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
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
[inaudible] a chance of success we must be prepared to back up diplomatic soft power with military hard power when necessary. We must not only develop the capabilities we need, we must also demonstrate the political will to use them when required. So i welcome the important efforts by the United States and other allies and partners to act against the socalled Islamic State. We have seen again and again that crisis breeds crisis. Force is still effective. And if we fail to defend freedom and democracy oppression will seize their opportunity. We have seen again and again that appeasement does not lead to peace. It just incites tyrants. Any failure to counter oppression will only invite further oppression. That is the lesson of the 20th century, a lesson we must never forget. Remains the last resort,t be able to resort to it when we need to, not to wait for but to build peace. Ladies and gentlemen, i am very proud to have served this unique alliance. Nato is the only permanent framework w
We must continue to strengthen that community and reach out to likeminded partners across the globe. We should reinvigorate our economies by enhancing economic ties. More trade. More mutual investments. I welcome the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and canada, and i hope to of a rapid conclusion negotiations on the transatlantic trade and Investment Partnership between the European Union and the United States. Freer trade and greater investments will create jobs and set a strong example for others stronger, and a Economic Partnership will boost our ability to protect and promote an international rulesbased organization, whose benefits we all enjoy. We should strengthen the Strategic Partnership between the European Union and nato. We share 22 members. We share a positive vision of a europe whole, free, and at typicalut we also share neighborhoods, so we should work even more closely together to deal with those threats and to protect stability. New members into nato and
Reporter hey, chris. One of my source has been telling me that its almost time. John podesta, one of her top advisers, making calls to the vp picks who are for the going to be her actual picks. So you would, buy that measure, guess that the person who is going to be her vp pick is going to get a call very soon as well. Now, based on my reporting, based on my phone calls with sources, all signs right now are pointing to tim kaine. He is, of course, the senator from virginia, former governor. He checks all of the boxes. Hes got a long resume and happens to speak spanish. Thats something that could help secretary clinton in a swing state like florida. He could also help deliver his own state of virginia which, by the way, is critical if you look at the electoral map if secretary clinton loses virginia, she could still win the white house. Thats why a state like virginia is so critical. Now, some of the drawbacks to tim kaines progressive not ready to get on board with him, feel as though