Imagine that hundreds of thousands of miles away, to brave americans were sitting on the surface of the moon. Their comrades remained in lunar orbit. Above. I didnt quite understand what this development would mean for the future. I just remember thinking at that moment how proud i was to be an american. I looked up to these three men, and i still do, and i marvel add their courage, their intelligence, and their patriotism as well as that of tens of thousands of americans involved in getting them to the moon in the first place. We now know that this lunar trio had quite a sense of humor. Michael collins was once asked in an interview what he was thinking about in the moments leading up to the liftoff, and he joked, i was thinking of per deiem. We learned from buzz aldrin stepped off the ladder, he told them that he was being careful, not to lock the door behind him. When talked about the fact that most of the foes tows were of aldrin, Neal Armstrong joked, ive always said that buzz ald
Migration, and the humanitarian situation in venezuela. He also addressed china and russias influence in Central America. This is just over one hour. Welcome everybody. Navy Admiral Craig Faller will testify on the National Defense strategy, testifying before that the Armed Services subcommittee welcome to the admiral. Thank you very much for being here, sir. Todays hearing is a continuation of the committees efforts. This is an important component to our efforts to ensure our military is appropriately resorgsre resourced, equipped and postured to defend the nation against a growing away of threats. In europe and across the indo pacific region. The subcommittee has been focused on how those nations are increasingly challenging u. S. National security interests not just within their geographic boundaries but elsewhere around the world. Last year, the subcommittee held a hearing with leading experts to discuss chinas expanding interest in africa, it was made cheered clear during the hear
We take you live to capitol hill now where Navy Admiral Craig Faller will testify on the National Defense strategy, testifying before that the Armed Services subcommittee chaired my joann joni ernst. Welcome to the admiral. Thank you very much for being her, sir. Todays hearing is a continuation of the committees efforts. This is an important component to our efforts to ensure our military is appropriately resorr resourced, equipped and postured to defend the nation against a growing away of threats. In europe and across the indo pacific region. U. S. National security interests not just within their geographic boundaries but elsewhere around the world. China is taking a long term approach oftentimes with the goal of undermining the United States. The situation in the western hemisphere is no different. Admiral faller you highlighted in testimony earlier this year that china has accelerated expansion of its belt and Road Initiative in the western hemisphere at a pace that may one day o
Youre welcome to. With that, we stand in recess until on classified documents. This is live coverage on c span. We have mr. Brett from virginia. Mr. Hur, to the gentleman from maryland for five minutes. You, mr. Chairman and mr. Hur, we appreciate you coming in. One prelimary matter, that is the release of the transcript. I have heard complaints from my republican colleagues and releasing the the biden interview this morning. I have to note that i think there are over 90 transcripts that are being held by the majority here in the Judiciary Committee and the Oversight Committee for interviews that we all care about they go all go directly to issues with the impeachment inquiry. Kettle black to be. At that is an understatement. Also, when the Ranking Member requested the majority release the transcripts, determine object did. We can move forward in the spirit of cooperation ansharing information. Mr. Hur, thank you again for the work you did. I dont agree with everything you wrote that t
Committee wrapping testimony from Special Counsel robert hur. Republicans focused on the Special Counsels finding that President Biden willfully retained classified materials. Democrats insisting that because President Biden was not charged in this case that that means he was exonerated. Watch. The hur report represents the complete and total exoneration of President Biden. Is it now okay if i take home top secret documents, store them in my garage and read portions of them to friends or associates . You used your report to trash and smear President Biden. A forgetful old man that mr. Hur said did not remember when he was Vice President. Who wins with this ludicrous spectacle . Putin wins, xi wins. The tyrants of the world win. They have one more reason to celebrate donald trump and his Cult Followers. We have a former Vice President that will not suffer any consequences for all of these actions. All right. Well unravel that. Chip roy who sits on the judiciary committee. Congressman ro