In here and that production will stay in the u. S. In the exported to south america and europe. We feel there is a very good chance at a very Good Condition to not only build here, but compete to a u. S. Base. A year ago we did the same thing in victoria, texas on another excavator plan. These are the large machines. 42 that 5010 machines that came in from japan that will be built in us for the first time in the United States and exporting to south america. Some of that is coming back to the u. S. And im happy and proud of that is the u. S. Manufacturing come to me. In fact, we spent about 6. 5 billion in capital expense in the last five years in the United States. Weve also spent about 10 million in research and development. We had a plant in our system here in the United States that exports very large Mining Equipment. We have factories were 80 of the reductionist for export only. We work hard at being competitive both internally. We also work hard with the u. S. Government and micha
Better than the minority of their own party. I have serious reservations about that characterization. I think a lot of people went to the floor on that monday and voted no because they thought the leadership have the votes to pass the bill. They couldnt gather gavel back in. I think that was true of both sides. Not so much on your side. Nobody ever casts political votes on your side. On this one judd wait a second. Its about politicians and politics and i know that may upset some people because we are only supposed to these talking about finances. You are two months before an election. This is a freebie on the incumbent party. Its a free shot on goal without a goalie in the goal box in the Democratic Party is in the majority voted. It was not unpopular afterthefact. It was unpopular when it was implemented. It was unpopular. You cant put lipstick on that. The majority of our party voted for something of the incumbent president of the other party that would help solve a problem in the m
To does his support for the treaty. I know, that the secretary changed his schedule to be with us today. Hes a keynote speaker at the disabilityrelated event this evening in new york. Well be excusing him around 4 30 or so do so. Secretary, were pleased for joining us. Thank you for rearranging your schedule today. I will leave congresswoman duckworth to be recognized by senator dire bin. Someone who has done a tremendous amount of work on the cannot of Veterans Affairs and personal testimony about her personal experience as a Wounded Warrior is invaluable to the committee. I want to ask former attorney general who is here to discuss the practical importance of ratification, and let me also recognize his wife, jenny, who is accomplished in the field of disability advocacy. We appreciate you being here as well. Let me ask dr. Susan from the catholic family and Human Rights Institute. Professor timothy meyer, the assistant Professor School of law. And Michael Faris to join us as well as
Complex problems. Staying focused on our longterm interests and longterm objectives and outcomes. The imperfect outcomes may be the most we can expect, working our way toward the Higher Ground of possible solutions. Leveraging all aspects of our power, we must multiply and enhance our efforts by working through coalitions of common interest like nato. This is in fact our future. Just as we have done since world war ii, but it now may be more essential than ever before. While these challenges are not americas responsibilities alone, they will demand americas continued engagement. No other nation, no other nation has the will, the power, the cast the, he, and a network of alliances to lead International Community in addressing them. However, sustaining our leadership will increasingly depend not only on the extent of an great power, but in appreciation of its limits and a wide appointment of our influence. We must not fall prey to the notion of american decline. That is a false choice. A
Guests. Among them, congressman tony coelho, who has been a longtime champion of the rights of the disabled. Let me also recognize ann cody, representing the u. S. On three paralympic teams. She was also nominated to be the Vice President of the International Paralympic committee. She understands it is not just enough to make the stadium accessible. You need to make surrounding restaurants and businesses accessible, and we thank you for being here or your advocacy as well. I also want to recognize a leader in the Disability Community in macedonia. She is here to learn about transportation and independent living systems, and having public standards allows her to live in the United States, and she hopes to make that a reality at home as well. We thank you for your work, and we welcome you here. And i hope that what we do here will help you in your efforts. Its clear what we are here to do. Ratifying this treaty will help in the effort to give every disabled person the opportunity to live