Both sides of the aisle who have gone out of their way to make me feel welcome, to help me navigate the sometimes confusing rules and traditions of the senate, and for assisting me in making the most of my time here. One thing that i did note for certain when i arrived here in june was that i wanted to use my time as effectively as possible. To the extent that i have, i have so many of my colleagues to thank. The senior senator from new jersey, who will soon have to break in another new senator from our state, has been a very supportive colleague, and i truly appreciate his willingness to assist me throughout my time in the senate. Thank you, senator. The republican leader has gone above and beyond to give me this opportunity to work to make a difference during my tenure here, and for that, i want to thank him very much. I also want to thank the senior senator from delaware and the junior senator from oklahoma for agreeing to my request to hold a hearing on Human Trafficking in the Hom
Logistics providers and requires suspect and ill legitimate products il legitimate products to be appropriately apy handled. Ike like to thank senator harkin and senator alexander for their leadership on this bill. Id especially like to recognize senator bennet who has been a Strong Partner throughout the crafting of this legislation. For more than a year weve worked on this Bipartisan Legislation with our colleagues and have finally achieved an important balance with this bill. And i might adhere, madam president , we were told this couldnt be done. We were told this is too difficult. But for a year and a half, we have tackled this objective. Congress has the opportunity today to proactively put in place uniform, workable standards that will allow stakeholders Greater Regulatory certainty and give patients the confidence they deserve in the safety and security of our nations pharmaceutical drug supply chain. Congresss opportunity today are twofold. This is legislation this legislation
Ban willt may stay on the nsa story and get your thoughts, should congress endorse or stop using intelligence efforts . The phone lines send us a tweet as well or post your comments on facebook. Com c span. You can also email us, journal cspan. Org. The may begin with the front page of the Financial Times this morning. This is their headline here is part of her statement that she put out wall street journal also with a story on their front page the New York Times closed code this morning the New York Times this morning. Then there is this in the Washington Post this morning we turn to you, should congress endorse or stop these programs . Caller. Is democratic i think the congress should take some kind of action to tighten the reins on the nsa since 9 11 and the passing of the patriot act. It has grown exponentially. Its out of control. I am hoping the congress will tighten the reins on the nsa, cut their budget. While i am on the phone, with all the controversy about spying on allies a
The latest development in ukraine as russia now recognizes crimea as a sovereign independent state. Putinscow, president obam will be addressing the parliament. Your reaction to obamas response. Are the sanctions enough . What should the u. S. Do next to th . Phone lines are. Ou can join us on twitter the question is posted on facebook. Or send us an email. The front page of the Washington Post is this headline. Europe hadd russia with sanctions. The International Crisis over ukraine as quitted sharply on monday as the u. S. And europe imposed sanctions on senior russian political and military figures. B boone signing a decree recognizing the ukrainian region of crimea as an independent state. Vladimir putin signing a decree. 97 of voters said they wanted to become a part of russia. In this ration said the vote was rigged and discounted it as a legal. Administration. What has become the most serious u. S. Russia confrontation in decades showed no sign of abating monday. This from the g
Didnt have a problem doing it, but i would find it strange if there was any less disagreement over the how much one enjoyed having to do it or whether or not we should have done it . I would be surprised if there wasnt that disagreement in the military. One of the things i find odd right here is seems like no one is disagreeing with the principle. It was just how it was handled, how it was handled, you know, saying he was a hero, given the rose garden deal and all that. It doesnt seem line the principle is one correct me if im wrong. It sounds like the principle is one you agree with. Its the principle and the price we paid. I would argue well have to pay again to deal with these gentlemen in the future. And congressman, i think that it was a good price, and i think it was worth the risk to get Sergeant Bergdahl back home. Thank you, mr. Chairman. The chair recognizes the gentleman from florida, mr. Desantis. You said, well, maybe they thought beheading bergdahl would have been better,