Group or not and in the future we should not so heavily rely upon some governments input with regards to whether an organization that happens to be operating within their territory should be designated or no. I think there is definitely a lesson here. I think we will be quicker to act to make designations based on our own assessments earlier on based on this. My last question has to do with a broader theme regard to the risks of global jihadists and terrorists atlarge. There was a narrative not long ago al qaeda was on the run. It was dissipating. In fact a new risk has emerged. Want to rely on the testimony of director clapper before the Senate Committee of intelligence where i sit. Decentralization of Al Qaeda Movement led to new Power Centers and increase in threats by networks of likeminded extremists to multiple groups to which its clear aqm, there appears to be some links and ties or some elements with boko haram. My question is what do we know at this point about that . Do we ha
In a lot of patients coming in certain parts of this country, and are we seeing we think this is you do not have the resources . What is the answer . Uh ability ton, the provide appropriate access to these group of veterans depends on several things rate one is the people. Do we have enough people. Are we using these people effectively. Are we using all the other things available to us, telehealth, febasis program, etc. One of the things we are going to do is we are to look at this place that are having access difficulties as a result of this and make a determination as to whether or not we have adequate resources there. Do, but wenow is we need to look carefully at those places where we are having access issues, to see if it is a resource problem. That may conclude, and may i add, this is not a once and done or whenever we have a crisis we do. This is an ongoing set of looks at ourselves. Our patient load. Grows each year complexity of the issues, as you describe. This is an ongoing a
Of the 9 11 memorial museum. [applause] of this museum is a testament to the resilience, courage, and compassion of the human spirit that lies within each and every human being. I think it is only fitting we bring our ceremony to a close with one of the most enduring and life affirming pieces, a fanfare for the common man. [applause] [inaudible conversations] good morning. The Senate Foreign relations committee, exactly one month ago today extremist in Northern Nigeria abducted nearly 300 schoolgirls in an unconscionable act of terror. The leaders, boko haram are selling the girls into a marriage and forsythe into islam to some as a bargaining chip into negotiations with the Nigerian Government. They are held today in make dense Tropical Forest area that borders three countries. Besides being forewarned the local and Central Government did nothing to protect them. Parents should not have to be afraid to send their children to school, no child to live through the for these girls have ex
Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss nigerias struggle against boko haram one of the most lethal terrorist groups in africa today and thank you mr. Chairman and of the committee for a long Time Leadership on african issues. Over month ago the world was outraged when boko haram kidnapped some 250 young women from a secondary school in chibok and United States with a joint effort to help nigeria safely recover the hostages. President obama pledged our full support and president dory accepted secretary kerrys assistance. Today a robust Multidisciplinary Team for the nicest government is working handinhand with nigerian counterparts and teams from half a dozen other countries such as the United Kingdom and france. Our military and civilian experts and intelligence military planning Strategic Communication civilian protection and victim victim support have been given unprecedented access and cooperation to assist nigerias effort to safely recover the kidnapped schoolgirls. This e
Facilities. The secretary will meet with the appropriations committee. The house passed a bill looking at the ba secretary, giving him more flexibility at ba facilities. V. A. Facilities. We want to get your reaction in the first 45 minutes. To the actions that took place yesterday and what should be done overall about it. Heres your chance to call and give your thoughts. 202 5853880 four democrats. 202 5853881 for republicans. Ndependents, 202 5853882 a special line for veterans to give their thoughts. 202 5853883 you can post on our facebook page. 50 posts so far. Can email us, too. Joining us on the phone to give us the latest concerning the announcements yesterday and what happens Going Forward is leo shane with the military times. Hes a congressional reporter for that publication. Thanks for joining us. Caller thanks for having me back. Host what has been the reaction on capitol hill to the actions late yesterday . D movement heid not folks on capitol hill. They have been critical