The region and policy. While i have decided to take this opportunity to also appreciate the outgoing secretary of state, the inimitable mrs. Clinton has been an ally and partner uncertainly viewed very well in pakistan as the most important and powerful diplomat representing the United States views abroad. We welcome john kerry because pakistan has john kerry as the architect one of the architects of the Kerry Lugar Berman legislation, which has been instrumental in broad basing this relationship and anchoring it and we hope they longer and more sustainable multifaceted relationship. We also know its not a relation as well as political parties. We work and we hope to work with every senior policymaker in the United States as well as congress and of course senator kerry has emerged from those ranks. So we look forward to working with them and i dont think we need to speak to anyone. He has pretty much spelled his policy agenda and im sure he has a great deal to address as he takes this
This is 45 minutes. [inaudible conversations] good afternoon. Aim pleased to welcome eric cantor to aei today to make a speech entitled,making life work. An ordinary introduction would chronicle erics incredible political rear and rise to majority leader and talk about his legislative accomplishments, but erics career is not a collection of accomplishments. Its a longterm effort to make a better, fairer, country for all americans. Eric is someone who regularly pauses to remember the why of public policy, valuing justice for all, protecting the vulnerable, and fighting against Class Divisions in american life. He cares about freedom and opportunity because he knows they lead to a happier, more prosperous life for more people. He cares about those being left behind by Failing Schools. People looking for work and not finding it. People who face barriers to starting businesses and building a better life. Eric canner to knows between each legislation is an american or someone who wants to b
Lot of growth out there. Its been a very long time since that has actually burned. So right now were trying to be cautious, protect what we can and control where the fire is spreading to. Reporter 100 houses are at risk. While the fires come close, so far it hasnt destroyed any homes. You know, the first thought you have is, what should i pack . Even though, you know, its not like theres a flood coming toward me, i have a while to think about it, you freeze up wondering what do you do . Whats the most precious thing to take with you . Reporter paul seman lives five miles from the frontline but fears if the winds shift his home could end up in the fires path. Like the yosemite fire, they say its 10 , 20 out, but it keeps getting bigger. 20 of what, right . Thats whats scary. Reporter were back here live. You can see that thick smoke and flames are actually burning just beyond these trees. Now, in addition to the homes that are at risk, there are also some important infrastructure thats
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