They are initial credable to do incredible things. And i would frequently. When i talk to folks. Particularly enlisted do you think that people out here you know. Think that they know what you are doing out here . The answer that i would get was no. They think we step on ieds out here. They have no clue what we are doing so i this that i it is important to explain exactly what the stakes are as my colleague. You know. Just said. And i would note one other thing americans are note weary when we are not. If you look at the poll data datadata and how the public felt in the videotapes of the beheadings this summer came out and it was a very different set of numbers from previously. And they feel these things deep scompleechlt assign of disrespect to the nation that they do not appreciate thank you. Thank you mr. Chairman senator king . Mr. Chairman just to put into perspective the number thats we were talking about at the judging and looking back on the history. If we have the 2k3w5i9s bud
Affordability, tax reform and health care. This is live coverage on cspan2. For those of you out there who want to comment on twitter the hashtag is sanders brookings, thats at, not the sign. I want to say at the outset before i do the formal part of the introduction that it is a pleasure to welcome a selfdescribed proud democratic socialist here to brookings. You know these days the word socialist is thrown around as an end that the, and the socialists i know are insulted when president obamas called a socialist because they argue he is too moderate to be a democratic socialist. But the thing we forget is the vibrancy of the democratic socialist tradition in the United States. And bear in mind were talking democratic, small d socialist ie scandinavia not the old soviet union. And in the american tradition were talking about people from eugene debs to Michael Thomas to people like Barbara Aaron right. This is a lively american tradition that has influenced policy in our country in a gr
Against the people who were obstructionist. And the other lesson that i will never forget is that the year following when i ran for reelection, we almost doubled the voter or turnout. Almost doubled the voter turnout from what it had been when i first won. And the lesson that i will never forget and what i believe is that when you stand up for people and you keep your promise, people will, in fact, get involved in politics. So i think it was true then, and i think its true today. Um, in 1986 i ran for governor of the state of vermont as an independent, received 14 of the vote. 1988 i ran for the u. S. Congress, and in that election i was told by my democratic friends that i would be a spoiler, taking away votes and enabling the republican candidate to win. In fact, the republican candidate did win with 41 of the vote. Hydro 38 . Enabling the republican i got 38 . Democrat got 19 . Two years later i ran again for congress defeating the incumbent by 16 points. In 2006 with the retirement
People. President obama said netanyahus visit threatens to politicize the relationship between the u. S. And israel. That is from cq roll call. Next up, todays joint news please be seated. As always, it is a great pleasure to welcome my close friend and partner, chancellor angela merkel, back to the white house. Angela has been here many times. But this visit is a chance for me to congratulate her on two achievements. Well into her third term, angela is now one of germanys longest serving chancellors. Perhaps more importantly, this is my first opportunity to publicly congratulate angela and germany on their fourth world cup title. As we all saw, angela is one of her teams biggest fans. Our u. S. Team gets better each world cup, so watch out in 2018. Germany is one of our strongest allies. Whenever we meet, it is an opportunity to coordinate closely on a range of issues critical to our shared security and prosperity. As angela and our german friends prepare to host the g7 this spring, i
One of the problems is theres no threshold, no strict guidelines to follow when making the call. It is all a casebycase basis. Two hours back in fairfax and Loudoun County to give parents and teachers a little extra time to get to school. It doesnt look like there will be much trouble for folks getting to school today. This just in. Montgomery county schools are opening two hours later. We just heard from Montgomery County schools. Metrobus will be running on a moderate snow plan this morning. All school trips in d. C. Will operate normally. You should keep an eye on metros bus alert page. As bus routes are able to operate, they will be announced on that page 4 31 right now. I want to get you up to speed on the forecast if youre just waking up this morning. Storm team 4 meteorologist tom kierein talking subzero temperatures. Right now look at our temperatures. Its only in the mid to upper teens Montgomery County. Near 20 in fairfax county. Upper teens in prince georges county. Low to m