And in introducing him i would like to repeat something that he said at the First National Republican Convention that he attended as a young man in 1884. He was part of a reform wing of the Republican Party, and they had an insurgent candidate to be temporary chair of the convention, taking on the candidacy of the Republican National committee. That candidate happened to be the africanamerican congressman from mississippi, john r. Lynch. Here is some of what our speaker said. It is now less than a quarter of a century since in this city, chicago, the Great Republican Party organized for victory and nominated Abraham Lincoln of illinois who broke the fetors of the slaves and rent them asunder forever. It is a fitting thing for us to choose to preside over this convention one of that race whose right to sit within these walls is due to the blood and the treasures so lavishly spent by the founders of the Republican Party. So, it is a great honor and pleasure to introduce the 26th presiden
Committee hearing. I would like to welcome our distinguished witnesses today. Dan coats. Mike pompeo. General robert ashley. Chris wray. Mike rogers. Robert cardella. We have a long day in front of us. I thank all of you for being here. I know how forward you looked to this one occasion on an annual basis. Since 1995, this committee has met in open forum to discuss the security threats facing the United States of america. This has never been, nor will it ever be, a comfortable conversation to have. The threats this country face are complex, involving, and without easy answers. Domains,t in multiple they are asymmetrical and unconventional, they can be launched from across the ocean or be planned in the heart of our homeland. This conversation serves a vital purpose and it is essential that it takes place in the Public Square with as much detail and can door as if possible. In my view, that is the true value and Public Service of this hearing. It provides the American People with insigh
They talked about a range of Global Threats their agencies were assessing. They testify that the Senate Intelligence committee hearing. At a Senate Intelligence committee hearing. I would like to welcome our distinguished witnesses today. Dan coats. Mike pompeo. General robert ashley. Chris wray. Mike rogers. Robert cardella. We have a long day in front of us. I thank all of you for being here. I know how forward you looked to this one occasion on an annual basis. Since 1995, this committee has met in open forum to discuss the security threats facing the United States of america. This has never been, nor will it ever be, a comfortable conversation to have. The threats this country face are complex, involving, and without easy answers. Domains,t in multiple they are asymmetrical and unconventional, they can be launched from across the ocean or be planned in the heart of our homeland. This conversation serves a vital purpose and it is essential that it takes place in the Public Square wi
Intelligence for cia and others talked about a range of Global Threats their agencies were assessing. They testified at his Senate Intelligence committee hearing. I would like to call this hearing on worldwide threats to order. And i would like to welcome our distinguished witnesses today. Dan coats. Mike pompeo. General robert ashley. Director of the federal bureau of investigation chris wray. Admiral mike rogers. And robert cardella. We have a long day in front of us. I thank all of you for being here. I know how forward you looked to this one occasion on an annual basis. Since 1995, this committee has met in open forum to discuss the security threats facing the United States of america. The the are complex, involving, and without easy answers. Domains,t in multiple they are asymmetrical and unconventional, they can be launched from across the ocean or be planned in the heart of our homeland. This conversation serves a vital purpose and it is essential that it takes place in the Publ
Before it was too late but they refused to listen ignoring the americans that were against this. The leader then promised what had been the plan all along which is to continue bipartisan discussions that will be followed by open debate on the floor. Shortly, this evening, we will take up a vote on a vehicle to which members can offer their ideas on how to best solve this problem. Be a process thats fair to all sides. Once we adopt a motion to proceed we will have the opportunity to have our proposals considered under regular order, in other words offer amendment, debate amendment and vote on amendments. It willt have a 60 vote threshold before it can be adopted. I we need one i can pass the house and be signed into law. This should be about getting a bill signed into law. A group of members from the side of the aisle will put forth a comprehensive proposal. Most people have been surprised, maybe shocked is a better word at the generosity of the present offer for the daca eligible recip