Fed cuts Interest Rates by a quarter of one percent right in line with expectations but not exactly what u. S. President double trump one. Time bring coffee its good to have you with us we begin tonight with a clear no today germany rejected ever quest from the United States to join a Naval Mission to protect shipping in the gulf the u. S. Has asked allies to help protect vessels as they pass through the strait of hormuz because of heightened tensions with iran germany had already expressed skepticism about the proposal saying that priority should be given to diplomatic efforts to deescalate tension take a listen to what the foreign minister haiku must said about that earlier today. For. The German Government will not participate in the sea mission proposed and planned by the United States we are in close agreement with our French Partners in this regard we think the strategy of maximum pressure is wrong we do not want to military escalation we will continue to work with diplomacy. Or
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Im burnt off its good to have you with us tonight germany is saying no to joining a proposed a u. S. Led Naval Mission to protect shipping in the gulf the u. S. Has asked allies to help protect vessels as they pass through that important strait of hormuz spit because of heightened tension with iran germany had already expressed skepticism about the proposal saying that priority should be given to diplomatic efforts to deescalate tensions and. The German Government will not participate in the si mission proposed and planned by the United States we are in close agreement with our French Partners in this regard we think the strategy of maximum pressure is wrong we do not want to military escalation we will. Continue to work with diplomacy. Thats all right for more on this im joined now by our correspondent kate brady she is on the story for us here in berlin good evening to you kate so. Were getting a clear answer from the foreign minister germany will not join a Naval Mission in the pers
Of starting on time and say good morning to the committee today to consider the nomination of general mark milley to be chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. We thank you for being here today and are grateful for your decades of distinguished service to our nation. We also welcome why you are family and friends and invite you at the appropriate time to introduce those that you feel are appropriate. Its standard for the committee to ask certain questions. These are the required questions, we will ask them fast and if you would audibly respond to them, i would appreciate it very much. First, if you adhere to the applicable laws and regulations governing conflicts of interest . Yes. Do you agree if confirmed to appear and testify upon request before this committee . Gen. Milley yes, chairman. Chairman do you agree to provide documents including copies of the forms of communication in a timely matter when requested by a duly constituted committee or to consult with the Committee Regarding
Nation we welcome your family and friends and invite you at the appropriate time to introduce. To respond i would appreciate it very much. Much. For us to adhere to the laws and regulations with interest. Yes. Do you agree to testify upon request before this committee . Do you agree to provide documents including copies of the communication in a timely manner requested to the Committee Without any goodfaith delay or denial in providing such documents . Do you agree when asked to give your personal view is even those that are different from the administration . Yes. Will you ensure that your staff complies with the deadlines established for the request to communications including questions for the record in the hearings . Yes. Will you cooperate with the witnesses and respons the respoo the congressional request . Have you undertaken any actions which would appear to presume the outcome of the confirmation process . No. Individually in different forms its the most fres threatened we bee