Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you, mr. President , for being here today as comfort prepares to set sail for new york. On behalf of the men and women of the department of defense, i want to thank you for your leadership during these difficult times. You should know, mr. President , that the United States military is all in on this national emergency, and the great sailors and medical professionals on this tremendous hospital ship are eager to get underway and start their very important mission. As the nation aggressively responds to the coronavirus pandemic, the department of defense is focused on three priorities. First, protecting our Service Members, civilians, and their families. We are committed to taking all necessary measures to safeguard the wellbeing of our most important resource, our people. Second, remaining prepared to carry out our Core National security missions, and to defend the United States against any threat. And third, continuing to support President Trumps respon
As the United States naval ship comfort prepares to set sail for new york. On behalf of the men and women of the department of defense, i want to thank you for your leadership during these difficult times. R your leadership during these difficult times. You should know, mr. President , that the United States military is all in on this national emergency, and the great sailors and medical professionals on this tremendous hospital ship are eager to get underway and start their very important mission. As the nation aggressively responds to the coronavirus pandemic, the department of defense is focused on three priorities. First, protecting our Service Members, civilians, and their families. We are committed to taking all necessary measures to safeguard the wellbeing of our most important resource, our people. Second, remaining prepared to carry out our Core National security missions, and to defend the United States against any threat. And third, continuing to support President Trumps res
For being here today as the united dates naval ship comfort prepares to set sail for new york. On behalf of the men and women of the department of defense, i want to thank you for your leadership during these difficult times. You should know, mr. President , that the United States military is all in on this National Emergency and the great sailors and medical professionals of this tremendous hospital ship are eager to start their very important mission. As the nation aggressively response to the coronavirus the department of defense is focused on three priorities. First, protecting our Service Members, civilians, and their families. We are committed to taking all necessary measures to safeguard the wellbeing of our most important resource, or people. Second, remaining prepared to carry out our Core National Security Mission and to defend the United States against any threat. And third, continuing to support President Trumps whole of government response to the coronavirus. For several w
Deputy defense secretary Kathleen Hicks and joint chiefs of staff vice chair admiral Christopher Grady talked about President Bidens 22 any five et requests and talked about how it would support priorities such as readiness, innovation of support for military personnel and their families. s really a pleasure to be with you here today to discuss President Bidens fiscal year ment of defense. Congress has not yet passed the fy wednesday for Defense Budget. I nt to hightow devastating the failure to pass last years budget request is to ensuring our National Defense and global security. Last year the Department Released a now strategy aligned budget in dod history. It allocated Critical Resources consistent with our defense priorities, as2022 national defy and the president S National Security strategy. We buckled down and did our homework. Our primary goal was to fortify emerging and enduring threats to our nation and the International Order as we know it. First and foremost, the f. Y. 24
The president on friday sirened 2 trillion Economic Relief package fork cussed on providing aid for workers and businesses. The bill passed with bipartisan support in both the house, and andrew cuomo will be giving a press briefing. New york has become the epicenter of the pandemic here in the u. S. We have a team of correspondents and analysts joining us this hour. Were bringing you the laters. Lets go first to ron allen, who is in new york city, the epicenter of this u. S. Outbreak. I know youre at elmhurst hospitals, not real long lines. People are being allowed to wait until tents. We cant see them, which is a good thing. We dont want people chilled, perhaps adding insouth to injury, but it appears to be ground zero here in new york. Reporter the hospital is not saying much. Were getting some adeck dotal information from doctors and other medical staff who are speaking out. They want the world to know whats happeningthey feel here,e extent theres been some relief. Its still relentl