U. S. Trade representative Robert Lighthizer is making his second appearance on capitol hill today. This morning, he was before a House Committee and was answering questions from the Senate Finance committee on President Trumps trade policy. Ourselves in future crisis, but we have to find a Smart Solution that accepts the realities that trade is fundamental to our survival and prosperity. In the long term, trade is a key part of the solution because it promotes freedom. It provides customers for our best in the class Agricultural Products. It promotes entrepreneurship and independence. And particularly trade empowers Small Businesses that are the backbone of our communities. In fact, 97 of the u. S. Exporters are Small Businesses. A good start to empowering people and fixing our economy is making sure as many people as possible have the option of being their own boss. We owe it to them and their communities to press for even more opportunities. This is especially true because our tradi
In fact, the only thing that tucker will probably be sad, because now he is directly threatening the western countries with an attack on their territory, well, in fact, nothing new, but about nothing new, but you noticed that there everything revolved around the war, he firstly , putin called to prepare, called someone. The government, probably through its federation council, called on the preparation of a new russian elite from the participants in the war, and they say that the participants in the war will have many priorities when entering universities, and there will be many favorable conditions in their careers, and promotion, as i understand it, that this is how the kremlin tries to convince russian youth that war and participation in war is prestigious, promising, profitable, or does this temptation work . Well, i think its all about money. Doesnt even think, sure, you see, he has already even started at all with a minute of silence, yes, yes, yes, in memory of the fallen russian
From them. The army is now getting in touch with families, i know, and, you know, im keeping my hopes up that theyre alive and well. I know their father and his spouse were taken, also, because weve seen one of the videos. Videos that hamas put on, so we know theyre alive. Im hoping that theyre with them. An israeli mother sharing the story of her sons who were taken hostage by hamas. The Terrorist Group is now threatening to execute dozens of people they have captured, quote, Without Warning. Meaning israeli israel is promising a complete Siege Of Gaza, launching more air strikes overnight while cutting off the area from basic necessities. Were going to get a live report for the latest on all of that straight ahead, right here on morning joe. Good morning and welcome to morning joe. It is tuesday, october 11th. According to israeli authorities, more than 900 israelis have been killed since the fighting began on saturday. The Health Ministry in gaza says 700 palestinians are dead. 11 a
Aspen Strategy Group and welcome to this session on American Global leadership in the 21st century. We want to thank them for the space and particularly dan sussman of alaska, im going to introduce in just a minute. Let me tell you about our program this morning. We at the aspen Strategy Group are 35 years old. We have this radical notion that even in washington there can be an organization thats resolutely nonpartisan. We have been resolutely nonpartisan for 35 years. Bill perry, joe nye, joe showcroft. We meet in aspen and debate about American Foreign policy and leadership and each year we prepare a book based on our proceedings for publication and this years book is available today. If the book were discussing today called the world turned upsidedown, maintaining American Leadership in a dangerous age, were going to discuss the book this morning beginning with senator sullivan and then continuing with our good friend who will talk about major changes and how america looks at global
Cable television companies. And is brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. Former secretary of state Madeleine Albright and former National Security advisor, susan rice joined the discussion on changes to us Foreign Policy under the Trump Administration. And American Leadership in world affairs. Hosted by the Aspen Institute in washington dc, this is three hours. Good morning everyone. Good morning. Thank you for your patience. I am the director of the Aspen Strategy Group. And welcome to this session on American Global leadership in the 21st century. First i want to thank piper for giving us their space this morning. We much appreciate that. I would like to thank all of you for being here. Members of the Strategy Group. Particularly senator dan sullivan of alaska with whom i will introduce any minute. Let me tell you about the program this morning. We at the Aspen Strategy Group are 35 years old. We have this radical notion that even in washington there can be an org