Something that needs to go. Work withbe happy to you on it. Many expertsey, have said that had we left a residual force in iraq, a nato which american troops would have been a part, that would not have been able to make the gains that it made, nor it have had attempted to make those gains. Agree with that . Well, as you recall, senator, we actually recommended, our military advice was that we needed to remain partnered with the Iraqi Security forces longer. And that, so i stand by that recommendation. Ago. Part of it years the size of it was being negotiated, but i was very much needed toe we continue to partner with them. Ourremember that partnership was on the basis of increasing their tactical logistics, their capability, their ability to be a responsible institution of government. Is that thetoday government has not acted responsibly in iraq. And i dont know that the presence of u. S. Military personnel uniquely would have outcome. He but you stand by your initial recommendation th
Discretionary funding for our nations highest duty, and that is the security of the country. And the sustainment of our military operations. And the wellbeing of the brave men and women of our armed forces. The bill before you today, mr. Chairman, will help meet the most pressing needs of our military as we address current and arising threats to the safety of our nation in an everchanging global landscape. It also takes into account the ongoing challenges of our current fiscal situation. Finding ways to trim excess spending and reduce lowerpriority programs without negatively affecting our troops or the success of our military missions. Providing our military with the highest standard of readiness is a top priority in this bill. This includes procuring important equipment and resources, supporting troop training and flight time and maintaining our bases and facilities. The bill marks investments in important Defense Technology r d, to help advance the safety and success of our military
Get worse. However, those in the democratic leadership continue to support flawed Health Care Laws out of pride, politics or the belief that the government knows best. It makes no sense to stubborn leighly cling to a law that is so massive and bureaucratally confusing that it collapses under its own weight. Congress can give the proponents the way out. The key is finding Common Ground. More often than not the country hears about what divides congress. We could have the kind of stepbystep reforms that would protect americans. I believe members of congress on both sides of the aisle can agree on 80 of an issue 100 of the time. I want to be clear this isnt compromise. When you compromise, each side gives up something they believe in, and in the end, they get something that no one believes in. Im about agreeing on Common Ground, without compromise, without sacrificing each partys principles, by leaving out the parts of the issue to look for a solution later. Congress also needs to stop dea
Deadly Asian Airlines crash early this month. Story only on 7 news, Mark Matthews explains how these new rules could impact travelers. Faa announced aseeing the airlines to come in on gps rather than visual flight rule it instituted another rael rule change it didnt make public. Faa stopped allowing Foreign Airlines to land alongside another plane. They now have to come in one at a time. So when this korean air flight landed on runway 2 8 right, runway 2 8 left was temporarily unavailable to any other aircraftism it really took effect last couple days believe it or not which is really slowed down the arrival and departure in and out of San Francisco. Reporter henry is a commercial Airline Pilot who flew into San Francisco this afternoon. His plane was hours late. And he is sure the one at a time approach was going to make things worse. When it is a visual day they will usually arrival 60 arrivals in San Francisco parallel approach meaning simultaneous 2 8 left and right go into effect
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