And responsibilities. Governor . North dakota, our gdp growth over the last 10 years has been 10. 4 more than three times the national average. Is that because of energy . About three or four points of that 10 has been attributable to the energy sector. The rest is other industries, agricultural technology, manufacturing. Our greatest challenge is managing the rapid growth of our state. One of the Fastest Growing economies in the world. If it were not for north dakota, gary herbert would have achieved his goal of being the Fastest Growing economy in the country. We just keep chasing it and working hard to do the things that everybody has talked about. And the National Media does call me and ask me why is north dakota so different from the rest of the nation over the last 10 years, and i think it is not that complicated. We have low taxes. We have a reasonable regulatory climate. We have a terrific workforce. We have a State Government that we think is the most accessible government in
Weve always ultimately overcome it. But its always been about inclusion. Being a part of the whole. We still have problems but im proud of the american record on culture and economic integration of not only our muslim communities but african communities, asian communities hispanic communities, and the wave still continues. Its not going to stop. Nor should we want it to stop. As a matter of fact, one of the things i think we can be most proud of. The truth of the matter is, when i say we have to be able to see one another, im not talking about surveillance, im not talking about cameras. Im talking about being able to look at one another and see one another. See who we are. Understand how similar we are. Its about recognizing the dignity that every person in america is entitled to be afforded. Without exception. Every person in america. Immigration excuse me immigrant or nativeborn. Because at the end of the day, its about treating each other with respect and although we need technology
Kathleen good evening everyone. I rented the National Security and in the Henry Kissinger chair here at ncis. We are here on ash wednesday, so i have not misapplied my makeup. [laughter] thank you also for braving the cold weather we have had in washington. More cold is going to come, i think, while we are here. But i hope you will be warmed by the conversation we have brought your tonight. I want to thank in particular the city, without whom we could not put on this event this evening. For smart women smart power we had put up our twitter and are broadcasting this live the a webcast. And it is my pleasure to introduce our two speakers, most important lead the first lady of afghanistan, rula ghani. As a native of lebanon, she met her husband, the president of afghanistan while they were students at American University in beirut. She is quite accomplished as having earned her masters degree in journalism from Columbia University in new york. He has worked extensively on womens and child
On the next washington journal, the latest on nuclear negotiations. Now that a framework deal is in place in switzerland Christopher Hill joins us. He served as senior director of the National Security council in the clinton administration. And a look at how congress is reacting. Good jobs First Research director on a new report detailing which corporations benefit the most from tax credits and other financial assistance. We will also be taking your calls and look for your comments on facebook and twitter. Washington journal, live every day, beginning at 7 00 a. M. Eastern on cspan. Next week at 9 00 p. M. Eastern, conversations with a few new members of congress. I knew my mom would be crying, and my dad was proud and it was when my dad was 82 years old. Usually walks with a cane. He showed up at the capital and did not have his cane. I said dad, do i need to send someone to the hotel to get your cane. He straightens up bro stefan says, i am in the capital. I dont need a cane today. F
Sara Wahedi, the CEO and Founder of Ehtesab, Afghanistan s first civic technology startup, shared an old photograph she took at Bost Restaurant, a restaurant owned and operated by women in Kabul. The picture has captured the interest of the netizens.