Asa assurance that is not the case. And this morning secretary kerry was on tv acting like that was the case. I felt reassured yesterday. This morning it was seen we were going to do that. So i would like your response. I think you know there is bipartisan support for new sanctions authority in response to irans repeated Ballistic Missile launches. I think the repeated ballisic it missile launches and the desire to purchase weapons from russia prove an increase push back if necessary. I hope you can help us answer these questions in a constructive manner so we know what the administration is thinking regarding these important matters. I want to thank you again for your service. I am glad you were confirmed in the timeframe you were. We appreciate you being here. I will turn it over to the distinguished Ranking Member ben cardin. Thank you, mr. Chairman, and thank you for convening this hearing. As we look at how we are going to look at the postjcpoa era. Ambassador shannon, it is a ple
As we learned last week, americas economy added 215,000 jobs in march. That means that our business has extended the longest streak of private sector job creation on record. 73 straight months, 14. 4 million new jobs, unemployment about half of what it was six years ago. This progress is due directly to the grit and determination and hard work and the fundamental optimism of the american people. As i travel around the country, what stands out is the fact that the overwhelming majority of folks work hard and they play by the rules. And they deserve to see their hard work rewarded. They also deserve to know that big corporations arent playing by a different set of rules. That the wealthiest among us arent able to gain the system. Thats why ive been pureeing for ye pushing for years to eliminate injustices in our tax system. So im very pleased the Treasury Department has taken action to prevent corporations from taking advantage of one of the most insidious tax loopholes out there in flee
Americas economy added 215,000 jobs in march. That means that our business has extended the longest streak of private sector job creation on record. 73 straight months, 14. 4 million new jobs, unemployment about half of what it was six years ago. This progress is due directly to the grit and determination and hard work and the fundamental optimism of the american people. As i travel around the country, what stands out is the fact that the overwhelming majority of folks work hard and they play by the rules. And they deserve to see their hard work rewarded. They also deserve to know that big corporations arent playing by a different set of rules. That the wealthiest among us arent able to gain the system. Thats why ive been pureeing for ye pushing for years to eliminate injustices in our tax system. So im very pleased the Treasury Department has taken action to prevent corporations from taking advantage of one of the most insidious tax loopholes out there in fleeing the country just to g
Talks about israels foreign policy. Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland met with three senators today, including susan collins, one of a few republicans to call for confirmation meetings. After the meeting, senator collins spoke to capitol hill reporters. You are still here. Im shocked. Does this mean you want me here . Okay. I have just concluded a more than hour long meeting with judge garland. It was an excellent meeting that allowed us to explore many of the issues that i would raise with any nominee to the Supreme Court as well as some of the criticisms that have been levied against him. The meeting left me more convinced than ever that the process should proceed. The next step, in my view, should be public hearings. But for the judiciareudiciary c so the issues we explored in my office can be publically aired. And so that senators can have a better opportunity to flesh out all of the issues that we discussed. I would be glad to take any questions anyone might have. Are you goin
Clearly and unapologetically, instead of negotiating with terrorism, we will rip to shreds this catastrophic Iranian Nuclear deal. [applause] we will defeat radical islamic terrorism and we will utterly destroy isis. [applause] we will have a president who keeps us safe. To the soldiers and sailors, the airmen and marines, the Police Officers and firefighters and First Responders who risk their lives so to keep us safe, we will have a commanderinchief who has your back. [applause] jobs freedom and security, that , is what this next election is all about. In 1980, milton and Rose Friedman wrote free to choose. They explain that the American Free enterprise system has been the greatest engine for opportunity and prosperity, that the world has ever seen. Too much government can stifle opportunity. But if we get washington out of the way, then there is no limit to what we can accomplish. [applause] it is what allowed my dad to leave cuba and come to america with nothing, washing dishes mak