Find it online at cspan. Org. Just type Capitol Hill National Security Forum in the search bar. This morning Senate Republicans released their version of the bill to replace the health care law. Shortly after the text was released, Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell and senators from both sides of the aisle came to the senate floor to talk about the proposal. Majority leader, seven years ago, democrats imposed obamacare on our country. They said it would lower costs. It didnt. In 2013 to 2017 premiums have on average doubled and the vast majority of states on the federal exchange. Next year, obamacare premiums will go up across the country once again. Potentially by as much as 43 in iowa, 59 in maryland, and even a staggering 80 in new mexico. Does it sound like obamacare is working. They said it would increase choice. They said it would increase choice but, of course, it didnt. This year 70 of american counties have had little or no choice of insurers under obamacare. Next year, people w
Find it online at cspan. Org. Just type Capitol Hill National Security Forum in the search bar. This morning Senate Republicans released their version of the bill to replace the health care law. Shortly after the text was released, Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell and senators from both sides of the aisle came to the senate floor to talk about the proposal. Majority leader, seven years ago, democrats imposed obamacare on our country. They said it would lower costs. It didnt. In 2013 to 2017 premiums have on average doubled and the vast majority of states on the federal exchange. Next year, obamacare premiums will go up across the country once again. Potentially by as much as 43 in iowa, 59 in maryland, and even a staggering 80 in new mexico. Does it sound like obamacare is working. They said it would increase choice. They said it would increase choice but, of course, it didnt. This year 70 of american counties have had little or no choice of insurers under obamacare. Next year, people w
And the question is then while we have been blessed while become being behind two oceans and having friendly neighbors thats not something so people think why should we worry about all of those people with unpronounceable names . Is truth is that we are more protected well, our people actually like to travel. Our way of life depends what happens in other countries. Can we trade, can we educate our children abroad . Any number of things improve our life. Nato is set up for security reasons. We have been concerned about being attacked ourselves but also we have alliances and the heart of it is article 5 which is one for one and all for one. It is a collective responsibility and 2 interesting thing is article 5 has only been invoked once and that was after 9 11 when we were attacked. It is a sign we have those who will help us. Its not where you just kind of pay dues to us. It is a plan to help develop the forces, the systems, fighting terrorism, all of those things together. It is very i
Visitors like otto warmbier. It is no surprise that north korea is determined to deploy ballistic weapons technology. The United Nations has passed good Security Council resolutions on north korea, spurred by u. S. Legislation that we passed in this committee. U. N. Peace keeping has played a Critical Role over the years in advancing u. S. Interests and should be prioritized in accordance with u. S. Law. The recent deaths of peace keepers in south sudan and in mali remind us of the dangers they face. But Peace Keeping would find more support if failing missions, some decades old were closed and the horrendous sexual abuses tackled head on. This committee has pushed to improve the u. N. s transparency and accountability, advancing protections of whistle blowers and bringing u. N. Peace keepers that are sexual predators to the bar of justice. Ambassador haley we look forward to how we can support you working to improve transparency and accountability. This committee looks forward to assi
U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations nikki haley testified this week before the House Foreign Affairs committee on u. S. Relations with the u. N. Ambassador haley talked about the uns attitude towards israel, threats from north korea and russia and chinas veto influence on the Security Council. This is about three hours. This hearing will come to order. Today we consider the role of the United States at the United Nations. In her first few months, Ambassador Nikki Haley has approached her job with determination and purpose. Chairing the u. N. Security council in april, she spotlighted the grave security challenges of north korea and nuclear proliferation. She has castigated iran and hezbollah for their role in sowing instability across the middle east. And Ambassador Haley has made it Crystal Clear that the u. N. Human Rights Councils record of protecting dictators cannot stand. Indeed, as Ambassador Haley has declared, the United States role at the u. N. Is to show our strength, sho