In mexico through our consulates and the role they play. Now the United States, i think, mr. Starr has widely tried to involve itself in reform of the criminal Justice System in mexico itself. In order to truly get at drug trafficking, gun trafficking, organized crime which, of course, is always at the top of our agenda. And id like to ask you in that regard about the socalled midira initiative. Which is charged with disrupting criminal organizations, strengthening institutions in mexico, improving stability in the surrounding communities. Does that sound like what the madeira finiifinisinitiative is . Weve been work iing with mexico extensively since 2008. Weve invest ed about 1. 4 billion in trying to secure the situation in mexico by working with the Mexican Government and we have seen areas where we have made progress. Our Law Enforcement officials, military officials can work with mexican counterparts to give them advice, to lend assistance when they need it to provide training wh
Caller all over all of t people are migrating. They have no way to make an income. This is about Food Insecurity and Food Assistance programs. What questions do you have for that . Caller if they werent in prison they would be able toe feed their children. Host move on to patricia, minneapolis, minnesota, republican line, hi. Caller good morning. Im concerned about the anecdotal evidence she provided that one child telling the teacher that he hadnt eaten all weekend. Well, that would be an issue of child negligent neglect. Do you report these kids when they say things like they havent eaten all weekend . The problem is with the family, with the mothers not cooking, whatever. I dont see how you could listen to a child say they hadnt eaten all weekend and leave it at that. Guest thanks for raising that issue. Certainly i can clarify a little bit there. I think what this really goes back to is, again, as we look at the new numbers coming out this year that the issue of hunger is affecting
Lost before they won and they never give up. , it you tell a public really wasnt working, because if it did, you wouldnt give up. You wouldnt walk away. You would be telling your daughter, dont do drugs. And then for some reason, he you say you say it is ok. You wouldnt do that. If you do, that is not the right thing. Now we need to get you to do the right thing. Ofhave to have the certainty what we know to be successful in america to continue to fight for those things. That is why the Republican Party and establishment has gotten away from what we know works. We need to get back to that. Rick host tomorrow center Bernie Sanders speaks at liberty university, the same place where senator ted cruz announced his candidacy. He will be the convocation speaker at the traditionally conservative university in virginia. That is life to 00 a. M. Eastern at 10 30 a. M. Eastern on cspan. A signature feature of tv is our allday coverage of sayers book fairs and festivals. Were in new york for the f
As the Deputy Assistant secretary of state responsible for our mexico portfolio, i want to assure you as my colleagues have that the safety and security of our colleagues in mexico are a top priority. I started my career in mexico city and would be proud to serve in mexico again. I would like to share with you the state department performs in mexicos border region. I will highlight the measures to enhance security in mexico through strong bilateral cooperation while ensuring safety along the u. S. Mexico board. The state department closely mpanies all threats to our diplomats and you and u. S. Facilities. Hey do their job in a flicting landscape. The Consular Services provided to americans in mexico and working in a challenging environment. At every step we work to ensure the security and safety of all american citizens but particularly our diplomatic colleagues in mexico. We remain vigilant and analyze new potential threats. Our embassy and our personnel meet with mexicos counterparts
Department . I dont know. As the saying goes, i have big heels to fill. While defense secretary leon panetta steps up to take on chuck hagels critics. Thats pretty obvious that the political knives were out for chuck hagel. Thats what you think it was . It was totally partisan . Hat disappointed me is they talked a lot about past quotes, but what about what a secretary of defense is confronting today . What about the war in afghanistan . What about the war on terrorism . What about the budget sequester . And baltimore parties all night after the ravens victory over the 49ers. The highest rated super bowl in history produced enough power for beyonce, but what triggered that 34 minute blackout . As the nfl works feverishly to get the power back on. We have a moment as the players now beginning to realize this may be a little bit of a delay as different players are setting out on the field starting to stretch, starting to stay loose. Really as bewilledered as the rest of the crowd here. D