Angela merkels biggest rival is back on the campaign trail. They clashed in a debate with most polls calling in the loser. Plus, how germanys most famous living artist confronts the countrys past. Hear how is moving work is being honored with a place on the walls of the German Parliament here in berlin. Brent i am brent goff. It is good to have you with us. Tonight the u. S. Is calling on the United Nations Security Council to impose the strongest possible measures on north korea. This, just a day after pyongyang conducted a nuclear test involving what it says is a Hydrogen Bomb which should be set atop a Ballistic Missile target the United States. In a moment i will ask with the options are tonight in the fac of a nuclear north korea. First, here is more on washingtons efforts to give diplomacy one final chance. Reporter this emergency session comes only one month after the un Security Council imposed its stiffest sanctions so far on north korea. Developments over the weekend were evi
Confidence in your power that they will celebrate the victories that are yet to be. May they never forget the inheritance that belongs to all who love and serve your will on earth. Provide them with the wisdom to know that you are the only sure foundation for all their strivings. Remind them that unless you protect the tion, its leaders and citizens labor in vain. Eternal spirit, great and marvelous are your works; just and true are your ways. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. Morning business is closed. Under the previous order, the senate will proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the erickson nomination, which the clerk will
Mr. Pai. Vote in favor of a truly and open internet. And i yield t paying them off. The presiding officer the senator from mississippi. Mr. Wicker mr. President , later on today the senate will move to a vote to advance the nomination of ajit pai to become chairman of the federal communications commission. I rise today in strong enthusiastic support of confirming chairman pai. In the nine short months that President Trump chose chairman pai, he has restored confidence in the agencys ability on behalf of the american people. He has the light touch of the framework. He has kept this free and open for innovators and providers. Internet technology will continue to thrive if we keep the heavy hand of government away from the controls. Chairman pai recognizes the need to close the Digital Divide between our nations rural and urban communities. Im working closely with him and other members of the commission to remove barriers to Internet Connectivity that exists in my home state of mississipp
To become the marvel of the modern age, keeping it free and open for consumers, innovators and providers. Internet technology will continue to thrive if we keep the heavy hand of government away from the controls. Chairman pai recognizes the need to close the Digital Divide between our nations rural and urban community. Im working closely with him and with other members. Commission to remove barriers, through Internet Connectivity that exist in my home state of mississippi and across the country. Without broadband access, these Rural Communities could lose out on critical jobs, Economic Development and many other opportunities born out of the thriving internet economy. Mr. Pai has proven hes capable of being an exemplary fcc chairman who will fight for the unserved and underserved americans. As acting chairman, mr. Pai has overseen the adoption of Mobility Fund based two rules, supporting universal service. He has sought the advice of experts on broadbrand. And hes looked at relief fro
The subcommittee on communications and technology will now come to order. And the chair recognizes herself for five minutes for an Opening Statement. And i do want to welcome each and every one of you. Obviously a hearing of interest as we have a full room in front of us. And it is our first hearing in 2017 with a fully formed federal Communications Commission as often seems to be the case, the senate takes their dear ever loving time to get things done, but im pleased to see that the commission is back up to speed and ill tell you i am pleased that we have five members of this commission and they have different points of view to bring to the discussion on all things telecom related. I think that is healthy for the telecommunications and technology industry. Were here today to conduct oversight of the agency which is this subcommittees primary role. It is very important that we fulfill these obligations because we have given the fcc a Critical Mission and critical task to fulfill. From