Congressional hearing held during the extenuating circumstances of a pandemic. We have a sparse crowd and an expanded dais reflective of the committees adherence to guidelines put forward by the rules committee and attending physician. We thank our members and staff are there patience and understanding as we work through the logistics involved in holding this hearing, which is a critical part of the committees ongoing oversight of the Intelligence Community. Members will be joining us on a rotating basis throughout the morning. Again, this afternoon, as we move to close session. Their absence now is not a reflection of the importance they place on this matter. We have asked members to watch as much of the hearings as they can from their offices, only coming into the hearing room to ask questions. I would also like to thank the press corps for your accommodation of the restrictions we are placing as we seek to fulfill our requirements to hold this nomination hearing in an open setting,
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Thank you mister chairman. Congressman Us Intelligence community have an Important Role in warning our leaders about pandemics like covid19. Because outbreaks of course are not just the publichealth matter but also a matter of National Security based on public statements and reporting alone , do you believe that president from as accurately conveyed the severity of the threat of covid19 to the American People . Are you saying presently . We are in the midst of the pandemic presently , correct. The question because i guess im misunderstanding. Im sorry as he accurately reflected the status of the pandemic . The severity of the pandemic, yes. As he conveyed the severity of covid19 to the American People. I believe so. You do and according to april 27 2020 Washington Post article resident from receipt upwards of a dozen briefings on covid19 on the Us Intelligenceagencies between january and february. Of this year. During which time he repeatedly denied the severity of the threat. On janua
Violation of i the united natio. They have a military o the unitd states designated a terrorist attempting to launch a satellit. Lou irans revolutionary guard says it launched an antiin the satellite into orbit. Up the likely failed because the secretary of state says they are not detecting any new sat light . Orbit. The president is ordering the u. Navy to shoot and destroy any iranian gun boats that harass ny ships. The Iranian Naval versus elves nearly collide with a navy shipn the persian gulf. Well be taking that up with for Deputi National security advice yiewrnd trump, kt mcfarland. The white house today is pushing back only reports in the left wg National Media that centers for Disease Control director dr. Rot redfield suggests there will bea major resurgence of the wuhan vs over the winter. Saying there is a possibility te assault of the virus on our natn next winter will be more diffict than the one we just went throu. When i said this to others theyt their head back and they
Violation of i the united natio. They have a military o the unitd states designated a terrorist attempting to launch a satellit. Lou irans revolutionary guard says it launched an antiin the satellite into orbit. Up the likely failed because the secretary of state says they are not detecting any new sat light . Orbit. The president is ordering the u. Navy to shoot and destroy any iranian gun boats that harass ny ships. The Iranian Naval versus elves nearly collide with a navy shipn the persian gulf. Well be taking that up with for Deputi National security advice yiewrnd trump, kt mcfarland. The white house today is pushing back only reports in the left wg National Media that centers for Disease Control director dr. Rot redfield suggests there will bea major resurgence of the wuhan vs over the winter. Saying there is a possibility te assault of the virus on our natn next winter will be more diffict than the one we just went throu. When i said this to others theyt their head back and they