Well, we dont have a platform. We recognize that, historically in the Republican Party, all kinds of people have had different views on all kinds of important issues. But, there have been certain principles that are broader than particular issues where every republican disagreed and they dont anymore. This has been turned on its head. Just to give you one example, americas involvement in the world, peace through strength, we had a majority of republican members of the House Of Representatives who voted against aid to ukraine. In the very near future, no republican would have voted against aid to ukraine, i mean, we tried isolationism in the 1930s and it didnt work out very well. Now, republicans are saying, in essence, okay, Vladimir Putin, take it. You want ukraine, it is yours. Trump has said he would invite Vladimir Putin to invade nato countries. Can you imagine Ronald Reagan saying that . We have gone from mikael gorbachev, tear down this wall to Vladimir Putin, have at it. It is
governmental powers essential to our that is in fact a comey did duty the judiciary to say with the law is not what it should be. the society seeks both to promote an awareness of these principles and further application through its activities. now you may notice that i haven t adam smith tie on today. that s not because we have an economic historian coming to speak to us. but it s because adam smith was principally and educator, he was a professor. he was a private tutor. he was beloved by his students and marcus which are speaking us to us today is known as a very exuberant and enthusiastic educator. i first met marcus several years ago at an instant date for humane society s conference. i spoken and he followed me. he later told me 19 years later that he was so relieved i went first because i didn t do such a good job and made it so much easier for him to follow. i was an easy act to follow so he s very pleased by that. demarcus is spent the last five years writing this bo
Good evening. My name is tom. Im a member of the Clements Department of history. I cannot tell you what a delight it is for me to welcome you tonight on the special location. Before we get underway want to express our appreciation for the george w. Bush library. Theyre cosponsoring this event with us in cspan which is taping the lecture. Were happy to have general patrick, director of the bush library. I want to direct your attention to a major event on december 7 peter baker will be the guest to talk about his book, obama the call of history. The dj trip for june 2018 is fully subscribed were taken names and you may know that weve established a dedicated Scholarship Fund for this program so no student should miss the chance to take this journey because of financial need. You like to make a contribution we would be thrilled. Its a personal pleasure to present the speaker. Hard to believe it was five years i must say, it was almost as if he had been waiting for our call. We really lucke
It will help us serve the veterans bravely served us and it will ensure funding for important efforts such as Disaster Relief infrastructure, and building on our work to fight opioid abuse and drug addiction. This bill is the product of extensive negotiations. Among congressional leaders and the white house. No one would suggest it is perfect but we worked hard to find Common Ground and stay focused on serving the American People. First and foremost the this bipartisan agreement well unwind the cuts and jeopardize national security. Secretary matus said no enemy in the field has done more harm to the readiness of our military for years of my colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee Led by john mccain had spoken out about these damaging cuts. And in the face of continuing and emerging threats these had left us unable to realize the potential p of our Missile Defense capabilities they had dwindled down our conventional forces and undo burden on personnel and their families. And
Democrats decry President Trumps decision to block the Immediate Release of the democratic memo as politically motivated. Today, we are asking your thoughts on President Trumps decision not to release the memo immediately. Republicans can call 202 7488001. Democrats can call 202 7488000. And independents can call 202 7488002. And onal media cspanwj facebook at facebook. Com cspan. More on the president s decision to delay the release of the memo from the Washington Post today President Trump will not immediately release the democratic memo refuting claims itshe fbi abused Surveillance Authority host which he said game support for his claim that the russian , that the fbi was politically motivated. Johnng us by phone is bennett, the White House Reporter at cq roll call. Thank you for joining us. Guest thank you for having me. The result of this decision five the president to delay and review this memo as opposed to declassify what he did the republican memo . Guest i think the biggest t