Russia unfortunately even sometimes countries that we are more close to so germany is in the central position geographically in europe its the most important economy we are not you know projecting military problem so we are we need to rely on the willingness and ability to apply by those rules and thats what we are trying so you cannot cut off the dialogue with russia but you need to be very clear in that and thats what we are lets talk about another country where you have a lot of dialogue we have to mention lets go to china now also in the news for its continued infringement of human rights and rule of law similar to russia in a speech before the parliament on september 10th you said the following human rights are a central element of our china policy hows that working out for the prodemocracy protesters in hong kong what we are. And i hope that im not going no its not im not intending to to criticize any of our European Partners but to really think sometimes. We need as a government
Pressure to respond with unprecedented strength by canceling or pausing the nearly completed north stream to gas pipeline with russia my guest this week is germanys Deputy Foreign minister and meals on it is it time for a tougher stance against authoritarians in russia and beyond even if there is a financial cost. German minister of state meals on and welcome to conflicts appeared to have few tests confirm that alexina volley was poisoned with the military grade chemical weapon you know who took the german chancellor she has demanded answers from russia she says the following there are very difficult questions that only the russian government can answer and must answer. Russian response has been defiant will there be kneeling for sanctions well i still hope that we can prevent this but this is entirely the russian governments decision and i have to say i want to be very clear very very disappointed about that reaction because instead of making clear what happened and to cooperate in an
On the coronavirus aid package. Senators are likely to talk about that upon the floor. Now to live coverage of the senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, our rock of safety, hear our prayers. Help us to live that the generations to come will know of your mighty acts. Today, give our lawmakers the hearts to seek, find, and follow your will. Lord, guide them in the path you have created, inspiring them with the potency of your powerful presence. May they trust you in adversity and prosperity knowing that they will reap a productive harvest if they persevere. Lord, we trust you to lead us with your loving providence. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation u
Left. Biden taking out a chapter of the president s playbook in buy american plan and take a look at futures pointing to lower opening, down 120 on the tow and s p 500 right now down 11 points. Nasdaq closed at record high yesterday. Dow and s p 500 were in the red as coronavirus spikes raise more concerns about economic recovery. The Supreme Court delivering a mixed ruling for the president saying Manhattan Das Office can get tax returns but denying Congress Access for now, plus this could be the worst tick season ever, many symptoms mimicking coronavirus, what you need to know to stay healthy coming up next hour. Mornings with maria is live right now. Purposan markets look like this. We have gains in europe. Cac quarante up 15 and dax up 47 points. Pretty good positive tone in europe. The two of the uks biggest retailer booth and john lewis cutting more than 5,000 jobs. In asia overnight red across the board. China shanghai composite snapping winning streak after rising nearly 17 in
Coronavirus pandemic continues. Spoken policy experts about chinas global influence and why continued engagement with china is in the best interest of the u. S. Without objection, the chair may declare a recess at any time. Before we proceed to our topic the National Security implications of the u. S. And china relationship in a post covid world, housekeeping matters. The session will be conducted on an unclassified basis p all participants should refrain from discussing any class of either other information protected from public disclosure. The committee is conducting this virtual hearing with House Resolution 965 and the regulations for the conduct of Remote Committee proceedings. It is being broadcast on the committees website. Like many of you, i would have preferred to hold this hearing in person but because of the threat posed by covid19, it remained serious and widespread. We are proceeding in the best manner we can, remotely in todays case, in order to ensure the safety of our