Financial instrument to try to get others to do what we want. First thing i want to do is just ask you as, you know, since youve been involved in so many different policy positions over the recent decades, how much of a change do you feel there is in thinking about the effectiveness of these different instruments . And if sanctions are becoming more prominent as a tool for u. S. Foreign policy, does that change who the nature of the of the policy conversation since those who implement sanctions are different than those who implement the use of military force . Well, clearly sanctions are a kind of Foreign Policy tool of the month right now, and i dont mean that, you know, sarcastically. Its what i do. There is they have been seen as relatively successful in a number of cases, and they are a they are a tool of choice in situations like you like the one you mentioned. Where do you go from diplomatic pressure short of military force . And sanctions have been developed by the u. S. Policy
We begin with peter cook as the chairman of the u. S. Federal Communications Commission releases his proposal for Net Neutrality rules. Good afternoon. Good afternoon, mark. His basel spelled out his proposal will affect every american who uses the internet and every web business as well. It kicks off what should be a giant fight that pits the most powerful companies against each other. Responding to millions of Public Comments and a challenge from president obama back in november proposing to start regulating broadband more like a phone service instead of an information service, dictating strict new rules over how they manage traffic on their networks. The title ii reclassification is a big leap for the fcc. One he has been reluctant to take until now. It would impose rules barring ifcs isps from creating fast lanes, Wireless Networks will be covered and in a bid to soften the blow, wheeler promises this will be light touch regulation. No tariffs on bundling. That should give them som
U. S. Feels about this new peace proposal from france and germany, particularly in the context of merkel coming here next week and these discussions about whether to send lethal aid. Im also wondering if you have anything on that magical piece of paper to share with us, feel free to do so. Purely administrative issues. That better not be the case. Let me say a couple of things on this. The United States has been saying for some timing that it will that its a diplomatic negotiation thats required to bring this conflict in ukraine to an end. This is not something thats going to be solved or resolved militarily but rather through diplomatic negotiations. We certainly are encouraging and supportive of ongoing efforts to try to find a peaceful diplomatic resolution to the conflict in ukraine. One concern that we have is previous diplomatic efforts have resulted in agreements that the russians and the separatists that they back in Eastern Ukraine didnt live up to. There were commitments made
To do what they can to level it will Playing Field. For american exporters and the jobs connected with that. I yield. Let me say i want to thank my colleagues for their participation today. I have great for respect for both of you. Ive known you for a long time. I want everyone to know that i recognize there are passionately held views on both side of these issues and these debates. I wish we could report a tpa bill you nanunanimously. Its clear were not going to be able to do that. We create a product and a process on this legislation thats bipartisan. So far i think we really have been successful. I think most people would agree with that. I really want to thank senator widen for his help on this effort. Its been a very difficult one for him as it has been for many of my colleagues on the democrat side. I think its very important that we move forward and let the committee function properly. Im looking forward to even more lively discussion and debate tomorrow. I have tremendous respe
Even while the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) has been properly focused on implementing and enforcing the Russia sanctions scheme in response to Russia’s.