That we want tor detention and removal purposes my hope is they not be released period. I honestly believe the most effective way to go about getting at undocumented criminals in local jails is through a cooperative, constructive effort. But im sorry to interrupt, i only have a little bit. But that isnt working. So i think you have the authority, i think that you need to take the tough position to say, in a directive, you will respond to us and if you need something done legislatively come back to you. With all due respect, sir, i think the administration is avoiding this because of the propensity to want amnesty the way it does but that is a matter for another day. But if you want to respond to that. The problem, if i may, is for a long time we did take the position that detainers were mandatory and that was leading to a lot of litigation in the courts. Right. Im aware of that sir. Were losing. Were losing for reasons of the due process clause of the constitution. So maybe you need us
Little more complicated. The terrorist threat to the homeland from overseas that im concerned about is one that is making active efforts to recruit people in response to isils recruitment efforts. So weve been as you know very focused on that. I agree with the spirit of your question that violent extremism in this country can exist in a lot of different forms maam. Mr. Chairman may i ask to include these two documents in the record . May i put one sentence on the record . I thank you for your indulgence. As mr. Secretary, i implore you to consider domestic terrorism and i would like to work with the department to seriously add that to its broad agenda. I think it would be a vital and important step forward. Let me thank you for your service. A long runon sentence but well allow it. Thank you. Those two documents will be made a part of the record. The chair now recognizes the gentleman mr. King. I appreciate your testimony mr. Secretary. Listening to the testimony there we go. Listening
To continue the administrations effort to engage to create jobs and opportunities for americas workers. The 24th deal spent the morning and working sessions with the Vice President , cabinet members and das and came together with the president to brief them on their discussions and recommendations. The group discussed the need to rollback burdensome regulations cycling cannot growth. The co bank for actions hes already taken, expressed the issues and the president pledged to do more through executive branch and by working with congress to pass legislation that will help further Economic Growth and job creation. This leader recommended the administration take a multifaceted approach to the next eight policies including tax reform for which secretary nguyen said the progress was continuing to be made. The president has committed to lowering taxes, level the Playing Field with other countries when it comes to trade and taxation. The group held a lengthy discussion about the need to invest
Prime minister by phone. We will have a readout on that call soon. Right now many of you just came from the president was involved in another listening listening session. Including representatives from International Justice missions and the united way. Their expertise will be are there. And to push through legislation aimed at preventing all forms of the horrific and unacceptable practice of the buying and selling of human lives. Human trafficking is a dire problem. In solving this academic is a huge priority for the president dedicated men and women from across the federal government had focused on this from sometime. The president is committed to continue working with these organizations. Its also going to be available. The president this evening will attend the dinner with the business council. Today they have productive meetings at the cabinet level with mexican government. Ways to advance that. They have a candidate discussion. Its part of the usmexico relationship. A covered a fu
Together, how that partnership worked. Sen. Mccain when the terrible tragedy of 50 veterans dying in phoenix that were part of the phoenix v. A. Because theyre on a phantom waiting list, it happened that triggered this whole crisis that continues with the v. A. The leaders asked me to negotiate with bernie, who was at that time chairman of the Veterans Affairs committee. I must say to you that it was a very colorful and xrated experience. I believe that my reward will be in heaven, not here on earth. [laughter] wedid reach an agreement, did compromise, and i think the v. A. And the country is better off great i think its the first step in reforming the v. A. , not the last. To anyone whoy asks from Bernie Sanders is an honest man. Hes an honest man, and his word is good. Once we reach an agreement, that agreement stops. And now hes brushing his hair, which is really a remarkable thing. [laughter] so, im obviously in strong disagreement with him on his basic philosophy and the role of g