Western countries to the economy of ukraine is the most important thing. Thats not my responsibility. But i just wanted to say, i think thats the most important thing. We are supplying military assistance to the ukrainian military. The president just made an announcement about a week ago about military assistance and a number of categories, vehicles and so forth that i think will be of material assistance to the ukrainian military. There are also under consideration and, yes, it is under consideration some additional categories of assistance which are defensive lethal assistance and those are being considered. I think they should be considered. And ive said that before. But it is a complicated decision that involves other kinds of assistance that were giving and the paramount fact which is that we need to support the ukrainians politically and economically and in particular our nato partners and our european allies need to support ukraine economically. In the end, thats the key to keep
That president elects typically get. He will now begin receiving that. Its another step in the transfer of power. President elect joe biden making it official today. America is back. Reporter formally introducing his first round of cabinet nominees and appointees. Its team that will keep our country and our people safe and secure. Thats a team that reflects the fact that america is back. Reporter the National Security and Foreign Policy picks are all heavy on experience and if confirmed, some will make history. Thank you for placing your trust in me to lead the department of Homeland Security. Reporter the son of cuban immigrants would be the first latino and immigrant to serve as Homeland Security secretary. My foather and mother brough me to this country to escape communism. They cherished our democracy and were intensely proud to become United States citizens. Reporter the first woman to serve as direct tor of national intelligence. Secretary of state spoke specifically of his late
Reporter thats right, wolf. A president never facing impeachment for a second time. That process begins as leaders from the house of representatives will take over the articles of impeachment from the House Chamber over to the Senate Chamber, essentially starting the clock on President Trumps impeachment trial set to begin in the next two weeks. The senators will be sworn in to their positions as jurors in this trial and the presiding trial is senator Patrick Leahy of New Hampshire will be worn in. This is a process that is still very controversial, even though the impeachment did make it through the democraticcontrolled house of representatives there are a number of republicans raising red flags saying it is unconstitutional to put a former president on trial after he had been impeached while still in office. Chuck schumer is saying that the trial must go forward and will do everything they can to hold President Trump accountable for his actions on january 6th. The theory that the sen
Port please. Welcome our host jen mascot assistant professor of law and code executive director of the sea Boyden Gray Center for the study of the Administrative State at the Antonin Scalia law school and john malcolm heritage is Vice President for the institute of Constitutional Government and director of the me center for legal and judicial studies. Well, i want to welcome you all to the Heritage Foundation on behalf of heritage in the great center. Today has been its been a special day and it is still a special day. We are delighted to be here honoring the 30th anniversary of Justice Thomass appointment to the Supreme Court as an associate justice. Weve been fortunate to have Justice Thomas here before he was our 2016 story lecturer and we are thrilled that he is here with us this evening. So with that im going to turn it over to my cohost jen and i hope you enjoy the evenings program. Thank you, john. Good evening. The sea boy and grace center is thrilled to host this event with th
Port please. Welcome our host jen mascot assistant professor of law and code executive director of the sea Boyden Gray Center for the study of the Administrative State at the Antonin Scalia law school and john malcolm heritage is Vice President for the institute of Constitutional Government and director of the me center for legal and judicial studies. Well, i want to welcome you all to the Heritage Foundation on behalf of heritage in the great center. Today has been its been a special day and it is still a special day. We are delighted to be here honoring the 30th anniversary of Justice Thomass appointment to the Supreme Court as an associate justice. Weve been fortunate to have Justice Thomas here before he was our 2016 story lecturer and we are thrilled that he is here with us this evening. So with that im going to turn it over to my cohost jen and i hope you enjoy the evenings program. Thank you, john. Good evening. The sea boy and grace center is thrilled to host this event with th