It seems to me if this trend really continues unfortunately 2015 will be recorded as the bloodiest year yet since 9 11. Mike mentioned one of our recent obligations related to terrorism in north africa and the impact regionally and globally. We do have copies for those who might be interested. Let me just mention that were covering a broad area all the way from [inaudible] health security, for example, the ebola crisis, and in general i think we have to look at the record. And the record of last year 2014, for example, there is an increase of 30 in north africa over 2013. And, again if you look at 9 11 from 9 11 you look at that particular region which really underscores the nature of the threats, there is an increase of 800 , and so on. And so today were going to discuss several of the countries in the region. Again, there are many terrorist groups involved in this activity. Some are regional and some are foreign fighters and so forth. So i think were going to deal with both the domes
Constitutionally. So i dont think its merely that. And in suleiman the government actually created the words that were, that were being advertised. So isnt that substantially different . Because the governments not creating these words. Justice sotomayor the court indicated that thats the monument course. Im talking about johanns. Thats right. But in suleiman though, a private organizes fraternal order of eagles put its name on the monument it created the message, then donated it to the park. In johanns, yes, the message was espoused beef, its whats for dinner, but even then the secretary of agriculture didnt write ad copy. Sorry, the government had control, it just was not at every step of the way saying this is how the message must be. But at the end of the day, it had final approval. But to return to Justice Alitos hypothetical and what the test should be, the test can include other elements. And even if suleiman and johanns could be read as just a twopart test for all sorts of reas
Testimony. Theyre aware of and theyve been, you know, the deputy secretary has been working on. So i think that works well, and we also try to meet regularly with other Senior Leaders in the department as well, so that relationship is important. You need that good working rels ship, because we cant force them to comply with working relationships. In terms of operationally, you know i would say that the secure the implementation of the the recommendations is something that has been a department. But its something were working on now and monitoring. Its one of the bigger issues. I really think that theyre they need to step up their oversight of contracts and grants. So i would say that is probably extremely important priority. And the it infrastructure. After all weve heard about hacking in the news and so forth. This is a very serious issue. Theres a lot of Sensitive Information on the networks. And we need to make sure the Information Security system is protected. To me, those are the
Meanwhile 62 days until the election. Later today President Trump and joe biden are set to delivering dueling speeches. The former Vice President will speak on School Reopenings while the president goes to wilmington, North Carolina to honor their legacy. Trace im trace gallagher. North carolina shaping up to be a major battleground. 15 electoral votes up for grabs and the polling shows the race is virtually tied. Sandra President Trump getting a look at damage on the ground in kenosha, wisconsin yesterday. The president slamming the riots there as antiamerican. President trump violent mobs demolisheded or damages 25 buildings and these are not acts of peaceful protest but domestic terror. My administration coordinated with the state and local authorities to very, very swiftly deploy the National Guard, surge federal Law Enforcement to kenosha and stop the violence. Sandra great to see you, kevin cork. What will we hear from the president today . As you can imagine he will celebrate am
Describe him as a good man. He was not a radical, not a racist and he was not a fascist. He was not an insider or instigator. He was a freedom loving american who died expressing his beliefs. A right guaranteed to all of us through the constitution. Sandra the scene outside of mayor wheelers home last night turned destructive for protestors setting fires in the street prompting police to declare a riot. More on the developing situation in portland in just a moment. But first later today President Trump will be visiting kenosha, wisconsin, large protests are expected and more than 1,000 National Guard troops are standing by. The president is planning to meet with Law Enforcement on the ground there after last weeks riots. Despite growing requests from state and city leaders to cancel his visit. Good morning, im sandra smith. Hello, trace. Good morning. Im trace gallagher. The wisconsin governor urged President Trump to not take his trip. But the president wants to thank officers in keno