I want to make a point here, and then move on to a broader one. Some years ago i went through an exercise of what is congress obligated to do under article iii . This has to go back to the 18 or do wonder a Federal District that were polished by congress and happened to read through all that debate and to begin to ask this question, but we are obligated to do is produce a Supreme Court of the United States. We could conceivably abolish all of the Federal Districts and the only thing left would be the Supreme Court and the own obligation we have there since it calls for a chief justice is to have a chief justice but we dont have to fund the building or its death. He could be at his own card table with his own candle. Thats what congress is obligated to do. So i would suggest that article iii is pretty limited if congress decides to assert its power and authority. If nothing else the workload would stack up on chief robert. That was an exercise in constitutional discussion more or less m
And what kind of, negotiations pressure whatever you want to call it, are we entering into with the u. N. So that does not happen again . Well, which, the short fall itself the u. N. World Food Programme . Right. Unfortunately people have made pledges arent stepping up and demand is increasing and this has reached it is largest humanitarian crisis on the planet today and it is going to get worse. Im sitting here, this is part of frustration. It is going to get worse. We are the largest single donor in the world and we should be proud of that. More than 3 billion weve put on the table since 2011 more than any donor. We had three million into the red crescent to provide syrians and refugees from kobani. We put 133 million into the world Food Programme and other partners because of the emergency needs. Its not sustainable and its one of the reasons why were looking at this question and syria and other things with great urgency right nows as to what other alternatives may be available. 201
Ms. Lynch Beginner Service as the u. S. Attorney for the Eastern District of new york in 1990 where she rose quickly to serve as chief of the Long Island Office and then deputy chief of general crimes and chief of intake and arrangements. For 15 years shes been a prosecutor in the u. S. Attorneys office for the Eastern District of new york and since to attention served admirably as United States attorney for the Eastern District of new york. In that position just demonstrated a superior sense of judgment and remarkable legal expertise. Ms. Lynch is dealt with an impressive array of cases on subjects ranging from civil rights to organized crime to terrorism. These are each issues at our new attorney general have to engage with constantly from day one of her tenure. Ms. Lynch his experience as a federal prosecutor in new york will undoubtedly serve her exceptionally well in washington. She is extraordinarily wellqualified and i believe she deserves a quick confirmation process. Thank you
Quorum call quorum call quorum call mr. Sessions mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from alabama. Mr. Sessions id ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Sessions mr. President well be soon voting on confirmation of mrs. Lynch to be the attorney general of the United States of america. That office is a part of the president s cabinet but it also is an office that is the chief law officer for america and it the top official in our government is required to adhere to the law, even to the point of telling the president no if he gets it in his head, as president s sometimes do, to do something that violates the law. As corporate lawyers do for the c. E. O. Of corporations. Mr. President , you cant do this. This is wrong. Dont do this. And at some point attorney generals have been none to resign before they would carry out policies that violate the law. So we are deeply concerned in this country about the pres
Being able to provide and protect your family is one of the most fundamental of human needs. A good job makes it easier to pay the mortgage, buy groceries or send your kid to college. It is just one example of what we strive to make possible. Even though the u. S. Has added jobs at an historic rate, there are still too Many Americans for meaningful work and good paying jobs are still out of reach. U. S. Small businesses still struggle to secure competitive financing and china and other are still doing whatever they can to beat American Companies in the global market. I know you just finished breakfast but lets not ignore the fact that our competitors are trying to eat your lunch. That is what is happening today. With all of that today i went to close by talking about tomorrow. When i say today and tomorrow im not just talking about this Conference Although i do help that you will engage with speakers and panels, meet each other strike up a deal or two. We have buyers from more than thr