Okinawa. A marine was arrested there last week. Hes admitted to stabbing and strangling a japanese woman. I feel resentiment against the crime. This case shocked not only okinawa but also the whole of japan. I conveyed to the president that the feelings of the japanese people should be sincerely taken to heart. I also urged the United States to make sure to take effective and thorough steps to prevent a recurrence and vigorously and strictly address the situation. We did discuss the tragedy that took place in okinawa and i extended my sincerest condolences and deepest regrets. I want to emphasize that the United States is appalled by any Violent Crime that may have occurred or been carried out by any u. S. Personnel or u. S. Contractors. We will be fully cooperating with the japanese legal system in prosecuting this individual and making sure that justice is served. Obama pledged to do Everything Possible to prevent such crimes from happening again. Obama will go to hiroshima on wester
Okinawa. A marine was arrested there last week. Hes admitted to stabbing and strangling a japanese woman. I feel resentiment against the crime. This case shocked not only okinawa but also the whole of japan. I conveyed to the president that the feelings of the japanese people should be sincerely taken to heart. I also urged the United States to make sure to take effective and thorough steps to prevent a recurrence and vigorously and strictly address the situation. We did discuss the tragedy that took place in okinawa and i extended my sincerest condolences and deepest regrets. I want to emphasize that the United States is appalled by any Violent Crime that may have occurred or been carried out by any u. S. Personnel or u. S. Contractors. We will be fully cooperating with the japanese legal system in prosecuting this individual and making sure that justice is served. Obama pledged to do Everything Possible to prevent such crimes from happening again. Obama will go to hiroshima on wester
Prosports leagues are doing to address the issue of Domestic Violence. From professional athletes unions also testified. His hearing at the Senate Commerce committee is 2. 5 hours. It begins with Committee Chair senator jay rockefeller. [inaudible conversations] the hearing will come to order. Sports have always played a huge role culturally and otherwise in the United States. Just last week on thanksgiving millions of americans were probably paying more attention to the tv sets than their turkeys. Its part of our culture deal. Athletes have become icons in america. I remember at the time my 10yearold son had this gigantic poster of raid nitschke that took up half his room. That is the way it is done. He is now 45 and that is the way it was then and thats how it is now. Majorleague athletes serve as role models for youth. Generations have grown up watching sporting events with their parents. Its a Family Affair and game day traditions have been handed down for generations to the next.
Sexual assault awareness including the National Domestic violence hotline and the National Sexual violence resource center. Fifth and finally, we are raising awareness of this critical issue. Domestic violence, child abuse and Sexual Assault in collaboration with the no more campaign and the Joyful Heart Foundation and the nfl airs Public Service announcements during the game. Finally, we are promoting programs for those who play and coach and manage our game at all levels, including age appropriate character development, healthy Relationship Education as well as Domestic Violence and child abuse and Sexual Assault education. We have learned a great deal from our mistakes, and by listening to experts in the Domestic Violence child abuse and the Sexual Assault communities, the more we listen and learn to become more aware of these complexities. Both of the problem and the solution. We are working hard to balance the issues of a fair process with the goal of preventing and punishing thes
Can already do with their existing authorities, the nfl mind on that, and what must be the subject of new bargaining which may be more popular with some than others. I also want to be clear the problem of Domestic Violence in is not anal sports problem unique to the nfl. The nfl has made most of the months, bothrecent for shocking and high profile leagues and for the controversial response. All of the professional Sports Leagues represented here today, problem with a athletes or employees who have committed violent criminal acts. All of them. I can give them to you if you try to deny it. Until recently, the leagues good. S have not been there is a long list of players in the nfl, the nba, the nhl, and Major League Baseball who have been charged with and in of domesticonvicted violence and the leagues have nothing in or response. Press has reported that a culture of silence within the leagues often prevents victims from reporting their abuse to Law Enforcement. Change. To there are reas