Good afternoon, everyone. I am honored to welcome all of you here to the great city of San Francisco, bringing the economic leaders from across the asia pacific is an opportunity for us to learn from each other. San francisco has long had a history of serving as the connection between the United States and the asia pacific. Our golden gate has welcomed those seeking to bridge our cultures and our economies. In San Francisco, we have the spirit to take risks, to seek out whats new and different. We search for the next great idea. We dont just have the dreamers who look beyond whats possible, but we also have the builders with the talent to make the dream a reality. For decades, the San Francisco bay area has provided added the culture, the talent and the spirit to change the world. The spirit of apec, of finding Common Ground and of power, of economic collaboration , and of celebrating diverse cultures, reflects that same spirit of innovation. It is a spirit that has driven San Francisc
Economies. In San Francisco, we have the spirit to take risks, to seek out whats new and different. We search for the next great idea. We dont just have the dreamers who look beyond whats possible, but we also have the builders with the talent to make the dream a reality. For decades, the San Francisco bay area has provided added the culture, the talent and the spirit to change the world. The spirit of apec, of finding Common Ground and of power, of economic collaboration , and of celebrating diverse cultures, reflects that same spirit of innovation. It is a spirit that has driven San Francisco and the bay area to become the economic engine of the world. It is the spirit that will continue to propel businesses from across the Asia Pacific Region to be part of what is happening right here, right now. We are in the spring of yet another innovative boom in San Francisco, driven by the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence science. We have more ai job openings of any major city in the coun
I yield. Sort of like those people who think it might have been a good idea to let puerto rico be independent, mr. Brooks. Thank you, mr. Chairman. Ive been pondering American History with europe while weve been listening to your testimony and q a back and forth. And it seems after world war ii for 47 years when there was not a European Community our relationship with europe was good. Then we had the eu created seven years worth of phase in and the Euro Currency comes into play in roughly 1999 and now 16 years thereafter and our relationship has been good. So either way, americas relationship with europe has done well with and without the euro. So to me, the European Union issue is more of a focal point for the european nations and they should be the deciders of their fate. And im curious about a comment that was made that the European Union is better for the usa, quote end quote. And my question is, why . What can you share for us that would help convince me that it is in americas bes
Iss. Hover, while the range of iss uses is expanding the resources to support them are not. Funding for the iss Research Represents a mere 12 of the overall iss budget. Constraints on Cargo Transportation, as well as Available Power and precious crew time limit what research can be accomplished at the station. In that regard i know many of us want to understand the implications of cargo resupply operations. Crew operations and the sustainability of the station. In addition, mr. Chairman, theres critical work to be done on the iss and Human Health Research and Technology Development that needs to be carried out if were going to make progress toward the longterm goal of sending humans to mars. In january 2014, the Obama Administration proposed to extend iss operations until at least 2024. The administration has three rationales for the extension. To complete iss research that supports Long Duration Human Missions beyond lower earth orbit to garner societal benefits. Some of which we see
The Iraqi Military says its confident they can retake mosul from the militant group. The militants took control of the city in Northern Iraq two years ago. Translator we can completely recapture nineveh province sometime between this year and the first few months of next year. He says units on the Northern Front are being reinforced with weapons and armored vehicles. He says the militants will lose their will to fight if Iraqi Forces Recapture the central city of fallujah. He says that will also give a boost to the troops trying to retake mosul. The militants are launching counter offensives with suicide bombers and chemical weapons and using civilians as human shields. More people are fleeing the areas near mosul as Government Forces step up offensives to retake the city. About 200 families have reportedly arrived at a refugee camp east of mosul in the past two weeks. A man who recently arrived there says Islamic State fighters fear the u. S. Led coalitions air strikes. He says many c