At 202 7488003. You can join the conversation by texting us at that same number, also going to twitter cspanwj or facebook. Com cspan. The acting defense secretary outlined the president s decision yesterday. [video clip] by january 15, 2021, our forces, their size and afghanistan will be 2500. Iraq will alsoin be 2500 by that date. With ouronsistent established plans and strategic objectives. Supported by the American People. It does not equate to a change in u. S. Policy or objectives. Moreover, this decision by the president is based on continuous engagement with his National Security cabinet over the month past. Including ongoing discussions with me and my colleagues across the u. S. Government. I have also spoken with our military commanders and we all will execute this repositioning in the way that protects our fighting men and women, partners in the Intelligence Community, diplomatic corps, and our superb allies that are critical to iraqiding afghan and Civil Society. Secretarya
Chief of staff. Before that i held a number of different positions with another member and with two committees. Being the chief of staff of the speaker is very much like drinking out of a fire hose everyday. We had two years under president bush. Then two years under president obama. During that time we covered everything from the financial collapse to the passage of health care and stimulus and the after effects of the financial meltdown. The last two years we lost the majority so we were in the minority. And highite a diverse pressure ride i o is described as just drinking out of a fire hose everyday. Host i want to show viewers with the speaker has to say when she was asked about the election results. [video] we had a very deep victory two years ago. I dont think people are quite understanding of the 40 seats that we won, 31 were in trump districts. He wasnt on the ballot and right away we said he is going to be on the ballot. At the steeper climate these districts. We saved most of
What do you think is a a statef the Republican Party after november 3 . Its frightening. Its an election we had the rare event of an incumbent president getting voted out and yet republicans seem pretty happy generally with the outcome not because he lost the because on ballot they did so well. Theres a lot ofal expectation that afterxp this election if te polls right and it would be a blowout for democrats, that the be a lot of grappling with in the party about what it stands for and what the future is and from here. Have seen that at all. In a lot of ways republicans feel like what the outcome particularly down ballot is justification of everything thee president has been doingic and that trumpism has worked. Q q had a situation where democrats were expected to take another ten to 12, t 15 feet and the fact have lost close to that in the house. Certainly democrats are very demoralized about not getting the senate. Everybody that was hoping for or expecting perhaps i conversation amon
Obviously is being held remotely. All members and witnesses will participate Via Videoconferencing as part of our hearing microphones will be set on mute to eliminate background noise. Members and witnesses, youre going to have to unmute your microphone each time you wish to speak. So i just say that as a reminder and as a little housekeeping issue, but please remember to do that. Documents for the record can be sent to megan mullen at the email address we provided to your staff. All documents will be entered into the record at the conclusion of the hearing. The chair now recognizes herself for five minutes for an Opening Statement. Lets see, where is the clock on the screen . There it is, okay. In any given year, one in five adults experience a Mental Illness such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. But 2020 has been a year like no other. In a recent poll, half of adults report that their Mental Health has been negatively impacted due to the coronavirus. One can only imagine
To eliminate background noise. Members and witnesses, you are going have to unmute your microphone each time you wish to speak. So i just say that as a reminder and a little housekeeping issue, but please remember to do that. Documents for the record can be sent to megan bolin at the email address we provided to your staff. All documents will be entered into the record at the conclusion of the hearing. The chair now recognizes herself for five minutes for an Opening Statement. Lets see, where is the clock on the screen . There it is. Okay. In any given year, one in five adults experience a Mental Illness such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. But 2020 has been a year like no other. In a recent poll, half of adults report that their Mental Health has been negatively impacted due to the coronavirus. One can only imagine the middle of impacts on the American Families who are grieving the loss of their loved ones to this virus. The economic downturn is also taking a mental toll