University of maryland global campus and executive producer of the report, moderated by journalist marvin cal. We thank you for joining us for our virtual news maker events with francis collins, director of National Institutes of health and were pleased to accept questions from our audience, especially our journalists tuning in today. Ill ask as many as time permits. To submit a question, email headliners press. Org. National institute of healths, or nih part of the health and Human Services is our nations medical research agency. Its the largest public funder of Biomedical Research in the world and investing more than 32 billion a year to enhance life and reduce illness and disability. Nih comprises 27 different components each with its own specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems. All, but three of these components received their funding directly from congress. The office of the director is the Central Office responsible for setting policy for n
X are having. Reminded viewers about the purpose of your organization. Also if you would could you tell our viewers how you are funded . Judicial watch is funded through voluntary donations than the American People. We are a Nonprofit Educational Foundation that tries to bring more transparency and accountability and the rule of law to our nations public life. One of the issues of Transparency Organization spends a lot of time with previous at up to date is set of this look into the Russian Investigation of the background of the. Remind people i guess because we heard about it a lot but we like people again what was essentially your take on what was done in that investigation. Guest my take is that the Obama Administration, the Hillary Clinton campaign were very nervous about the legal issues surrounding Hillary Clintons emails and, frankly, other misconduct of the Obama Administration in 2016. As a related to Hillary Clintons emails and as related to the targeting of President Trump.
This is two hours. [inaudible conversations] the committee will come to order. Without objection the chair is authorized to recess the hearing at any time. Beforere we turn to the substance and then members should during these proceedings in light of the cautions by wearing a face cover such as a mask so i urge unless youre speaking to please be wearing a mask. We are also conducting this hearing which affords Additional Space for those who are physically distant so before we get into housekeeping let me give my best wishes to the president and the first lady for a speedy recovery of covid19. We were all quiteor shocked and distressed this morning to learn of their illness and we hope for a speedyy recovery they are very much in our thoughts. The department of Homeland Security leading dhs office of intelligence and analysis referring to the office throughout the hearing left the committee no choice to issue a subpoena for the hearing today from counsel of the client and then the forme
On his way back from gettysburg, joe biden spoke briefly to reporters about the upcoming debates and whether he was comfortable with having President Trump on the same stage following his recent covid19 diagnosis. Im having trouble hearing you. [inaudible] i think what they are doing at the harris debate, i dont know this for a fact, they are using plexiglas and they are following what the Cleveland Clinic says. I dont know exactly what the rules will be and im not sure what President Trump is all about now. I dont know what his status is. Im looking forward to be able to debate him but i just hope all the protocols are followed which are necessary at the time. [indiscernible] i think if he still has covid, we shouldnt have a debate. By the way, i think we will have to follow very strict guidelines. Too many people have been affected and its a very serious problem and so i will be guided by the guidelines of the Cleveland Clinic and what the doctor say is the right thing to do. Thats i
We do not participate in elections or endorse or oppose candidates in any way and we are very grateful to be producing with the nyu center that advocates for civil debate on politics and public policy, and nyu votes, which works to give every nyu eligible student the information they need to vote. I am especially grateful to be introducing an event with some of the countrys most important thinkers on what i think is one of the most urgent issues we face, and theres a lot of competition. Weve been witnessing a relentless and unprecedented series of attacks on the twin foundations of our democratic system. Free and Fair Elections and the rule of law. They are not unrelated. The president has made repeated threats to subvert the election, some with support from the attorney general, sending military to the polls, Voter Suppression, and perhaps most chillingly refusing to commit to abide by the election results. Some are worried the rule of law has been so eroded in this country, it may be