The question is about the interview with the Washington Post at the end of september. Which kind of serious do you want . The answer was a secular syria. Can you comment on if this is ideal . Secular is a word that is associated very much with the political system in the west. Between a mash religious traditions and political power. Syria is not a democracy by any means. Within syria, there was more accommodation and toleration of religious diversity. Some of them joining arab states policy of the sectarian domination of another and rejecting this rather complex arrangement that existed. Since this has to be the last er question mentioneds one that i about the serious situation that was emphasized in russia. Of christiansure in syria. States is a country of religious freedom. For different reasons, including personal ones, mr. Putin is very sincerely concerned about this. Talks withn recent the pope in rome. It should be discussed and it should be considered, especially since we know w
Do. We all support that. One of the things and youre very right about the people who dont want to work. Those make it hard for the rest, but we are not going after those who are fraudulently accessing the fund. Thats something we also need to look at is get people off their duffs and not create a dynasty of people that are on unemployment forever or social service. God bless you, all of you. Good luck in your future. Thank you. Thank you very much, congresswoman napolitano. I would like to ask for questions one point we should know that the work that the law center is doing, and i want to single out chris owens to say what melt has been doing to end that discrimination against people unemployed and unemployed for a long time. You dont have to add insult to injury for people. You dont have to tell them theirs dogging it when they are trying to make their way. With that, i recognize congresswoman moore, congresswoman spear and we have congresswoman maloney. Weve got to move fast. We dont
In support of higher wages to the fast food companies. President obama pushed for increase in the minimum wage yesterday. Want to hear from all of you this morning. Are you able to move up the economic ladder . Dial 202 under 30, 5853880. 50, 202 between 31 5853881 202 585388. 50, 202 585 3882. You can also post your comments on twitter or facebook. Let me show you a little bit of president obamas speech. It was from the center for american progress. [video clip] for one thing, these trends are bad for our economy. One study finds that growth is more fragile and recession is more frequent in countries with greater inequality. Hat makes sense when families have less to spend, businesses have fewer customers. Households rack up greater mortgage and credit card debt. Topentrated wealth at the will not result in broadly based Consumer Spending that drives our economy and with less regulation, it may contribute to risky speculative bubbles. Rising inequality and declining mobility are bad f
The president declares a transition into an advisory role. We want to find out what you think about what the president had to say about the future of the United States role in afghanistan. The numbers are on the screen if you want to get involved in the conversation. We also have a special line for people who have served in afghanistan either as the military, contractors, or work in afghanistan with the ngos. You can also reach us by social media. cspanwj, facebook. Com cspan, or send us an email. More from this mornings lead story in the wall street journal. Our first call regarding the future of the u. S. Role comes from melinda in columbus, georgia on the line for democrats. Caller yes, but the people want all of our troops that are in harms way, no matter where they are at in the world to be brought home. We cannot fight the whole world. That is not the purpose of the United States. Host do you see any role for the u. S. And afghanistan in the future . Caller know. No. These people
Suggests that companies do need to do more in this area. I yield back. Thank you. At this time we recognize the gentleman from florida, mr. Bilirakis, for five minutes. Thank you, mr. Chairman. I appreciate very much and they thank the panel for their testimony. This is for the entire panel. Data often those without respect to borders, as you know. Mr. Russo notes in his testimony that championing stronger Law Enforcement efforts worldwide can improve payment Data Security. Mr. Noonan, in your testimony mention successful cooperation with Law Enforcement into these investigations into these cyber crimes. Would you as well as mr. Zelvin expand on what you believe congress can do to enhance those International Efforts Going Forward . Is there a role for examination of this issue in future trade discussion such as the transatlantic trade and Investment Partnership . I would recommend the continued support for our efforts in our International Field offices, as well as the other working gro