Mr. Rosenstein sir, i dont want to comment on any more of my work with the independent counsel. Ill make sure that people with relevant information is questioned. I dont care who it is. If you name a special prosecutor, will you come before this committee and explain why . Mr. Rosenstein senator, i really appreciate your cannedor with me yesterday about that issue. You know, i had a meeting scheduled with you yesterday afternoon and somebody brought to my attention on sunday afternoon that you had your office had issued a tweet suggesting you would try to obstruct my nomination if i wouldnt agree to do this. I was reluctant to go to your meeting. I appreciate your candor and civility. I think a lot of you have in common, including our affection with david margolis. Attorney ome deputy general, we can talk about issues of mutual concern. I thought a lot about this issue, senator. You view it as an issue of principle that i need to appoint a special counsel in a matter i dont even know i
Attorney general, rachel brand, also testified as part of her confirmation process. Good morning, everybody. Im pleased to hold this nomination hearing for two very outstanding nominees, rod ros rosenstein and rachel brand. Theyve been nominated for two very important senior positions in the department of justice. Deputy attorney general and associate attorney general. The Deputy Attorney general, who is the second in command at the department oversees the daytoday operations. The associate attorney general oversees the civil litigation departments. Its critical we fill these two important positions so the department can operate at full capacity. We couldnt have two better nominees for this position. They share a lot in common. They both are dedicated Civil Servants. Theyve both been confirmed by the senate before. In miss brands case, twice. They both served in confirmed positions during president obamas administration. Theyre both talented and fairminded lawyers, dedicated to the ful
Attorney general, rachel brand, also testified as part of her confirmation process. Good morning, everybody. Im pleased to hold this nomination hearing for two very outstanding nominees, rod ros rosenstein and rachel brand. Theyve been nominated for two very important senior positions in the department of justice. Deputy attorney general and associate attorney general. The Deputy Attorney general, who is the second in command at the department oversees the daytoday operations. The associate attorney general oversees the civil litigation departments. Its critical we fill these two important positions so the department can operate at full capacity. We couldnt have two better nominees for this position. They share a lot in common. They both are dedicated Civil Servants. Theyve both been confirmed by the senate before. In miss brands case, twice. They both served in confirmed positions during president obamas administration. Theyre both talented and fairminded lawyers, dedicated to the ful
Griffin with our report. Reporter at 7 32 p. M. Local time in afghanistan, drop gbu43, a 21,000 pound bomb known as the mother of all bombs, or massive ordinance air blast. We targeted a system of tunnels and caves that isis fighters used to move around freely, United States takes the fight against isis very seriously. We must deny them operational space, when key about. Reporter president said that top general in afghanistan did not need to ask permission to conduct the strike. We have given them total authorization, that is why they have been so successful, you look at what happened over la 8 weeks compare to what happened over the last 8 years, you wilsee there is a tremendous difference. Reporter former green beret say this is a dramatic shift in how the military being used. Our diplomats are now emboldened, when they come to table they can speak with authorities of u. S. Military behind them, and our opponent and allies know that we have political will to use it. Reporter target o
Griffin with our report. Reporter at 7 32 p. M. Local time in afghanistan, drop gbu43, a 21,000 pound bomb known as the mother of all bombs, or massive ordinance air blast. We targeted a system of tunnels and caves that isis fighters used to move around freely, United States takes the fight against isis very seriously. We must deny them operational space, when key about. Reporter president said that top general in afghanistan did not need to ask permission to conduct the strike. We have given them total authorization, that is why they have been so successful, you look at what happened over la 8 weeks compare to what happened over the last 8 years, you wilsee there is a tremendous difference. Reporter former green beret say this is a dramatic shift in how the military being used. Our diplomats are now emboldened, when they come to table they can speak with authorities of u. S. Military behind them, and our opponent and allies know that we have political will to use it. Reporter target o