that means you are incarcerated, you have a family member that is incarcerated, or a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, or judge, we want to hear what you think. call in at (202) 748-8000. if you have something to say about the kernel justice system, and you don t fit into that earlier category, we want you to call in at (202) 748-8001. can always reach us on social media and twitter at c-span wj and facebook. gave ant donald trump major push to the first step bill at a white house event where he and advocates for this legislation came together to talk about what this bill would do in the push to get it done before the end of the year. here is what they have to say. [video clip] throughout this process, my administration has worked closely with law enforcement. bill backing ensures this remains tough on crime. it has to remain tough on crime, and supports the tremendous work of our police and the tremendous job law enforcement does throughout our country. we have great
unwavering commitment to make sure that the special counsel cannot be fired, that this investigation cannot be a victim of political interference. the president has indicated that he is averse to hearing about russia or considering its threat to this country. that aversion certainly sets back his ability to defend this country against the russian threat through sanctions and other means and deterrence that will assure that russia is made to pay a price so they do not do it again. in conclusion, let me just say that aversion must be overcome. we need to send a signal, as we did by passing sanctions, that we will take action against russia to stop it from interfering again in this election, that we will make sure that russia is made to pay a price, and that our constituents know that we will insist on a fair and independent investigation without political interference, passing legislation that is bipartisan. it has been offered by republicans as well as democrats, including
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local from his face before a house judiciary subcommittee. this is an hour and 50 minutes. the sum committee will come to order. we will declare a recess of the subcommittee at anytime. we welcome everyone to today s hearing on the challenges faced in law enforcement in the 21st century. i recognize myself for an opening statement for a matter of quick personal indulgence. i would ask everyone to please remember our friend and colleague, tom tillis north carolina. i want to thank everyone for being here today. i want to thank chairman for this hearing. this week we celebrate national police week and that s important to all the members of the subcommittee that we have a hearing to honor all law enforcement officers. i want to extend a special thank you to our witnesses for being here. we have with us to canterbury, my own personal chief, and director of public safety, alonzo thompson from the great city of spartanburg, south korea from los angeles county sheriff department.
subcommittee on crime, terrorism homeland security investigations will come to a order. c withoutt objection the chair is authorized to declare recesses at any time. we welcomeng everyone to today hearing on the challenges facing law enforcement in the 21st centuryy and i will recognize myself for an opening statement. just a matter of quick personal indulgence, i would please everyone to remember our friend colleague thom tillis from north carolina. i want to thank everyone for being here and chairman good lat for this hearing. this week we celebrate national police week and that s important to all the members of the sub committee that we have aaw hearg to honor our law enforcement officers. i want to extend a special thank you to the witnesses for being here. we have chuck canterbury, national president of fraternal order of police, my chief and director of publicc safety, alonzo thompson from south carolina, whichever jim mcdonald chief art esoveto. is that close?li for