Its bombing of the n slave. Another hospital in gaza says its been ordered to evacuate. The Oldest Church in the gaza strip is hated by israel in the science, at least 16 people taking shelter nowadays. And those rising anger across the middle east and the welsh, thousands of protesters demand an end to israels assault on god. So thank you for joining us. So we begin with the latest developments out of gaza and the military wing of hamas, the outcast on brigade says it has released to americans that were taken captive during the groups attack on israel. On october, the 7th, the 2 civilians are set to be a mother and daughter. As spokesman for the outcast on brigades release the following statement on the telegram social media account, it says in response to category efforts, cassandra gaze released to american citizens for humanitarian reasons. The topic i was on is in con eunice joins us now live from gaza. Tarik. Tell us about what we know about these 2 hostages. First. I understand
And going into closed session later for classified information. Live coverage here on cspan 3. Good morning. Its my hab and tradition to open hearingwiings with a praye. We understand that we are in desperate need of your guidance. In particular we pray for the families and those affected by the bombing in manchester last night. A clear reminder of how dangerous this world is. We ask your comfort and healing for those involved in that horrific experience. We ask you be with us this morning, as we try to find the truth, try to find answers our American Public wants. We ask for your guidance and wisdom. Amen. I would like to welcome our witness, john brennan. Thank you, mr. Brennan for agreeing to visit with us this morning. We appreciate that. As youre aware of the horrific attack last night in Manchester Arena in the uk. We offer up our prayers and sympathy to the deceased j injuries. Last nights tragedy reminds us the crucial roles we play in protecting our homeland. Id like to remind
That does seem particularly appropriate because she will be discussing her new book capital dames the civil war and the women of washington, 18481868. Cokie roberts is best known as one of our nations most respected broadcast journalist. Her broadcasts on in the our offer critical insight into the worlds politics, government and washington, and as is the case with every Campaign Season she will be one of the most important voices we all listen to in the months ahead as the 2016 president ial race unfold and i know how busy you will be trying to cover by that time i was going to say the candidates that keeps growing forever. I do want to mention in the r and nbc are her day job. You know the Cokie Roberts grew up in a political family she has seen political life from the inside and out and understand where political dynamics fitting to American History and for that reason it is not surprising that along with her commentaries on contemporary politics shes a student of American History an
Cokie this is a neighbor of mine, as well. We live very close to each other. I live in the house that i grew up in. The shes newer to the neighborhood. I probably moved there before she was born. But what a fabulous contribution she made to this community. Really. [applause] cokie really wonderful. In addition to taking on this now Legendary Store a legend in washington, doing the National Book fair was really a challenge and one that was well met. Didnt you guys go . My grandsons are here. You have to pay attention. You have to sit up and pay attention. [laughter] cokie but really they did a fabulous job. My College Roommate is here. You see its all the old and another college classmate. Its the old gang. And robert stevens, my roommate when i was in college, helped me type my papers late at night. And she couldnt help me finish this book and it was really upsetting to me. Because i was very late in getting it in. But it was great fun to do. I appreciate your words. I started on this
For getting extra money. Yeah . [jim] get an extra job. Well, thats no so easy. Eh say, how about giving me a parttime job in your office . Ill be coming in with you, anyway, when i get out of college and id be a terrific insurance salesman. Bud, if thats what you want, theres nothing id like better than to put James Anderson and son on the door. Hey, im a partner but i think you should start with somebody else. Well, you got hired and fired in a hurry. phone ringing hello . Oh, yes, arthur jim . Well, i finally worked out some new figures on the renewals you were so anxious about. Uhhuh. Thought youd like to know theyre quite a bit lower. Ought to cinch the business. Oh, nice going arthur, but dont stay around all night getting out the paperwork. Go on home, relax. Goodbye. Well how is mr. Higgins . Fine. He doesnt know it, yet, but im i had a memo from the home office reminding me that he reaches retirement age tomorrow. Youre going to retire mr. Higgins . [bud] well you cant do that