South korea says pyongyang fired a missile in an easterly direction towards japan. In a statement, japan confirmed that the missile fell into the sea 2,000 kilometres east of cape erimo on hokkaido. South korea and the United States are analysing the details of the launch. So far, japans chief cabinet secretary says there is no evidence of missile fragments on japanese territory. 0n the line i am joined by Rupert Wingfield hayes in tokyo. This is being called by japan, Wingfield Hayes in tokyo. This is being called byjapan, the latest Missile Launch, as an intolerable provocative act. Yeah, that is the chief cabinet secretary who came out shortly after the missile flew over northern japan this morning, pretty much what you would expect, the same as what they said last month when north korea fired a similar missile ina similar north korea fired a similar missile in a similar trajectory. The difference between this and last months missile appears to be how high it flew and how far it fle
Am proud to be a supporter to work to protect their Vital Mission as they work for us. This years ndaa authorizes money for a new base military complex bringing the airlift wing into compliance with the department of defense Antiterrorism Force Protection requirements to support their c130 mission. For all these reasons, i urge my for all these reasons i urge my colleagues to support this bill. For these reasons and many others, this bill keeps faith with our military men and women. It secures our National Defense. It provides the assurance Going Forward that we will remain as strong as we need to be as the worlds only superpower guaranteeing not only our own freedoms but others around the world. As we consider amendments on the floor, i urge my colleagues to reject the new brac proposal introduced by chairman mccain and Ranking Member reed as mccain amendment 933. I say with all due respect and again i want to thank them for all their work on this bill. Its been an extraordinary accom
Joint chiefs of staff. General dunford, the Committee Thanks you for your decades of distinguished service to our nation. We are grateful to your wife, ellen, for the support that she has always provided to you, and to all who serve our nation in uniform. I would also like to welcome your son patrick. Patrick, fortunately you look like your mother. Thank you. Who is joining us this morning. I know that your other children, joe and kathleen, send their support from afar. Even as i bet theyre a little relieved that they dont have to sit through your interrogation. In order to exercise its oversight responsibilities its important that this committee and other committees of congress receive testimony and briefings and communications of information. Have you adhered to applicable laws and regulations governing conflicts of interest . I have. Do you agree when asked to give your personal views even if the views differ from the administration in power . I do, chairman. Have you assumed any du
Programming and score opposing opinions. 100,000 will be awarded in cash prizes. The grand prize of 5000 will go to the student or team with the best overall entry. For more information, go to our web site, studentcam. Org. The House Foreign Affairs Committee Questioned deputy secretary of state John Sullivan this week on the departments restructuring forts d a broad range of diplomatic priorities. Other questions focused on Foreign Policy priorities in north korea, iran, and myanmar. This overnight hearing is 2 1 2 hours. This hearing has come to order, ill ask the members all to take their seats if they will. Today we hear from deputy secretary of state John Sullivan on the proposed reforms that he and secretary tillerson are working on for the state department, and for the agency for international development. I dont think there are many that question the need to improve the operation of both agencies. A more efficient and effective state department and usa id would better promote o
Required length of time. Is there a motion to favorably report these 3,196 military nominations . So moved. Second . Second. All in favor say aye. Aye. The motion carries. Xh tig the Committee Meets this morning to consider the nomination of general Joseph Dunford for reappointment as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. General ton ford, this Committee Thanks you for your decades of distongue wished service to our nation. We are grate to feel your wife, ellen, for the support she has always provided to you, and to all who serve our nation in uniform. Id also like to well yom couco son patrick. Patrick. Unfortunate fortunately, you look like your mother, patrick, who is joining us this morning. Joe and kathleen send their support from afar even as i bet they are a little relieved they do not have to sit through your interrogation. In order to exercise its legislative and oversight responsibilities its important this committee and other appropriate committees of the congress are able