Mr. Hoyer good morning. Thank you for being here, sunday evening i received a telephone call from mark meadows, chief of staff at the white house, who asked me to put together a group of eight to 10 members for the purposes of having a briefing in the scif at the white house. I indicated to him that i would consider that. I talked to the speaker about it and our view has been and always been if the white house asks you to come down for a meeting, a briefing, you respond to that request. At the same time, i told mr. Meadows yesterday and i repeated a couple of times today that this briefing was not, and i emphasize, was not a substitute for the speaker and minority leader of the senates request for a full briefing of our members. Any time when you have a threat to american personnel, whether they be military or civilian, it is a serious matter. And needs to be taken with the utmost importance. It is therefore very, very troubling when you have information that is given that indicates th
Address the General Assembly. Good afternoon, mr. President , fellow delegates, friends. Before i begin, i would like to offer condolences in the light of tuesdays earthquake in mexico to all families and friends in mourning. We wish a speedy recovery to all those who have been injured and thank all First Responders for their tireless efforts to help keep people safe. Our thoughts are also with our friends in the caribbean who continue to suffer from devastating hurricanes. The generosity and resilience that millions have shown in the face of these natural disasters is an inspiration to the world and canada stands ready to lend a helping hand whenever we can. It is an honor to be back here with you today and to have an opportunity to speak to this years theme focusing on people. Striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable planet. Translator people, peace, good quality life, and an environment we care for. Equity for everyone everywhere. That is what is important to ca
May i request protocol to escort his excellency. I have great pleasure in welcoming the Prime Minister of canada, his excellency Justin Trudeau and i invite him to address the general assembly. Pm trudeau good afternoon, mr. President , fellow delegates, friends. Before i begin, i would like to canadasdidates condolences in the light of tuesdays earthquake in mexico to all families and friends in mourning. We wish a speedy recovery to all those who have been injured and thank all First Responders for their tireless efforts to help keep people safe. Our thoughts are also with our friends in the caribbean who continue to suffer from devastating hurricanes. The generosity and resilience that millions have shown in the face of these natural disasters is an inspiration to the world , and canada stands ready to lend a helping hand whenever we can. It is an honor to be back here with you today and to have an opportunity to speak to this years theme focusing on people. Striving for peace and a
The assembly will hear a statement by his excellency Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of canada. May i request protocol to escort his excellency. I have great pleasure in welcoming the Prime Minister of canada, his excellency Justin Trudeau, and i invite him to address the general assembly. Pm trudeau good afternoon, mr. President , fellow delegates, friends. Before i begin, i would like to offer canadas condolences in the light of tuesdays earthquake in mexico to all families and friends in mourning. We wish a speedy recovery to all those who have been injured and thank all First Responders for their tireless efforts to help keep people safe. Our thoughts are also with our friends in the caribbean who continue to suffer from devastating hurricanes. The generosity and resilience that millions have shown in the face of these natural disasters is an inspiration to the world, and canada stands ready to lend a helping hand whenever we before i begin, i would like to offer canadas condolences
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