Invite our to distant risk an moderator to take a seat. While they assembled, the tenant general christopher the commanding general of the u. S. Army europe. The Deputy Director for the Transatlantic Security Initiative at the atlantic ,ouncil center for strategic strategy and security and Lieutenant General thompson landnder of nato allied command. Our panel will be moderated by defense ones technology editor. Thank you all. [applause] all right. All so much for joining us today and im pact talker. To discuss the future of the United States army an incredible important european theater and i have been covering Different Army activity in europe for some time. And there is one question that it is usually sort of a perfunctory question, rarely is there an opportunity for news in it. This year that is not the case. I will go to you, j. P. As well as you, chris. I wonder if you can talk a little bit about the current status and your feelings about the military to military relationship with
Italians have blessed our country with great art and music. Whoonor the italian voyager led a voyage of discovery to the new world, a gentleman known as christopher columbus. To me, it will always be called columbus day. Some people dont like that, i do. Today, the United States and italy draw strength from our cherished heritage as we Work Together to safeguard our people and promote prosperity as nato allies. Our countries cooperate closely on a wide range of critical defense issues, including the protection of our nations against radical islamic terrorism. The problem is, italy is only paying 1. 1 instead of the mandated 2 , which by and of itself is a low number. Only eight of the 28 nato ,ountries are paying the 2 meaning 20 of the countries are delinquent in the payment to nato. Years. Ve been for many germany is 1. 3 at most, spain is that less than 1 , turkey, believe it or not, is almost current and paid up. I want to thank the secretarygeneral because he is going around sayin
I have the honor of being executive director of the Ronald Reagan president ial foundation and institute. Thank you for coming out. Honor of our in men and women in uniform who defend our freedom around the world, please stand and join me for the pledge of allegiance. [in unison] i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation, under god, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. John thank you, please be seated. John thank you, please be seated. 1988 whenl of president Ronald Reagan broke ground at the sight of his future president ial library, im not sure he could have imagined that his foundation would one day also be operating a robust institute in washington dc, one just steps from the white house he would soon leave behind for his beloved homeland ranch in the west. , i do know that todays celebration honoring Justice Sandra day oconnor is exactly the type of gathering in his name that he envisioned. Intrinsic
Frank santorum join us. Bridget bowman talks about the key house and senate house and o watch in the upcoming 2020 elections. Yeas are 354, nays are 64 recorded as present. Two thirds being in the affirmative, the rules are suspended. The joint resolution is agreed to and without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Host in a bipartisan vote with 129 republicans joining democrats, the house of representatives voted to oppose President Trumps decision to withdraw u. S. Troops from syria. The resolution also calls on President Trump to present a clear and specific plan for the enduring defeat of isis. Good morning, everyone. We will begin with your take on this debate in washington. Republicans, 2027488001. Democrats, 2027488000. Independence, your number, 2027488002. You can text us with your first name, city, and state at 2027488003 or join the conversation on twitter at cspanwj and facebook. Com cspan. We will get to your thoughts on syria in a minute. We begin wi
If you are an independent, 202 7488002. You can also send us a text message and we will read that at 202 7480003. Or send us a tweet cspanwj and as always we are on facebook, facebook. Com cspan. A number of developments over the weekend, including this front page story from the new york times, Boris Johnson forced to seek a brexit extension. We will have that story with Jason Douglas of the wall street journal. And a tweet overnight about the g7 summit, originally scheduled to take place at the doral in miami, florida, the president with this tweet last night host that from the president. Joining us live on the phone, senior White House Reporter for reuters. , following the firestorm that he received over the last 48 hours, was this a surprise . Caller yes. Guest yes i was certainly surprised that came out last night. Primarily because they had been signaling for some time that this was the place the president wanted to go. That it was his decision and basically he didnt really care a