John kerry testified to say about his recent deal with enron the countrys Nuclear Program. He appeared before the House Affairs committee and address sanctions against the country. This is two hours and 40 minutes. This hearing will come to order. Today the committee will discuss the interim Nuclear Agreement which the u. S. And five other nations have reached with the ran last month. We welcome our secretary of state, the honorable john kerry, to address the committees questions and concerns regarding the administrations plan. Mr. Secretary, we appreciate you coming before the committee. While we will debate how best to derail Irans Nuclear program, i know that you appreciate that opposes a threat to our National Security. Congress has played a key role in u. S. Policy towards iran, mainly by driving sanctions against the regime. I rolled mine the committee that the legislation which we past year unanimously, legislation that the roy single bill royceengel bill, so we look forward to
Host if not by phone, you can contact us using social media. Here is the photo, courtesy of the associated press, published in the Washington Post this morning. And all to type of alltoofamiliar type of photo here. A britishing of hostage, he is 44 in his name is david haynes, a father of two from perth, scotland. This video, titled a message to the allies of america, opens with David Cameron talking about working with allied Kurdish Forces to to sleep to defeat the Islamic State. This kurdish man has to pay the price for your decisions, cameron. The man dressed in black with a british accent stands over haynes, shown kneeling and wearing an orange jumpsuit. The video then shows the beheading of the kneeling man. Anotherd of the video master and is shown and they say he will be killed if cameron continues to support the fight against the Islamic State. David cameron came right out with this tweet last evening saying we will do everything in our power to hunt down these murderers and ma
White house with more. Reporter Vice President joe biden is sitting down with gun owner groups, including the National Rifle association. But finding Common Ground could be difficult. The nras president calls these white house meetings disingenuous. I think theyre going to do everything they can to strip americans of their right to bare arms. Reporter the Obama Administration says theyre looking for ways to stop Mass Shootings like the massacre in newtown, connecticut. The vice. And his task force are talking to a range of groups, from victims of gun violence to major gun sellers like walmart and even hollywood. Cbs news has learned president owe bam pa will likely reveal obama will likely reveal new ideas to introduce to cut down gun violence. The white house could also recommend universal background checks for gun buyers and a national gun database. Many members of Congress Oppose the measures, but the Vice President says the president may be able to bypass congress and use an execut
About to start again. I, Barack Hussein obama, do solemnly swear. Those who say that were in a time when there are no heroes, they just dont know where to look. Our challenges are great, but our will is greater. There is nothing wrong with america that cannot be cured by what is right with america. The United States will not ignore your oppression or excuse your oppressors. All are equal. All are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness. The president ial inauguration is getting under way right here on the capitol, and we have a front row seat. Here on the National Mall, people are staking out their spot to experience this moment in history. The sun rises on Barack Obamas second term. We gather because we have chosen hope over fear. Unity over purpose. On this day, a public celebration of the presidency after a private oath the day before. So help you god . So help me god. On this capitol where so many battles have been fought and will be fought, politic
If youre a former journalist or if youre interested in the profession, celia wexler is the author of out of the news former journalists discuss a profession in crisis. Thanks so much. Thank you. You are watching booktv. Now Alfred Zacher presents his thoughts on why some president s succeed while others fail during their second terms in office. This is about 45 minutes. Good afternoon. Appreciate your being here for this event that we can credit cspan2 for our being here this afternoon. We are familiar with the familiar phrase past is prologue, which is emblazoned on the wall of the national archives. You have heard the phrase history does not repeat itself, it rhymes. This afternoon, with your assistance, i will attempt to apply past prologue to the history of the second term. But i frankly do not understand history rhyming, so that one will be ignored. We are once again facing the challenge of reflecting our president when the wind is too close to call. We do not expect to witness an