Hosted by Georgetown University and runs about one hour 15 minutes and begins with remarks by the universities president. [applause] good afternoon everyone and welcome. Its a pleasure to be with all of you. Azhar Spring Semester draws to a close for our bernstein symposium. I wish to begin by expressing our deepest appreciation to Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg forn joining us here on campus today. Its an honor to welcome her to gaston hall and to hear her reflections this afternoon. I also wish to express our gratitude to the honorable Robert Katzmann, chief judge of u. S. Court of appeals for the Second Circuit, for all his efforts to make this extraordinary symposium possible for our community. I look for to sharing a few more words about judge katzmann in just a moment. Id also like to thank professor Mary Hartnett and professor Wendy Williams from our Georgetown Law Center who will join Justice Ginsburg in conversation today. Ive has a hartman and professor williams are Justice Gins
Welcome to the subcommittees first hearing of the department of Homeland Securitys fiscal year 2018 president ial budget request. I would like to extend a special welcome to todays witness, secretary john kelly. Mr. Secretary, we are very pleased you answered the president s call to lead dhs. Having someone with your credentials to lead this department will strengthen it and enrich it. Its good to begin the fy 18 appropriations cycle. Despite its late start, im confident this subcommittee will produce a bill that supports the departments mission, balances competing interests, and is affordable to the american taxpayers. Before i go into the numbers, mr. Secretary, i have a couple of pieces of advice. First, never lose focus on the departments highest priority, to keep the nation safe and enforce the laws of the United States. With your reputation, i know you will do that. Second, stay in touch with me, with mrs. Robybal allard, and te subcommittee. Everyone on the subcommittee wants dh
In 1979 cspan was created as a Public Service by americas Television Companies and is brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. Homeland security secretary john kelly defended President Trumps propose dollars cuts for his agency. Secretary kelly appeared before a House Appropriations subcommittee and testified that state and local governments are more prepared to deal with terrorism efforts without federal funding. This hearing is about 90 minutes. Ail right. Todays hearing is called to order. Welcome to the subcommittees first hearing on the department of homeland securities fiscal year 2018 president ial budget request. Id like to extend a special welcome to todays witness secretary john kelly. Mr. Secretary, we are very pleased you answered the president s call to lead dhs. Having someone with your credentials to lead this demt will strengthen it and enrich it. Its good to begin the fy 18 appropriation cycle despite its late start im confident this subcommittee will
In 1979 cspan was created as a Public Service by americas Television Companies and is brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. Homeland security secretary john kelly defended President Trumps propose dollars cuts for his agency. Secretary kelly appeared before a House Appropriations subcommittee and testified that state and local governments are more prepared to deal with terrorism efforts without federal funding. This hearing is about 90 minutes. Ail right. Todays hearing is called to order. Welcome to the subcommittees first hearing on the department of homeland securities fiscal year 2018 president ial budget request. Id like to extend a special welcome to todays witness secretary john kelly. Mr. Secretary, we are very pleased you answered the president s call to lead dhs. Having someone with your credentials to lead this demt will strengthen it and enrich it. Its good to begin the fy 18 appropriation cycle despite its late start im confident this subcommittee will
Minutes. Ail right. Todays hearing is called to order. Welcome to the subcommittees first hearing on the department of homeland securities fiscal year 2018 president ial budget request. Id like to extend a special welcome to todays witness secretary john kelly. Mr. Secretary, we are very pleased you answered the president s call to lead dhs. Having someone with your credentials to lead this demt will strengthen it and enrich it. Its good to begin the fy 18 appropriation cycle despite its late start im confident this subcommittee will produce a bill that supports the departments mission, balances competing interests, and is affordable to the american taxpayers. Before i dive into the numbers, mr. Secretary, i have a couple pieces of advice. First, never loose focus on the departments highest priority to keep the nation safe and enforce the laws of the United States. With your reputation, i know you will do that. Second, stay in touch with me, with mrs. Roybalallard and let us know when