Mr. Mcintosh, to start things off, the last thing congress and the white hosted before leaving for the august recess, they passed and signed the bipartisan deal for budget caps to delay the debt ceiling. Senator rand paul called it the death of the tea party. If you think the tea party is dead or dying . David i think the leadership in the house and senate decided its dead and ignoring it. Although i was pleased that over half the House Republicans voted no, even with pressure from the white house and their leadership to vote yes for it. But its true. Republicans have become big spenders. At least the house and Senate Leadership republicans, just like the democrats. And the tea Party Started out as an independent group. They lined up with republicans because they were smaller government, but they were suspicious of politicians, and i think that sentiment is very much alive. David if you had to describe it today, how would you describe President Trumps fiscal legacy . David my view is P
Mr. Mcintosh, to start things off, the last thing congress and the white hosted before leaving for the august recess, they passed and signed the bipartisan deal for budget caps to delay the debt ceiling. Senator rand paul called it the death of the tea party. If you think the tea party is dead or dying . Do you think the tea party is dead or dying . David i think the leadership in the house and senate decided its dead and ignoring it. Although i was pleased that over half the House Republicans voted no, even with pressure from the white house and their leadership to vote yes for it. But its true. Republicans have become big spenders. At least the house and Senate Leadership republicans, just like the democrats. And the tea Party Started out as an independent group. They lined up with republicans because they were smaller government, but they were suspicious of politicians, and i think that sentiment is very much alive. If you had to describe it today, how would you describe President T
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Our meeting will come to order consistent with policies to start on time. Well be doing that. Good morning today were considering the nomination of mark esper to be secretary of defense. We thank all for being here today. We anticipate doing your opening remarks, dr. Esper, introduce any members of your family here and other support groups. It is standard we have the eight required questions to respond to audibly to get that in record. Adhere to laws governing conflict of interest. Yes, sir. Assumed duties taken any actions that would appear to presume the outcome of the confirmation process . No, sir. Exercise legislative oversight responsibility makes it important that this committee, its subcommittees and other appropriate kmtsz if congress received testimony, reports, recordings and other information from the executive branch on a timely basis. Do you agree, if confirmed, to and and testify before this committee when requested. Yes, sir. Do you agree to provide records, document, E
Pharmaceutical ingredients, of which 95 of imports of ibuprofen are from china. I just want to lay that out for this administration to consider. I think it is another opportunity for us when we talk about nearshore rain and friendshoring, that could be a good strategic partnership. The committee stands and recess. Thank you. The committee will come back to order as you know, ambassador, trade policy is incredibly important to me and my district and my constituents. I represent the heavy agricultural district and Manufacturing District whose jobs and economic success rely on Market Access account of the building and opportunities to send our Great American products all across the globe. Knowing that, i dont think it should be a surprise to anyone here that ive been incredibly frustrated that another year has passed without kind of a proactive substantive policy on trade and progress on the an enforceable trade agreements from the Biden Administration. I know you, ambassador tai, you are