Reforms, if passed, would diminish u. S. Influence on the i. M. F. , would reduce our ability to control the decisions of the i. M. F. , would move the funds from one in which we have Veto Authority to one we have no Veto Authority. Astoastonishingly, madam presid, this bill would expand russias influence and control over the i. M. F. Let me repeat that. A bill that is being ostensibly introduced to punish russia for their act of war and act of aggression, would expand russias influence over the i. M. F. And decrease the United States of americas influence. Madam president , i agree with my friend from alabama, who suggested moments ago this is through the looking glass. This makes no sense. I would challenge any of my friends here to stand up here and explain why a sensible response to what russia has done is to expand russias influence in the i. M. F. And to diminish americas influence. That makes no sense whatsoever. And, madam president , i want to close with two points. Number one
Terrorism, violating human rights and souring instability in the region. We must keep that in mind as we negotiate on their nuclear program. I want to the recognize your aefrts for peace between israel and the palestinians. You are helping to establish the foundation of what we hope will be a lasting agreement and i hope there is sufficient political will to take meaningful steps toward a twostate solution. I must say that the arab leagues proclamation the other day that they will never recognize israel is a jewish state is disheartening. In the meantime, i am glad that the budget requesting fully funds aid to israel. And finally here in our own hemisphere, im deeply concerned by the venian governments crack down on Peaceful Protesters and attack on press freedoms. In haiti, im pleased that u. S. Assistance has accelerated and thank chairman royce for expanting our committees oversight in this regard. I look forward to the secretarys testimony. Thank you, mr. Ingle. This afternoon were
We kick it off with what everybody is talking about, Stephen Cole Berta taking over the late show when letterman retires. This is a fiveyear deal between colber and cbs. No specifics on when he takes over for letterman. Lettermans final shows will be in 2015. 2005, thes debut in rt has been a huge success for comedy central. He will show that to be himself. Letterman is very excited about this replacement. S,cording to les moonve letterman told him i cannot think anybody else. Seems like everyone is showing colbert love. Stephen colbert is up for the challenge. There is no greater joy than seeing a genuinely good man who works as hard as he can, every day, and deserves all the success in the world. For stephen we are thrilled. Another person likely to assume a new role, sylvia burwell. President obama nominated her new this morning as his health and Human Services secretary. Kathleen sebelius offered her resignation this week after the botched healthcare. Gov rollout. White house offic
Britain in the world to final farewell to Queen Elizabeth at a funeral, attended by kings, queens, president s and Prime Ministers. Those who serve will be loved and remembered when those who claim to power and privileges are long forgotten. Ah, norton taylor, this is al jazeera live from london, also coming up a series of explosions kills 13 people in the separatist hell, city of genetic. As ukraine says, its preparing for an assault on Russian Forces in the dont bus region. And tara confused slams into the Dominican Republic auto flooding puerto rico, and triggering total back out. Ah hello, it was a funeral, drew some of the worlds most powerful leaders, president s, Prime Ministers, kings and queens, or hundreds of thousands of people packed the streets to say a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth. The 2nd u. K is longer serving monarch whos rain, span 70 is, has not been laid to rest alongside her late husband, prince philip. She was one of the worlds most recognizable faces, but ma
These provocative actions are a significant escalation. The u. S. Secretary of state calls beijings drills and the Taiwan Strait. Disproportionate and unjustified, and says they threatened to destabilize the entire region. China suspends climate talks and counsels defense meetings with the us following house speaker, nancy policies visit to taiwan clubs of rahman youre watching on their life. My headquarters here in to hall also coming up crowds gathering in the major square outside the rocky parliament. As a political deadlock deepens, will be live in baghdad and record heat and a prolonged dry spell. Rise is rays face about the future of Water Supplies from british farmers. Ah. Welcome to the w, a secretary at Saint Anthony blink and has condemned chinas military exercises in the Taiwan Straits, calling them a major escalation. The drills are in response to u. S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit to taiwan this week, which is angered beijing speaking at a summit of Southeast Asian For