Hello im David Rubenstein at the library of congress in washington, d. C. As part of the National Book festival and we are pleased today to have Washington State bob gates whos written a book called exercise from power which ive read and recommend. We are going to talk about this book and a little bit about bobs career. I should point out we worked together along time ago about four decades ago in the Carter White House when i was the deputy and bob gates was executive assistant. So in those days, did you ever think you would become one of the most famous secretaries and have this career, did you ever think about that when you worked as executive assistant . We are both in situations today that we never dreamt about in the late 1970s. But i joined the cia in 1966 i was recruited out of the institute in indiana university. And to do my bit in the cold war i never dreamed in those days that i would end up being the director of the cia at the very time the soviet union collapsed. So it wa
Its my biggest we can expect protest through the night, through the weekend and to continue for some time. Reporter thousands of people took to the street you discussed sadness, frustration, and anger. The grand jury discussing the death of Breonna Taylor and said the Police Officers responsible for her death will not face murder or homicide charges. Demonstrations started peacefully but there were clashes between police and protesters. Lease arrested 127 people overnight, some jumping on vehicles used as blockades. Others for looting. We know people are taking eventually protest. Its unusual, however, to see a large number of people to go into business every move property. It signifies looting. Reporter two Police Officers were shot, one in the leg and one in the abdomen. Both are expected to recover. One was arrested for the shooting but police will not say if it is connected to the protest. The two officers shot in the protest are doing well. Less like the situation could have been
Our friend senator king from maine and representative gallagher from wisconsin. They are joined by fellow commissioner, retired Brigadier General john c english. Professional of cybersecuritys at the u. S. Naval academy and former Deputy Director of the National Security agency. Welcome. Thank you for coming to discuss this important topic. I would like to extend my congratulations as well to Mike Gallagher and his wife anne on the recent birth of their baby girl grace. Good luck on your greatest adventure yet. I would also like to recognize former policy duress. Director Mark Montgomery who served as Deputy Director of the commission. Yearon 1652 of the fiscal ndaa established the Cyberspace Solarium Commission to study alternative strategies for the defending of the United States against malicious cyber activity. Among the strategies were cyber deterrence, persistent engagement and compliance with International Norms. The commission has produced an impressive report that advocates a
Replayhenry clay. Next, depending the u. S. From Cyber Attacks. Subcommittee held a hearing with members of the cyber space mission. Recommendations including ways to streamline information between the agencies. [silence]. Soon a good afternoon. Breaking members should be here shortly. He had a meeting off of the hill and partially. Inc. You senator blumenthal for being here. Senator purdue as well. We have a number of our other members joining us virtually today. Today the Cyber Security subcommittee welcomes the first time, collies to present the findings of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission rate our friend senator king, from a rep. Gallagher from wisconsin. They are joined by fellow commissioner and retired general john, professor of cyber studies at the u. S. Naval academy and former Deputy Director of the National Security agency. Welcome to all. Thank you for coming to discuss this important topic at todays hearing. I like to extend my congratulations as well to Mike Gallagher a
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