A democratic strategist he joins us from maryland hi larry its great to be with you ok joe whats behind this trip of Human Services secretary alex aids are going to taiwan. The delegation visit to taiwan is significant because its part of a trend right now that we see from the Trump Administration of provoking china in many regards and we are watching the slow to move towards a cold war now with china which is very dangerous for our National Security and deeply problematic but its also very political in certainly heading into the 2020 election where President Trump is trying to define himself as dance i cant im a candidate and joe biden is the pro china candidate and how do you see that playing out. I think that the American People are very wise about understanding that china while the source of the krona virus there in china is not the cause of the catastrophe we have here at home in terms of managing the coronavirus and President Trump is trying to tell you that together but its not
You ok joe whats behind this trip of Human Services secretary alexanders are going to taiwan the delegation visit to taiwan is significant because its part of a trend right now that we see from the Trump Administration of provoking china in many regards and we are watching the slow to move towards a cold war now with china which is very dangerous for our National Security and deeply problematic but its also very political in certainly heading into the 2020 election where President Trump is trying to define himself as dance i can a candidate and joe biden is the pro china candidate and how do you see that playing out. I think that the American People are very wise about understanding that china while the source of the krona virus their china is not the cause. Of the catastrophe we have here at home in terms of managing the coronavirus and President Trump is trying to tell you that together but its not working and so hes getting more desperate in his rhetoric quite frankly about china co
Concern spreads from italy to iran, but the World Health Organization says the outbreak is not yet considered a pandemic. The business case. Mastercard and United Airlines, the latest companies to issue profit warnings amid the operate. And, sticking to the script. Cleveland fed president Loretta Mester says the virus is a threat to the u. S. Economy, but does not justify a change in rates. Just under one hour away from the start of cash equity trading across europe and in the u. K. Lets take a look at futures after the big drop yesterday. We saw in some cases the biggest slide in european stocks since the brexit vote. As a result, we see a bounce in futures today. Maybe investors saying it is time to buy in the dip. You can see that dax futures are up 8 10 of 1 . U. S. Futures are also showing gains today after the biggest drop in two years on the s p and dow. You can see we swap over to u. S. Futures, they will be showing green arrows as well. Lets take a look at whats going on in te
[inaudible conversations] today we are meeting to consider nomination by Charles Richard were the greatest admirals to be commander of United States Strategic Command. I appreciate you being here. We enjoyed meeting your beautiful family i dont agree with a couple of things they are pursuing but thats all right. [laughter] we appreciate it very much and be sure to introduce them to the committee. And with those laws and regulations will you ensure your staff complies with deadlines with questions for the record. Will you cooperate to provide witnesses in response to congressional request quick. Yes mister chairman and those that are protected for reprisal from briefings quick. I will. We you affirm to appear if requested before the committee asked you agree to provide documents including communication by the duly constituted Committee Regarding the basis for any good faith denial quick. Have you undertaken any actions that would presume to be the outcome of your confirmation quick. I h
Identity well leave the last couple of this hearing as the a confirmation hearing is being held for Navy Vice Admiral Charles Richard. Will you ensure that your staff complies with deadlines established for requested communications including questions for the records and hearings. I will. Will you cooperate in providing witnesses and briefers in response to congressional requests . Yes, mr. Chairman. Will those witnesses be protected from reprisal for their testimony or briefings. They will. Do you agree if confirmed to appear and testify upon request before this committee. I do. And do you agree to provide documents including copies of electronic forms and communication in a timely manner when requested by a constituted committee or to consult with the Committee Regarding the basis for any good faith delay or denial. I will. And lastly, have you assumed any duties or undertaken any actions which would appear to presume the outcome of your confirmation or the confirmation process . I h