Of an immigrant who violated u. S. Sanctions against iran. This Panel Discussion is an hour. Good morning. Thank you for joining us. Im the director of National Security here at the bipartisan policy center. Im please to some people are still hungry for turkey. That was my only thanksgiving joke. I am sorry. I will leave it at that. Were here to discuss the case, where in the world is today was supposed to be the start of the trial in new york in the case of a businessman, who has seemingly disappeared. And the question of why in this ase which in bobs allegations he helped iran evade u. S. Sanctions against iran. Why is that a Sticking Point for u. S. Turkish relations . Im pleased to have an expert panel to discuss that. I wanted to announce a couple of products the bpc is putting out today. We have an explainer to explain what the case is and we are launching a Broad Initiative looking at power and corruption in erdogans turkey. E are launching an interactive feature on our website
And talk with people at different backgrounds. Its an opportunity to hear firsthand from conservative leaders. I think mark meadows is certainly a conservative leader. After 27 years as a successful Small Business leader, he decided it was time to do something in washington. He iran for office and was elected in 2012. He has been representing the good constituents of the 11th district of North Carolina since that time and in his third term. He serves on the House Oversight and government reform committee, the House Foreign Affairs committee and the house transportation and infrastructure committee. Over a year ago congressman meadow was elected chairman of the House Freedom caucus, a group of about 40 members who are really committed to making sure those who think their voices are not heard in washington are indeed heard. Congressman meadows is a champion of all things conservative. He is a champion of fiscal responsibility, of a government being accountable to the people, he is a lead
The book will be signed into your open for a little bit longer. Weve got the book fare. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] good evening, everyone. Welcome. Tonight we are going to discuss a joint event from the foundation of individual rights and education and we are excited to have you all here and for those watching the live stream podcast, welcome. Im the director of the academy and professor at New York University school of business where we are now. They have a very strong relationship in two ways. One is the mission from fire is to defend universities and the leading defender of free speech. To improve the quality of research by increasing viewpoint and constructive disagreements. Both organizations are devoted to achieve their essential missions of education. Our organizations also have a more informal serendipitous crazy idea that turned out to be one of the most important ideas the last five years to see strange stuff happening on campuses and students request
Theres an me in team. Always has been. Well, im happy to be here. Youre fired up. If youre up at 4 00 a. M. , you might as well get fired up. Why not. If you put in that what time did the alarm go off . 4 05. So you im a 3 handle. Me, too. You say you can do this. You did it once. Try five out of five. I can barely do this. 52 out of 52. Youre a stud. I say it all the time. We have a big market day. Good to have you here. A check of u. S. Equity futures. This is what weve been matching all morning long. This could be the biggest move in the markets. About a half percent move or so. This would be on the s p 500. That would be the biggest oneday move. Weve been 0. 3. The dow looking to lose 100 points at the open. The nasdaq looking to lose 24 points at the open. The volatility index is surging this morning. Thats an interesting turn of events. Up by 11. 25 , almost 12 at this moment. Action in asia, big development. Here is long eem is snapping a sevenday advance. The nikkei finishing l
Id like to recognize three of joe and bobs children sue bobs children. Hank haldeman, susan, and an. Ann. Thank you. [applause] two of our Foundation Friends who knew bob alderman well are bob haldeman, well are also here. Now a board member of the next foundation, cindy quinn. [applause] and a truly remarkable and very special woman who was at ucla with bob haldeman in the postworld war ii years, she took a train to washington dc after graduating. In july of 1951, rosemary woods hired her to join the staff of the newly elected california senator, Richard Nixon. Since then lloyd has been a mainstay of every next in office and campaign, friend of the next a friend of the nixon family and for many years the assistant secretarytreasurer of our foundation board. Her loyalty and dedication, intelligence, integrity have guided and inspired generations of her colleagues and friends. We are delighted she is here today. [applause] joel tore to welcome celebrate the publication of her first book