Are going to be. So just to clarify on the issue of the net new tralt. Youre advocating for a open sbrelt which would then have structure to ensure that the platform itself isnt abused. There two issues. Net newt tralt in the United States one of the issues around net new tralt is whether or not you are creating different rates or charges for different content providers. Thats the big controversy here. So you have big wealthy Media Companies who might be willing to pay more but then also charge more for more spectrum, more band width on the internet so they can stream movies faster or what have you. I personally, the position my administration as well as i think a lot of companies, is you dont want to start getting a differentiation in how accessible the internet is to various users. You want to leave it open so that the next google or the next facebook can succeed. Theres another problem though. There are other countries and i think this is what you were alluding to that feel comforta
Able to create value and innovation and cultures that encourage growth, and i think african entrepreneurs are going fore the trendsetters determining how societies think about themselves and ultimately aboutvernments think these issues. The truth of the matter is that if you have big successful companies, where you have and eighturship middle class and practices have been established in terms of fair deals and treating your workers properly and extending contractorsto small and promoting women and making sure that women are paid like , and suddenly what happens is is is is create new norms is businesses create new norms and sensibilities, and governments oftentimes will respond. Would like to i see more and more of is partnerships between american businesses, between african businesses. Some of the incredible cultures of some of our u. S. Businesses that do a really good job promoting people and maintaining america maintaining a meritocracy and treating women equally and treating peopl
Thank you for his service to you and country. Lord, were also grateful for all of our military men and women who back their words with courageous deeds. In this season that brings tidings of a coming dawn, guide our lawmakers through the darkness that precedes the breaking of day. You have guided this nation through stormy places, and we have felt the winds and have been tossed by troubled seas. May our senators, amid the tumult, hear the whisper of your promise to never forsake us. Remind us of lifes brevity so that we will number our days and have hearts of wisdom. We pray in your marvelous name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer the clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington d. C. , december 15, 2014. To th
Ask unanimous consent the quorum call be vitiated. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Barrasso thank you, mr. President. Mr. President , i rise today to oppose the nomination of dr. Dr. Vivek murthy to be Surgeon General of the United States. Surgeon general is known as americas doctor. Americans have Great Respect for this important position. They expect their Surgeon General to be someone who has substantial experience in helping patients, helping them improve their health and in helping them reduce their risk of illness and injury. This important position has been vacant since july of 2013, so about a year and a half. Its far too long, and its been completely avoidable. Now, we have seen how the Obama Administration has struggled in response to Important Health issues like the ebola crisis. America should have had an experienced doctor in the job as Surgeon General to lead our fight against ebola. And to take on other Serious Health challenges as well. Dr. Murthy is a smar
Everyone. Thank you. My name is carl im the president of the silicon leadership groufrp were happy you joined us for a town hall with mayor ed lee with the Obama Administration on the action on immigration founded here just a few blocks away. That what matters is we have a mare that understands the issues a nearest and dear it to us and thats Immigration Reform. Since its inception weve gotten over 20 visas alone and the feeling is we have a shortage on green talent when we need to go through the steps we need to go through and for the Tech Community were focused on opening up our Technical School to the global community. Were in a talent war along with a state war on services gov. And anything we can help to create change here means so much to us. We have the mayor who can creative impact so we stand behind mayor ed lee and were thrilled hes here. Im so excited to here what he is has to say. Thank you clapping julia and kevin a thank you for being subpoena Great Community leaders were