Back i could only respond through that email. But what i meant to say is we couldnt find out who was sending it. It was obvious that they were english speaking, however, because, you know, of the commander language. Was there specifics about a ransom number or conditions . When they initially reached out to us, yes. It was ridiculous. Like they wanted 100 million euro or all muslim prisoners kind of thing. And you know, fbi, you know, of course we right away sent tight the fbi and they just said keep them talking, keep them talking. But within a few emails when they realized they were just talking to the family, they had absolutely no interest. And so they cut off discussions until the only other time, sir, was when the french came out in march of 2014, they came out with another very specific offer to negotiate for all americans and all of the british. And your primary source of contact in the United States was the fbi . We had no primary source. I did have one we had one fbi agent wh
The Justice Department statistics show that nationally only 16 of state prisoners are in for drug crimes and less than 4 are there for drug possession. And yet, our very president is going around stating an untruth. That is because this is an administration i think that is ruled by an ideology that claims that Law Enforcement is somehow racist. And that, as you say, is a disservice to officers of all colors who are there to help the good people in the community. Mr. Mccarthy, you rightly observed that the title this hearing, the war on police, is directed more broadly than just the department of justice. But it is rather what i see as a pervasive, to use a term of art, pattern and practice across the federal government and this administration, and indeed, i think no one bears more direct responsibility than the president. As ms. Macdonald just noted, president obama has directly tried to attack his own fbi director for observing that Violent Crime and homicides are increasing. We saw a
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The gasoline has gone up their electricity bill will go down 8 . A coalfired plant supplies their electricity. This administration is busy saving the earth they are willing to sacrifice the american family. Im sorry to be so aggravated, but i keep thinking of them and cant imagine the sensitivity of this president and the administration of their polite, but it is evident to see. I yield back. Recognize the gentle lady of california for five minutes. Thank you, mr. Chairman. May i ask permission to include in the record a letter from several Public Health organizations in favor of this ruling . Without objection. Thank you, mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. I thank you, ms. Mccabe for being here today and for your hard work on these clean power rules. Climate change is a critical issue and it demands action. Epas clean power rules i believe are a major step forward. Climate change are having impact on weather, food, water flies, ocean health and air quality and so much more. My ba
Under the Clean Air Act. The decisions were made before the state of texas even had an opportunity to comment that they had a memo or a checklist almost after the fact. Are you aware of that . I am not sure what you are referring to, congressman. We had many conversations with states, both individually and in groups. Of course, this is a proposal. We are still taking comment. I have had a least multiple hours of conversation with states since june 2nd. So there have been lots of upper today to talk. Just as an example, are you aware of the fact that if texas coast down every existing fossil fuel generation plant in the state, every one, coalfired, natural gas in the state of texas that it would still not meet the new proposed espns. Are you aware . The plan relies on states implementing im not asking i am asking if you are aware of that in the state of texas. If we shut down every coldfired and natural gas plant in the state , everyone, we cannot meet these suggested goals. I have not