Washington journal program. Cspan, created by americas Cable Television companies as a Public Service and brought to you today by your television provider. Secretary of state mike pompeo appeared today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to testify about his 2021 budget requested. He was asked about President Trumps tweet about delaying the president ial election. From earlier today, this is just shy of three hours. The committee will come to order. Good morning, everyone. Today we have with us secretary of state mike pompeo to discuss the state departments fiscal year 2021 budget request. Though, if history is any judge, secretary pompeo, you will face a wide variety of questions which i know you can handle. The United States and our allies and partners continue to face serious foreign challenges that will test us for decades to come. China is our chief competitor. Russia too remains a key advair. The efforts of these nations to sow discord and undue the free and open Intern
Balance our border with all media. They come specifically for the official you know carville. Feasting and cantars water is why its the perfect time for the seas gentle giants. Now the British Government is blaming hackers associated with russias Intelligence Agency of targeting Corona Virus Vaccine Research as well as its democratic process now britain the United States and canada all say russian actors have attempted to steal information on private 1000 Vaccine Research in all 3 countries Canada Spy Agency has warned Health Organizations to take action to protect themselves from hackers or britain also says russia attempted to interfere and last years general election by publicizing leaks documents related to a planned free trade. Agreement with the u. S. They were interned used by jeremy quinns campaign against Boris Johnson now the kremlin is denying both allegations britains government is also expected to release a long delayed report next week on alleged russian interference both
The coronavirus has changed so many norms and patterns of gathering as family, community, and here in congress. Send out your spirit that those who find themselves at odds with their colleagues might continue the Productive Work that must be done and which does not draw contentious attention, and addresses well the issues which are pressing upon our nation. Lord, have mercy. Continue to bless the men and women who attend to those who are sick, the number continuing to grow throughout our country. Keep our Health Care Professionals safe and inspire those who labor to find treatments and cures for this dangerous virus. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from california, mr. Takano. Mr. Takano i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for whi
He is a professor of Political Science. Bachelorse with a degree from university of oklahoma and a phd from georgetown university. Assistantss research to a political scientist, economist and author and teaching assistant to former u. S. Secretary of state madeleine albright, who was here for a private inner earlier this year just to drop a name or two to impress you. Jewellined the William College faculty in 1992 and now serves as chair of the department of Political Science and director of the International Relations major. The William Jewell student body has voted him professor of the year an amazing four times. Gary is also a longtime supporter of the National World war i museum and memorial and for that we are very appreciative. Please give a warm welcome to dr. Gary armstrong. [applause] good evening and thank you for coming tonight. Of interesting questions. On the 100th anniversary of the senates first rejection of the versailles peace treaty. What a great moment to talk about
Have deputy secretary of state Steven Biegun here to testify. Originally planned to hold this hearing back in march but the need to focus on covid19 prevented us from doing that even as we continue to address the pandemic and the impact on the u. S. Citizens. It is important this can many continue it to work on the most pressing Foreign Policy challenges and obviously chinas one of those. This is especially the case and the topic we are discussing today is a Trump Administration is correctly recognized china as a strategic and global pedant competitor of the United States it will be the greatest foreignpolicy challenge in the decades to come. The policies of the Chinese Communist partys undermined u. S. Interests and values including those we share with allies and partners around the world. Covid19 has brought this challenge to the fore front of american lyford we now know just how much the Chinese Communist partys decisions and actions directly affect u. S. Citizens, our allies and pa