No trust in really a coming together to work on behalf of our constituents. And i think its time we focus on what needs to be done in the best interest of our country then focusing on political gain or gamesmanship. The reason i i say that is i dont know about you mr. President but i know every single senator comes from they state and the care about their constituents. They get emails from the constituents and letters from the constituents, when we go home we claim to be in a recess, its a recess. We are t working talking to our constituents the businesses and individuals that are there and if were really listening to our constituents particularly at a time now when this pandemic has created the worst Health Crisis weve seen not just in this country but around the world and have contributed to an economic crisis then we are hearing from our constituents that they are struggling right now. And the reason why their struggle is because we have asked them to stay at home and shelter in pla
And at 9 00 a. M. , dr. Steven on a new study of Life Expectancy in the u. S. The Supreme Court yesterday to go up its first one rights case in nearly a decade. How or even whether the court will decide that case is still to come. This morning, we would like to hear from you on the issue. Good morning, it is tuesday, december 3, 2019. We will start with your views on gun laws and how they should be changed or not changed. If you think gun laws should be more strict, the number to call is 2027488000. If you think gun laws should be less strict or loosened, 2027488001. If you think gun laws should be capped as they are, that line is 2027488002. You can send us a text. Make sure you tell us your name and where you are texting from. That line, 2027488003. On twitter, tweet us at cspanwj. You can post your thoughts at facebook. Com cspan. Top of also keep you on the latest in the impeachment coming with the report out today and President Trump at the nato meetings in london. We will have th
May our lawmakers live with such faithfulness that they will be your redemptive instruments at a time when truth seems a rare commodity. May you find delight in those who by faith trust you to make the crooked places straight and the rough places smooth. Lead our senators to a fresh dedication in their service you to and humanity. Grant that justice will roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore amen. Please join me in the please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of americ, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak in morning business for 30 seconds. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley veterans, meaning our veterans of war, our veterans who are
To date, which is difficult, as fast as this situation is moving. This hearing today is intended to assess the geopolitical and humanitarian impact of turkeys crossborder attack on u. S. Interests in the middle east, determined how best to salvage u. S. Interests moving forward and evaluate the state of u. S. turkey relations. Before we talk about the current state of affairs in syria, its important to recall the path that brought us here. To begin, the Syrian Civil War is a complex, multisided conflict that has drawn in russia, iran, the u. S. , nato allies, and other entities. Over the course of this eightyearlong conflict, syrias brutal dictator, ai bar shal ai said, with the support of russia and iran, has relentlessly bombed cities and towns across syria, resulting in over 500,000 deaths and leaving over 10 Million People displaced. We are all aware that many confirmed uses of chemical weapons by the russiabacked assad regime, adding to the humanitarian suffering in violations of
Okay, so good afternoon. My name is reid smith and on behalf of the Charles Koch Institute id like to thank you for joining us today or what promises to be a substantive and timely discussion about the applicability or lack thereof of existing legal authorities to use of force against iran. Its great to see so many staffers here today. We are encouraged to see a full house. You guys that so much to do with the way that we approach the broader matter of congressional war powers, so its encouraging to see an interested room thats looking to get informed by some expert jurors up here with you today. For the sake of time and discussion im going to keep these introductions perfunctory in no small part because our panelists reputations undoubtedly precede them. To my far left, Stephen Vladeck is the professor in law at the university of texas school of law and austin, a graduate of Amherst College and yale law school, both degrees earned with distinction. His teaching and Research Focus on f