Peace talks with switzerland are still under way. Donaldore diplomacy from trump in last nights Republican Debate but the frontrunner still provocative call to ban muslims from entering the u. S. Also, will they or wont they . We will tell you about the chance of america as central bk rates and what it might mean for the rest of the world. In france as ens fans line up to see the first screening screenings of star wars. First the top story. The u. S. And russia have they will both attend a new round crisis talks on syria this week in new york. Announcement came after u. S. Secretary of state John Vladimir down with putin in mrs. Could you. Kerry says russia and the u. S. See eye to eye on the Syrian Crisis but admitted enoughositions are close to work together. Ground theye common managed to reach was just quite simply they are happy to put major differences dossier to move forward and scheduling the peace step s can go to the next which is that meeting in new york on friday, a very im
Quorum call quorum call quorum call mr. Sessions mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from alabama. Mr. Sessions id ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Sessions mr. President well be soon voting on confirmation of mrs. Lynch to be the attorney general of the United States of america. That office is a part of the president s cabinet but it also is an office that is the chief law officer for america and it the top official in our government is required to adhere to the law, even to the point of telling the president no if he gets it in his head, as president s sometimes do, to do something that violates the law. As corporate lawyers do for the c. E. O. Of corporations. Mr. President , you cant do this. This is wrong. Dont do this. And at some point attorney generals have been none to resign before they would carry out policies that violate the law. So we are deeply concerned in this country about the pres
Being able to provide and protect your family is one of the most fundamental of human needs. A good job makes it easier to pay the mortgage, buy groceries or send your kid to college. It is just one example of what we strive to make possible. Even though the u. S. Has added jobs at an historic rate, there are still too Many Americans for meaningful work and good paying jobs are still out of reach. U. S. Small businesses still struggle to secure competitive financing and china and other are still doing whatever they can to beat American Companies in the global market. I know you just finished breakfast but lets not ignore the fact that our competitors are trying to eat your lunch. That is what is happening today. With all of that today i went to close by talking about tomorrow. When i say today and tomorrow im not just talking about this Conference Although i do help that you will engage with speakers and panels, meet each other strike up a deal or two. We have buyers from more than thr
Her nomination was favorably reported, bipartisan support. Hes here to watch these proceedings today. Its clear this undoubtedly proud father instilled in his daughter the grace and resilience she has shown over the past six months. And as a senator, like all of us, ive gotten to meet wonderful people from all walks of lives. Up to and including president s. But i have said many times before and said at home, meeting reverend lynch was really a very special moment in this senators life. And throughout Loretta Lynchs life, those who encountered her intelligence and her tenacity have not always been prepared to accept her and her impressive accomplishments, but in every point, the content of her character has shown through, led her to even greater heights. In Elementary School administrators did not believe that Loretta Lynch could score as high as she did on a standardized test. They demanded that she retake the test. How could this Young African American Girl score so high . She took t
Reestablished, it must begin before this president leaves office and that will likely require every possible means to reassert legislative authority. One of those means is advise and consent power to approve or disapprove nominees for a high office. It was created for just such a high time as this. It is a legitimate constitutional power of congress. It is not only appropriate but necessary that the senate refuse to confirm a president s nominee when that president has overreached and assumed the legislative powers of congress. It is particularly necessary when the president s nominee is being appointed specifically for the improper purpose of advancing the president s unconstitutional overreach as attorney general. All through the powers the powers of the office to which they have been nominated. Mr. President , we have a number of problems with regard to executive Branch Overreach and executive branch failure to be responsive to congress. Congress asked legitimate questions ofnlt we