Mr. Walker thank you for allowing us to lead with an important piece of legislation. We celebrated the life of Martin Luther king junior. We now have the opportunity to act upon one of the greatest gin justices of our time. All across america, vulnerable young men, women children and entire families are being victimized. These human beings are being seen as a commodity valued for the profit they can return. We must not remain sigh lept but rather respond. Victims can be hidden in plain sight. However, we know that the United States is considered a leading destination of human traffickers. It is a top source of income for organized crime and involves more than half the street gangs. From our big cities to small towns this industry is here and unless we move quickly, it will be here for some time. It is growing and must be eradicated. Officers and prosecutors and non profit groups are on the front lines of this battle and pleading for our help. We hear your voices. Most importantly, we h
For all citizens while still protecting the integrity of every ballot. Absent that, when the laws are passed, the department of justice has to look carefully at their impact with how to proceed. There were instances when voter i. D. Laws had received preclearance because they sought to protect the ballot as opposed to act in a different way. But where there is an indication that the vote will somehow be harmed, i believe the department of justice certainly has the obligation to review that matter and look carefully at all of the facts and evidence and proceed accordingly. Fully at all of the facts and evidence and proceed accordingly. I couldnt agree with you more. And i find it ironic and painful that at this moment in our history, as we celebrate with the movie selma and talk about 50 Year Anniversary of the Voting Rights act that many states are making it more difficult for americans to vote, without any evidence of voter fraud to back up those changes. In one Southern State it is e
Committee marking up a bill that would give Homeland Security two years in which to gain operational control of high traffic areas along our southern border with mexico. Five years to succeed in that objective for the entire border. The bill introduced by Committee Chairman congressman mike mccall needs more infrastructure including 27 miles of new border fencing. There will also be aerial surveillance using Defense Department equipment to proventil legal crossings of our border. If dhs officials fail to meet any of the bill standards they would face significant penalties, including an end to all bonuses and salary increases. Joining us a member of the House Republican leadership who has led the way on an approach to immigration legislation. Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Mr. Chairman good to have you with us. Good afternoon. I would like to go through a few chronological issues here. The invitation of netanyahu is a stirring moment of maneuver on the part of the speaker. A
Another half billion dollars returning that money to iran simply to compensate them for continuing to talk. Boehner invited israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver a speech to a joint session of congress on the iranian threat an invitation that netanyahu has accepted. It will take place february 11th. A direct rebuke of the president s threat to veto a bipartisan bill calling for more sanctions against iran. The speaker making it clear today that if the president is unwilling to take irans threat seriously, the new Republicanled Congress will. And that he doesnt require the president s permission to bring mr. Netanyahu to capitol hill. I did not consult with the white house. The congress can make this decision on its own. I dont believe im poking anyone in the eye. There is a serious threat that exists in the world. And the president last night kind of papered over it. And the fact is that there needs to be a more serious conversation in america about how serious the threa
The white house today releasing another half billion dollars returning that money to iran simply to compensate them for continuing to talk. Boehner invited israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver a speech to a joint session of congress on the iranian threat an invitation that netanyahu has accepted. It will take place february 11th. A direct rebuke of the president s threat to veto a bipartisan bill calling for more sanctions against iran. The speaker making it clear today that if the president is unwilling to take irans threat seriously, the new Republicanled Congress will. And that he doesnt require the president s permission to bring mr. Netanyahu to capitol hill. I did not consult with the white house. The congress can make this decision on its own. I dont believe im poking anyone in the eye. There is a serious threat that exists in the world. And the president last night kind of papered over it. And the fact is that there needs to be a more serious conversation in ame