Honored to be privileged to work with these men and women to be part of something larger them themselves. So in the taliban ranks they will talk about that a little later but i wanted to ask about the military trends and dynamics how strong is the taliban right now and how is the fight going, how would you explain whats going on besides the point youve already made that this is a big transition but they are overwhelmingly doing it on their own besides that how else should we think about the trends and battlefield dynamics this year . I think again very tough fighting season. I would tell you that it started last year so its been kind of a continuous fighting season. When we talk in terms of the fighting season its until october but i think that we have seen from the very last number through the fall we had some political instability and the fighting continued and really Afghan Security forces started but we called the season on their own they didnt wait for the company in this year. Th
Am proud to be a supporter to work to protect their Vital Mission as they work for us. This years ndaa authorizes money for a new base military complex bringing the airlift wing into compliance with the department of defense Antiterrorism Force Protection requirements to support their c130 mission. For all these reasons, i urge my for all these reasons i urge my colleagues to support this bill. For these reasons and many others, this bill keeps faith with our military men and women. It secures our National Defense. It provides the assurance Going Forward that we will remain as strong as we need to be as the worlds only superpower guaranteeing not only our own freedoms but others around the world. As we consider amendments on the floor, i urge my colleagues to reject the new brac proposal introduced by chairman mccain and Ranking Member reed as mccain amendment 933. I say with all due respect and again i want to thank them for all their work on this bill. Its been an extraordinary accom
Better secure our nations cyberspace and we cannot underestimate these challenges. During our district work period last week irk took the opportunity to go ton a cybersecurity tour to understand better what Rhode Islands issues are. I visited several companies. In speaking on a panel at the always on Technology Summit i learn about attempts to stem cybercrimes by Rhode Island State Police and i learned about an Election Security workshop. I encouraged accountants to advise their compliants about cybersecurity risks and promoted cyberhygiene practices. Most importantly, i spoke to students and participants at cyberpatriot about their importance as the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. Cybersecurity may be the national and Economic Security challenge of the 21st century but with the talent we have in rhode island im confident that we can take it on. Thank you and i yield back the alance of my time. The speaker pro tempore without objection. For what purpose does the gentleman fro
Softer real net recognizing myself for our Opening Statements i will recognize other members and for those witnesses those prepared statements are made as part of our records with those statements and questions for a the record we have many members of the subcommittee on the Judiciary Committee ancestral important track up happening as we speak and we appreciate the time they can scare to culvert for lahood. Last month that subcommittee convened on those opportunities of the United States and saudi arabia but today we focus on the relationship and their relationship with the neighbors. It is important to note this rift is not new. Former senior level official of the Treasury Department stated earlier this month saudi arabia have fought for years with those actions against the of financiers and they will continue to operate. Then of course there is khalifa mohamad who is a u. S. Come in you designated International Terrorist for his role in financing al qaeda and the 9 11 mastermind. In
President , well now they better really worry about it. American history tv, all weekend, every weekend on cspan 3. Six arab countries including saudi arabia and egypt have cut ties to the nation of qatar. A house subcommittee held a hearing on the issue earlier this week. Its two hours, 20 minutes. Subcommittee will come to order after recognizing myself for ourow statements, i will then recognize other members seeking recognition for one minutet. You will then hear from witnesses and without objection, witnesses your prepared statements will be made a part of the record and members will have five days to insert statements and questions for the record subject to the length limitation in the rules. We have many members of our subcommittee who are also on the Judiciary Committee including Ranking Member doich. You might see a lot of members moving back and forth, and we appreciate the time they can spare coming here. Last month this subcommittee convened a hearing on the challenges and