In washington over several decades he wrote about National Security and foreignpolicy on both the pentagon and state department and he held other important assignments for the times before leaving the paper about four years ago. Paul was seen as one of the journalistic prose in this cityy on the National Security affairs and in his new book he applies his Extensive Knowledge of americas National Security establishment to highlight the valuable role played by some veteran diplomats. He singles out for in particular, ryan crocker, and patterson and Chris Stevens. How significant officers these days folks work with our military and intelligence communities in such countries of afghanistan, iraq, serious, pakistan and libya to combat terrorism and manage the challenging situations. At a time when the u. S. Diplomatic corps is being downsized and disparaged, pauls book is a reminder of the vital contributions made by some of the state departments finest, the risks they sometimes had to take
Technology on farming. We heard about innovations and how federal policy including rural access to Broadband Internet can help in the development of agriculture. Good morning. We thank everyone for joining us this morning for our first Small Business Committee Hearing of 2020. I want to especially thank the witnesses for taking the time to travel across the country and take time away from their businesses in some instances to have this important question. As is the case with these hearings, there will be members coming and going. There are overlapping hearings on other committees so youll see some folks come and go so we ask for your patience in bearing with that as well. Farming and agriculture are at the heart of strong economies around the country. Investing in agriculture is crucial to ensure that our communities can thrive. Coming from colorado i understand the importance that farming and agriculture have on our states way of life and economic wellbeing. Nearly half of colorados 6
Former state department and National Security officials testified on the Trump Administrations ive been policy. Secretary of state mike pompeo declined an invitation to testify on the decision to kill soleimani. The Committee Chair threatened to subpoena secretary pompeo in order to obtain information on the u. S. Drone strike. Before i begin, i want to get i want to make the big announcement. Happy birthday. I am 35 years once again. Me too. We had here today to examine Trump Administration policy towards iran. Welcome to members of the public and the press as well. We had hoped to hear from secretary pompeo today as well. He announced he would instill he would instead be in california. That is unfortunate. I do not think there is a member of the committee does not want to hear from mr. Pompeo and the American People. This committee will conduct oversight on this issue, one way or or another. I recognize myself for an opening statement. Under the Trump Administration, we have seen ten
The Committee Chair threatened to subpoena secretary pompeo in order to obtain information on the u. S. Drone strike. Before i begin, i want to get i want to make the big announcement. Happy birthday. I am 35 years once again. Me too. We had here today to examine Trump Administration policy towards iran. Welcome to members of the public and the press as well. We had hoped to hear from secretary pompeo today as well. He announced he would instill he would instead be in california. That is unfortunate. I do not think there is a member of the committee does not want to hear from mr. Pompeo and the American People. This committee will conduct oversight on this issue, one way or or another. I recognize myself for an opening statement. Under the Trump Administration, we have seen tension. It seemed we were on the brink of war. Iran bears much of the blame for this escalation. Believe the destabilizing behavior strengthens them. It is what we expect from iran. U. S. Does not behave that way.
Days when that meant something and it really mattered. We respected people who hold these types of positions. We look forward to hearing from him tonight. Leavingink without even the stage, i will get the first panel underway so that we can start this. Professor, illege would say, get your notepads out. We will start with our first invite thei want to panelists to come up to the stage. Tim sale from the university of to chair theing panel and lead the discussion. , who has beento in the news quite a bit. Meghan osullivan, the kirkpatrick professor at the Kennedy School at harvard, an expert on north america, among other things, and one of the officials of the trilateral commission. Peter feaver, welcome back to the hilltop. He is a professor at duke and director of the grant staff Strategy Program and former white house official in the Bush Administration. If you would not mind joining me and giving a big round of welcome for our panelists. Tim . [applause] tim thank you. It is a pleas