Your screen, will be speaking this morning at George Washington university here in washington dc. Cspan2, we will have live coverage in about a halfhour. On cspan3 at about the same time, David Cameron will be reporting to the house of commons about the recent nato summit in wales here at the live coverage should get underway at about 10 30 eastern. Robert mcdonald will be holding a News Conference this morning and will be talking about the to v. A. Facilities around the country and outline country. Ound the we will have that here for you on cspan. Here are just a few comments we have recently received from our viewers. I am so glad and thankful for cspan. And the book reviews, and especially books like last night, you had a book called lift up your heart. Work here atood im not crazy about book discussion. I am also grateful you have a phone line we can call because citizens s see if Senior Citizens can work the computer. I watched the show on cspan, i do not remember if it is cspan o
Thank you, mr. Speaker. Can i pay tribute to jim dobbin. I appreciated his expertise and shared passion for infrastructure and transport. Very much welcome the news of the full commissioning of the hms prince of wales. Could he take this opportunity my right honorable friend to debunk this myth that Carrier Force wont have the aircraft they need and confirm full commitment to the f 35 lightning 2 to provide aircraft to Queen Elizabeth and prince of wales. The point is that we will have fighters on these aircraft carriers as well as, of course, vital attack and other helicopters. There will be platforms of real power. The announcement i made about making sure both are commissioned means that at any time we will always have a carrier available. I think that really does strengthen the defense capabilities of the country. I chair on georgia where the Prime Minister referred to nato good gbeginning capacity missions. I wonder could he Say Something more about the enhanced partnership to put
We start the first halfhour asking you what your message is for congress for this brief session. For democrats, use 202 5853880. Republicans, 202 5853881. And for independents, 202 5853882. On twitter, our twitter handle is cspanwj,. You can post on facebook. The question is up as we speak. Facebook. Com cspan. Your emails are welcome too,. Journal cspan. Org. Susan davis usa today piece, congress back for a brief session. Shortterm funding bill is the top priority. Congress returns for a threeweek sprint to the legislative finish that will focus on political messages before the midterm election. If the transfer control of the senate to republicans. John boehner advised lawmakers on a recent Conference Call to expect a brief but busy session with the key agenda items being the must pass shortterm funding bill to keep the government running until early december. The funding runs out september 30 and congress is on track to extend until a postelection lameduck session. Willol of the u. S
However, we should be angry that the house should not take up comprehensive immigration reform. For one year and five months, the Senate Version has sat past and we have been unable to take it. All during this time we have heard our country, our economy and our families. The time has come to make a decision. Now, while the president may have put this decision off, this decision will not work. It is the right thing to do. It is the american thing to do. And with gods help, it will be done before the conclusion of this year. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. For what purpose does the gentleman from South Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Wilson madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Wilson madam speaker, a , the go last june president ignored these signs and underestimated the strengt