This community, make us afraid of one another of our differences of the border of immigrants. He is in large part to blame for what has taken place. What has trump done . Poured fuel on the fire. As sitting president , trumps anger, hate and divisiveness, pitting americans against one another. White supremacy allowed political leaders to promise to build a wall while not building hospitals, schools or infrastructure, critical for the success of all americans. In el paso, the terrorists, shooter, basically mimics a lot of language that President Trump has used. Lou well. The smiles, from those who met with the president today, telling a far different story. Not one of hate. But one of gratitude, some considerable pride. President and first lady, visiting the hospitals without the National Press corps following. White house saying, this was about the victims, families, first responders, doctors, nurses, not a political opportunity. Our first guest said that the to president has done more
This community, make us afraid of one another of our differences of the border of immigrants. He is in large part to blame for what has taken place. What has trump done . Poured fuel on the fire. As sitting president , trumps anger, hate and divisiveness, pitting americans against one another. White supremacy allowed political leaders to promise to build a wall while not building hospitals, schools or infrastructure, critical for the success of all americans. In el paso, the terrorists, shooter, basically mimics a lot of language that President Trump has used. Lou well. The smiles, from those who met with the president today, telling a far different story. Not one of hate. But one of gratitude, some considerable pride. President and first lady, visiting the hospitals without the National Press corps following. White house saying, this was about the victims, families, first responders, doctors, nurses, not a political opportunity. Our first guest said that the to president has done more
Former special Counsel Robert Mueller was on capitol hill testifying before the intelligence committees, russia investigation. Well show the first hearing he appeared out. This is held by the house judiciary committee. [background noises] fiduciary Committee Welcome to order. Without objection, chair authorized to recess at anytime. We welcome everyone to todays hearing. Investigation into the russian president ial election. Thousand 16. A brief Opening Statement. Thank you for being here, doctor kohler. I would to say a few words about these things today. Responsible to, integrity and accountability. Your career is a model of responsibility. You are a decorated marine officer. He served as the department of justice and immediate estimate of 9 11 Service Director of the fbi. Two years ago, you return to Public Service into russian interference in 2616 election. Conducted the investigation with remarkable integrity. Twentytwo months, you never commented in public about the work even whe
Agency. She responded to public reports about a Facebook Group in which Border Patrol agents wrote inappropriate jokes of migrants and members of congress. This is two hours. Today we welcomed the chief of the Border Patrol and would note she is the first woman to hold this important position. Thank you for being here today. First, i want to acknowledge the men and women of the Border Patrol have faced a multitude of challenges this year with the high numbers of migrants that have been seen coming across the border. I know they have worked long hours and have been asked to do work that they never imagined would be part of their job. I continue to believe the majority of your personnel carry out their mission in a professional manner and to treat those in their custody with humanity. I have significant concerns about the reports of the treatment by some Border Patrol agents. Im also concerned that the Border Patrol culture may be tolerant of the actors. Understanding the challenges faci
Your written testimony at least there was you mentioned 700 officers you have moved. Has that had an impact on other areas, negative impact on other areas you had to move them from . We currently have 731 office of proceed operations mitchell brothers and sisters in blue that work at the ports of entry that are supporting my men and women in our efforts. Also have 325 Border Patrol agencies from the northern and coastal regions that i have pulled down on tdy and we also have a volunteer force of 342 that are helping with this crisis right now, and it is certainly pulling them away from their other duties but it is a necessity at the opinion. I desperately need their help to handle this crisis. Thank you. And my time is expired, but i want you to know im committed to not just the doling with the symptoms of this thing but wet have to address the pull that we eave all created. Not you, not your officers but this body. By our enact. I yield back. Miss wasserman shut. Thank you, madam chai