Would you like to see set . I would like to see those in the cyber arena, those are going to be much more broad than the u. S. Cyber command, that would be part of it. Command,thin the cyber do you have the authorities and the policies to do all of that effectively. My confirmed need to be otherwise the level of expertise is required for potentially damaging operations, this is definitely lowered allowing achieve somes to level of success. How does this impact the allies and the foreign partners and our ability to work with them. I think it increases the level of risk for all of our rs. I think it increases the lovell of risk for all partners. Is a particular problem with allies and partners with less capable defenses than we do and how do you handle that . We have a strong dialogue with many of our allies and partners and we need to continue to build on that. I know that the pentagon wants more nato members to have more access to the unmanned aircraft. At there particular issues or vu
Capacity online in the next major evolution is how we broadly across the u. S. Government to apply those issues. There is also the issue of bothing out to utilities financial utilities and public utilities. Is that something where you would need either funding or authorization or encouragement from congress . At this stage, i dont know. I do make the commitment that if i am confirmed, i will assess that and if i do believe that money or authority or support from a legislative site is required, i will approach you. I would encourage you to do that because i think there are so many different moving parts in these issues that you are addressing. Its not just in terms of operational but privacy, constitutional policy, commercial Enterprises Vs governmental enterprises, not for profits i think this exercise would be hugely important. This is bubbly not the most precise analogy but when we saw and 1940,ing in 1939 we learned a lot in louisiana maneuvers. We discovered some very capable leade
Congressman who know very little about the complexities of reform. Lesson number one is already clear. Move past last years republican rhetoric on selfdeportation and electrified fences. This debate is often emotionally charged. Thats because its not about abstract statistics and concepts, but rather about real people with real problems trying to provide a better life for their families. We seek to harmonize two foundational preaccepts. Number one is humanity. Number two is respect for the rule of law. Humane rhetoric . Yes, but humane policies . Question mark. Republican leadership is transcribinging a decidedly softer tone on immigration, but the party will still have to contend with members like carrie who said, what are you seeing here is a shameless political ploy to buy new voters. Democrats want the votes, and republicans the cheap labor. Immigration reform shouldnt be about buying off lawbreakers so theyll consider becoming republican. Joining us now so give us the straight dop
This is bbc news. The headlines at seven. In the uk, pressure grows to shut more schools. Unions are demanding an immediate two week closure of all primaries and secondaries in england as coronavirus cases surge. This isnt about head teachers wanting to close schools. This is about head teachers wanting to open schools but in order to do that we need to have risk assessments that ensure that there is safe practice across our schools. President trump and the election now 11 republican senators say theyll support him and object to the official results. India begins a nation wide mock drill to test its preparedness for mass immunisation against covid 19. French police shut down an illegal rave that had been under way
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This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. My names mike embley. Making history on capitol hill. Walking the article of impeachment against donald trump through the ornate halls of congress to trigger the first ever impeachment trial of a former president. President trump gravely endangered the security of the United States and its institutions of government. He threatened the integrity of the democratic system, interfered with the peaceful transition of power, and imperilled the coequal branch of government. He thereby betrayed his trust as president to the manifest injury of the people of the United States. President biden sets out goals to speed up coronavirus vaccinations, saying the us
should be well on the way to herd immunity by the summer. Italys Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is set to resign, in the hope of forming a stronger government. Will his gamble pay off . Chelsea sack the man they call their club legend Frank Lampard is out a