Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My name is eli cohen, im the dean. Its my pleasure to welcome you to the rosof lecture on International Affairs with general David Petraeus. Before i introduce general petraeus, i would like to talk a series. Re about the charles rostof was a hopkins alumnus an was a dedicated supporter of the universitys efforts to improve our understanding of the world. And that, of course, is the mission. And were particularly glad today that we have with us charles daughter terry and his son gene and his wife heath tore be with us for this event. I want to express my gratitude to you and to your family for making it possible. So David Petraeus is one of those people who literally doesnt need a whole lot of introduction. Its not going to be that long. Hes currently been affiliated ith the k. K. R. Institute which supports k. K. R. s investment company. Portfolio hes known for his 37 years in this country in the United States army to include command of the surge
David petraeus talks about military strategy in the middle east, china, and russia, and President Trumps decision to withdraw forces from syria. This was hosted by the John Hopkins School of advanced studies. Clamoring] good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My the dean here and it is pleasure to welcome you to the 2019 lecture on International Affairs with general david petraeus. For introduce the general, i wanted to share a little more about the lecture series in size. The series is named after who was established in 1990 by his wife dorothy is a tribute to his life and the interest in International Affairs. In alumni was an alumni and dedicated supporter of the universitys efforts to improve our understanding of the world. We are particularly glad today we have with us charles and his be and his wife heather to with us for this event. I want to express my gratitude to you and your family for making it possible. Is one of those people that literally does not need a whole lot of intro
The middle east, china, russia and other topics at an event hosted by Johns Hopkins school of advanced international studies. He also responded to the news of President Trumps decision to withdraw forces from syria. This is one hour and ten minutes. [inaudible conversations] good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My name is eliot cohen. Im the dean of sais and its my pleasure to welcome you to the 2019 lecture on International Affairs with general David Petraeus. The four i introduce general petraeus i i want to share a little bit more about the lecture series at sais. The series is named after charles ross off, steps in 1990 by his wife dorothy as a treatment to his life and he was on the interest in International Affairs. Charles was a hopkins alumnus and was a dedicated supporter of the universities efforts to improve our understanding of the world. That of course is the sais mission. Were particularly glad today that we have with us charles daughter kerry and his son and his wife to
Whatever it may be you know, it is wonderful, frankly, its you get paid to do what you love to do. I am in government. What i wanted was intellectual stimulation. Does the world look different from this Vantage Point than it did in government . Gen. Petraeus it is a different perspective. All of this as the director of the cia, it is a financial investment. Ever think, gosh, i wish i had known that when i was at the cia . Gen. Petraeus well, sure. Knowledge of ath country or a particular industry. Of course the world has turned over a certain amount since i was director. We will talk about some of the most significant developments. Geopolitics has become vastly more important than it was when i was in government. Do not get me wrong. There are plenty of challenges. At but we will get back to this theme again and again. The rise of china. The fact that china is not only our biggest geopolitical competitor, but it is and was our biggest trading partner. That is the most important trade r
The presiding officer senators in the chamber wishing to vote or change his or her vote . Hearing none, on this vote the yeas are 69. The nays are 24. The 60vote threshold having been achieved, the nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motions to reconsider are considered made and laid upon the table. The president will be immediately notified of the senates action, and the senate will resume legislative session. Mr. Reid mr. President , i ask unanimous consent the Senate Recess subject to call of the chair. The presiding officer without objection. The Senate Stands in recess the Senate Stands in recess lawmakers taking a break now that theyve completed their legislative work having taken care of two executive nominations. Theyre heading off to attend party caucus meetings as leaders continue to work on an agreement to avoid the looming fiscal cliff. And cspans cameras are trained outside those meeting rooms in case lawmakers or staff talk to the press. Were also stand