Conservative. And if you look at the size of our budget deficit go back about six years budget deficit peaked out at 1. 4 trillion. And its been coming down since then. Its down by about 2 3. But we still have a big deficit by historical standards. And we need to continue to work on that. Three things, i think, we need to do. We need tax reform that lowers the rates, broadens the base and helps raise money for deficit reduction. We need entitlement reform that serves old people, poor people, frankly saves these programs for our kids. Find way to save money in the entitlement programs so theyll be around for our children and grandchildren. The last thing we need to do is look at everything we need to do and get a better result for less money. Everything we do. Including how to secure our border in a costeffective way. This is going to be a good hearing. Thanks very much. Thank you, senator. Youll enjoy our hearing next week talking about the 30year deficit and those projections and cert
Yemen and other countries, women from around the world have gathered once again in the hague to call for peace and to mark the 100th anniversary of the Womens International league for peace and freedom. 100 years later the distinct ladies and gentlemen, the questions are the same. What are the women doing in the horrific violence is encountering . When we started in Northern Ireland, mostly women, but also with men, to say very clearly, no to all violence. We have got to stop killing each other here. We reject the use of the bomb and bullets and all the techniques of violence. We can solve our problems through peace and dialogue. We women know what a security. It is food on the table. It is a house to live in. It is access to medical care. It is enough i jobs so you can raise your children. It is take all that money that is put to the weapons of war and death and use it for a better world. That is security. That is human security. Amy today we will speak to , three Nobel Peace Prize la
It with your wisdom and truth. Give them a spirit of enthusiasm and joy in their worthy efforts, and may they find fulfillment in their service. As they seek to advance the common good guide them in making right decisions, and carrying them out with true justice helping them to be particularly attentive to the needs of those who cannot fend for themselves or who struggle with little hope. May the work of this house help advance a Peaceful Society in our nation and foster unity in mutual good will so that in all things you may be glorified. We ask all this in your most holy name, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair thanks the guest chaplain from belmont abby from belmont, North Carolina. The chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from North Carolina, mr. Pittinger. Mr. Pittinger i pledge allegiance to
Along with two of her colleagues karen i dont know why you are hiding but we are glad you are here so that being said well, we are so very glad to see you. You are probably happy to be seen, right . I cannot forget it was a year ago this week these terrible events occurred. It seems like a long time ago doesnt it . Or does it . I dont see that something has happened to me. I just in my mind there is a picture lobbying on the stretcher and her forehead is bleeding and i dont think thats me because im feeling that im just a normal girl and i am feeling now gracious because after that incident, the people and the cards that people have sent me and their prayers that have made me more powerful, so i am really happy now and i dont feel like i was shot once to get one of the things i learned from your book which is wonderful by the way if i may recommend it is that this is a family story. This is a story and a sacrifice that was made by all of you. Malala im going to start by asking what do
Does the line start on some things for joining us. First us secretary of state john kerry is on his way to jordan this after three days of intense shuttle diplomacy between israeli and palestinian leaders. In his attempt a trip to the region kerry has stepped up his efforts to bring about a peace deal as an aggrieved believes april deadline looms but as things stand both sides refused to budge on their demands. What else is less cost to jerusalem where prospect at stella defendant is standing by now gallagher carry a landing there in nom on a short while ago but hes arrived with frustration this over israels apparent rejection of the Jordan Valley proposal what more can you tell us. Cus signatures state that has indeed been faced with a yet another setback with the israel clearly rejecting any us suggested concessions on management of its secure it in the Jordan Valley the israeli minister of intelligence a year but started saying that anyone who suggests that israel should relinquish