There are many threats to american interests, and that those threats will not reseed if we retreat. He understands that American Leadership is essential to keeping the threats and enemies at bay. And that our partners in our lives rarely act without us. John appreciates the need to stand up to adversaries like putins russia, approach them from a position of strength. And hold them accountable for their lives and their misdeeds. I wish him well wherever his career next takes him. Of course the president deserves to choose his own team. And he assembled a strong wind. He and our nation are well served by leaders like secretary pompeo, secretary s berg, and director hospital. Of the president celexas National Security advisor who will work well with the National Security leaders who have been chosen by the president , and confirmed by the senate. The house will be in order. For 40 years, cspan has been providing america unfiltered coverage of congress. The white house. The supreme court,
Protecting the nations Transportation Systems. This morning we reflect on a somber day in american history. It was exactly 18 years ago that terrorists turned civilian aircraft into weapons, killing nearly 3000 americans and injuring thousands more. Today, we honor the memories of those who perished, and those First Responders who ran into harms way to help their fellow citizens. The tragedy of 9 11 led to the creation of the Transportation Security Administration. Tsa. Within the new department of Homeland Security. Tsa is charged with protecting our nations Transportation Systems from attacks and ensuring freedom of movement of people in commerce. Acting deputy administration, administrator, Patricia Cogswell is here to update the committee on tsas prime achieving these goals. Americas air, land, and marine Transportation Systems are designed for accessibility and efficiency. Challenged to deter and respond to terrorist attacks without unduly burdening travel , the economy, and civil
Those who perished, and those First Responders who ran into harms way to help their fellow citizens. The tragedy of 9 11 led to the creation of the Transportation Security Administration. Tsa. Within the new department of Homeland Security. Tsa is charged with protecting our nations Transportation Systems from attacks and ensuring freedom of movement of people in commerce. Acting deputy administration, administrator, Patricia Cogswell is here to update the committee on tsas prime achieving these goals. Americas air, land, and marine Transportation Systems are designed for accessibility and efficiency. Challenged to deter and respond to terrorist attacks without unduly burdening travel , the economy, and civil liberties. Tsas workforce includes transportation security inspectors, federal air marshals and visible intermodal prevention and response teams, among other security professionals. Congress has worked to support this dedicated workforce bypassing the first ever tsa reauthorizatio
Is. He knows there are many threats to american interests and that those threats will not recede if we retreat. He understands that American Leadership is essential to keeping these threats and enemies at bay and that our partners and allies rarely act without us. John appreciates the need to stand up to adversaries like putins russia, approach them from a position of strength, and hold them accountable for their lies and their misdeeds. I wish him well wherever his career next takes him. Of course the president deserves to choose his own team, and he has assembled a strong one. He and our nation are well served by leaders like secretary pompeo, expect esper and director haspel. These National Security leaders have been chosen by the announcer cspans washington journal. Live every day with news and policy issues that impact you. Coming up this morning, pennsylvania democrat congresswoman susan wilde discusses her push for Mental Health care legislation in the wake of her partners suici
Committee on education and labor will come to order. Welcome, everyone. I note that a performance present. The committee a quorum is present. The committee is meeting to hear testimony on the importance of trauma and practices in education to assist students impacted by gun violence and other adversities. Miss beth of georgia, of minnesota, miss the of wilde ofiss pennsylvania, and mr. Pastor of texas, are permitted to participate in todays hearings with the understanding that their questions will come on the after all members of the subcommittee have had an opportunity to question the witness. ,ursuant to committee will 7c Opening Statements are limited to the chair and the Ranking Member. This allows us to hear from or witnesses sooner and provides all members with time to ask questions. Can you hear me all right . All right. I recognize myself now for the purpose of making an opening statement. I want to begin by acknowledging that this morning marks 18 years since the terrorist att