Minutes. This hearing is in a hybrid format. Members have the option to appear both in person or virtually. Welcome. If there is a Technology Issue well move on to the next person. Our speaking order will be as usual by seniority of the members who have checked in alternating democrat and republican. Today we welcome deputy secretary to this committee for an update on International Policy issues, sanctions policies, an area where weve done important bipartisan work on this committee. I thank senator toomey and especially chair when i was ranking up until this year. We were able to make important Progress Holding countries like russia and north korea accountable. Senator toomey and i have worked together to pass tough new fentanyl sanctions to help stem the flow of illegal opioids from china and mexico that have taken such a toll. Another heart breaking story on public radio today about whats happened to far too many families in this country. I am confident well be able to build on the
[background noises] [background noises] [background noises] this hearing is in a hybrid format. Members have the option to appear in person or virtually. Our sole witness is in person Wally Adeyemo. If there is a Technology Issue we will move either next person for the speaking order will be as usual by seniority of members of checked and all turning to karmic intent democratic and republican. Today we welcome deputy secretary Wally Adeyemo to this committee for an updated International Policy issues. We have done important bipartisan work on this committee. I think a senator to me and especially senator crapo who was chair when i was ranking up until this year. We were able to make important Progress Holding countries like russia and north korea accountable for its header to me and i have worked together to pass tough fentanyl sanctions to stop the flow of illegal opiates from china or mexico theyre taking such a toll. Of the heartbreaking story on the public radio today about what ha
Jonathan is just its humbling. Its just its brutal to call on the prayers of so many people for stephanie and for ryan and for the extended family and for the family of the police, of the department. Its beautiful to thank god for the gift of jonathan, and for the example that hes given us of Police Officers and my family. And enough is enough. We have to back the police. Its amazing. Amazing the support and the love for Police Officers. It has to go countrywide and enough is enough with what theyre doing to our officers that are putting their life on the line every day. Im a neighbor. Im sad, and im. Im angry and im here to show my respects and hopefully well be able to change the laws and put criminals in jail and keep them there. Its a disgrace that these politicians have. They have blood on their hands. These people protect us, so we need to protect them. I think if everyone can come together and support one another in times like this, its a nice thing and maybe it could be a turni
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Jonathan diller. Im so proud thousands of people across the country are calling Jonathan A Hero but the truth is, hes always been a hero to ryan and me. The rest of the world is just catching up. Thousands of orders including Law Enforcement as far away as colorado, chicago, dallas and arkansas gathering for the funeral of the Police Officer killed in line of duty. The message of patriotism and support for women and men in blue stretched for miles. Cb cotton live in new york where the service was held today. This tragedy shattered hearts of so many especially here on long island following nypd officer Jonathan Diller born and raised here. The priest who officiated his funeral today also officiated his wedding a few years ago to stephanie. Stephanie joined a sisterhood she never asked to be part of, a sisterhood of women whose husbands have been killed in the line of duty. My son will grow up without his father, i will grow old without my husband and his parents how to say goodbye to th