Said but always the discussions that take place among large members and perhaps small number of members. But it is our understanding that this authorization we are talking about deals with the life cycle through december 11th with the cr. The president asked for this approval in this cr. So it is through december 11t. Is that your understanding . Yes, mr. Chairman. The only thing i would say is the amendment offers if the National Defensive act is enacted then that would supersede but whatever is enacted earlier. The conference report or the expiration of the cr that would be the length of this particular authorization. That is my same understanding and i thank you very much. Is there any republican member that has a question for the gentlemen, mr. Thornberry . Is there any member of the minority that has a question . I dont have a question but i want to be absolutely sure, mr. Thornberry, i like the appropriately vetted session and that sounds thorough. I want to be certain this isnt
13 years of war since 9 11. The decision by the president to take on a new fight against this enemy was not an easy one. But the president recognizes the serious threat posed by isil. As the president will explain tonight, the United States is resolute in our effort to degrade and ultimately destroyer isil as part of a broad, international coalition, including nato allies and partners in the region, reflecting the global communities condemnation of isil and its tactics. As part of this, we are pleased to see the formation of the new government in iraq. With whom we intend to work closely. We look forward to this new government addressing the rights and concerns of all of iraqs diverse communities, and its leaders from across the political spectrum, coming together to take unitedstance against unite it stance against isil. From a Homeland Security perspective heres what we are doing. First, to address the threats generally emanating from terrorist groups overseas, we have in recent week
Group isis. Mr. Rasmussens fiveyear term as secretarygeneral go and at the end of the month. This hourlong event is hosted by Carnegie Europe. [inaudible conversations] ladies and gentlemen we have still a few seats and it would be fantastic if we could just fill it up completely. The morbid cheer we get from the crowd the better today. Let me welcome you all to this event. Nato and Carnegie Europe posts together today. They say that when you made once its a coincidence. When you meet twice its luck. When he made three times its a tradition and when you make four times you are an old couple. Today marks the fourth time in five years that you mr. Secretarygeneral have chosen and picked Carnegie Europe as the platform from which to address the foreignpolicy and Security Policy in brussels and europe. So in the Carnegie Rasmussen relationship we have moved in to old couple territory which feels very good today. It sounds odd but only if you dont put it into perspective for an organization