor act, as amended, and i yield myself as much time as i may consume. both this congress and the last congress, the house -- in both this congress and the last congress, the house foreign affairs committee has shed light on the people's republic of china's grave human rights abuses, including holding a hearing on the ongoing genocide in xinjiang and advanced efforts to hold the p.r
however, the u.s. has strength in our companies and global partners to build robust supply chains free of this forced labor that is being used to bank roll genocide. i want to thank my colleague from texas, mr. moran, for introducing this bill, of which i am a proud co-sponsor. the bill received unanimous support from the foreign affairs committee at our markup last year. i urge strong support and reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman reserves. the gentlewoman...
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third, the u.s. must enhance cooperation with regional allies to secure necessary access and overflight rights. this entails deepening strategic partnerships and expanding intelligence sharing mechanism to effectively counter iranian influence. fourth, the u.s. should reinvigorate the saudi led coalitions efforts to neutralize the houthi threat in yemen by providing comprehensive military support including advanced weaponry, intelligence assistance, logistical support and training to saudi forces. this should also include working with a northern tribe. fifth, the u.s. must provide unwavering support israel both to safeguard its a good but also demonstrate our reliability as a partner and ally. finally, the u.s. needs to support the protest movement within iran. we could be issuing official statements recognizing the legitimacy of the protesters grievances, and offer tangible support such as facilitating secure communication channels -- >> to keep within time, we need to continue -- apology but what y
third, the u.s. must enhance cooperation with regional allies to secure necessary access and overflight rights. this entails deepening strategic partnerships and expanding intelligence sharing mechanism to effectively counter iranian influence. fourth, the u.s. should reinvigorate the saudi led coalitions efforts to neutralize the houthi threat in yemen by providing comprehensive military support including advanced weaponry, intelligence assistance, logistical support and training to saudi...
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furthermore, rok/u.s./japan trilateral operation is essential to unification of the a's strategic shift toite north so-called two korea policy. at the camp david summit, the leaders of those three countries expressed support for unification. the joint statement included support for quote, a unified korea that is free and at pe ace, end quote. unification of the korean peninsula means the emergence of a unified korea that shares the values with the united states and japan. against this backdrop, i hope the rok, u.s., and japan will be able to share their roles for denuclearization of north korea, unification of the korean peninsula, and realizing the vision of the in the pacific region, so that there will create synergistic factors through the commendation of their own military and economic power. let me stop there. thank you. chair cha: thank you. that is a great start for us. let me now go to the ambassador. can you hear me? >> yes, i can. can you hear me? chair cha: great. ok. i understand you have some
furthermore, rok/u.s./japan trilateral operation is essential to unification of the a's strategic shift toite north so-called two korea policy. at the camp david summit, the leaders of those three countries expressed support for unification. the joint statement included support for quote, a unified korea that is free and at pe ace, end quote. unification of the korean peninsula means the emergence of a unified korea that shares the values with the united states and japan. against this backdrop,...
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it is not just u.s. technology but there is some with the united kingdom, germany, netherlands and a range from western countries and our allies. nobody had ever seen inside russian weston -- weapon systems before across the scale and breadth. it was something that we did not have an inkling of during the cold war. i think that reality is shocking. that despite all of the rhetoric of the russian government about substitution and independence, they rely on our technology to build systems that they designed to threaten us and our allies. irrespective of the progress of the war in ukraine or the particularities of the situation on the ground, my belief and i know many of my colleagues share it, is that we should do our best to prevent our technology being used in weapons that are designed to kill us and our friends. this is not simply just a question about russia. you will hear testimony i think later today. it is not just russian weapons systems but it is iranian platforms, north korean platforms. it is te
it is not just u.s. technology but there is some with the united kingdom, germany, netherlands and a range from western countries and our allies. nobody had ever seen inside russian weston -- weapon systems before across the scale and breadth. it was something that we did not have an inkling of during the cold war. i think that reality is shocking. that despite all of the rhetoric of the russian government about substitution and independence, they rely on our technology to build systems that...
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the tvpa radically reformed the u.s. criminal code to recognize asset confiscation as well as jail sentences up to life in imprisonment. thousands of human traffickers have been prosecute and jailed pursuant to the trafficking victims protection act, though it never came to trial. up a charges against jeffrey epstein. the number of persons prosecuted for human trafficking more than doubled from 2011 to 2021. from 729 persons to 1,672 persons respectively. among its many provision, the act also create the president's interagency task force to monitor and combat trafficking persons. the u.s. state department's trafficking persons office. the annual tip report that i encourage my colleagues to look at it and read it. at least when they're traveling especially or meeting with delegations from other countries. read the tip report and find out where the country you're going to visit or whose lawmakers or diplomats you're going to be meeting, where they stand in terms of what they're doing in regards to trafficking. it calls fo
the tvpa radically reformed the u.s. criminal code to recognize asset confiscation as well as jail sentences up to life in imprisonment. thousands of human traffickers have been prosecute and jailed pursuant to the trafficking victims protection act, though it never came to trial. up a charges against jeffrey epstein. the number of persons prosecuted for human trafficking more than doubled from 2011 to 2021. from 729 persons to 1,672 persons respectively. among its many provision, the act also...
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the u.s., south korea, and japan. state department officials and former diplomats talk about cooperation among the three allied countries, and tensions between china and taiwan. it was hosted by the center for strategic and international studies. >> good morning, everyone. wow, that's loud. good morning everyone and welcome to csic. for our conference on strengthening u.s., japan, rok trilateral cooperation. my name is victor cha, professor at georgetown university. i want to welcome everybody here who joined us on this overcast morning in d.c. as well as many of you who are joining us online. also grateful to the korea foundation for cohosting this conference with us. and in particular things to our participants who came from far away from japan and korea to join us here this morning. and so the question is why did they come from so far to join us here this morning. north korea to create peace on the peninsula. shapes the environment to ensure there is no destabilizing behavior in the taiwan
the u.s., south korea, and japan. state department officials and former diplomats talk about cooperation among the three allied countries, and tensions between china and taiwan. it was hosted by the center for strategic and international studies. >> good morning, everyone. wow, that's loud. good morning everyone and welcome to csic. for our conference on strengthening u.s., japan, rok trilateral cooperation. my name is victor cha, professor at georgetown university. i want to welcome...
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u.s. permanent representative julie smith will represent secretary austin at the nato defense ministerial scheduled for thursday. we will keep you updated on outcomes from both of these important meetings. switching gears, this month, marks the two year anniversary since the white house released its indo pacific strategy, in the last two years the department of defense had done more than ever to advance a shared vision for free and open indo pacific regions. we made historic advancements and alliances with the republic of korea, japan, australia, philippines, india, and others across the region and even as we confront challenges elsewhere, the united states will continue to prioritize their efforts in the critical region in support of international security, stability, and prosperity. for more information see our fact sheet on the dod website. our prayers with the people of the philippines as a long-standing ally faces severe flooding and landslides from a series of storms. u.s. marines fr
u.s. permanent representative julie smith will represent secretary austin at the nato defense ministerial scheduled for thursday. we will keep you updated on outcomes from both of these important meetings. switching gears, this month, marks the two year anniversary since the white house released its indo pacific strategy, in the last two years the department of defense had done more than ever to advance a shared vision for free and open indo pacific regions. we made historic advancements and...
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. $4.4 billion to backfill u.s. stocks. $1 billion for u.s. aou mission production -- u.s. munition production. as i mentioned the situation has changed. attacks on our forces in the region are escalating and we are responding with our military, our aircraft carriers in the region are under constant pressure by various iranian front groups, including hezbollah, the houthis, and others. we need funding to backfill that also. $3.3 billion for military operations in the region. this also includes $3.5 billion for foreign military financing for u.s. systems into israel. and about $1 billion for low cost defense capability. we are spending significant amount of money, sometimes up to $5 million a round to take out a low cost drone. we need to have more inexpensive anti-drone technology in the field as rapidly as possible. in a nutshell that's a bill. happy to answer any questions. mr. emmer: first i want to thank ken calvert for his work on the very important issue he just discussed. israel has every right to defend itself against hamas barbaric acts of terrorism. it's imperativ
. $4.4 billion to backfill u.s. stocks. $1 billion for u.s. aou mission production -- u.s. munition production. as i mentioned the situation has changed. attacks on our forces in the region are escalating and we are responding with our military, our aircraft carriers in the region are under constant pressure by various iranian front groups, including hezbollah, the houthis, and others. we need funding to backfill that also. $3.3 billion for military operations in the region. this also includes...
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the u.s. ambassador to the united nations, linda thomas-greenfield, stated the u.s. opposition to the nigerian-led proposal saying it would hurt ongoing negotiations for a hostage release deal and long-term peace. the resolution failed after the u.s. voted against it. the united states holds veto power as a permanent member of the u.n. the final tally was 13 yes vote, one no, one abstention. this is two hours and 15 minutes. >> the 9,552nd meeting of the security council is called to order. the provisional agenda for this meeting is the situation in the middle east, including the palestinian question. the agenda is adopted. in accordance with rule 37 of the council's provisional rules of procedure, i invite the representatives of israel, qatar, and tunisia to participate in this meeting. it is so decided. i propose that the council invite the permanent observer of the observer state of palestine to the united nations to participate in this meeting. in accordance with the provisional rules of p
the u.s. ambassador to the united nations, linda thomas-greenfield, stated the u.s. opposition to the nigerian-led proposal saying it would hurt ongoing negotiations for a hostage release deal and long-term peace. the resolution failed after the u.s. voted against it. the united states holds veto power as a permanent member of the u.n. the final tally was 13 yes vote, one no, one abstention. this is two hours and 15 minutes. >> the 9,552nd meeting of the security council is called to...
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appointment, board of visitors of the u.s. naval academy. senate national security working group for the 118th congress. signed, sincerely, kevin f. mccumber, acting clerk. the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, sir. pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2-h of rule 2 of the rules of the u.s. house of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on february 13, 2024, at 9: 05 a.m. that the senate passed with an amendment, h.r. 815. that the senate agreed to senate concurrent resolution 29. appointment, member of the advisory committee on the records of congress. signed, sincerely, kevin f. mccumber, acting clerk. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 12-a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in >> the c-span bookshelf makes it easy to listen to all the podcasts that feature books to discover new authors an ideas. each week we'll we make it easy for you to find programs, afterwds, book notes plus, an q&a. listen to c-span's bookshelf podcast feed today. find all our p
appointment, board of visitors of the u.s. naval academy. senate national security working group for the 118th congress. signed, sincerely, kevin f. mccumber, acting clerk. the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, sir. pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2-h of rule 2 of the rules of the u.s. house of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on february 13, 2024, at 9: 05 a.m. that the senate passed with an amendment, h.r....
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the u.s. military launched a series of attacks against iranian forces in syria and iraq in response to the killing of three service members. they struck 85 targets including intelligent sites in drone storage sites. they said they would use a multi-day campaign. for republicans (202) 748-8001, democrats (202) 748-8000, independents (202) 748-8002 you can sadness text at (202) 748-8003 or on social media at facebook facebook.com/cspan or at c-span wj. we want to read to redo the statement from presi biden this afternoon the u.ses struck targets in iraq and syria that were used to attack u.s. forces. it will continue at times and places of our ch. we do not seek conflict but let all of those who might seek to do us harm, if you harm americans we will respond. we are joined by a reporter from reuters. guest: we were looking at the response from iran or iranian groups. we have seen condemnation from iran and estimates they think were killed in the strikes. the iraqi said 16. we happen seen a respo
the u.s. military launched a series of attacks against iranian forces in syria and iraq in response to the killing of three service members. they struck 85 targets including intelligent sites in drone storage sites. they said they would use a multi-day campaign. for republicans (202) 748-8001, democrats (202) 748-8000, independents (202) 748-8002 you can sadness text at (202) 748-8003 or on social media at facebook facebook.com/cspan or at c-span wj. we want to read to redo the statement from...
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the u.s. population has grown and the tax code has not gotten much simpler. in some cases it has gotten more complex, especially for small business taxes. i think there's an argument to be made that the irs needs stable funding, especially over a long period of time rather than an annual appropriation that is uncertain as far as enabling the irs to plan its budget over a long time. if you look at the results of that drop in irs funding it has been a reduction in the irs workforce and a lot of that has been concentrated in auditors who have the skills needed to do these complex audits. i think that the criticism of the funding that we saw pass in the inflation reduction act for the irs was a large focus on enforcement, which you can think is coming in after the fact and cleaning up rather than focusing on service and guidance for taxpayers to help them on the front end to encourage voluntary compliance. both of those are complementary. if you can encourage taxpayers on the front end with guidan
the u.s. population has grown and the tax code has not gotten much simpler. in some cases it has gotten more complex, especially for small business taxes. i think there's an argument to be made that the irs needs stable funding, especially over a long period of time rather than an annual appropriation that is uncertain as far as enabling the irs to plan its budget over a long time. if you look at the results of that drop in irs funding it has been a reduction in the irs workforce and a lot of...
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we will turn our attention to another topic, the u.s. economy especially on many minds this election year. joining us to talk about this is mikeconzell of the roosevelt institute. later in the program, seth knight of the news outlet axios covers immigration and will walk through the border bill and will take your questions on it. those segments are coming up on "washington journal." ♪ >> since 1979, in partnership with the cable industry, c-span has provided complete coverage of the halls of congress, from the house and senate floors, to congressional hearings, party briefings, and committee meetings. c-span gives you a front row seat of how issues are debated and decided. with no interruption and completely unfiltered. c-span, your unfiltered view of government. ♪ announcer: if you ever miss any of c-span's coverage, you can find it any time online at c-span.org. videos of key hearings, debates, and other events feature markers that guide you to interesting and newsworthy highlights. these points of interest markers appear on the ri
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buttigieg: in the u.s. economy the single sector that contributes the most greenhouse gases is transportation. that is true in many if not most other economies as well. certainly true globally that transportation plays a major role. we have aligned on a roadmap for decarbonizing transportation, a blueprint to get us towards the net goal by 2050. it is inevitably the case that every transportation policy decision is also a decision about climate policy, whether we recognize it or not. so we better recognize it. and that is what we are doing. some things are probably better publicized than others pretty obviously our efforts around electric vehicles are an example of that. we are working hard to make sure elective vehicles are affordable and you can charge them when you need to so that we can decarbonize a transportation in the u.s. i would also say no matter how good we aren't going electric, something that has been there all along is that a huge part of our climate solution is good old-fashioned transit, al
buttigieg: in the u.s. economy the single sector that contributes the most greenhouse gases is transportation. that is true in many if not most other economies as well. certainly true globally that transportation plays a major role. we have aligned on a roadmap for decarbonizing transportation, a blueprint to get us towards the net goal by 2050. it is inevitably the case that every transportation policy decision is also a decision about climate policy, whether we recognize it or not. so we...
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the u.s. constitution for all of those who say they are following the u.s. constitution. to add insult to injury the notion that joe biden follows the u.s. constitution -- let's just say joe biden wrote the most to radical, executive action, executive order in the history of the united states when he coerced u.s. businesses, the people of our country into taking a vaccine threatening u.s. citizens into taking a vaccine, threatening u.s. citizens into taking -- wearing a mask and threatened us or else we would lose our jobs and income and our livelihoods. even in his own speech on september 9, 20 he said "we have been patient but our patience is wearing thin. i don't know -- people talk about being a dictator, that's a dictator. we have a dictator right now in the white house. so this notion about abortion because that's what a lot of people are going to vote on whether they submit a ballot or vote on election day, if you want to vote to kill a baby on the table, more power to you. don't compla
the u.s. constitution for all of those who say they are following the u.s. constitution. to add insult to injury the notion that joe biden follows the u.s. constitution -- let's just say joe biden wrote the most to radical, executive action, executive order in the history of the united states when he coerced u.s. businesses, the people of our country into taking a vaccine threatening u.s. citizens into taking a vaccine, threatening u.s. citizens into taking -- wearing a mask and threatened us...
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-u.s. implementation and she previously served in the obama administration as a special envoy and coordinator for threat reduction programs in and bureau of international security and nonproliferation and she was the lead for all four knickers security summits from 2010-2016, as well as the u.s. representative to the g-7 global partnership against the spread of weapons and materials of mass destruction. she was a legal advisor to u.s. arms control disarmament agency where she provided advice to ambassadors and delegations negotiation arms control and nonproliferation treaties and has provided legal advice to implementation bodies including chemical weapons convention, comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty, open skies treaty, and mitchell's forces -- conventional forces treaty among other spiritual has worked with the international atomic energy agency, the who, the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons, and many more. from 2014-20 17 ambassador jenkins let our diplomatic effo
-u.s. implementation and she previously served in the obama administration as a special envoy and coordinator for threat reduction programs in and bureau of international security and nonproliferation and she was the lead for all four knickers security summits from 2010-2016, as well as the u.s. representative to the g-7 global partnership against the spread of weapons and materials of mass destruction. she was a legal advisor to u.s. arms control disarmament agency where she provided advice to...
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the u.s. resolution be adopted it would be the first to condemn hamas for the abhorrent attacks of october 7, including the sexual violence documented that day. the u.s. text also makes clear that hamas has in place in future governance of gaza, nor does hamas represent the digny toty or self-determination of the palestinian people. again, all things i believe we agree on. in addition, our draft states there can be no reduction of territory in the gaza strip and rejects, as we have before, in resolution 2720, any forced displacement of civilians in gaza. it also highlights the concerns many councilmembers have regarding the fate of civilians in rasa, make clearing that under current circumstance a major ground offensive into the area should not proceed. colleagues, this is not, as some members have claimed, an american effort to cover for an immeant -- imminent ground incursion. rather, it is a sincere statement of our concerns for the 1.5 million civilians who sought refuge in rafa. civilians
the u.s. resolution be adopted it would be the first to condemn hamas for the abhorrent attacks of october 7, including the sexual violence documented that day. the u.s. text also makes clear that hamas has in place in future governance of gaza, nor does hamas represent the digny toty or self-determination of the palestinian people. again, all things i believe we agree on. in addition, our draft states there can be no reduction of territory in the gaza strip and rejects, as we have before, in...
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they will also be prevented from traveling to the u.s. or engaging in any commerce with people in the u.s. ken is next in cincinnati, ohio, a republican. caller: yes, how can president biden and his administration support a "two state solution" if hamas does not want israel to exist? israel is one of the states, one of the states and the two state solution -- in the two state solution. it shows how thin this is, and i think that needs to be questioned. also, hamas is the ones who attacked israel in this latest round. it seems as if this administration is looking at that through colored glasses as well, but i really think this person needs to be asked, how can a two state solution be a path if one wants to deny israel the right to exist? host: this is the secretary of defense, lloyd austin, at his first pentagon press briefing this year, talking about the deadly attacks in jordan and the death of three servicemembers. [video clip] >> we mourn the loss of three army reserve soldiers serving et al. -- at tower 22. our thoughts and prayers ar
they will also be prevented from traveling to the u.s. or engaging in any commerce with people in the u.s. ken is next in cincinnati, ohio, a republican. caller: yes, how can president biden and his administration support a "two state solution" if hamas does not want israel to exist? israel is one of the states, one of the states and the two state solution -- in the two state solution. it shows how thin this is, and i think that needs to be questioned. also, hamas is the ones who...
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if you could prescribe a fix for a u.s. immigration system that by all accounts is broken, what are the big-ticket items you would propose? sec. larose: i've been very clear about this, mike. this comes from my experience. i've served on the border. it is not just a photo op or field trip for me. i spent time there in uniform. my client is very clear, three military divisions deployed to the border -- by the way, the president could do this immediately. three divisions of the 60,000 troops. that is the only entity in the federal government that can stop the invasion that is currently happening. they don't need to be there long. it would be a temporary deployment until the wall could be completed. that is the second step, complete the wall from the gulf of mexico to the pacific ocean. walls are great but they are not enough. you need men with guns guarding the wall and victor the border patrol is resourced -- make sure the border patrol is resourced to do that work. we need to define these cartels as foreign terrorist organi
if you could prescribe a fix for a u.s. immigration system that by all accounts is broken, what are the big-ticket items you would propose? sec. larose: i've been very clear about this, mike. this comes from my experience. i've served on the border. it is not just a photo op or field trip for me. i spent time there in uniform. my client is very clear, three military divisions deployed to the border -- by the way, the president could do this immediately. three divisions of the 60,000 troops....
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if the u.s. does not continue to lead and lead now to protect democracy, i fear and many of my colleagues do as well, generations of my family, families with stories like mine and yours will pay the consequences and this infuriates me. i cannot say it more clearly than this. the republican led house is derelict in their duties to our allies and to us as a nation p. we need to vote and vote now to aid ukraine, israel, taiwan and for humanitarian purposes, for our allies, for ourselves and for our future. speaker johnson needs to find the courage to bring this to a vote. thank you very much for my time. i have the distinguished honor to present my friend and colleague. >> thank you so much for being here. i just returned from a codel with congressman crow to ukraine where we sat down with ukrainian leaders, intelligence leaders and the president and spoke of the extraordinary work they're doing on the battlefield to protect their nation, to protect democratic values and to seek freedom. ms. span be
if the u.s. does not continue to lead and lead now to protect democracy, i fear and many of my colleagues do as well, generations of my family, families with stories like mine and yours will pay the consequences and this infuriates me. i cannot say it more clearly than this. the republican led house is derelict in their duties to our allies and to us as a nation p. we need to vote and vote now to aid ukraine, israel, taiwan and for humanitarian purposes, for our allies, for ourselves and for...