Nominations . So moved. Second . Second. All in favor say aye. Aye. The motion carries. The Committee Meets this morning to consider the nomination of general Joseph Dunford for reappointment as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. General dunford, this Committee Thanks you for your decades of distinguished service to our nation. We are grateful to your wife ellen for the support she has always provided to you and to all who serve our nation in uniform. Id also like to welcome your son patrick. Patrick. Fortunately, you look like your mother, patrick, who is joining us this morning. Joe and kathleen send their support from afar even as i bet they are a little relieved they do not have to sit through your interrogation. In order to exercise its legislative and oversight responsibilities its important this committee and other appropriate committees of the congress are able to receive testimony, briefings and other communications of information. Have you adhered to applicable laws and r
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[ laughter ] a e has announced that theyre canceling the controversial show duck dynasty. On the bright side, were getting at least four whole seasons of dick dynasty. [ laughter ] [ cheers and applause ] Vice President elect mike pence was seen today was seen using a selfie stick while posing with a group of House Republicans. Of course, right after using the selfie stick pence had to go to confession. [ laughter and applause ] the harry potter spinoff fantastic beasts and where to find them came out today. Spoiler alert. Theyre in a gold tower. [ laughter and applause ] according to a new report, Donald Trumps Transition Team still has not contacted the pentagon. Apparently, they cant find that shape on the phone. [ laughter ] im having no luck here. Ive called triangle like 50 times. [ laughter ] they keep putting me through to square. Square said he was circle. [ laughter ] nissan is now offering a limited Edition Version of its rogue suv to promote the new Movie Star Wars rogue on
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Newsmakers, sunday at 10 00 a. M. And 6 00 p. M. Eastern on cspan. On tuesday the Senate Armed Services Committee Held a hearing on civilian control of the u. S. Military. This follows president elect trumps selection of retired general james mattis to be defense secretary. This is just over two hours. [ room noise ] the Committee Meets this morning to receive testimony on civilian control of the armed forces. Id like to welcome our witnesses, dr. Elliott cohen, robert e. Osgood, professor of strategic studies at the Johns Hopkins school of advanced international studies. Thats very impressive. Dr. Kathleen hicks, also impressive, Senior Vice President kissinger chair and director of the International Security program at the center for strategic and international studies. Welcome. Civilian control of the armed forces has been a bedrock principle of American Government since our revolution. A painting hanging in the Capitol Rotunda celebrates the legacy of George Washington, who volunta