The Committee Chair threatened to subpoena secretary pompeo in order to obtain information on the u. S. Drone strike. Before i begin, i want to get i want to make the big announcement. Happy birthday. I am 35 years once again. Me too. We had here today to examine Trump Administration policy towards iran. Welcome to members of the public and the press as well. We had hoped to hear from secretary pompeo today as well. He announced he would instill he would instead be in california. That is unfortunate. I do not think there is a member of the committee does not want to hear from mr. Pompeo and the American People. This committee will conduct oversight on this issue, one way or or another. I recognize myself for an opening statement. Under the Trump Administration, we have seen tension. It seemed we were on the brink of war. Iran bears much of the blame for this escalation. Believe the destabilizing behavior strengthens them. It is what we expect from iran. U. S. Does not behave that way.
The committee will come to order. Without objection, all members will have five days to submit statements, extraneous material and questions for the record, subject to the limitation in the rules. Before i begin, i want to make the big announcement that today is mr. Mccauls birthday. So happy birthday, mr. Mccaul. [ applause ] im 35 years once again. Yes. Me too. Pursuant to notice were here today to examine Trump Administration policy toward iran. I welcome our panel of distinguished witnesses. Welcome to members of the public and the press as well. We had hoped to hear from secretary pompeo today, as well, after we invited him, he announced he would instead be in california. Thats unfortunate, whether you agree with this administrations approach to iran or not. I dont think there is a member of this committee who doesnt want to hear from mr. Pompeo and the American People certainly deserve to hear answers with our troops and diplomats being asked to hand in harms way. But this commit
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An ancient role in modern times. As japans Emperor Naruhito is enthroned this week, we look at the role of the empress masako. Good morning. Its 8am in singapore, 1 in the morning in london and 8am in hong kong, where the working week is getting under way. It follows another weekend of mass protests. Organisers say as many as 350,000 people took part in the demonstrations, which were held without official permission. Police fired teargas and water cannon, to try to clear the streets. Nick beake reports from the protests in hong kong. They were told they werent allowed to march today. They were threatened with prison if they wore a mask. And they were warned by chinas leader there would be broken bones for those who try to break up his country. But this is a Pro Democracy Movement that believes the world is on its side and its not backing down. We are here to fight for freedom and we are not scared about the Chinese Communist party. We want our freedom and human rights. But once again,
The back row ahead of sam kane who has been dropped to the bench. Barrett is normally a walk forward. This is the first time he has started a test in the back row. The thinking behind it perhaps is that his extra height will be useful in the wine out but aside from that the main focus of this match has been a spot of mind games between the two coaches. It all started when englands head coach eddiejones said that all the pressure was on new zealand. There is 120 million japanese people out there whos a second team are all the all blacks was that there is no pressure on us. Just have a great week, enjoy, enjoy the great opportunity we have. Theyre working for the third world cup so that brings some pressure. But when he announced his team today, the new zealand coach steve hansen was naturally asked about eddiejoness condiments hansen was naturally asked about eddie joness condiments and hansen was naturally asked about eddiejoness condiments and he is not taking them to seriously. He is