Police officers lined the streets of bangkok in preparation for more and see government protests despite a ban. People to decide for themselves are to take the position like someone crazy uncle he was retreating right after chores and donald trump clashes with the moderator asked joe biden lays out policies in competing t. V. Appeals for books. And im Peter Simmons with all the days sports news World Champion south africa withdraw from the Rugby Championship so if you play welfare as they main concern. But we begin with unrest start said a courthouse in sienna col south africa over the killing of a white farm worker theres a public standoff between fire. Since of supporters of the south African Opposition Party Economic Freedom fighters and white farmers in the free state of sin a co 2 black men are jew in court accused of killing the 22 year old brandon horners body was found tied to a paltry weeks ago the farm manager had injuries to his face and neck for me the miller is life reside
Keith dayton, to be u. S. Diplomat to ukraine. Several members pressed mr. Dayton on his willingness to report back to the committee of any knowledge of russian interference. If confirmed, he waited replace marie yovanovich, who was removed from her position last year. The nominees today are representative to the general assembly, the second one, to be deputy chief executive officer corporation,e Lieutenant General keith dayton be ambassador to Ukraine Special Political Affairs at the u. N. And alternative representative to the general assembly. Our nominees they have distinguished individuals. Senatorcotton and romney will be introducing mr. Wong, and we are glad to represent have former ed rice with us today. Suspend my Opening Statement and ask the Ranking Member to do the same until after introductions are made by our distinguished guests. With that, mr. Romney, member of this committee, we will start with your interaction of mr. Alex ron, so senator romney . And legal policy direc
Bill providing an additional 3 trillion in coronavirus economic stimulus. We expect to see that bill on the floor tomorrow. Also to discuss promoting voting and Committee Work. And now back to the start of todays hearing, this is cspan3. [inaudible conversations] the rules committee will come to order. Before i give my Opening Statement i just want to read a guidance from the attending physician, doctor monahan. We asked him specifically about the use of face coverings during proceedings like these and while he has not mandated their use he did share that and i quote, my preferences that members retain their face coverings when speaking as an activity which can release virus particles. Especially if the speaking is of a highspirited nature. S ive never had a meeting in the rules committee that hasnt been of a highspirited nature so we will leave it up to individual members to decide but i think to be cautious here i will keep mine on and i hope that everybody else will be mindful of th
Following the Senate Foreign hearing, committee befor witnesses and director m. Night joined the witnesses at a press conference. [indiscernible conversations] all, for being here and for your interest. I am the executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task force. We are an organization that does humanitarian work, political work and legal work. Ourre proud to have organization an amazing family and m. Night shyamalan, caesar and omar, who play an Important Role in the work that we are doing. Kikoler is at the center for prevention event prevention of genocide at the u. S. Holocaust museum. The museum has been an amazing resource and ally to innocent civilians in syria, taking trips to the region and back to shine a light on atrocities. Left is the cohead of the m. Night shyamalan foundation. They have visited the borders and met with victims, medical workers, detainees, chemical weapons survivors. Their foundation has played a key role in helping evacuate a Womens Center and a schoo
Thanother in this conflict in middle east. I fear the president srr erratic decisionmaking, lactose tragedy and inability control his impulses may bubble us into a war nonetheless, even if he does not intend it. With this bipartisan resolution the senate will assert its Constitutional Authority and send a clear bipartisan message that the president , this president or any president s,nd cannot sidestep congress when it comes to matters of war and peace. Its important to do this now and the president s actions in the middle east have escalated the confrontation before the state of the union h, the president himself said war with iran was closer than you thoug thought, his words. To me be clear, nobody in this chamber will shed a single tear over the death of iranian general but that does not mean that we disregard the potential consequences of the strike or any comparable action. It is more than appropriate for congress to affirm that it has authority over any major longterm hostilities