Back when this monday would be the day that he was able to get on with business and so it has proved, he took a big swipe at global free trade and has put a curb on government hiring and reinstated a ban on funding for Abortion Related Services overseas. We can speak to barbara live from the state department. Can you explain more about which organisations were funded and what work they were doing and where . This is a global order. It is about us funded groups that are not allowed under the circumstances now to perform abortions or to have any referrals or counselling. So no Abortion Services whatsoever. It has to do with Womens International non Governmental Organisations that receive money from the us government. This is something that changes with administrations so when republican administrations come in they tend to issue this restriction on funds to organisations that offer restrictions and whether democrats come in they revoke this. So mr trump was right with tradition in this c
Money is being used efficiently and effectively, and a waste, fraud, and abuse and mismanagement are rooted out. The independence of igs is the foundation of our work speed if were going to leave this for a moment as secretary of state Rex Tillerson is being greeted by state Department Employees this morning. Live coverage on cspan2. [applause] well, good morning all. We apologize for being late. It seemed that this years prayer breakfast, people felt the need to pray a little longer. [laughter] but i certainly welcomed them all. Thank you for such a warm reception. Its a pleasure to be here, obviously. Ive been anxious to be here and im so pleased to have my wife, brenda, of more than 30 years, and she has just been steadfast through this process encouraging me on and reminding me what this is really all about. And so thank you. [applause] also want to thank acting secretary tom shannon who is just been super through this entire process. Tom, thank you so much. [cheers and applause] i
Mr. Tillerson we apologize for being late. This years prayer breakfast, people felt the need to pray longer. [laughter] mr. Tillerson i welcomed them all. Thank you for such a warm reception. It is a pleasure to be here. Ive been anxious to be here and so anxious to have my wife of more than 30 years. She has been steadfast through this process, encouraging me on and reminding me what this is all about. Thank you. [applause] mr. Tillerson i also want to acting want to thank secretary tom shannon, who has been superb. Tom, thank you so much. [applause] mr. Tillerson it was truly an honor that tom joined us in the Oval Office Last night for my swearing in. I want to recognize and thank all of you here at headquarters of our state department, the staff and partners around the world who have faithfully perform your duties regardless of who was in charge, so important. I know many of you have assisted ambassadors and other officials during the Senate Confirmation process, and some of you ha
Mr. Tillerson we apologize for being late. This years prayer breakfast, people felt the need to pray longer. [laughter] mr. Tillerson i welcomed them all. Thank you for such a warm reception. It is a pleasure to be here. Ive been anxious to be here and so anxious to have my wife of more than 30 years. She has been steadfast through this process, encouraging me on and reminding me what this is all about. Thank you. [applause] mr. Tillerson i also want to acting want to thank secretary tom shannon, who has been superb. Tom, thank you so much. [applause] mr. Tillerson it was truly an honor that tom joined us in the Oval Office Last night for my swearing in. I want to recognize and thank all of you here at headquarters of our state department, the staff and partners around the world who have faithfully perform your duties regardless of who was in charge, so important. I know many of you have assisted ambassadors and other officials during the Senate Confirmation process, and some of you ha
The final confirmation vote is expected on tuesday. You can watch the senate live on cspan 2. Former exxon mobil Ceo Rex Tillerson was officially sworn in last wednesday as secretary of state. On his first day on the job he introduced himself to state Department Employees and gave brief remarks at a welcoming ceremony. This is just under 15 minutes. [applause] sec. Tillerson well, good morning, all. We apologize for being late. It seemed that this years prayer breakfast, people felt the need to pray a little longer. [laughter] but i certainly welcomed them all. So, thank you for such a warm reception. And its a pleasure to be here, obviously. Ive been anxious to be here and im so pleased to have my wife, renda, of more than 30 years. And she has been just steadfast through this process, encouraging me on and reminding me of what this is really all about. And so thank you. [applause] i also want to thank acting secretary tom shannon, who has just been superb through this entire process.