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Here on cspan3. John brennan on last weeks terrorist attack in istanbul and ongoing threats to u. S. National security. Hosted by the council on foreign relations, this is an hour. Welcome to the council on foreign relations, im Judy Woodruff and im delighted to introduce our speaker this afternoon. I dont think there could be a better time or moment for us to hear from the director of the Central Intelligence agency without further ado, please welcome director john brennan. Thank you, it is a pleasure to be back at the council to compare notes on Dynamic International scene, i very much look forward to talking with judy and Council Membership on the many topics in the headlines. I would first like to offer brief opening remarks to kick off the conve ....
Spreads knowledge and the possibility of greater understanding between peoples, it also empowers terrorists who spread hatred and death, most recently in orlando and istanbul. The world is more prosperous than ever before. But alongside globalization and technological wonders, we also see a rising inequality, and wage stagnation across the advanced economies, leaving too many workers in communities fearful of diminishing prospects, not just for themselves, but more importantly for their children. And in the face of such rising uncertainty, it is not enough to look at aggregate growth rates or stock prices or the pace of digital innovation. If the benefits of globalization accrue only to those at the very top, if our democracies seem incapable of assuring broadbased growth and opportunity for everyone, then people will push back, out of anger, or out of fear. And politicians, some sincere and some entirely cynical, will tap that anger and fear. Harkening back to bygone days of order and ....
He made it his life work to ensure the horrors of the holocaust that are never forgotten repeated. This will forever be his legacy. Nancy pelosi said in her wiesels that elie moral compass got a people around the world to choose courage in the face of prosecution, peace instead of violence, and hope of her despair. These outside saturday in new york after a long illness. He was 87. I never felt the urge as i mentioned before make money. What turned me on the 60s and admirer of the kennedys was to make policy. Thats always a trophy. Tonight on q a, a twopart interview with former Public Interest lawyer and politician mark green. Author of bright copper infinite future, a generational memoir on the progressive rise. And when she talks about his life and career in public office. Thatu have to have a drive may be undesirable and espoused forefront, the user make up and go to sleep and think i want this so much, i will if you do every ....
Nationality and ideology, we shouldnt harm each other. Sreenivasan all that and more on tonights pbs newshor. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. Lincoln financial is committed to helping you take charge of your future. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Sreenivasan North Carolina refused today to stop enforcing a law that bars new protections for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people. Republican governor pat mccrory announced he wont comply with a Justice Department demand. Instead, mccrory announced ....
And what its done is brought together the Public Sector and the private sector, local government with the help of foundations and others who have been doing this work for a long time to get together and design cradle to college and career action plans. Thats the work thats being done in communities all across this country. And its evidence based. And its goal oriented. Its both ur gent and long term. In detroit, mayor duggan announced their action plan by more than 100 leaders and youth in the detroit area. The next five years, detroit plans to recruit and match 5,000 new mentors to employ 5,000 additional men to reduce suspensions by 50 . And enroll its 4yearolds in preschool. And they have matched strategies to get that work done. In boston, the Boston Foundation has invested millions to expand street safe outreach programs to youth at risk of violent crime. And theyre do ....