To a system whose only objective is to course confessions security please without regard to the truth. I have come to learn that my unimaginable ordeal over the past 14 months is the result of a handful of unscrupulous vindictive individuals at nissan. And walk ins law firm with over the Tokyo Prosecutor Office lets go straight to buy. A really from a by route studio is standing by will you watch that press conference what impression did you get from callers going that. In fact im at the press syndicate where the press conference taking place right next to me on my left the press conference taking place right now so its all the years. Its. Like no hugging this press conference its just right now. Obvious that you want to say that although his own story and according to my sources from. Me but hes also hes. But hes also that if they told me that could be true. That one of the major amendments to your speech so im going to do that they want it to fit in this press conference even though
On plans to withdraw american troops from the region plus. The stand ready to support a medically australias Prime Minister sends more troops to areas facing the devastation from the rapidly spreading wildfires. Tello we begin with the latest fallout from the u. S. Air strike that killed a top iranian general washington has Just Announced a new wave of sanctions on iran that target the countrys steel and Iron Industries in a joint press conference with the u. S. Secretary of state my pompei oh the treasury secretary Stephen Newton said excuse me the 17 new sanctions will cost iran billions of dollars. Pump a also announced sanctions that would hit 8 senior officials that would cripple irans internal security system. We are announcing 17 specific sanctions against irans largest steel and iron manufacturers set 3 seychelles base sent to ds and a vessel involved in the transfer of products as a result of these actions we will cut off billions of dollars of support to the Iranian Regime an
Then we hear from barbara lee, a member of the appropriations and budget committees. And that 00 a. M. , our guest is Katie Bo Williams, defense one l security correspondent. Host it is the washington journal for january 8. For our first halfhour, we will get your reaction to irans Missile Launch targeting an iraqi base housing u. S. Troops. At this hour, no reported casualties. Later in the program, we will hear from legislators about this event and what it means for those in congress. This first halfhour, we will hear from you. Here is how you call with your thoughts, 2027488000 for democrats. Republicans, 2027488001. And independents, 2027488002. If you are an iraq war veteran and want to offer your perspective, call us at 2027488003. You can also use that line if you want to text us your thoughts this morning. Include your name, city, and state and you can post on twitter at cspanwj and our Facebook Page at facebook. Com cspan. The National Post out of canada reporting it was the i
Situation is what President Trump sought to do. He saw a positive Market Reaction from a geopolitical standpoint. The president calling on the international community, on nato , on russia, on china to work with United States to further isolate iran. Lastly, the president taking aim at the jcpoa, which he said in a terms was paid for with missile strikes within the last 24 hours. The iranians paid for that with the cash they received from negotiating with the obama administration. That was clearly a political undertone and will clearly be dissected by the 2020 president ial contenders. David the important point is no u. S. Lives were lost. It looks like they are deescalating. There have to be political ramifications for the president and for the people who would like to take his job. Who might this benefit in iowa . Kevin in terms of where this goes and who it benefits, you have seen joe biden date in on the issue of the jcpoa and the Public Comments in the last several days has called
Rule for that the hazardous chemicals bill and break for a briefing on the iran missile strike from Top Administration officials. Live coverage of the house here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Lord our god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. At the beginning of this new session, surround us with your holy spirit. Lord, these are anxious days for your children on earth. The risks of misunderstanding and failed messaging are great. Help all of us to seek your presence in our midst that peace and goodwill may prevail. We know, o lord, this is a lot to ask. Have mercy on us. May the comings and goings of your people be under the seal of your loving care and may all our work be done for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Purr s