Outcome of senator schumer. Obviously pres. Obamas not on the ballot, but his policy is under attack. Does it seem at all with the what the republican essay and the reason why the middle east is such a mess now but theyre saying because we president obama ordered troops out of iraq, thats why, can you at least, and on that . I think it doesnt hurt to illustrate the starkly different approaches by democrats and the president obama. President obama has made clear that he does not see the scenario where u. S. Military personnel will be engaged in combat operation in iraq or syria. I know know many republicans on the stage last night who either on the stage or previously articulated their support for a strategy that would include significant commitment of u. S. Boots on the ground in iraq and syria. The president doesnt believe that would be the best way to advance National Security in the United States. Thats a disagreement weve had for a long time and ultimately the American People will
For congress. Bb not the press gallery but the chamber . By all means call the press gallery if you can get in to the press section. You will not get onto the floor. But if you are in on a member of congress or to i would call them to see where they plan to be after words just to see if you can read them personally or talk to them over the phone. If you are compelled to be at the capitol, do you have a hard pass . My colleagues do. They can get into the building. It will be a challenge but again i would try to arrange will have a hard time several hours ahead . Garett there is a chance they could get into a press gallery. But that does not guarantee, i will go over this two ways. The Senate Press Gallery there is assigned seating. We have desks there. If you are sitting here have desks there and then there are open areas. If you can get there in time with an open area given a shot. The out press gallery there is not assigned seating so what happens with heads of state summit people get
And with that i will turn it over to linda. Thank you, sandy. We will move right into logistics. Im going to in this helen osman, secretary of communications for the u. S. Catholic conference of bishops, court in getting Media Coverage next month which, of course, is why we are all the. Shes been with usccb since 2007 and has been a major player in bringing the church into the digital and social media age. In 2012 the Catholic Press association honored her with the st. Francis award for personal achievement and were happy to have her with us today. Thank you, linda. I appreciate evolving willing to work with me on Getting Started on time. I have some meetings thats mandatory for me answer of my colleagues to be at, at 10 00. I have a few slides, but i like to give more time for yall to ask questions if thats okay with everyone. I thought i would go over very quickly, but of whats different from previous papal visit. I was in the same role in 2008 when Pope Benedict game. And worked wit
The American People. This is why i asked attorney general nice to conduct his review and wire, when that raised actions, i asked for a review. Also why i ordered full cooperation with congressional inquiries. This was an important contribution to your and the american. I intend to read and digest it first and carefully act on its recommendations. Next week i will address the nation and give the American People my response to this report. I will do whatever is necessary to enact the proper reforms and meet the challenges ahead. Now i will take your questions. Will Donald Reagan be leaving as your chief of staff . The special review board has completed its work. Senator muskie and general so growth will have their own statements in a moment. But it might be helpful to give you the highlights of this link the report. I want to note that i have never been privileged to work with two more public spirited, receptive and intellectually honest than ed and ben. Our working relationship was cong
The American People. This is why i asked attorney general nice to conduct his review and wire, when that raised actions, i asked for a review. Also why i ordered full cooperation with congressional inquiries. This was an important contribution to your and the american. I intend to read and digest it first and carefully act on its recommendations. Next week i will address the nation and give the American People my response to this report. I will do whatever is necessary to enact the proper reforms and meet the challenges ahead. Now i will take your questions. Will Donald Reagan be leaving as your chief of staff . The special review board has completed its work. Senator muskie and general so growth will have their own statements in a moment. But it might be helpful to give you the highlights of this link the report. I want to note that i have never been privileged to work with two more public spirited, receptive and intellectually honest than ed and ben. Our working relationship was cong