Is something that weve continued. So, its a long way of saying that as we think about our engagement, we have to address this question of failed states, but we have to figure out ways to do it that are sustainable, that we can keep going that we can resource and that we can bring all of government to bear on. And, of course, i should add, the private sector and other actors are absolutely critical. This summer something that you played a leadership role in, the africa leaders summit, we brought to washington, as you know, an extraordinary gathering of African Leaders and we worked with them to help unleash more growth in africa, also to deal with security challenges, institutional challenges. A key component of that was bringing the private sector to the table and helping to strengthen those relationships. Power africa is a wonderful example of the government and the private sector working together to help people in a meaningful way and to help economies develop a foundation that can c
And so basically, my opinion ill conclude that we dont need tar sands because of the Carbon Pollution that comes from it. We have our own sources of oil. Were using less oil because our cars are more efficient. The pipeline isnt going to help lower gas prices or enhance our Global Security or fight Climate Change. For all these reasons i oppose the bill and request that the committee grant an open rule allowing amendments to be offered, at a minimum. Thank you. Thank you very much. I appreciate your consciousness, not only being here and taking time to be a witness today, but also it is good to see be. I hope youre going to have a good new year. You too. Mr. Kramer welcome. Previously when youve been with us youve been on the resources committee. I dont know if you still are, but you are also a member now of the energy and commerce committee. I am. Thank you, mr. Chairman. I am the prime sponsor of the bill. That was what i was going to say. Were delighted that youre here. The gentlema
Like the members of congress that have spoken today i long advocated for modernizing our relationship with cuba. I led a bipartisan bill to make it easier to finance exports to cuba. The bill is led in the house by ranking agriculture chair colin peterson. My home state of minnesota digs into exports while we export to cuba in 2o 13. With the president s action alone, the Minnesota Department of agriculture estimates that exports could increase by another 20 million. Increasing agriculture exports and promoting normal commercial relations with cuba will ensure cubans can provide for their families. The growing community of cuban Small Farmers and coops need advice and assistance to aid in the large Stateowned Enterprises to a more entrepreneurial system u. S. Agriculture can develop a new generation of cuban agriculture. The success of this policy shift and the potential for openings does not hinge solely on the u. S. The government must take serious steps to reform politically and eco
He been able to pitch in the big leagues before segregation was ended by jackie robinson. He pitched five years. Age 47 he won a game. The Sports Writer it is his birthday, they say whats it feel like being 47 in the bigs pitching in he said, boys, thats not the way i look add it. He said i look at it this way. How old would you be if you didnt know how old you are . Im 42. [ laughter ] im 42. Look. [ applause ] my wife whos a fulltime professor, right now in the classroom. Teaches 15 credits. No help. She does it you know, no t. A. And she has an expression. She said, joe any countries going to out produce us out compete us. You know it and i know it. By the way of all the things to get in your cities ill bet one of the top of the list is a university in the middle of the city. A Community College in the middle of your city. An Education Institution that attracted new people in the middle of your city. And so heres the deal. We think we think that you should be in a position, america
That all americans will be educated and trained to meet the challenges of any trade agreement. Thank you members of the Congressional Black Congress talking with press members after their meets with the president. We will take you back to some of our state of the state and inauguration addresses throughout the country. Governor greg abbott during his inaugural address, he talked about taxes, education, and infrastructure spending. [ applause ]. Thank you all so much. Let me welcome everyone here to your capital the peoples capital of the great state of texas. [ applause ] texas is so great we say the pledge of allegiance twice Lieutenant Governor dan patrick and wife jan, to speak erthe speaker and his lovely wife julie. We continue to elevate texas higher than it has ever been before. To members of the texas senate and the members of the texas house. To all elected officials and to members of the judiciary. And most especially to all of my fellow texans. Let me express my deepest grat