A notforprofit tax deductible foundation. We are funded by private donors and we provide information to Law Enforcement and to the public on Law Enforcement matters. We are also able as resources permit to provide grants to Law Enforcement agencies across the country. Are funded by private donors and we provide information to Law Enforcement and to the public on Law Enforcement matters. As resourcesble permit to provide grants to Law Enforcement agencies across the country. Host what is your foundations position on policing . Thenews we have seen, protests reacting to what has happened to africanamericans, and what do you think should be done . Guest there are a lot of things that can be done and we always need to be willing and open to making reforms to Law Enforcement. I am a strong supporter of Law Enforcement as a former u. S. Attorney, however i note that from time to time and we see this recently as well, that there are problems that manifest themselves that we see in Law Enforce
George floyd and of police brutality. This has built so many of us into the street to stand with our neighbors and communities of color. Entertainingly and systematically abused by the criminal justice system. The committee in the house as a whole, is committed to swiftly enacting profound reforms. To punish police misconduct. Holding Police Department accountable to oversight. In eliminating the financing of police militarization. We hope have more to say in the coming days. And as my friend set us we, my protest is my statement. Even as we prepare our legislative solution. The topic of todays is essential workers pretty since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and the United States, we are all acutely aware of the threats posed to ours health and safety. But we do not all face of the risk of the crisis equally. Grocery store workers, Food Processing employee, Public Transportation operators. Nurses and doctors and hospital support staff, nursing home employees, First Responders,
Brutality. This has built so many of us into the street to stand with our neighbors and communities of color. Entertainingly and systematically abused by the criminal justice system. The committee in the house as a whole, is committed to swiftly enacting profound reforms. To punish police misconduct. Holding Police Department accountable to oversight. In eliminating the financing of police militarization. We hope have more to say in the coming days. And as my friend set us we, my protest is my statement. Even as we prepare our legislative solution. The topic of todays is essential workers pretty since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and the United States, we are all acutely aware of the threats posed to ours health and safety. But we do not all face of the risk of the crisis equally. Grocery store workers, Food Processing employee, Public Transportation operators. Nurses and doctors and hospital support staff, nursing home employees, First Responders, janitors, mail carriers, de
Hello just going 5 am here in moscow thanks for joining us in our teens a National Dining hawkins here with you tonight another night of violence in the city set ablaze amid protests sparked by the death of george floyd at the hands of police 700 people have been arrested across the United States. Has imposed to stop the spread of coronavirus with america having the most confirmed infections globally in minneapolis where floyd died police have been struggling to maintain the curfew there with officers resorting to ever more heavy handed methods. These are the problems that. We need to fight for our law there is no peace until. Meanwhile a makeshift memorial has been set up for george floyd some mourners have been paying their respects leaving flowers and messages aside has also become a place for peaceful protest against Police Brutality contrasting with the anger that has boiled over in other parts of the city and for the herald sun whos George Floyds aunt told us she never expected t
House of representatives before being elected senator. You are a regular, to use for the first and particularly on the u. S. And china relationship. For transparency, you and i have done each other for many, many years. I think prior to you entering politics so thank you very much indeed for your time today. Can i just say on a wider note we are very conscious that we meet during a challenging time for the u. S. Following the tragic death of george floyd. Our thoughts are very much with those impacted by this tragedy. The u. S. Is not alone in needing to do more to tackle the underlying issues but our thoughts and prayers are very much with those who are directly affected. Could i invite you to say a few words as an opening statement, then well move into questions. Thank you very much indeed. Thank you, mr. Chair and thank you for this kind words about some of the strife on our streets today. Of course we all want justice for george floyd and we are all deeply disturbed by that horrifi