Coronavirus outbreak. This is two hours. [inaudible conversations] committee will come to order. Without objection, all members will have five days to submit statements, extraneous material, and questions to the record subject to the length, limitation, in the rules. Well begin, mr. Secretary, thank you for meeting with us this morning. Weeks ago, we invited you to testify about american policy toward iran, iraq, and the use of force. No one doubts that Qasem Soleimani was a dangerous terrorist, but its important that we look at Foreign Policy in terms of whether it makes americans safer and advances our interests. Weeks later weve seen attacks that have injured more than 100 Service Members, the need to move thousands more personnel back to the region, and derailment of our relationship with iraq and a setback in the fight against isis and iran, again, pushing headlong toward a Nuclear Weapon. You promised the American People that they would be safer and iran would be deterred. So by
Impeachment trial. And i trust her judgment because that is a lady who has definitely spoken to some managers [ laughter ] following last nights debate, senator Elizabeth Warren appeared to turn down a handshake from senator Bernie Sanders also, a foot rub from joe biden. [ laughter ] bring em over here. Following last nights debate, mayor Pete Buttigieg told reporters that he believes he would be the quote boldest president weve had in a halfcentury. I dont know if youve been watching the news. But were were good on bold for a while. [ laughter ] if you want a winning slogan, how about, make the news boring again. [ cheers and applause give us a break. Were just asking for a break. President trump praised the Republican Party in a tweet last night. And it said it fights for, quote, citizens from every background, and from every race, religion, color and creed. And after he tweeted that, even his twitter avatar couldnt keep a straight face. [ light laughter ] a florida woman was arrest
Its the first time anyone ever said that to me. I said who is this guy hes the governor of iowa. He just said dont say bad about china. So i had to rip up about half of my speech. Right . I said why he said we do a lot of business. Ive been dealing with china for 35 years with corn and Different Things he told me a story that was amazing. 35 years ago when i started, i met a man named xi he wasnt president it then. He was a young man and the governor came back he told his wife, he said this is 35 years ago and its documented. He said, i just met the future president of china and nobody thought much about it you know what . 28 years later, you turned out to be right. And you have been an incredible ambassador and they like each other so much so when it came time to pick the important position of ambassador, i said havent you had enough after 24 years being governor of iowa he said if you want me to do that, and its been a great youve been a great help thank you very much, ambassador. I
Premiers of the peoples republic of china. Pres. Trump thank you very much. We greatly appreciate your joining us at this white house event. This is a very important and remarkable occasion. Today, we take a momentous step. One that has never been taken before with china, toward a future affair and reciprocal trade, as we sign phase one of the historic trade deal between the United States and china. Together, we are righting the wrongs of the past and delivering a future of Economic Justice and security. For American Workers, farmers and families. I want to think the chinese president , who is watching as we speak. I will be going over to china in the not to double or distant future to reciprocate. , a very goodnk him friend of mine. We are representing if and countries. He is representing china. I am representing the u. S. We developed an incredible relationship. I want to thank him for his cooperation drought this complex process. Our negotiations were tough on us. Open and respect a
He is the governor of iowa. He said dont say bad about china. So i had to rip up about half of my speech, right . I said why . We do a lot of business. Etf been dealing with china for 35 years with corn and all the Different Things and he told me a story that is amazing. 35 years ago when i started, i met a man named xi. He wasnt president then. He was a young man. The governor came back and he told his wife and it is documented, i just met the future president of china and nobody thought much about it. And you know what . 28 years later, you turned out to be right, you have been an incredible ambassador and they like each other so much. When it came time to pick the important position of ambassador, i said havent you had enough of 24 years being governor of iowa . He said if you want me to do that. Thank you very much, ambassador. I appreciate it. Another great job. [applause] nobody could have done that job better. Man i could go on the opposite side of the spectrum from the governor