Tweet me jimkraim he were worst day since the crash of 87, the dow at the lowest close in two years no s p plummeting 9. 8 , nasdaq 12. 32 , a truly sickening day with a horrendous last hour. Its finally dawning on people were in a real crisis here. Ive been telling you this pandemic could be real bad news for stocks, since i came back from the super bowl we were underestimating the coming outbreak send us into i want to say a recession, because i think that its pretty obvious that thats kind of where were going. People did underestimate the coming outbreak and as far as im concerned it really isnt one of the situations where we can just ride it out we have to think about it. We have to figure out what to do we have to work together, and ive got some ideas, theyre not simple ideas theyre ideas involving opportunity, theyre ideas involving what i regard as being lets just say some things that happen that are good when the market goes down, but were not ready yet. First, lets talk about
Good morning. Key committee will come to order, and without objection, the chair is authorized to. Eclare a recess at any time worldys ago, the entire came together to mark holocaust Remembrance Day. In january of 1945, the auschwitz birkenau concentration camp was liberated from the nazis. It was one of the most infamous sites of the nazi genocide. The purpose of todays hearing is to commemorate these grave anniversaries, term member those we have lost, and to honor those who are with us. But it is not enough to simply recognize these dates but we must contemplate what led the atrocities we must combat bigotry, hate, and violence of all kinds day. I am so pleased to have our distinguished panel that have asked them to come together on helps solemn occasion to unify red, hope and inclusion. That. We can all do the best way to help remember is to hear from those who lived through it and we will do that today. Ae block from here is gripping institution dedicated to remembering the holoca
The departments f. Y. 2021 budget request. Know, i was in afghanistan on saturday with president ghani and nato stoltenburg where we announced a joint declaration on ringing peace to afghanistan which reaffirms United Statess partnership with the government of afghanistan. This was an important first step toward a political solution to end the war in afghanistan. Afghan terated to our partners, this is a conditionsbased agreement. Conditionsbased agreement. Were watching the talibans actions closely to assess whether they are upholding their commitments. I also had the opportunity to address our troops and coalition orces while i was in kabul and speak with m. S. O. , v. S. O. Groups while back to the United States. Must not foregoat this forget this agreement was part sacrifices ourus service men and women have made over the past 18plus years. Work, ntinue to do great supporting Afghan Security forces and taking terrorists ffer the battlefield whenever they emerge. My message to the c
2020, brought to you as a Public Service by your television provider. Now defense secretary mark esper and joint chiefs of chair general mark milley days after the u. S. And taliban signed a withdrawal from afghanistan. Impact o addressed the of the coronavirus on the military. This is just over 20 minutes. Secretary esper ok. Good morning, everyone. As you know we have a busy week here at the pentagon. D. O. D. Leadership will be testifying in 20 hearings before congress in the coming days as continue to brief the hill on the departments f. Y. 2021 budget request. As you know, i was in afghanistan on saturday with president ghani and nato secretary stoltenberg where we announced a joint declaration on bringing peace to afghanistan which reaffirms United Statess partnership with the government of afghanistan. This was an important first step toward a political solution to end the war in afghanistan. As i reiterated to our afghan partners, this is a conditionsbased agreement. A conditio
Democratic and republican members of the House Armed Services committee over the pentagon plan to devote 3. 8 billion to construct more border wall. The pentagon is asking congress to approve a 705 billiondollar budget for fiscal year 2021. This hearing is three hours 35 minutes. We will go ahead and call the committee to order. Good morning, everyone. We are gathered here this morning from secretary of defense doctor mark esper and chairman joint chiefs of staff general to hear about the proposal for the department of defense. I will start with some good news or start by thanking the witnesses for being here and further service to the country. Both served their country in various capacities for a long time, not an easy thing to do. I appreciate that and look forward to continuing to work with you. Unlike last year, we have a budget agreement, and last year we spend a lot of time talking about how difficult it is to run while anything in the government but certainly the department of d