Trump tell you was his reason for firing director comey . I know he has said he thought the department was a mess and he asked you and mr. Rosenstein to take a look at it and my understanding was these two letters were presented, the letter from you dated may 9th and the letter from rosenstein dated the same date, a response to that request to take a look at the department. Thats what i can tell you. He did ask for our written opinion and we submitted that to him. It did not represent any change in either one of our opinion as Deputy Rosenstein is also indicated i believe and we were asked to provide it and we did. Did the president ever mention to you his concern about lifting the cloud on the russia investigation . Senator feinstein, that calls for a communication that ive had with the president and i believe it remains confidential. But you dont deny there was a communication. I do not confirm or deny any communication between the president that i consider to be confidential. When d
Lindsay hopson who is here tonight with me. [applause] is also my distinct honor to introduce Lieutenant Governor first lady tony milan. [applause] i stand before you tonight to deliver my third state of the state address. I extend a special welcome to the 15 newlegislators. Thank you for stepping up to serve when the challenging but exciting chapter in the states history. [applause] i look forward to working with all of you, new and returning legislators to help write the next chapter for alaska. And i think my cabinet for your leadership and creativity. Governing requires a team effort and im grateful to have a dedicated and multi talented team. I think you are hardworking state employees, much of what you do is invisible but indispensable to the quality of life many of us take for granted as a state workforce has strong, you are doing more with less. But still state employees donated more than 350,000 to nonprofits last year through the share campaign. [applause] i am proud of your
You today by your cable or satellite provider. Alaska Governor Bill Walker delivers the state of the state address on fiscal challenges, education, Climate Change and the states heroine epidemic, as well Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault prevention and initiatives to bolster touch, timber and the oil and gas industries. President pete kelley. Speaker bryce edgemon, members of the alaska legislator and members of the cabinet and my fellow alaskans, good evening. Thank you for the opportunity address you this evening. I also want to thank miss donna walker. I would also like to introduce our daughter who is here today. Lindsey. It is also my honor to introduce Lieutenant Governor first lady toni mallat. As i stand before you tonight to deliver my third state of the state address, i extent a special welcome to the 15 new legislators. Thank you for stepping up to serve during a challenge, but exciting chapter in the states history. I look forward to working with all of you, new and retu
Travel chairman, distinguished guests, friends, fellow nebraskans and of course my lovely wife, suzanne, good morning. [ applause ] i understand kitty, it is your 70th, birthday, is that right . Give her a rauound of applause. [ applause ] i will spare you my rendition of happy birthday. Everybody is happy about that too. Congratulations of the commencement of the 105th Nebraska Legislature. I want to thank each and every one of you for your willingness to serve our fellow citizens. I also want to highlight that you are beginning a historic year. The 150th of our state hood which we will celebrate on march 1st. [ applause ] i am honored to be with you here in the peoples house. We all appreciate the unique nature. Nebraska consistently passes a balanced budget on time. Not every state can say that. In our system every bill gets a hearing and every senator a priority bill. Senators can have an impact with legislation regardless of party or seniority. Debate happens right here on the flo
I would also like to introduce lindsay who is here tonight, lindsay. And it is also my honor to introduce Lieutenant Governor and first lady. [ applause ] as i stand before you i extend a special welcome. Thank you for stepping up to serve during a challenging but exciting chapter in the states history. [ applause ] i look forward to helping write the next chapter for alaska. I thank my cabinet for leadership in creativity. Governing requires a team effort. Im grateful to have a multitalented team i think much of what you do is invisible but indispensable. You are doing more with less. And still, employees donated more than 350,000 to nonprofits last year to the share campaign. [ applause ] i am proud of your generosity and your service. I extend a heartfelt gratitude to all who reached out to me following my cancer diagnosis. In october i receive add call informing me i had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Donna and i have been blessed by many well wishers and prayers from across