Selection of secretary of state. Reportedly, president elect donald trump is close to selecting his secretary of state and the name comes from big oil. Andtillerson, the chairman ceo of exxon mobil is a worldclass dealmaker, stay tuned, according to donald trump. Alreadyators are expressing reservations because of his close ties to Vladimir Putin. Putin is a thug and murderer and anyone else who describes him as anything else is lying. We cannot have an accommodation with the russians until they understand what Ronald Reagan taught them and that is peace through strength. Right now, we have no peace and no strength. I dont know what his relationship with Vladimir Putin is, but it is a matter of concern. David joining us now is the president of the council of Foreign Relations. Book, aso author of the world in disarray. Thank you for being here. What do you make of this possible nomination . Do you agree that is where it is going and what would it mean for state . It is a hard transitio
And abuse. The hearing is about two hours. This hearing will come to order. Good afternoon. I want to welcome our witnesses. I appreciate your thoughtful testimony and your willingness to spend some time with us here today. I ask consent for my written Opening Statement be entered in the record. This hearing really is what this committees all about, particularly on the Governmental Affairs portion, but we have a Mission Statement that we developed last congress with my former Ranking Member and then my new ranking had a very good addition to it. The original one was to enhance the economic and National Security of america and the senator suggested we add and promote efficient, more efficient, effective and Accountable Government and thats what the gao does and Inspector Generals do. We appreciate your work. I dont know how many times ive said and others have said youre our favorite folks in government. You give us the information that really can make government more efficient and effec
In a moment, Kellyanne Conway Senior Advisor to the trump transition and later with one of the Top Republicans in congress, House Majority leader Kevin Mccarthy. But first, lets bring in Doug Mckelway with the latest from trump tower in new york city, doug. Reporter hi chris, outside of trump tower, things are calm this morning after a fourth day and night of protests. The entire block is ringed with heavy security and blocked off the traffic with police barricades. These kinds of security precautions will remain in effect until january 21st after inauguration day. Meanwhile inside the Transition Team continues its furious around the clock pace. The steam headed up by Vice President electric mike pen president elect mike pence. As well as other trusted a visors. Theyve got more than 4,000 jobs and only nine weeks to do it. Campaign chief Kellyanne Conway yesterday indicated that the choice of chief of staff is all but made and speculation is rampant that its going to be rnc chairman Re
The presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote or change their vote in if not the yeas are 68. The nays are 30. The amendment as modified and as amended is agreed to. Ms. Collins mr. President , may i have order please. Mr. President , i ask unanimous consent that following the cloture vote on the collins amendment numbered 3896, senator enzi or his designee be recognized to make a budget point of order against the mccain amendment numbered 4039. Further, that senator mccain be recognized to make a motion to waive the point of order and that the Senate Immediately vote on the motion to waive. I further ask that the votes in the series be ten minutes in length. The presiding officer is there objection . Without objection. There are two minutes of debate prior to the cloture vote. Who yields time . Ms. Collins yield back the time on this side. The presiding officer the presiding officer is the time yielded back by the minority . Time is yielded back. The cler
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