I would like to call this hearing to order. Admiral, welcome. I would like to welcome admiral rogers, director of the National Security agency. Mike, as you know we typically hold hearing in close session so we can review your classified programs. Given the sensitive nature of the programs and the need to protect methods which intelligence is gathered that position is understandable. Today, we want to take time to insure the American People have an opportunity to learn more about the nsa, the mission you workforce is tasked with and what you are doing to combat the increasing cyber threat to the nation. Cyber threats are top priority for the Intelligence Community. Attacks are increasing in scale, scope, and complexity and severity of impact. The office of personal management suffered from one of the biggest Cyber Breaches our government has ever encountered and there are count less other recent examples of attacks in the public and private sector. While the nsa typically works in secr
Speaks now for itself. It now comes to the senate. And im here tonight to kick off that debate. For hours after hours after hours and the last several days, i have heard what is wrong with this bill. I dont dispute my colleagues analysis. I will debate it. But now weve got to Start Talking about what are the good aspects of this bill and why we did this bill in the first place. And tonight i want to remind people what we are doing. First of all, we are funding the entire United States governments discretionary spending. We have 550 billion in here for National Defense to stand up for america, to make sure our troops have the best weapons and the best support and the best medical treatment. 550 billion. More money for peacekeeping, to money to fight isil, to refuel an aircraft carrier. We did our job. Youll hear more about that. We wanted to also fight ebola, which had the American People near panic this summer, and we said, we have a plan, working with the administration and some of th
Hard questions about how to fix the fundamental drivers of immigration as long as they funded more enforcement agents and build higher senses. This broke down in the 1990s because they immigrants began to increase and dispersed throughout the country instead of concentrated in border states, people began to view the numbers that were emerging as more of a problem, especially after the 9 11 attacks, the equilibrium broke down when immigration control was seen as a National Security issue. So since the late 90s and since 9 11 we have seen an additional security measures put at the border and in the u. S. These enforcement measures, i argue, seem to have reached a Tipping Point where the number of unauthorized immigrants in the u. S. Today has been going down. The number peeked in 2007 at 12. 4 million. Theres been a 10 reduction, almost a million less. Its a little hard to assess exactly how important the enforcement measures are in driving that decrease because many of the most importan
Outside the box. I began my education in fort greeley while the School Facilities were a bit rustic the high quality of education i received inside those walls is what i remember so much. I thank each and every teacher who has taken on the high calling of educating our children. While we certainly have room for improvement in our schools, we should also celebrate our achievements. In nevada last month, at one of the toughest High School Wrestling tornments in the country, senior josh roteman won his weight class and earned the tournaments outstanding wrestling award. Josh is the first allamerican athlete from the high school and has been accepted to the u. S. Naval academy. This past spring, kristine fenderson of fair banks captured a silver medal at the United States decathlon super quiz. A competition that attract teams from around the world. These individual successes serve as reminder that the next generation has the talent and drive to succeed. Its up to us to provide the opportun
Ladies and gentlemen, the Coastal Florida Police and fire pipes and drums, and the palm coast fire department. Each member today dedicating their march to one lost police officer, fireman, or k9 unit as noted on their pipe or drum. The Coastal Florida Police and fire pipes and drums. The michigan multijurisdictional mounted Police Drill Team and colorguard are making their third appearance in an inaugural parade. Organized by a now retired lieutenant. Leading the michigan multijurisdictional Police Drill Team. Up next, ladies and gentlemen, amvets national, representing American Veterans, the oldest and largest Veterans Service organization open to end fighting for all veterans who serve honorably, including reservists and guardsmen. Their mission is to enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and to improve the quality of life for them, their families, and the communities where they live through leadership, advocacy, and services. Lets