Communications in technology will now come to order and the chair recogs ins herself for five minutes for an Opening Statement and i do want to welcome each and everyone of you obviously a hearing of interest as we have a full room in front of us. And it is our first hearing in 2017 with a fully formed federal Communications Commission as often seems to be the case, the senate takes their dear ever loving time to get things done but im pleased to see that the commission is back up to speed and ill tell you i am pleased that we have five members of this commission and they have different points of view to bring to the discussion on all things telecomrelated and i think thats healthy for the telecommunications and technology industry. And were here today to conduct oversight of the agency which is this subcommittees primary role. It is very important that we fulfill these obligations. Because we have given the fcc a Critical Mission and task to fulfill. From the commissionss Disaster Res
Morning on cspan2. We invite your participation by twitter using hashtag pmq. Members are finishing up other business. Live to the floor of the british house of commons. Can i just encourage to continue this have more exchanges with the administration so we can now get dreamers on how the common framework should be . I agree with the honorable friend, having deep engagements with union and university in wales and that will continue. I hold writer discussions with the first minister as well as local authorities, representatives and third sector organizations on matters relating to the uk leaving the European Union. A question from the member of glasco, number 13, i think im right in saying. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Following the last joint committee on eu negotiations between the wales, scottish and uk governments, at a great set of principles regarding areas with eu law were published. Can the ministers please get this house and update of what tangible actions the uk governt has underta
Ask your devine guidance and comfort to First Responders and others. We ask, lord, that were worthy of your praise and blessing and that we conduct ourselves this afternoon in ways that well honor you. Ask . Ask in jesus name, amen. Appearing before the committee will be mr. Collin stretch, general counsel of facebook, acting general counsel of twitter and kent walker, Senior Vice President and senior counsel of google. We are in open session. This will only unclassified matters. We appreciate the public and media interest in this committees work. We expect proper decorum at all times. We ask the witnesses to stand and raise their right hand. Do you solemnly swear or affirm the testimony you give to this committee will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so hop yelp you god. Ill recognize myself for five minutes. Thank you for being here today to discuss a very important topic and thats russias use of your social media platforms during the 2016 election. As you kno
New york where families are in deep pain and deep sorrow and tragedies in california and florida and others, puerto rico where families are struggling. Ask your devine guidance and comfort to First Responders and others. We ask, lord, that were worthy of your praise and blessing and that we conduct ourselves this afternoon in ways that well honor you. Ask in jesus name, amen. Appearing before the committee will be mr. Collin stretch, general counsel of facebook, acting general counsel of twitter and kent walker, Senior Vice President and senior counsel of google. We are in open session. This will only unclassified matters. We appreciate the public and media interest in this committees work. We expect proper decorum at all times. We ask the witnesses to stand and raise their right hand. Do you solemnly swear or affirm the testimony you give to this committee will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you god. Thank you. You may be seated. Ill recognize myself
Ill like to offer up a brief prayer for what happened in new york. We come to you today humble, seeking your wisdom, guidance, knowledge as we try to lead this great people. Lord, we have circumstances in new york where families are in deep pain and deep sorrow and tragedies in california and florida and others, puerto rico where families are struggling. Ask your devine guidance and comfort to First Responders and others. We ask, lord, that were worthy of your praise and blessing and that we conduct ourselves this afternoon in ways that well honor you. Ask in jesus name, amen. Appearing before the committee will be mr. Collin stretch, general counsel of facebook, acting general counsel of twitter and kent walker, Senior Vice President and senior counsel of google. We are in open session. This will only unclassified matters. We appreciate the public and media interest in this committees work. We expect proper decorum at all times. We ask the witnesses to stand and raise their right hand