Where the illnesses found. Of course, the gravity of the situation as has been described by panelists leaves no doubt about the vital need for the International Community to undertake urgent action in order to reverse the current trend. As you said, mr. President , at present the time has come for specific actions. We need to act quickly. Not only to suppress the spread of the disease, not only to save human lives while theres still time, but also and especially in order to maintain stability and the gains of the last few years. As part of peace building and social peace. It is essential for unmeer, the u. N. Mission, to be deployed as quickly as possible so that it can respond effectively to the most pressing needs of the affected countries. In our opinion, this mission should also help build local health capacities, as was said, through making available mobile hospitals, helicopters, protected vehicles and qualified medical workers and older to take care of sick people. Therefore, le
Keep this virus outside of the United States. Already, there has been a vigorous response. We hope to hear more today about exactly what has been done, and what needs to be done Going Forward. Two weeks ago, Thomas R Duncan traveled here from liberia. By way of brussels and dulles airport. He fell ill, and presented himself for treatment at Texas Health Presbyterian hospital in dallas. Mr. Duncans diagnosis set in motion an extensive Public Health operation involving federal, state, and local officials to identify and assess any individuals with whom he may have had contact. A process called Contact Tracing. That Contact Tracing effort continues today. Our prayers are with everyone who is currently being monitored as part of this incident. We are thankful that to date, there been no additional cases of ebola standing from this case. It is difficult, but it is one of the few ways to contain the disease. Containment also requires swift coordinated action. In this hearing, and investigati
Brian we begin this program in burundi where turmoil is continuing. The embattled president has sacked his foreign and defense ministers. Peter this new cap this news comes five days coup. Brian it is seen as deep divisions in the administration as it tries to come to grips with ongoing violence in the capital. Reporter shots again fired in the capitol on monday as soldiers tried to disperse antigovernment protesters. In recent weeks it was the police clashing with demonstrators. Then a sign of everincreasing tension, the military is on the streets with machine guns and rocket correll rocket propelled grenades. We will continue with the protest. Even if they shoot at us, we will stay on the streets. Reporter more than 20 have been killed in burundis worst crisis in a decade. It began after the president announced he would run for a third term. Many believe that is unconstitutional. Despite considerable opposition, he seems to be cementing his grip on power. He survived a coup attempt l
Organization admits it failed in attempts to tackle be a bola health outbreak. The u. N. Envoy David Navarro talks about Lessons Learned. Brian we begin this program in burundi where turmoil is continuing. The embattled president has sacked his foreign and defense ministers. Peter this new cap this news comes five days after a coup. Brian it is seen as deep divisions in the administration as it tries to come to grips with ongoing violence in the capital. Reporter shots again fired in the capitol on monday as soldiers tried to disperse antigovernment protesters. In recent weeks it was the police clashing with demonstrators. Then a sign of everincreasing tension, the military is on the streets with machine guns and rocket correll rocket propelled grenades. We will continue with the protest. Even if they shoot at us, we will stay on the streets. Reporter more than 20 have been killed in burundis worst crisis in a decade. It began after the president announced he would run for a third term
You belabored the virtues of the president s response becomes to isis, his deliberate strategy that allows him to avoid making for theg decision american forces. Does this not given opportunity to the opponents of the United States interest . I do not think it does. The top priority here is making sure that American National security interest are safeguarded and protected. And if possible, advanced. But as with the president is going to continue to do. Of course, there will be cocky relations and decisions that are made by adversaries of the toted states, trying anticipate or plan for any decision that the president may order down the road. Be president is going to deliberate about making decisions he believes are in the best interest of the United States. He will not be shy about ordering military force if you think it will be impactful. An example would be bringing down osama bin laden. Ordering ait is military strike in somalia to counter a terrorist threat in that country. Evidence