The confirmation hearing with the head of us Strategic Command oversees the Us Nuclear Arsenal including the Us Nuclear Triad russias Nuclear Capabilities and in the South China Sea. [inaudible conversations] today we are meeting to consider nomination by Charles Richard were the greatest admirals to be commander of United States Strategic Command. I appreciate you being here. We enjoyed meeting your beautiful family i dont agree with a couple of things they are pursuing but thats all right. [laughter] we appreciate it very much and be sure to introduce them to the committee. And with those laws and regulations will you ensure your staff complies with deadlines with questions for the record. Will you cooperate to provide witnesses in response to congressional request quick. Yes mister chairman and those that are protected for reprisal from briefings quick. I will. We you affirm to appear if requested before the committee asked you agree to provide documents including communication by t
[inaudible conversations] today we are meeting to consider nomination by Charles Richard were the greatest admirals to be commander of United States Strategic Command. I appreciate you being here. We enjoyed meeting your beautiful family i dont agree with a couple of things they are pursuing but thats all right. [laughter] we appreciate it very much and be sure to introduce them to the committee. And with those laws and regulations will you ensure your staff complies with deadlines with questions for the record. Will you cooperate to provide witnesses in response to congressional request quick. Yes mister chairman and those that are protected for reprisal from briefings quick. I will. We you affirm to appear if requested before the committee asked you agree to provide documents including communication by the duly constituted Committee Regarding the basis for any good faith denial quick. Have you undertaken any actions that would presume to be the outcome of your confirmation quick. I h
Up next, the Senate Armed Services committee holds a confirmation hearing for Navy Vice Admiral Charles Richard to become commander of u. S. Strategic command, which oversees the u. S. Nuclear arsenal. This is just over 90 minutes. [inaudible conversations] our meeting will come to order. I think i do have an Opening Statement. Today we are meeting to consider nomination by Charles Richard were the greatest admirals to be commander of United States Strategic Command. I appreciate you being here. We enjoyed meeting your beautiful family i dont agree with a couple of things they are pursuing but thats all right. [laughter] we appreciate it very much and be sure to introduce them to the committee. And with those laws and regulations will you ensure your staff complies with deadlines with questions for the record. Will you cooperate to provide witnesses in response to congressional request quick. Yes mister chairman and those that are protected for reprisal from briefings quick. I will. We
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Be overlooked. Record high case backlogs and policy changes make it harder to obtain benefits. They deserve careful attention. These are profound problems that have a direct impact on countless individuals. Other entities such as hospitals. Im sure others will agree that we hear about these issues on almost a daily basis. Although they have struggle with backlogs since its creation, the Agency Reports that the current backlog in 2019 more than 2. 4 million cases. This represents the incredible 344 percent increase for the backlog of cases in 2014. It is the largest backlog since 2003 when they came to a halt in the aftermath of the 9 11 terrorist attacks. They create reallife problems for people trying to navigate our complex immigration system. Imagine a Domestic Violence survivor unable to escape her abuser because her request fo protection has language. A Startup Company abandoning the key project that will lead to substantial job creations because it is unable to get a visa for spe