Things thats going on in our approach to world affairs. And i think it recognizes that weve made the transition from 21st century problem solving to 21st century problem solving. The 20th century was kind of a bipolar century. The 21st century is obviously multipolar. Globalization is a reality. Its on a course of diversions, because one of the sectors that is universally admired and recognized for what it does is the American Private sector. And when you think about the developing world and the growth of africa and whats going on, even dealing with the problems that mr. Putin is causing, a large part of the solutions are economic when you think about it. Energy security is something that ive been convinced is not only going to be one of the United States strongest cards in the future but its a way of showing leadership in a more globalized world, that recognizes the important changes between the two centuries. This problem is going to be solved not just by aircraft carriers and troops
And each instance is unique. Each and every one is totally unique with a unique set of circumstances. But in this one, given the timing given the lack of information about any credible threat, given all of the ramifications that may have taken place had shots been fired, i believe they acted quickly, bravely and heroically. Before the gentlemen yields back. I got to ask you a question. Ive asked you directly in closed doors and in here whether or not you had somebody with a gun trained on these people that could take them out of the air and yet when mr. Cummings asked the same question in a different way you said no. You told me yes. What is it . We clearly have officers out there with weaponry. In this instance with the gyro copter coming at the capitol did you . And it may have been brief. I you said understand you didnt get much advanced warning. Right. But did you or did you not have guns trained on this gyro copter. Did they have guns on him in this instance. As he was landing. So
Classified information tell me this. Did this incident this incident that were talking about today has that caused you all to change anything about your policies with regard to shoot downs lethal force . We have not changed anything yet. But it has caused us like those other seminal moments you referenced to reexamine how we do business. Object twoin 2013 there was another incident. A woman drove on Capitol Grounds fleeing Law Enforcement and capitol place shot and killed her. We learned later she was mentally ill and not armed and that she had a oneyearold baby in the backseat of a car. Is that right chief dine . Yes, sir. Now, while some praised the response of the Capitol Police, others criticize. And chief dine, what impact, if any, did this incident that i just talked about have on your policies for using lethal force . Ranking member, cummings as you know that matter is under litigation. But i can tell you every time we face one of these situations it causes us to examine how we
Authorization in the United States after concerns about its use overseas. The company is announcing that the u. S. Trial shows the vaccine is safe and 79 effective against symptomatic covid with no increased risk of blood clots. This comes in a perilous time. Miami beach could be a breeding ground for covid. The citys mayor has aimed a curfew aimed at easing crowds and spring breakers focused on partying and ignoring the pandemic. We are also following a surge of young migrants at the southern border as the white house continues to deny that its at crisis. This hour, ill talk to a texas congressman whos sharing the pictures inside the closed, overcrowded and jaillike facilities where thousands of children are in custody. First nick watt. Nick, astrazeneca is getting ready to seek fda authorization for its Covid Vaccine as cases are on the rise world wide. Whats the latest on that . Reporter well, pamela, for five weeks straight now new case counts have been climbing world wide. Of part
On the days developments. The headline is that there is security that is going to be stepped up more so here with hundreds of military and even more police in different parts of the country based on what they have learned because of the developments that happened here today. He said the security will be stepped up in places like public buildings and tourist destinations and places of worship. Journalists were attacked in the incident yesterday. You also recall that earlier today, there was an incident where a female Police Officer was somehow investigating a Traffic Accident that happened somewhere in the south of paris was killed by a gunman. He said that was not expected to the attack on the magazine but they were searching for that suspect. What we have been watching through the afternoon hours is a massive manhunt that is zeroed in on the community that is about 90 minutes north where there dozens of police s. W. A. T. Officers heavily armed officers going house to house through th