The deliberations on syria they were held in the closed consultation room next to the chamber perhaps they didnt want yet more division on the latest phase of syrias long war to be seen in public behind closed doors they couldnt agree on words for a joint statement instead the u. S. Ambassador tried to sum up her countrys position after days of controversy and confusion in washington on whether President Trump had given the green light to the Turkish Operation we just finished our consultations on syria and as the president has made abundantly clear the u. S. Has not in any way endorsed the decision that the government of turkey to mount a military incursion into northeast syria. President trump has emphasized to the government of turkey that they bear full responsibility for protecting the kurdish population and religious minorities including christians and ensuring that no humanitarian crisis takes place the ambassadors of e. U. Countries who sit on the Security Council we also came
This is you and you followed for decades. So you really do have some perspective on how things ball. I wonder whether you could start us off with some observations about the degree to which the current era is different from what youve seen in the past or maybe its not different. Maybe it really is what we know which is immigration been contentious throughout our history and maybe this is simply that a version of it. But talk to us about that. Andif theres any observation that you have from what it is weve seen that happen, feel free to share that as well. Somuch for, from andrew and fororganizing this important event every year. Such a fantastic gathering of people who care about the immigration system. Thank you very much. I see some continuities between president from and past administrations, but mostly very start differences. But lets talk about some of the similarities area so border enforcement. I think that the president s rhetoric about a porous border and building the big beau
Growing interference. Cities around the world close their streets to traffic for world car free day organisers want to promote greener travel alternatives. And coming up at a30, the inside out macro Team Investigates the number of crashes by on duty star for emergency services. Good afternoon. It is four oclock. The labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, has sought to play down divisions in his top team after one of his key aides announced hes resigning. It comes as the party prepares to debate brexit. Heres our Political Correspondent nick eardley. Not everything here is going according to plan. Jeremy corbyn wants to persuade you he is ready for power, but one of his key aides has raised concerns. Andrew fisher, still by mr corbyns side this morning, is quitting, privately accusing the leaders team of a blizzard of lies and saying he no longer has faith in them. I have obviously seen the words that andrew wrote, and i discussed them with him at some length. Why do you think he said that . I t
You today to testify on the president s trade jaeagenda ande newly renegotiated United States mexico canada agreement. I would like to begin by notie ingnoteing that the American Economy is growing well. Were growing substantially faster than any other g7 country. We added 5. 8 million jobs since the 2016 election. Notab notably, 500,000 of those jobs are in manufacturing. The Unemployment Rate of 3. 6 is the lowest in half a century and has been at or below 4 for 15 consecutive months. Hourly wages were up some 3. 1 over the last 12 months. And contrary to what one hears, exports are growing. Indeed, 2018 was the highest year in our history for exports of both goods and services. While agricultural exports in 2018 were not the highest in history, they were up over 2017 and 2016. Im pleased to present the trade policy agenda at the 2018 annual report of the committee. This document, which u. S. Put out usgr put out recently outlines the administrations trade priorities and catalogs rec
The committee will cut the committee will come to order. Today, we welcome ambassador , including or negotiations with china, japan, and u. S. He u. K. Participation in wto. We are pleased to welcome you back. Have been eager to consult with you and it has taken a while to get this hearing on the books. To the members of the committee and american public, the democrats are already engaged with you and and allows us to further the engagement. I commit to you as a half the past many months, continue working with you on nafta in good faith based on facts and a desire to make responsible policy. The opportunity we have to ove nafta we can ensure that there are protections respected and Affordable Access to medicines is for now and the future. All of this is too important to rush. Im not the only person making this point. It is consistent from the. Usiness roundtable i believe from working with you, wef a lot in common have a lot in common. With respect to a larger trade agreement agenda, a