Test test captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2008 acts in a way consistent with American National security and the security of our nato partners as well, diplomats on the ground are working diligently. I had a pointed question. I know that youre a harvard graduate, west point graduate, you know what my question was. Its not about everything else, its about caatsa. Youve decided not to answer that. The final question, you had the Inspector General of the state department, mr. Linick, ultimately fired, that is that correct . I recommended to the president he be terminated, yes. You recommended it to the president he be terminated why . Because he was conducting investigations that may affect you . Senator, at the time i made the recommendation to the president i was unaware of any of the investigations that he had ongoing at the time with one exception i was aware of an investigation he asked me to provide testimony, i provided that testimony. Other than that i was unaware
Germany, the may firing of the state departments Inspector General, and President Trumps recent tweet on possibly delaying the 2020 election. Hearingeign relations is almost three hours. Good morning, everyone. Today we have with us secretary of state mike pompeo to discuss the state departments fiscal year 2021 budget request. Any judge,history is secretary pompeo will face a wide variety of questions that extend beyond the departments budget, which i know you can handle. The u. S. And our allies and partners continue to face serious foreign challenges that will test us for decades to come. Chineseder the communist party is our chief competitor and russia is a key adversary. The efforts of these nations to sow discord, wreak havoc, and undo the free and open International Order upon which shared prosperity and security are built have reached new heights. They have stepped up disinformation and manipulated international institutions, suppressed voices of freedom and democracy, propped
Test test captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2008 acts in a way consistent with American National security and the security of our nato partners as well, diplomats on the ground are working diligently. I had a pointed question. I know that youre a harvard graduate, west point graduate, you know what my question was. Its not about everything else, its about caatsa. Youve decided not to answer that. The final question, you had the Inspector General of the state department, mr. Linick, ultimately fired, that is that correct . I recommended to the president he be terminated, yes. You recommended it to the president he be terminated why . Because he was conducting investigations that may affect you . Senator, at the time i made the recommendation to the president i was unaware of any of the investigations that he had ongoing at the time with one exception i was aware of an investigation he asked me to provide testimony, i provided that testimony. Other than that i was unaware
That previous president s long ago should have ridded the world of the coldblooded killer of american troops in iraq and innocents over much of the middle east hes responsible for a the young people over at walter reed where they lose their arms and legs. Much of that stuff was made in iran. And he should have been taken out a long time ago. We had a shot at it, and we took him out. Were a lot safer now because of it. Lou the president responding as well, willing to bring the full force of our militarys most advanced weapon ri and technology to destroy our enemies. The president tweeted this quote, the United States just spent 2 trillion dollars on military equipment. We are the biggest and by far the best in the world if iran attacks an american base or any american. We will be sending some of that brandnew beautiful equipment their way and without hesitation. As President Trump carries out his responsibilities to protect and defend america, statements by many of the radical dems sugg
That previous president s long ago should have ridded the world of the coldblooded killer of american troops in iraq and innocents over much of the middle east hes responsible for a the young people over at walter reed where they lose their arms and legs. Much of that stuff was made in iran. And he should have been taken out a long time ago. We had a shot at it, and we took him out. Were a lot safer now because of it. Lou the president responding as well, willing to bring the full force of our militarys most advanced weapon ri and technology to destroy our enemies. The president tweeted this quote, the United States just spent 2 trillion dollars on military equipment. We are the biggest and by far the best in the world if iran attacks an american base or any american. We will be sending some of that brandnew beautiful equipment their way and without hesitation. As President Trump carries out his responsibilities to protect and defend america, statements by many of the radical dems sugg