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secondly, leaving afghanistan, what i will say is this. we have 10,000 troops in afghanistan. we have been in the toughest part of the country for the august period of time. when you look at the price we paid in the casualties we have taken, we can hold our heads up high in nato and say we have paid a huge part in trying to get this country to a better place. i think the nato members respect and understand that, and i am extraordinarily proud of what our troops have done. what i have tried to do is first of all make sure that the mission, we have a proper spread of troops to deliver that mission. that is why i was absolutely clear we had to come out of sanguine, that we were overstretched. there are tens thousand u.s. troops, 2000 al qaeda troops. we have seen people who have been extraordinary things, and i have been there and seen it myself. but it was right to make the decision to focus on central helmand where we have enough troops to do the job properly. that is now happening. that was absolutely the right decision at the time it was taken. the second point is that it wil
secondly, leaving afghanistan, what i will say is this. we have 10,000 troops in afghanistan. we have been in the toughest part of the country for the august period of time. when you look at the price we paid in the casualties we have taken, we can hold our heads up high in nato and say we have paid a huge part in trying to get this country to a better place. i think the nato members respect and understand that, and i am extraordinarily proud of what our troops have done. what i have tried to...
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second, leaving afghanistan public i say is this -- we have well over 10,000 troops in afghanistan. we have been in the toughest part of the country for the longest time. when you look at the price we pay and the casualties we've taken, i think we can hold our heads up high and say we have played a huge part trying to get this country to a better place. i think other nato members respect and understand that and i am extraordinarily proud of what our troops have done. what i have tried to do is first of all major the mission we are involved in, the we have a proper spread of troops to deliver that mission. that's why was absolutely clear we had to come out where we were overstretched and there were 10,000 u.k. troops had 20 of u.s. troops. i want to make sure we are covering inappropriate about of ground to do the job properly. a incredibly brave people did extraordinarily redid -- did extraordinarily brave things in that town. it is focused 47 of troops to do the job properly and deliver the affect on the ground and that is now happening. in the second point is it will be serious ab
second, leaving afghanistan public i say is this -- we have well over 10,000 troops in afghanistan. we have been in the toughest part of the country for the longest time. when you look at the price we pay and the casualties we've taken, i think we can hold our heads up high and say we have played a huge part trying to get this country to a better place. i think other nato members respect and understand that and i am extraordinarily proud of what our troops have done. what i have tried to do is...
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have you examined contract requirements in afghanistan, contracts, tasks in afghanistan, how they were delivered ordered? has your agency done that to date? >> we have conducted several contract audits. each of those audits has addressed matters associated with how contracts came about. >> how many contracts audits have you completed? >> we have completed about four contract orders. >> you have done four contract audits. is it not true that all of them have occurred essentially in the last 12 months? >> that is correct. >> number two, the manner in which the federal agency exercises control over the performance of contractors. have you done that audit work? >> we have examined in each of our audits the extent to which controls have been in place to guard against waste, fraud, and abuse of the american taxpayer dollar. in so doing, yes, ma'am, we have looked at those matters as they relate to contracts specifically in those areas where we have conducted focus contract audits of specific initiatives for which funding is made available. >> the first requirement done with contract requirem
have you examined contract requirements in afghanistan, contracts, tasks in afghanistan, how they were delivered ordered? has your agency done that to date? >> we have conducted several contract audits. each of those audits has addressed matters associated with how contracts came about. >> how many contracts audits have you completed? >> we have completed about four contract orders. >> you have done four contract audits. is it not true that all of them have occurred...
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let me tell you what one problem is in afghanistan. our allies. 1361 americans have died in afghanistan. the british have lost -- 26 other nations bardera on an agraria -- 26 other nations are there. they have only lost about half as many as we have lost a combined. we have more battlefield casualties -- almost twice as many as the rest of the free world combined that are present in iraq. the british have about 300 casualties. the rest of the 26 nato allies and other allies if only hackers about 300. that means they're not going to the dangerous places. there's a game that's is let the americans do the tough stuff. helmand province has lots of firefights. they have switched on us so that the marines are there fighting in helmand province. the europeans have have pulled out of there. one thing the president needs to do is sit down with leaders of france and germany and other countries and say that you have an interest in fighting terrorists, you have an interest in not having terrorist bases in afghanistan that will hurt you in five or
let me tell you what one problem is in afghanistan. our allies. 1361 americans have died in afghanistan. the british have lost -- 26 other nations bardera on an agraria -- 26 other nations are there. they have only lost about half as many as we have lost a combined. we have more battlefield casualties -- almost twice as many as the rest of the free world combined that are present in iraq. the british have about 300 casualties. the rest of the 26 nato allies and other allies if only hackers...
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afghanistan is a decentralized culture. by grafting onto that underlying distribution of legitimacy, a centralized system did not fit it very well. we set up a government for weakness. we however added to that blueprint a serious problem of under resource and not development activity but security. -- a serious problem of under- resourcing not development activity, but security, and creating a suggestion we would not be present past 2003. the growth of malign networks in afghanistan was not a result of fears of our living as a result of the july 2011 date that found its way into the president's speech from 2010. this was when we had the problem off to nato enabled -- in order to allow ourselves to focus in iraq, which persuaded hamid karzai we were no longer involved enough in afghan security to guarantee he was going to be able to rely on us to keep themselves in office. he started reaching out to a collection of power brokers with bases in different subgroups within the country, and in different localities around the count
afghanistan is a decentralized culture. by grafting onto that underlying distribution of legitimacy, a centralized system did not fit it very well. we set up a government for weakness. we however added to that blueprint a serious problem of under resource and not development activity but security. -- a serious problem of under- resourcing not development activity, but security, and creating a suggestion we would not be present past 2003. the growth of malign networks in afghanistan was not a...
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like the men and women serving in iraq and afghanistan. we recall acts of uncommon bravery and selflessness but we also remember that honoring is more thanrve the words we say on veterans day or memorial day. it is about how we treat our veterans every single day of the year. by may to ensure they have the care they need and the benefits that they have earned when they come home. it is about serving all of you as well as you have served the united states of america. this has been one of my highest priorities since taking office. that is why i asked for one of the largest increases in the va budget in the last 30 years. that is why we dramatically increased funding for veterans' health care. that is why we are improving care for wounded warriors, especially those with trump -- post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. that is why we are working to eliminate the backlog at the va and reforming the entire process with electronic claims and medical records. that is why there are fewer homeless veterans on the streets than there were tw
like the men and women serving in iraq and afghanistan. we recall acts of uncommon bravery and selflessness but we also remember that honoring is more thanrve the words we say on veterans day or memorial day. it is about how we treat our veterans every single day of the year. by may to ensure they have the care they need and the benefits that they have earned when they come home. it is about serving all of you as well as you have served the united states of america. this has been one of my...
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its support role is critical to nato's ongoing operations in afghanistan and iraq, kosovo and else. where the nato school continues to provide much of the training for personnel serving in nato's stabilization mission in afghan stand -- afghanistan and conducts much of nato's training of afghan military officers. it is important to note that the training and education the school provides beyond strictly military strategies, including civil military cooperation, crisis management, and peace support operations and arms control and nonproliferation, issues that draw upon a range of military, development, and govern -- military, development and governance tools. our recognition of the nato school today falls two days after confirmation that six nato troops for killed during training operations in eastern afghanistan. their sacrifices underscore the continued importance and relevance of nato and the nato school has einvolved in the 21st century, making our nation's commitment to its organization and efforts to promote global peace and democracy all the more important. so it is very impor
its support role is critical to nato's ongoing operations in afghanistan and iraq, kosovo and else. where the nato school continues to provide much of the training for personnel serving in nato's stabilization mission in afghan stand -- afghanistan and conducts much of nato's training of afghan military officers. it is important to note that the training and education the school provides beyond strictly military strategies, including civil military cooperation, crisis management, and peace...
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we bring up in that afghanistan and the start treaty. afghanistan -- substantial support among republicans provided the july withdrawal is not precipitous and [inaudible] to evaluate his afghanistan policy after one year and the start treaty, richard lugar is a linchpin. it is not going to happen in the lame duck. it is not likely to happen at all. >> i think that folks will have to find places to agree and disagree. success will be based on what success they have in choosing [unintelligible] on both sides. i agree that afghanistan will be a place that republicans and democrats and the administration can find some common ground on. that would be a great opportunity for >> it offers people a box to check on bipartisanship. i think trade is a domestic issue more than foreign policy. >> i would make a couple of observations. i think that the republican leadership and the president will find common ground on afghanistan. i do not assume that all members, many members of the liberal caucus and some members including rand paul will have great
we bring up in that afghanistan and the start treaty. afghanistan -- substantial support among republicans provided the july withdrawal is not precipitous and [inaudible] to evaluate his afghanistan policy after one year and the start treaty, richard lugar is a linchpin. it is not going to happen in the lame duck. it is not likely to happen at all. >> i think that folks will have to find places to agree and disagree. success will be based on what success they have in choosing...
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combat troops would actually be on the ground in afghanistan until 2014. the commander in chiefs have said this that this war will begin to end next july -- that this war will begin to end next july and it appears -- mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: the house is not in order. would members in the back of the chamber please take the conversations off the floor. the gentlelady from california may proceed. ms. woolsey: the commander in chief has said that this war will begin to end next july. and it appears that the general who work for him are actively trying to undermine that deadline by painting a rosy picture of conditions on the ground, often in direction contradiction of intelligence reports. the most galling moment and the most galling comment of all came from lieutenant general william caldwell who leads nato's training of afghan security forces. he not only talks of the 2014 date as if it's established policy, he says he needs more resources and more military trainers. just to get afghanistan ready to provide for their own security by that date.
combat troops would actually be on the ground in afghanistan until 2014. the commander in chiefs have said this that this war will begin to end next july -- that this war will begin to end next july and it appears -- mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: the house is not in order. would members in the back of the chamber please take the conversations off the floor. the gentlelady from california may proceed. ms. woolsey: the commander in chief has said that this war will begin to end next july....
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capacity building is not limited to afghanistan. we offer training and support for partner services around the world. it wins their corporation. improves the quality of their work. it builds respect for human rights. our government expects sis to maintain a global reach, collecting intelligence in all areas of major british interest to reduce the risk of unpleasant surprises. we have a network of partners which provides us with a discrete channels of communication to other governments on the most sensitive issues. so we are a very special part of government. sis exists to give the u.k. advantage. we are a sovereign national asset, the secret front line of our national security. it is important that the public has faith and our work. let me explain how it all works in practice. sis does not choose what it does. the 1994 intelligence act sets the legal framework. within that, ministers tell us what they want to know, what they want us to achieve. we take our direction from the national security council. i am responsible for operations
capacity building is not limited to afghanistan. we offer training and support for partner services around the world. it wins their corporation. improves the quality of their work. it builds respect for human rights. our government expects sis to maintain a global reach, collecting intelligence in all areas of major british interest to reduce the risk of unpleasant surprises. we have a network of partners which provides us with a discrete channels of communication to other governments on the...
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the same thing in afghanistan. when we knew that afghanistan was harboring al qaeda, al qaeda was responsible for 9/11, we went after the taliban government in kabul. that was the right decision. it is a whole other question whether we should have stayed there and fought a major land war. but to go unpunished them for being involved in terrorism -- but to go and punish them for being involved in tourism was the right thing. one thing to remember, susan, is that most nations and the world are cooperating on intelligence and police work, even russia and china. host: boston is up next for leslie gelb. doug is a democrat. caller: greatest military and the world, using a half-million dollar missile to knock out a mujaheddin, and this monstrosity called nato should have been disbanded. the only reason we are in afghanistan is that they don't want to admit that a person wearing pajamas and wearing flip-flops' is against the united states, and as for the demonization of iran, everyone knows it is being promoted out of isra
the same thing in afghanistan. when we knew that afghanistan was harboring al qaeda, al qaeda was responsible for 9/11, we went after the taliban government in kabul. that was the right decision. it is a whole other question whether we should have stayed there and fought a major land war. but to go unpunished them for being involved in terrorism -- but to go and punish them for being involved in tourism was the right thing. one thing to remember, susan, is that most nations and the world are...
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in afghanistan. they don't see us as a trust for the actors in central asia -- as trust with the actors and central asia. they see a different model were they would like a more consensus-driven approach that is more encompassing. and unfortunately, one that potentially excludes the united states. that is where the u.s. needs to push back, partly because our presence in these organizations were the chinese have a dominant presence is an important way to show the chinese and other countries that our intentions are generally positive. host: steve is joining us on the democratic line. caller: my comment is simply, i believe that china is in a lot of ways wiser than we are because they know history better than we are. china has very little interest in -- and thanks very little about taking us over -- thinks very little about taking us over or competing militarily. they are building their military because they have to in this world, but they have figured out a way to weaken our country and strengthen their
in afghanistan. they don't see us as a trust for the actors in central asia -- as trust with the actors and central asia. they see a different model were they would like a more consensus-driven approach that is more encompassing. and unfortunately, one that potentially excludes the united states. that is where the u.s. needs to push back, partly because our presence in these organizations were the chinese have a dominant presence is an important way to show the chinese and other countries that...
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whoever wins the contest, they will go often served in afghanistan and iraq. secretary sinn secchi served two tours in vietnam where he was twice wounded. he remained on active duty. he served as commanding general and commander of the nato led stabilization force in bosnia. in 19909, he was appointed chief of staff of the army and retired in 2003 after 30 years of service in uniform. on december 7, 2008, he was nominated by president obama to leave the department of veterans affairs and was confirmed by the senate on january 20, 2009 and was sworn in at c seven secretary of veterans affairs on january 21, 2009. secretary of veterans affairs and life member, eric shineski. [applause] >> thank you for that very kind introduction and also for your past leadership. let me was all the marines a happy bird then and -- which all the marines a happy birthday. let me further acknowledge nancy pelosi. madam speaker, thank you for honoring us with your presence here today. thanks for your leadership along with president obama. you have done terminus work for veterans th
whoever wins the contest, they will go often served in afghanistan and iraq. secretary sinn secchi served two tours in vietnam where he was twice wounded. he remained on active duty. he served as commanding general and commander of the nato led stabilization force in bosnia. in 19909, he was appointed chief of staff of the army and retired in 2003 after 30 years of service in uniform. on december 7, 2008, he was nominated by president obama to leave the department of veterans affairs and was...
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subsequently the -- oust the taliban in afghanistan. sioux subsequently they've returned in 2003, 2006 and 20. at the same time, the 10th mountain division has played a vital role in the successes of operation iraqi freedom, deploying to iraq in 2005, 2007 and 2009. today the incredible soldiers continue to serve in iraq and afghanistan. sadly the valiant service of the 10th mountain division has not been without enormous sacrifice. members of the division have paid the ultimate price to ensure our freedom. mr. speaker, i'd be remiss if i did not also pay tribute to the incredible families of these brave soldiers who waited at home while their loved ones answered our nation's call. the entire nation owes the soldiers and veterans of the 10th mountain division a.net of gratitude. i say -- a debt of gratitude. we are proud of their service and therefore, mr. speaker, i strongly urge all members to support this resolution. and with that i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of h
subsequently the -- oust the taliban in afghanistan. sioux subsequently they've returned in 2003, 2006 and 20. at the same time, the 10th mountain division has played a vital role in the successes of operation iraqi freedom, deploying to iraq in 2005, 2007 and 2009. today the incredible soldiers continue to serve in iraq and afghanistan. sadly the valiant service of the 10th mountain division has not been without enormous sacrifice. members of the division have paid the ultimate price to ensure...
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removing our troops from afghanistan communities in favor of launching deadly explosives from a safe distance. but apparently nato officials have come up with a cativ way out of that contradiction. "the post" reports that an afghan farmer asked a general at a public meeting, why do you have to blow up so many of our fields and homes? he was told that when villagers travel to town to submit a claim for property damage, it helps better connect them to their government. you can imagine a response more galling, madam speaker? now we're not only destroying the property, we're insulting their intelligence too. this must end, it must end now and, madam speaker, we must bring our troops home. our troops shouldn't come home a -- should have come home a long time ago. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back. mr. poe of texas. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida re? without objection. ms. ros-lehtinen: thank you. i thank the speaker for the time and i am pleased, so pleased, to recognize the miami children's hospital ventilation assisted children's cente
removing our troops from afghanistan communities in favor of launching deadly explosives from a safe distance. but apparently nato officials have come up with a cativ way out of that contradiction. "the post" reports that an afghan farmer asked a general at a public meeting, why do you have to blow up so many of our fields and homes? he was told that when villagers travel to town to submit a claim for property damage, it helps better connect them to their government. you can imagine a...
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and then an additional war in afghanistan that was made the secondary war. this has created the great deficit that we have now. and you've got to correct that through income or through cuts. what has been recommended by the bipartisan panel the president set up bears looking at as a beginning. it's going to take some tough decisions. but we also need revenue and the revenue can't be across the board extensions of the bush tax cuts and the upper 2%, they don't spend that money. my friends all drive chryslers. i must make amends. dear lord, get me a mercedes-benz. that's an old 1960's song. or maybe something else which doesn't really stimulate the economy. it might tickle the fancy of somebody but doesn't stimulate the economy. we've got to make some difficult decisions and earmarks isn't the issue. earmarks don't take away from the deficit. it just means that rather than your congress person from your district who knows your needs, it will be somebody in washington spending that money. and the earmarks need to be done in a transparent manner in this -- and t
and then an additional war in afghanistan that was made the secondary war. this has created the great deficit that we have now. and you've got to correct that through income or through cuts. what has been recommended by the bipartisan panel the president set up bears looking at as a beginning. it's going to take some tough decisions. but we also need revenue and the revenue can't be across the board extensions of the bush tax cuts and the upper 2%, they don't spend that money. my friends all...
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his decisions on afghanistan in 2011, they might work out. he might be able to go to that place where he said he would begin producing troops in 2011, please his left, things are going ok. but it might not. that is a dangerous spot for him. that is a place where you might see a challenger from the left. i don't see a lot of congressional candidates being challenged in this round. maybe down the road, there is room for growth on the left, but i think it is a couple of elections away. >> the tea party could be a gift to obama in the sense that some of the investigations against clinton rallied his base. with what he did on crime, welfare -- it was the enemy of my enemy. it might actually help obama who has problems over afghanistan, don't ask don't tell, same-sex marriage, potentially on trade and a whole host of other issues, not getting a single payer in the public health care option plan. >> i did see a challenge in 2010 with the unions in arkansas bankrolled the challenger. he was almost successful in that primary and nearly won the runoff.
his decisions on afghanistan in 2011, they might work out. he might be able to go to that place where he said he would begin producing troops in 2011, please his left, things are going ok. but it might not. that is a dangerous spot for him. that is a place where you might see a challenger from the left. i don't see a lot of congressional candidates being challenged in this round. maybe down the road, there is room for growth on the left, but i think it is a couple of elections away. >>...
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it is operating now in afghanistan. the big question for us right now is, how can we best support our troops and effort in afghanistan? and that is by keeping the tornado. that is why i think we kidcomedd come to the right view. and in no way to prove this was a discussion and debate process, rather than what is convenient. it would've been much easier to keep harriers. it was the wrong answer, and that is why i feel so strongly about that. >> many of us will find it unacceptable if it turns out that number to 10 did prompt chiefs of staff to enter political controversy and that way. that is why it is very important it to the bottom th of that, and we await your reply. when lord turnbull gave evidence to the treasury committee, he said that liam fox's letter was written to be leaked. i am sure you did not see it that way, prime minister. no, it was a letter written to put the secretary of state's view about the importance of not making a cecily deep cuts in defense. and when you look at the effect of that money, you can
it is operating now in afghanistan. the big question for us right now is, how can we best support our troops and effort in afghanistan? and that is by keeping the tornado. that is why i think we kidcomedd come to the right view. and in no way to prove this was a discussion and debate process, rather than what is convenient. it would've been much easier to keep harriers. it was the wrong answer, and that is why i feel so strongly about that. >> many of us will find it unacceptable if it...
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there were two wars, iraq and afghanistan, we did not pay for them. we stuck those under the table also. the tax breaks for millionaires were not paid for. there were just stuck under the table. when those bills started coming due, that is what caused the economy to crash in 2008 when we had to start paying them. it is important we have accountability and everything and do pay go and congressional pay raises is a small step in the right direction. >> if i could address that. the idea that pay-go has been a discipline the democrats have lived with is simply fictitious. i would direct your attention to the $700 billion stimulus bill. there are more people believe that aliens landed late roswell than believe that was paid for through pay go. we did not have the $700 billion we spent out there and the deficits are skyrocketing. the bush deficits were too high. we are now at $1.4 trillion. to say we have paid go and we are disciplining ourselves to pay for everything is stretching the imagination. it is not happening under the watch going on right now. >>
there were two wars, iraq and afghanistan, we did not pay for them. we stuck those under the table also. the tax breaks for millionaires were not paid for. there were just stuck under the table. when those bills started coming due, that is what caused the economy to crash in 2008 when we had to start paying them. it is important we have accountability and everything and do pay go and congressional pay raises is a small step in the right direction. >> if i could address that. the idea that...
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schmidt ever go to afghanistan? >> not under the contract involving sigar, to my knowledge. >> the pay, that you claim is market value, the $45,000 on month, did not require any high risk and mr. schmidt's part, other than calling lists free's office. >> potentially, correct, as far as i know, senator. let me say that mr. schmidt is a registered government contractor, as far as i understand. >> i am understand, in general, but the point i am trying to make his that your job is to oversee contract in. your job is to set the gold standard, so you do a sole- source contract, no bid, you immediately hire someone, and clearly there was not vet don to bring to your attention that there were questions you need to ask him about his previous tenure. that is the point i am making. had you ever done, or work with an audit agency before you were given this job? have you ever done and the audit work, or been around any auditors when you were -- for your given this job? >> yes, senator, i have been. >> tell me what capacity you h
schmidt ever go to afghanistan? >> not under the contract involving sigar, to my knowledge. >> the pay, that you claim is market value, the $45,000 on month, did not require any high risk and mr. schmidt's part, other than calling lists free's office. >> potentially, correct, as far as i know, senator. let me say that mr. schmidt is a registered government contractor, as far as i understand. >> i am understand, in general, but the point i am trying to make his that your...
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ahe council's work is powerful example of the work with the women in afghanistan. under the taliban, women were routinely abused. today, afghan women now leave as provincial governors and as elected members of the national assembly. they work as entrepreneurs, as lawyers, and community health workers. many also serve in a profession close to my heart -- teaching. these inspiring leaders remind us that investments in women are always worthwhile. they remind us that laws and customs that deny women their basic rights and that the nine society of women's contributions are never acceptable -- and that denyin society of women's contributions are never accepteacceptable. last year, the murder of an iranian music student who spoke as a protester was gunned down on the streets of tehran during a protest. it showed that other women often pay the ultimate price in pursuit of freedom worldwide. for most of the past two decades, the leader of burma's democracy movement was a prisoner in her own home. the free world rejoiced this week at her release. but it came only after she
ahe council's work is powerful example of the work with the women in afghanistan. under the taliban, women were routinely abused. today, afghan women now leave as provincial governors and as elected members of the national assembly. they work as entrepreneurs, as lawyers, and community health workers. many also serve in a profession close to my heart -- teaching. these inspiring leaders remind us that investments in women are always worthwhile. they remind us that laws and customs that deny...
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we will be in afghanistan long after i am gone and we will still be discussing this. academia gives us an hour to talk about this, and we simplify it. there are like 40 different symptoms of post-traumatic stress. i was diagnosed about six or seven years ago, and i work with veterans now. it can be controlled. can be healed, but it is a sold thing. it is not a mental disorder. when you kill people, that spark of life inside you guys just a little bit. i worked on a helicopter for more than two years. i looked into the faces of the people i shot. you do not get over that by putting people on corzine or talking to them once every six weeks. i think george bush was a brilliant president. he did not bring back the draft. the majority of americans are not paying attention to what we are doing to these young people. i have pictures on my phone, and you can look at these guys. they are dead. their sole is gone -- their soul is gone, and we need to save them. -- whyon't do something, it does the va not paid attention and send those people to a doctor who has a program that wo
we will be in afghanistan long after i am gone and we will still be discussing this. academia gives us an hour to talk about this, and we simplify it. there are like 40 different symptoms of post-traumatic stress. i was diagnosed about six or seven years ago, and i work with veterans now. it can be controlled. can be healed, but it is a sold thing. it is not a mental disorder. when you kill people, that spark of life inside you guys just a little bit. i worked on a helicopter for more than two...
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caller: yes, we know that china helped fund the wars in afghanistan and iraq. but then you find out that bush made deals with china so they could mine the gold in afghanistan. our soldiers are over there risking their lives so someone can get rich off bad deals that we made. to think we are over there protecting these commies and our boys are putting their lives on the line -- what do you think about that wityour tea party? guest: i am not familiar with this issue. i do not know about any deal that was made with china about gold in afghanistan. foreign policy is really outside our area anyway. host: this your ass, "what do you think will happen with the working programs -- this view were asks -- quote what you think ll happen to the working programs?" guest: i think we could do with many fewer federal workers. you could do it with retirement incentives, simply not replace departing worker we have right now in the federal work force the same thing we have in the private work force, which is a l of baby boomers who are close to retirement. we have a historic oppo
caller: yes, we know that china helped fund the wars in afghanistan and iraq. but then you find out that bush made deals with china so they could mine the gold in afghanistan. our soldiers are over there risking their lives so someone can get rich off bad deals that we made. to think we are over there protecting these commies and our boys are putting their lives on the line -- what do you think about that wityour tea party? guest: i am not familiar with this issue. i do not know about any deal...
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he was deployed to afghanistan in june after volunteering to go. staff sergeant dickmeier graduated from carver high school when he participated in the rotc drill team. this selfless american patriot who paid the heavyiest price for his country will be remembered forever as a young man who was the leader and loved by many. his tragic death in the line of duty is an irreplaceable loss for his family and friends, his community and his country. today we mourn with those who mourn, and we pay tribute to and honor this soldier and his inspiring life that was cut short while he was serving his country. his country owes him an immeasurable debt of gratitude for his service and his great sacrifice on the battlefield. may god's peace be with staff sergeant dickmeier's family, friends and all those who continue to mourn his death and remember his life. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields back. the chair now recognizes the gentleman from oregon, mr. blumenauer, for five minutes. mr. blumenauer: thank you, madam speaker. i think every
he was deployed to afghanistan in june after volunteering to go. staff sergeant dickmeier graduated from carver high school when he participated in the rotc drill team. this selfless american patriot who paid the heavyiest price for his country will be remembered forever as a young man who was the leader and loved by many. his tragic death in the line of duty is an irreplaceable loss for his family and friends, his community and his country. today we mourn with those who mourn, and we pay...
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but today, the tornado is operating in afghanistan. and the big question right now is how we can best support our troops and our effort in afghanistan, and that is by keeping the tornado. that is why i think we can to the more difficult, the more complicated the, but the right view. i was trying to explain that to the committee. i was trying to prove that this was a proper discussion and debate process, rather than a sort of let's do what is easy. it would have been much easier to just keep them and say it is a simple answer to the question. it would be the wrong answer. that is why i feel so strongly about it. >> i find it unacceptable if number 10 does not enter in that way. it is important that we get to the bottom of that. we will wait for your reply. >> evidence was given before the treasury select committee, saying that the letter was written to be leaked. i am sure you did not say it that way. >> no, it was a leather whip -- it was a letter with the point of view of the secretary of state. if you look at what we did, the reducti
but today, the tornado is operating in afghanistan. and the big question right now is how we can best support our troops and our effort in afghanistan, and that is by keeping the tornado. that is why i think we can to the more difficult, the more complicated the, but the right view. i was trying to explain that to the committee. i was trying to prove that this was a proper discussion and debate process, rather than a sort of let's do what is easy. it would have been much easier to just keep...
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operation new dawn in iraq -- in afghanistan, we are in new discussions about the what -- what the u.s. regional posture should look like in the gulf and in the middle east or the long term. simply put, the u.s. will not depart the region. indeed, we are committed with long-term political and economic stability. we are committed to the sovereignty of our friends prayed we are committed to the free flow of commerce. and energy resources. not just in the region or for the region but for the global economy. our presence over the long term will be an unambiguous emblem o u.s. commitments. to the stability of the region as we discuss america's long- term posture in the middle east. all of these factors, particularly the sovereignty of our friends and their political and economic stability and viability will figure prominently. to give purpose to these close relations and provide for increased capacity and interoperable to with our partners, we have undertaken the development of a regional security architecture designed to serve as a construct within which our partners may strengthen nationa
operation new dawn in iraq -- in afghanistan, we are in new discussions about the what -- what the u.s. regional posture should look like in the gulf and in the middle east or the long term. simply put, the u.s. will not depart the region. indeed, we are committed with long-term political and economic stability. we are committed to the sovereignty of our friends prayed we are committed to the free flow of commerce. and energy resources. not just in the region or for the region but for the...
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and as we should have learned from vietnam, we should know in afghanistan, unless you're going to have rules of engagement, that say to our men and women in uniform, we are going to give you everything you need, your life is precious to us, you proteblingt yourself and you go win the war and do everything you can to win and we'll give you everything you need to win. unless we're going to do that, we shouldn't send them. don't send them. this president hadn't shown sufficient commitment to those in afghanistan and if we're not going to do that, we need to get them out and bring them home. but there are people who want to destroy us over there that we hadn't adequately addressed and it is turning into another vietnam, it seems. that's not our role. if you believe the bib lickal perspective. we're to execute wrath on those who have done evil. and we haven't finished doing that. so, i have this bill, 4636 in this congress, don't know what the number will be next year, and just so people know, how things stand, give you some of the numbers, pakistan, we gave pakistan $738 million and they v
and as we should have learned from vietnam, we should know in afghanistan, unless you're going to have rules of engagement, that say to our men and women in uniform, we are going to give you everything you need, your life is precious to us, you proteblingt yourself and you go win the war and do everything you can to win and we'll give you everything you need to win. unless we're going to do that, we shouldn't send them. don't send them. this president hadn't shown sufficient commitment to those...
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the whole progress we have had with russians, not only on iran, supply lines to afghanistan -- there is a gradual thawing here and we ought to encourage it and strengthen it. therefore, i think it would be negative. >> did you have a question? >> thank you. the league of arab states at is the official name of it. >> we thank you for sponsoring this meeting. it is a great idea. i have comments to make it first of all, i think are really urgent need for the united states to present this framework to the palestinians and israelis. the arab league has initiatives which in a way is a comprehensive crime work to deal with all the issues -- comprehensive framework to deal with all the issues. when i was involved in egyptian- israeli peace negotiations, had the president not presented his own ideas to both sides, we would not have reached an agreement. it is the proposal but on the table, and it is the basis for negotiations. my second comment is about what israel is trying now to get from the united states, a pledge to veto any attempts by the palestinians to work at the security council an
the whole progress we have had with russians, not only on iran, supply lines to afghanistan -- there is a gradual thawing here and we ought to encourage it and strengthen it. therefore, i think it would be negative. >> did you have a question? >> thank you. the league of arab states at is the official name of it. >> we thank you for sponsoring this meeting. it is a great idea. i have comments to make it first of all, i think are really urgent need for the united states to...
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., who was taken from us while supporting ghat commissions in afghanistan. after graduating high school in 2007, lance corporal enlisted in the u.s. marine corps. family members cite it was the strength and character of the marines that drew him to serve with the corps and his friends and comrades said he was a great machine gunner. he served with the marines all across the globe and less than two weeks after arriving in afghanistan at the age of 21 he made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. my prayers and the prayers of the people of arkansas are with the family. i humbly offer my thanks to him, a true american hero, for his selfless service to the security and well-being of all americans. with that i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the chair will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules on which a recorded vote or the yeas and nays are ordered or on which the vote incurs objection under clause 6 of rule 20. record votes on postponed questions will be taken late
., who was taken from us while supporting ghat commissions in afghanistan. after graduating high school in 2007, lance corporal enlisted in the u.s. marine corps. family members cite it was the strength and character of the marines that drew him to serve with the corps and his friends and comrades said he was a great machine gunner. he served with the marines all across the globe and less than two weeks after arriving in afghanistan at the age of 21 he made the ultimate sacrifice for our great...
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at the one end we have the offensive actions of the military, weather in the tribal area, afghanistan, pakistan, working with other countries, wherever it may be, and hopefully there is some intelligence because of somebody is detained on the battlefield say there is current plotting against the u.s. that may not work. so we look at those other agencies, c.i.a. and n.s.a. for humint and those things that will inform us about plots that may be taking place here in the u.s. that may not happen. so my former colleagues, the f.b.i. and task forces, hopefully they or the 750 to 800,000 state and local police officers, sheriff's deputies, will be informed because they see something, say something. there is a threat. somebody sees something that's out of whack. that may not be the case. so when it comes down to t.s.a., you are right. we are on the last line of defense for the u.s. government. whether it is a behavior detection officer, whether an explosive specialist doing swabbing of hands, whether it's a security officer through the a.i.t. or the pat down. if somebody such -- gets through
at the one end we have the offensive actions of the military, weather in the tribal area, afghanistan, pakistan, working with other countries, wherever it may be, and hopefully there is some intelligence because of somebody is detained on the battlefield say there is current plotting against the u.s. that may not work. so we look at those other agencies, c.i.a. and n.s.a. for humint and those things that will inform us about plots that may be taking place here in the u.s. that may not happen....
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is deciding that ordinary passengers who should not hate flying, or that kids coming out of iraq and afghanistan should not have pete gst levels. -- ptsd levels equal to the soldiers. to me, this is innovation checked by social responsibility. that is something that is one of the best things america produces is this notion that we serve ourselves, we serve our communities, and this is, i think, a type of individualism checked by social responsibility. >> thank you so much. that was really excellent. >> all day today on c-span to, the national oil commission holds a commission on preliminary findings regarding the blowout. witnesses testify on the cause of the rig explosion and what can be done to prevent future disasters. the commission is getting ready to return from lunch for more testimony, and you can see the testimony live on c-span2. president obama continued his trip through asia this week. earlier today, he arrived in indonesia, where he is expected to give remarks later. he will give a speech to the troops in korea and then he returns to washington on sunday. student cam s documentary c
is deciding that ordinary passengers who should not hate flying, or that kids coming out of iraq and afghanistan should not have pete gst levels. -- ptsd levels equal to the soldiers. to me, this is innovation checked by social responsibility. that is something that is one of the best things america produces is this notion that we serve ourselves, we serve our communities, and this is, i think, a type of individualism checked by social responsibility. >> thank you so much. that was really...
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consideration the -- the second thing is the economy, and then this war on terror, to end this war in afghanistan and to get our troops home. host: ok. natalie from boston. caller: good morning. i voted democratically across the board. host: ok. you are on the air, natalie. turn your tv down so you don't get confused when it is your turn to talk. explain what you voted for governor patrick. are you there? we will move on. illinois, independent line. caller: i am a republican, but this election i chose to split the ticket. i voted mostly for the libertarian party. i am disappointed in the direction our country is going. i am extremely disappointed in the american people for tolerating this. i voted republican for governor fort phil brady because i did not want to waste my vote but did not feel he had a chance. i didn't want his opponent in there. he would have a drug bust further -- he would have drug hole.ther down the h host: michael from queens, new york. caller: i really wanted to emphasize that regardless of republicans or democrats, that it has to be from beginning to the end about the voter
consideration the -- the second thing is the economy, and then this war on terror, to end this war in afghanistan and to get our troops home. host: ok. natalie from boston. caller: good morning. i voted democratically across the board. host: ok. you are on the air, natalie. turn your tv down so you don't get confused when it is your turn to talk. explain what you voted for governor patrick. are you there? we will move on. illinois, independent line. caller: i am a republican, but this election...
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elmo roach from wisconsin said, do not waiver on beginning to bring our troops out of afghanistan saving more wasteful spending. redirect all savings to veterans to support their families. sorry to say but we may be ready to retreat the comfort of our retired if the president blinks or compromises. he promised we'd deliver, now we expect him to act like truman or roosevelt, closed quote. in northwest wisconsin we believe that people are more important than corporate profits. we still believe that one single family on main street is more valuable than all the corporations on wall street. we believe our freedoms will be ours for as long as we can hang on to them. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from indiana rise? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. pence: jobs should be job one in this congress and the next. full employment must be the objective of policymakers in washington,
elmo roach from wisconsin said, do not waiver on beginning to bring our troops out of afghanistan saving more wasteful spending. redirect all savings to veterans to support their families. sorry to say but we may be ready to retreat the comfort of our retired if the president blinks or compromises. he promised we'd deliver, now we expect him to act like truman or roosevelt, closed quote. in northwest wisconsin we believe that people are more important than corporate profits. we still believe...
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you have kids serving in iran and iraq and afghanistan. you need to get them home. when you talk about -- it is the most cardinal american national interest. they are being brought home in coffins and wheelchairs' every day. the function of the roles in the nation and have changed. that is the truth. americans must know that since he died, we had 799 movements. we have a very good religion in islam. we're supposed to go to mosques to worship god, not to use god. the minute we go to moscow to use god, we become like -- to mosques to use, we became like the churches in medieval times. peace between palestinians and israelis. it is a two-state solution. democracy in the arab world. anyone said to says that arabs are not for democracy, they are a racist. since 1683, the relations have not been defined. their work muslim soldiers in mid europe. ever since that time, you never forgets. the relationship is guided with suspicion, fear, and anyone -- it is time to think about defining these relations. at the end of the day, -- we have to identify the growth and maturity. i b
you have kids serving in iran and iraq and afghanistan. you need to get them home. when you talk about -- it is the most cardinal american national interest. they are being brought home in coffins and wheelchairs' every day. the function of the roles in the nation and have changed. that is the truth. americans must know that since he died, we had 799 movements. we have a very good religion in islam. we're supposed to go to mosques to worship god, not to use god. the minute we go to moscow to...
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sadly, madam speaker, lance corporal arredondo died in najeh, afghanistan, in protecting our freedom. at 20 years old, lance corporal arredondo's second tour of duty providing this young man bravery, courage and dedication. he is an american hero. i urge all members to join us in support of this bill and reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from missouri is recognized. mr. clay: madam speaker, at this time i'd like to yield five minutes to the chief sponsor of the legislation, mr. capuano of massachusetts. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for five minutes. mr. wap juano: thank you -- mr. capuano: thank you, madam speaker. lance corporal arredondo was a recipient of the navy cross and purple heart, was nominated for the bronze star and gave his life to this country on august 25, 2004. as you heard, he was on his second tour of duty in iraq. i just want to read a paragraph that was written about one of his actions, his last action, by a lieutenant general, that i thin
sadly, madam speaker, lance corporal arredondo died in najeh, afghanistan, in protecting our freedom. at 20 years old, lance corporal arredondo's second tour of duty providing this young man bravery, courage and dedication. he is an american hero. i urge all members to join us in support of this bill and reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from missouri is recognized. mr. clay: madam speaker, at this time i'd...
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when used a meeting families who have lost loved ones in afghanistan or iraqi. i always come away from those interactions just feeling so much more optimistic about this country. we have such good and decent people who, on a day-to-day basis, are finding all kinds of ways to live together, to educate -- to educate kids, and grow their and committees, create businesses, and work together to create great new products and services. the american people always make me optimistic. that is why during the course of the last two years, as tough as it has been, as many sometimes scary moments as we have gone through, i have never doubted that we're going to emerge stronger than we were before. and i think that remains true, and i am going to be looking forward to playing my part in helping that journey along. thank you very much, everybody. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2010] >> at the east room of the white house, the president in a one- hour news conference, taking questions on the returns from
when used a meeting families who have lost loved ones in afghanistan or iraqi. i always come away from those interactions just feeling so much more optimistic about this country. we have such good and decent people who, on a day-to-day basis, are finding all kinds of ways to live together, to educate -- to educate kids, and grow their and committees, create businesses, and work together to create great new products and services. the american people always make me optimistic. that is why during...
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we will leave you with the video from afghanistan of u.s. troops enjoying thanksgiving dinner. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2010] >> you are watching c-span, created for you as a public service by america's cable companies. next, we hear from academy award winning actor jeff bridges on childhood hunger. then come and interview with jane goodall on her life's work as a conservationist understanding chimpanzees and nature. later, sipping court chief justice john roberts on the state of the federal -- supreme court chief justice john roberts and the state of the federal judiciary. later today, a panel discussion on the legacy in career of former high court justice john paul stevens. we'll hear from some of whose general and former law clerks of justice stevens. it was held at georgetown university last month, and you can say it today at 2:10 p.m. eastern on c-span. >> at the c-span network provide coverage of politics, public affairs, available on television, radio, online, and social media networking si
we will leave you with the video from afghanistan of u.s. troops enjoying thanksgiving dinner. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2010] >> you are watching c-span, created for you as a public service by america's cable companies. next, we hear from academy award winning actor jeff bridges on childhood hunger. then come and interview with jane goodall on her life's work as a conservationist understanding chimpanzees...
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strategy in afghanistan and pakistan. the council on foreign relations has released in this event. >> after acknowledging that president obama got a bad live, we to salute his attempt to rectify the situation. we support him conditionally. we feel that the president and his administration should take the time right up to july of 2011 to have a very deep, clear is it review of the situation. if real progress is not being made, we suggest that we change the mission to a much different mission, one of strict continued training of the security forces. i would know that our report has significant dissent in it. we have to debate among ourselves that what the congress should have, the american government should have. it involves the lives of our men and women and civilian organizations. >> let me begin with the pakistan sections of the report. you talk about the need to health pakistan, who has been devastated by the flood all of this humanitarian assistance and you talk about great economic development in pakistan. you talk ab
strategy in afghanistan and pakistan. the council on foreign relations has released in this event. >> after acknowledging that president obama got a bad live, we to salute his attempt to rectify the situation. we support him conditionally. we feel that the president and his administration should take the time right up to july of 2011 to have a very deep, clear is it review of the situation. if real progress is not being made, we suggest that we change the mission to a much different...
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what is the tea party's position on afghanistan right now? they have been extremely focused on budget, and not as much on the entire spectrum of issues that face government leaders. >> i want to disagree a little bit with that. and people tend to think of the tea party as focus on fiscal issues. that is really what brought people together. but because of my background and leadership i always found out that there will be one thing -- how many of you are in relationships? right, and when you are in a fight with somebody in a relationship, it always starts with a surface issue. what you have to do is dig deep to find out the real issue, the one we do not want to talk about. that is what happened with the tea party movement. we started with the monetary issue, but the more we work together, the more we found out it was a deeper issue in our country. the deeper issues we have in our country is one word, and it is corruption. that is it. we have been out there working, we have been out there doing our job and sending our money to washington, and th
what is the tea party's position on afghanistan right now? they have been extremely focused on budget, and not as much on the entire spectrum of issues that face government leaders. >> i want to disagree a little bit with that. and people tend to think of the tea party as focus on fiscal issues. that is really what brought people together. but because of my background and leadership i always found out that there will be one thing -- how many of you are in relationships? right, and when...
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the bottom line is, we have a shooting war going on in afghanistan, pakistan, threats coming from yemen, but the other type of war that is starting to delop is the war in cyberspace. we know that the chinese have gone after the networks. even at the pentagon. we need to be prepared to fight offensively as well as the offensively, putting up the balls in the government and private sector, if we are going to be successful. host: the documents released over the past few days, 1500 documents were classified secret. the most discussed country was a iraq with more than 15,000 cables. the most frequent subjects was the state department. guest: and that is a lot of data. host: vicky from pennsylvania. good morning. caller: i believe this is a problem with integrity. when will the dialogue shift from cover up to replacement of diplomats and the policies they are pushing on behalf of the american nation? some of their policies are totally foreign to what this country was actually built on. i would appreciate an answer. guest: what you are looking at are the policy that our ambassadors are pushing
the bottom line is, we have a shooting war going on in afghanistan, pakistan, threats coming from yemen, but the other type of war that is starting to delop is the war in cyberspace. we know that the chinese have gone after the networks. even at the pentagon. we need to be prepared to fight offensively as well as the offensively, putting up the balls in the government and private sector, if we are going to be successful. host: the documents released over the past few days, 1500 documents were...
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president bush came into office and he gave these tax cuts away, to a trillion dollar war in iraq, a war in afghanistan, and passed medicaid part d, the largest extension of federal benefits ever, tremendous deficit increasing, much more so than any health care bill passed since or the one we passed, and we got this tremendous deficit. now the republicans talk about earmarks. earmarks have nothing to do with the deficit at all. it has to do with tough decisions to increase revenues or cut spending. $700 billion cuts to the richest. you got to look at defense and other areas and be brave. thank you, madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from new york rise? mr. arcuri: by direction of the committee on rules, i call up house resolution 1721 and ask for its immediate consideration. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the resolution. the clerk: house calendar number 244, house resolution 1721. resolved, that upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the speaker's table the bil
president bush came into office and he gave these tax cuts away, to a trillion dollar war in iraq, a war in afghanistan, and passed medicaid part d, the largest extension of federal benefits ever, tremendous deficit increasing, much more so than any health care bill passed since or the one we passed, and we got this tremendous deficit. now the republicans talk about earmarks. earmarks have nothing to do with the deficit at all. it has to do with tough decisions to increase revenues or cut...
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we move on to the second gulf war, now we're beginning to complete iraq and we're still in afghanistan, it's almost as though we've forgotten about what happened to the veterans in the first gulf war and so many of them continue to suffer from physical ailments. when you take a moment like this, you're really saying to the american people, hey, we've still got concerns, we've still got very real challenges out there as i leave, i know my comrades are in good hands. i want to thank all of you for supporting the v.a. and my comrades. they were there for us and you remember and for that i'm forever grateful. thank you and god speed. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from new york rise? >> mr. speaker, i send to the desk a privileged report from the committee on rules for filing under the rule. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title. the clerk: report to accompany house resolution 1721, resolution providing for the consideration of the senate amendment to the bill h.r. 1722 to require the head of each checktive agency to establish and implement
we move on to the second gulf war, now we're beginning to complete iraq and we're still in afghanistan, it's almost as though we've forgotten about what happened to the veterans in the first gulf war and so many of them continue to suffer from physical ailments. when you take a moment like this, you're really saying to the american people, hey, we've still got concerns, we've still got very real challenges out there as i leave, i know my comrades are in good hands. i want to thank all of you...
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i do not think bankruptcy is the solution to the afghanistan war. and to a few other things. and to a few other things.
i do not think bankruptcy is the solution to the afghanistan war. and to a few other things. and to a few other things.
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wars in afghanistan? every poll would be those are down low. people want to have a day of work and put food on the table. until the economy does come back, unless something huge happens it will continue to be jobs. to be jobs and the economy. host: onhe democrats line, good morning. caller: this is mfirst time calling. they say that there are not a lot of jobs and a lot of people are not getting higher, but i believe a lot of times when people go get the job and stuff, if they are getting unemployment, they're not worried about getting a job and no more and some people just say, if i'm getting unemployment, and actually making a living off of this. i did not graduate culinary school, but i went long enough to know the basics. and i'm really smart educated home cooking and i cannot even get aob at burger king a. some people will not go to a lower place and get a job. did not want to go down the ladder. they want to go up. -- some people do not want to go down the ladder. they want to go up. guest: john marshall in his race against austin scott,
wars in afghanistan? every poll would be those are down low. people want to have a day of work and put food on the table. until the economy does come back, unless something huge happens it will continue to be jobs. to be jobs and the economy. host: onhe democrats line, good morning. caller: this is mfirst time calling. they say that there are not a lot of jobs and a lot of people are not getting higher, but i believe a lot of times when people go get the job and stuff, if they are getting...
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in afghanistan, we continue to work with a coalition of nations to build the capacity of the afghan government to secure its future. our shared interest is in building peace in a war-torn land. a piece that provides no safe haven for violent extremists and provides hope for the afghan people. meanwhile, we have made progress of our core commitments -- our effort to end the war in iraq. nearly 100,000 american troops have now left iraq under my friend and see. -- under my presidency. iraqis have taken full responsibility for their security. we will continue to support iraq as it forms an inclusive governme and we will bring all our troops home. in the middle east, we have faced false starts and setbacks. but we have been persistent in our pursuit of peace. israelis and palestinians restarted direct talks. but enormous obstacles remain. there should be no illusion that peace and security will come easy. but let there be no doubt, america will spare no effort in working for the outcome that is just and is in the interest of all the parties involved. two states, israel and palestine, living side-b
in afghanistan, we continue to work with a coalition of nations to build the capacity of the afghan government to secure its future. our shared interest is in building peace in a war-torn land. a piece that provides no safe haven for violent extremists and provides hope for the afghan people. meanwhile, we have made progress of our core commitments -- our effort to end the war in iraq. nearly 100,000 american troops have now left iraq under my friend and see. -- under my presidency. iraqis have...
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increasingly -- al qaeda in iraq appears to have become increasingly disconnected from al qaeda in pakistan or afghanistan? >> there is a belief that, since the major attacks in april, al qaeda has been under significant to rest -- at least the leadership of al qaeda in iraq has been under beenduress -- under significant arrdurress. i would argue they are still effective, as evidenced by the attack we saw on november 2. this is a different form of lower-level, cellular formation. there have been some interim leaders, we believe, that have been named. the level of productivity between those leaders -- connectivity between those leaders and the al qaeda senior leadership is uncertain at this point. >> general, i am with the military times. i wondered if you could give me any insight as to what the deployment schedules might look like next year. general odierno said something about the possibility of a six- month deployment schedule. as you look into 2011, to you see any changes on that timeline? -- do you see any changes on that timeline? >> the army has a plan on sustaining the 50,000. when we reached the
increasingly -- al qaeda in iraq appears to have become increasingly disconnected from al qaeda in pakistan or afghanistan? >> there is a belief that, since the major attacks in april, al qaeda has been under significant to rest -- at least the leadership of al qaeda in iraq has been under beenduress -- under significant arrdurress. i would argue they are still effective, as evidenced by the attack we saw on november 2. this is a different form of lower-level, cellular formation. there...
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on the recovery act that as i point out in "revival" is as much as president bush spent in iraq and afghanistan combined. fact that people think that it had no impact is it self, curious. it tells you how badly this white house, this president, this administration has spoken about its own record. but you can't spend $800 billion and have nothing to show for it. there are teachers who have jobs. there's money that's gone into people's paychecks. again, come back to vice president biden who told me he's the guy who passed with selling the recovery act and managing it. he said people didn't know they were getting a tax cut. they thought they were getting a pay raise from their employer. if the vice president, the man tasked with selling this stuff says we did a terrible job of telling people what happened to this money, a third of that $800 billion was that tax cut that people didn't know where it was coming from, that's a giant mistake. host: can it be corrected? est: they've got two years. host: as far as p.r. is it too late to rewrite the public perception of the stimulus? guest: it is extremel
on the recovery act that as i point out in "revival" is as much as president bush spent in iraq and afghanistan combined. fact that people think that it had no impact is it self, curious. it tells you how badly this white house, this president, this administration has spoken about its own record. but you can't spend $800 billion and have nothing to show for it. there are teachers who have jobs. there's money that's gone into people's paychecks. again, come back to vice president biden...