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i urge support of the ndaa, and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas is recognized. mr. roy: i want to clear up one misconception there is a block of us denying the ability to have a rule on the floor with respect to 702. the question was there was going to be a rule called queen of the hill which two bills would have been put forward with no to amendments. there would have been knoll debate on the house floor or no debate on the house floor. as if they say they know the information and do it in a committee behind closed doors often in the scif and then prosecute bring it to the throor and say take it or leave it. that is what was going to occur. and we said what we should do is bring a bill to the floor reform fisa and allow us to offer amendments and have a debate on the amendment requirements and decide to protect the civil liberties of the american people. instead, what we are going to do is pile on an extension of fisa on the back of our defense authorization and going to allow it to be extended an
i urge support of the ndaa, and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas is recognized. mr. roy: i want to clear up one misconception there is a block of us denying the ability to have a rule on the floor with respect to 702. the question was there was going to be a rule called queen of the hill which two bills would have been put forward with no to amendments. there would have been knoll debate on the house floor or no debate on the house floor. as if they say they know...
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the ndaa, we want a ndaa that's going to focus our military. we realize the importance of the first constitutional responsibility of this house to fund a military that will defend our constitution, that will protect this land. we are willing to do that. let's revisit this ndaa. let's send this back to conference and get us focused on what needs to be done and for goodness sakes, let's not put on a fisa extension that does not protect the rights of the american people. with that, i'm happy to be joined by my good friend from the great state of texas mr. roy: i appreciate my friend from texas yielding and i appreciate his remarks because we share a committed interest in defending the united states and defending our military and ensuring our military is able to do its job. just in the last 24 hours, i saw that one of our generals put forward a report basically detailing the extent to which our recruiting levels and moralee levels are low, that it set a particular time of difficulty in terms of recruiting. and i think that for my colleagues particu
the ndaa, we want a ndaa that's going to focus our military. we realize the importance of the first constitutional responsibility of this house to fund a military that will defend our constitution, that will protect this land. we are willing to do that. let's revisit this ndaa. let's send this back to conference and get us focused on what needs to be done and for goodness sakes, let's not put on a fisa extension that does not protect the rights of the american people. with that, i'm happy to be...
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this year's ndaa also critically invests in recruitment. as i mentioned earlier we have multiple military services that are well below their recruitment targets. these represent serious future personnel deficiencies and all the ships, planes, and munitions in the world will be of limited help if we don't have the personnel necessary to deploy these resources. and so expanding and improving our recruitment efforts has to be a priority. we also have to continue to work to improve the quality of life of our military members and their families, which is why i'm pleased to report that this year's bill includes a 5.^ 2% pay increase for our troops as well as measures to improve barracks quality and expand access to mental health care among other things. i'm also pleased that this year's ndaa takes measures to keep our military's focus on war fighting, and not the dissemination of woke ideologies by pentagon bureaucrats. above all, i'm proud to report that this year's bill authorizes full funding for the next steps of the b-21 mission, the air for
this year's ndaa also critically invests in recruitment. as i mentioned earlier we have multiple military services that are well below their recruitment targets. these represent serious future personnel deficiencies and all the ships, planes, and munitions in the world will be of limited help if we don't have the personnel necessary to deploy these resources. and so expanding and improving our recruitment efforts has to be a priority. we also have to continue to work to improve the quality of...
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i thank my colleagues on both sides for their great work on the ndaa. i applaud the leadership of chairman reed, steady, steadfast, always getting it done. chairman of the committee, as well as the great cooperation from ranking member wicker and all the members of the committee. i commend them for their good work. and thanks to the good work on both sides, the final version of the ndaa contains many of the most important bipartisan provisions we had in the senate's original bill. we'll give our servicemembers the pay raise they deserve. we'll strengthen our resources in the indo-pacific and give resources for the treasury in taiwan. we'll give resources to p deploy and develop a.i., protect against foreign cyber threats, increase the transparency of unidentified aerial phenomena which i was proud to work on with senator rounds. and critically, will approve president biden's tri lateral nuclear submarine agreement. the aukus agreement is a game changers create a new fleet of nuclear powered submarines to combat the communist threat. i want to commend al
i thank my colleagues on both sides for their great work on the ndaa. i applaud the leadership of chairman reed, steady, steadfast, always getting it done. chairman of the committee, as well as the great cooperation from ranking member wicker and all the members of the committee. i commend them for their good work. and thanks to the good work on both sides, the final version of the ndaa contains many of the most important bipartisan provisions we had in the senate's original bill. we'll give...
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of support, and it shows you the momentum for finishing the ndaa quickly. we'll work today to reach a time agreement with republicans to finish the job on the ndaa as soon as today. at a time of huge trouble for global security, doing the defense authorization bill is more important than ever. passing the ndaa enables us to hold the line against russia, stand firm against the chinese communist party, and ensure america's defenses remain state of the art at all times. now the ndaa process here in the senate is precisely the kind of bipartisan cooperation the american people want from congress. when this bill came before the senate in july, we had a robust don't and amendment process. we voted on dozens of amendments on the floor, and even included more in our managers' package. both sides had input. both had a chance to shape the bill. in the end the senate's version of the ndaa passed in an overwhelming 86-11 vote, with majorities, significant majorities from both parties. and after a lot of hard work reconciling the senate's ndaa with the house's version t
of support, and it shows you the momentum for finishing the ndaa quickly. we'll work today to reach a time agreement with republicans to finish the job on the ndaa as soon as today. at a time of huge trouble for global security, doing the defense authorization bill is more important than ever. passing the ndaa enables us to hold the line against russia, stand firm against the chinese communist party, and ensure america's defenses remain state of the art at all times. now the ndaa process here...
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importantly, this year's ndaa contains a 5.^ 2% pay raise for our troops. the most significant raise in more than 20 years. and prevents large cuts to servicemembers overseas' cost of living adjustment accounts. ms. hirono: the bill also includes several provisions i fought to secure to improve servicemembers' quality of life, including a pilot program to give military secretaries greater authority to replace substandard barracks. as we work to defend our allies and prevent conflict in the pacific, this year's ndaa contains a number of provisions to strengthen our posture throughout the indo-pacific, including establishing a strategy for missile defense of hawaii and the indo-pacific region, providing greater flexibility to bolster infrastructure in the region, and authorizing funding for multilateral training campaigns with our allies and partners in the indo-pacific. as home to indo-pacific command and the tip of the sphere of any conflict in the pacific, hawaii plays an especially important role in our common defense. a role that is even more meaningful
importantly, this year's ndaa contains a 5.^ 2% pay raise for our troops. the most significant raise in more than 20 years. and prevents large cuts to servicemembers overseas' cost of living adjustment accounts. ms. hirono: the bill also includes several provisions i fought to secure to improve servicemembers' quality of life, including a pilot program to give military secretaries greater authority to replace substandard barracks. as we work to defend our allies and prevent conflict in the...
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that was one of the frustrations with the ndaa, and we saw an extension of ndaa, a lot of members had problems with that as well. we've just got to get back to regular order and do that over and over, come january. >> i've spoken with some democrat set of argued that republicans are chaotic and not able to get work done, i was wondering if i could get your take on what republicans need to do to counter that narrative and show that they can accomplish some of their policy goals. rep. duncan: we see unprecedented levels of spending and government subsidies and handouts from democrats. with $34 trillion in debt, that plays into some of the chaos, and many republicans feel like we've got to address these issues that are causing our levels to be too high and are debt level is increasing to a point that is untenable. so that plays out in what leadership looks like. the democrats can be first-rate in us but we are doing what is right for america, we're trying to roll back some of the giveaways and programs, and by now mx. is not working. americans know they have less money to -- bidenomics i
that was one of the frustrations with the ndaa, and we saw an extension of ndaa, a lot of members had problems with that as well. we've just got to get back to regular order and do that over and over, come january. >> i've spoken with some democrat set of argued that republicans are chaotic and not able to get work done, i was wondering if i could get your take on what republicans need to do to counter that narrative and show that they can accomplish some of their policy goals. rep....
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ndaa. as soon as later today the senate will approve our annual defense authorization act, one of the most important bills we passed the jew to protect the american people and ensure our long-term security. last night senators overwhelmingly voted to end debate on the ndaa by 85-15. that's a strong sign of support and it shows you the momentum for finishing the ndaa quickly here we will work today to reach a time agreement with republicans to finish the job on the ndaa, as soon as today. at a time of trouble for global security, doing the defense authorization bill is more important than ever. passing the ndaa enables us to hold the line against russia, stand firm against the chinese communist party, and ensure that america's defenses remain state of the art at all times. now the ndaa process here in the senate is precisely the kind of bipartisan cooperation the american people want from congress. when this bill came before the senate in july we had a robust debate an amendment process. we
ndaa. as soon as later today the senate will approve our annual defense authorization act, one of the most important bills we passed the jew to protect the american people and ensure our long-term security. last night senators overwhelmingly voted to end debate on the ndaa by 85-15. that's a strong sign of support and it shows you the momentum for finishing the ndaa quickly here we will work today to reach a time agreement with republicans to finish the job on the ndaa, as soon as today. at a...
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i urge support of the ndaa, and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas is recognized. mr. roy: i want to clear up one misconception there is a block of us denying the ability to have a rule on the floor with respect to 702. the question was there was going to be a rule called queen of the hill which two bills would have been put forward with no to amendments. there would have been knoll debate on the house floor or no debate on the house floor. as if they say they know the information and do it in a committee behind closed doors often in the scif and then prosecute bring it to the throor and say take it or leave it. that is what was going to occur. and we said what we should do is bring a bill to the floor reform fisa and allow us to offer amendments and have a debate on the amendment requirements and decide to protect the civil liberties of the american people. instead, what we are going to do is pile on an extension of fisa on the back of our defense authorization and going to allow it to be extended an
i urge support of the ndaa, and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas is recognized. mr. roy: i want to clear up one misconception there is a block of us denying the ability to have a rule on the floor with respect to 702. the question was there was going to be a rule called queen of the hill which two bills would have been put forward with no to amendments. there would have been knoll debate on the house floor or no debate on the house floor. as if they say they know...
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today was a failure to pass this ndaa that was schumers ndaa that didn't contain the republican wins that we fought for and passed out of our own ndaa back in the summer. >> is this a thorn in the side of speaker johnson? >> if speaker johnson does the things that republicans across the country elected us to do, we'll be his greatest advocates and his greatest partners and cheerleaders and if we do ing thises like today, the freedom caucus will absolutely be a problem. >> absolutely be a problem. most republicans have said they've been a problem. listen to carlos jiminez. >> how much did the members in the freedom caulk have to blame for all of this? >> yeah, they're mostly to blame. >> pretty blunt. but that is how they feel. how does speaker johnson navigate as we deal with this deal coming out the senate and immigration and we'll see if they get a deal and avoiding government shutdown. >> i this i that -- i think that the freedom caucus could realize that the house republicans could not get everything they want in all of the deals. speaker johnson has recognized that and he keeps
today was a failure to pass this ndaa that was schumers ndaa that didn't contain the republican wins that we fought for and passed out of our own ndaa back in the summer. >> is this a thorn in the side of speaker johnson? >> if speaker johnson does the things that republicans across the country elected us to do, we'll be his greatest advocates and his greatest partners and cheerleaders and if we do ing thises like today, the freedom caucus will absolutely be a problem. >>...
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that was one of the frustrations with the ndaa, and we saw an extension of ndaa, a lot of members had problems with that as well. we've just got to get back to regular order and do that over and over, come january. >> i've spoken with some democrat set of argued that republicans are chaotic and not able to get work done, i was wondering if i could get your take on what republicans need to do to counter that narrative and show that they can accomplish some of their policy goals. rep. duncan: we see unprecedented levels of spending and government subsidies and handouts from democrats. with $34 trillion in debt, that plays into some of the chaos, and many republicans feel like we've got to address these issues that are causing our levels to be too high and are debt level is increasing to a point that is untenable. so that plays out in what leadership looks like. the democrats can be first-rate in us but we are doing what is right for america, we're trying to roll back some of the giveaways and programs, and by now mx. is not working. americans know they have less money to -- bidenomics i
that was one of the frustrations with the ndaa, and we saw an extension of ndaa, a lot of members had problems with that as well. we've just got to get back to regular order and do that over and over, come january. >> i've spoken with some democrat set of argued that republicans are chaotic and not able to get work done, i was wondering if i could get your take on what republicans need to do to counter that narrative and show that they can accomplish some of their policy goals. rep....
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the impeachment inquiry vote, the ndaa will be voted on thursday. if you think about where we started this year, up-and-down year. for those of you in the press, there has never been a boring week. we started confronting d.c. crime. we brought bills to the floor to address things we laid out when republicans ran to get the majority. we laid out an agenda and started to bring those bills to the floor. if you think about one of those first bills we brought to the floor to address crime in d.c., joe biden issued a veto threat on the bill we brought to the floor right before he signed the bill into law, because he realized that we built momentum but the public was fed up with crime. we continue to stand up for those problems that have been created by the biden administration. we put together h.r. 1 as families were paying more, 50% more when they fill up their cars because joe biden shut off the spigot and begging dictators for energy making it harder to produce american energy, which is the cleanest energy in the world. if you want lower carbon emissio
the impeachment inquiry vote, the ndaa will be voted on thursday. if you think about where we started this year, up-and-down year. for those of you in the press, there has never been a boring week. we started confronting d.c. crime. we brought bills to the floor to address things we laid out when republicans ran to get the majority. we laid out an agenda and started to bring those bills to the floor. if you think about one of those first bills we brought to the floor to address crime in d.c.,...
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on ndaa.g of december, i said the senate has three major priorities before the end of the year. first, we needed to end the blanket holds on hundreds of military nominees by the senator from alabama. we have now done that. and before we finish for the year, the senate plans to move to confirm the 11 four-star military officers waiting confirmation. second, we must pass the annual defense authorization bill, which has been one of the most bipartisan priorities in congress for over 60 years. this will be our focus on the floor this week. third, and hardest of all, we must reach an agreement on the national security supplemental. we're still working, and while we are not near an agreement yet, we are going to keep pushing as the week progresses. last week i filed cloture on the ndaa conference report and we expect to move forward on the ndaa conference report after lunch tomorrow. at a time of huge trouble for sgloebl security -- global security, passing the national defense authorization act is
on ndaa.g of december, i said the senate has three major priorities before the end of the year. first, we needed to end the blanket holds on hundreds of military nominees by the senator from alabama. we have now done that. and before we finish for the year, the senate plans to move to confirm the 11 four-star military officers waiting confirmation. second, we must pass the annual defense authorization bill, which has been one of the most bipartisan priorities in congress for over 60 years. this...
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maria: i want to move on to ukraine but i want to get onto the ndaa and get the good address editorsbriefing later today and talk about the war and another need for military aid ahead of the procedural test vote on president biden's 106 pagan dollars supplemental spending package tomorrow. the package includes $61 billion for ukraine, the white house is warning it could run out of ukraine eight if lawmakers do not approve the additional funding. we are quite worried when we hear things like we are ready to out of money and ammunition, watch this. >> congress has to decide whether to continue to fight for your freedom and ukraine as part of the 50 nation coalition the president biden has built or whether congress will ignore the lessons that we learn from history and let putin prevail it's that simple and that stark of choice no magical pot of funding available at this moment. as director young said we are running out of money and nearly out of time. maria: your reaction? >> i think aid to ukraine is essential. i think we could do both certainly. national security for the united state
maria: i want to move on to ukraine but i want to get onto the ndaa and get the good address editorsbriefing later today and talk about the war and another need for military aid ahead of the procedural test vote on president biden's 106 pagan dollars supplemental spending package tomorrow. the package includes $61 billion for ukraine, the white house is warning it could run out of ukraine eight if lawmakers do not approve the additional funding. we are quite worried when we hear things like we...
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i will file cloture on the ndaa later today. members can expected to take votes on this early next week. at a time of huge trouble for global security, doing the defense authorization bill is more important than ever. the annual defense bill is a prime example of both sides cooperating on a strong bipartisan package to strengthen america's national security, to take care of our servicemembers, keep the ups the -- the united states the leader in innovation. when we began the december session, i said the senate faces three important tasks -- ending the hold on military nominees, which we did earlier this week, getting ndaa done, which we're doing today and early neck week, and then -- next week, then the biggest and heartest of all is passing the supplemental. we want to get that done as well. it's critical. we're going to keep working. i yield the floor and ask for the yeas and nays. i move to proceed to the conference report to accompany h.r. 2670, the national defense authorization act . and now, i ask for the yeas and nays. th
i will file cloture on the ndaa later today. members can expected to take votes on this early next week. at a time of huge trouble for global security, doing the defense authorization bill is more important than ever. the annual defense bill is a prime example of both sides cooperating on a strong bipartisan package to strengthen america's national security, to take care of our servicemembers, keep the ups the -- the united states the leader in innovation. when we began the december session, i...
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this is what you need to be a team member and play in the game. >> the latest ndaa that just passed, had some privations about the glide faced intercepto r. you added 2.20 5 million. how do you think about the relationship between gpi timeline and the sensor timeline? >> that and also the trend timeline because we are in that window. when you talk to not just the ic but also our partners and allies about what you're seeing in ukraine with patriot going up against certain missiles with hypersonic capabilities, the threat is here now and based on what we have heard, it is not a technology development issue. it is more of a resource issue. john and i had a discussion before we came out here. it is a prioritization issue too. if you put the resources behind gpi, could it get there and do us in the japanese see that same threat space? we do from our committee. we put the additional funds behind it. we will see if the appropriators match it. the threats here and we believe it should be accelerated. >> the committee has the ndaa provision that will be having to take on the question you aske
this is what you need to be a team member and play in the game. >> the latest ndaa that just passed, had some privations about the glide faced intercepto r. you added 2.20 5 million. how do you think about the relationship between gpi timeline and the sensor timeline? >> that and also the trend timeline because we are in that window. when you talk to not just the ic but also our partners and allies about what you're seeing in ukraine with patriot going up against certain missiles...
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today was an abysmal failure to pass this ndaa, that was essentially schumer's ndaa that didn't include what we fought for and passed back in the summer. >> reporter: that last comment referred to a major defense bill that pass ud the house earlier in the week. bob good making clear he was not happy with the speaker's deal making on that issue which really shows the pressure the speaker will be under if, in fact, a deal is reached in the senate to free up ukraine and israel aid, a compromise reached on immigration. it's raised all sorts of questions about whether any deal can be passed in this divided congress, omar. >> look, we may have given a little precursor to it. you have your show, "inside politics" later. >> i'll talk to bob good about how the house freedom caucus, the hard-line faction plans to position itself against the speaker of the house. the supreme court taking up a major case involving abortion. i talked to republicans particularly about abortion politics. then we get into immigration, the revolt on the left as the president dives deep, tries to offer some deals here in
today was an abysmal failure to pass this ndaa, that was essentially schumer's ndaa that didn't include what we fought for and passed back in the summer. >> reporter: that last comment referred to a major defense bill that pass ud the house earlier in the week. bob good making clear he was not happy with the speaker's deal making on that issue which really shows the pressure the speaker will be under if, in fact, a deal is reached in the senate to free up ukraine and israel aid, a...
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now on ndaa. democrats have committed to working with republicans to pass the annual defense authorization bill through congress before the end of the year. four months ago the senate passed our own version of the ndaa with strong bipartisan support. a bipartisan ndaa made a critical downpayment to rein in the chinese government on fentanyl trafficking, the purchase of u.s. farmlands, outbound investments and more. we also passed critical parts of aukus, one of the most important tools we have for outcompeting the chinese government. we must include all of aukus in the final agreement. but right now a number of house republicans who like to talk a big game on china are actually sabotaging some of the best tough on chinese government accomplishments we passed in the ndaa. instead of standing up to the chinese government, house republicans seem to be doing their bidding. for one, house republican leader is dangerously close to killing a bipartisan measure to disrupt illicit opioid supply chains, man
now on ndaa. democrats have committed to working with republicans to pass the annual defense authorization bill through congress before the end of the year. four months ago the senate passed our own version of the ndaa with strong bipartisan support. a bipartisan ndaa made a critical downpayment to rein in the chinese government on fentanyl trafficking, the purchase of u.s. farmlands, outbound investments and more. we also passed critical parts of aukus, one of the most important tools we have...
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this issue of taxpayer-funded abortion could have been resolved through the ndaa. and whatever the outcome, i'm fine. but bring it to the floor. and let's vote on it. that's our job. but that didn't happen. it's not happening because senator schumer knew that he couldn't get it passed. but that's how d.c. worksment. abortion is so important to senator schumer, that he's not letting us vote on it. therefore, there is no longer a period to have any short-term path to end this pentagon's illegal abortion policy. some other policies will take time for me to work through the process, but that doesn't happen overnight. so yesterday i announced that i would change my tactics and let the promotions go through. the promotions that they needed, our military needed. but again, senator schumer and his colleagues could care less. they held her feet to the fire. -- they held their feet to the fire, no negotiation. but i'm going to continue to hold the four-star generals. people said, why would you hold the four-stars? we've got 11 of them? in world war ii, we had seven. today we
this issue of taxpayer-funded abortion could have been resolved through the ndaa. and whatever the outcome, i'm fine. but bring it to the floor. and let's vote on it. that's our job. but that didn't happen. it's not happening because senator schumer knew that he couldn't get it passed. but that's how d.c. worksment. abortion is so important to senator schumer, that he's not letting us vote on it. therefore, there is no longer a period to have any short-term path to end this pentagon's illegal...
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i'm curious, have huh a chance to review next week's bill and kind of get your thoughts on ndaa before you break for the holidays? mr. jeffries: we haven't had time to have that conversation with the caucus with the text now being in the public domain. but it's been a bipartisan process that we've been engaged in, led by the top democrat on the armed services committee, adam smith, and i believe that we have arrived at a place that is worthy of strong consideration for very strong support among the house democratic caucus. thank you. kevin? reporter: you're meeting with mayor adams this afternoon. what's on the agenda? mr. jeffries: i look forward to my conversation with mayor eric adams to talk about how we can improve the quality of life of the people of new york city, how we can address some of the challenges we confront in new york city, particularly the affordable housing crisis, to talk about the progress that has been made under the leadership of mayor adams to significantly reduce gun violence and homicides in the city of new york and continuing efforts to address issues around
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the ndaa bill is separate from the debate for money to ukraine. it has money in it as well. the defense bill would extend into 2025 a program that allows the intelligence committee to conduct warrantless surveillance of foreign individuals located outside the united states. section 702 of fisa. it has prompted a backlash in the house for many republicans are angry at their leadership for agreeing to drop a number of provisions the hardliners attached over the summer. this is now coming to the house today for a vote. it's effective the pass with a coalition of republicans and democrats. ella in north carolina, you oppose. good morning to you. caller: good morning. host: we are listening. why do you oppose this impeachment inquiry? caller: i don't. they keep saying -- i don't know where to start. let' >> we're going to leave this now for remarks from president biden on lowering prescription drug costs. he's at the national institutes of health in bethesda, maryland. >> 20 years ago i was diagnosed with incurable blood cancer and have been on continuous treatment since. prescri
the ndaa bill is separate from the debate for money to ukraine. it has money in it as well. the defense bill would extend into 2025 a program that allows the intelligence committee to conduct warrantless surveillance of foreign individuals located outside the united states. section 702 of fisa. it has prompted a backlash in the house for many republicans are angry at their leadership for agreeing to drop a number of provisions the hardliners attached over the summer. this is now coming to the...
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we already have an ndaa, as far as the money, we're prepared to make sure that we have the necessary resources, but we can't do it unless we ban that because if we don't ban it, people will, in this marketplace, buy where ever they can, the cheapest they possibly can. and i guarantee you russia needs the money for the war machine and they will keep dumping and dumping on us, i hope you will consider sir. that's all i can ask. i'm committed to helping you. but i believe this is the wrong if believe to use. thank you. -- is the wrong one i believe to use. thank you. madam president, i notice the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: the clerk: ms. baldwin. >> legislation takes appropriate action on all four fronts. helping ukraine defeat in fight the terror in the middle east, helping asian partners deter chinese aggression. helping the men and women aboard a patrol at the crisis on our southern border under control. at the same time we've had to spend several weeks now trying to convince some of our democratic colleagues not to take the
we already have an ndaa, as far as the money, we're prepared to make sure that we have the necessary resources, but we can't do it unless we ban that because if we don't ban it, people will, in this marketplace, buy where ever they can, the cheapest they possibly can. and i guarantee you russia needs the money for the war machine and they will keep dumping and dumping on us, i hope you will consider sir. that's all i can ask. i'm committed to helping you. but i believe this is the wrong if...
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in my last line of defense was ndaa, the military budget which will come out this week but we had itm going and when we got into conference he pulled it out himself and instead of us voting for it. i had democratic votes. we had it going in the right direction but he could not allow this to happen. it was just a sham. all along again. i hate i had for people that needed promotions but chuck schumer is one that held promotions here. i'm 110% military. they do not like the unborn, talking about the democrats, nor do they like the military. when they're doing to our military is just a shame like what they're doing down at the border. larry: but public financings of abortions is a long-held view we oppose this. back, you can go back to henry hyde, former congressman from chicago, or illinois. i mean, we don't, this country does not just public financing for abortions and yet with respect to the military side, that is exactly what they want to do. >> well, exactly, 40 years ago joe biden himself voted in the senate for this policy in the military, rape, incest and health of the mom for ab
in my last line of defense was ndaa, the military budget which will come out this week but we had itm going and when we got into conference he pulled it out himself and instead of us voting for it. i had democratic votes. we had it going in the right direction but he could not allow this to happen. it was just a sham. all along again. i hate i had for people that needed promotions but chuck schumer is one that held promotions here. i'm 110% military. they do not like the unborn, talking about...
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democrat or republican, this issue of taxpayer funded abortion could have been resolved through the ndaa whatever the outcome, i'm fine. but bring it to the floor and let's vote on it. that's our job. but that doesn't happen. it's not happen because senator schumer knew he couldn't get it passed and that's how d.c. works, abortion is so important to senator schumer he's not letting us vote on this. therefore, there is no longer appears to be any short-term path to end this pentagon's illegal abortion policy. some other policies will take time for me to work through the process, but that doesn't happen overnight. so yesterday i announced i would change my tactics and let the promotions go through. promotions that they needed. our military needed, but again, senator schumer and his colleagues could care less. they held their feet to the fire. no negotiation. but i'm going to continue to old the four star general and they said hold four stars. today we've got 44 four-stars. in then we had seven. >> who had we have 44 stars with two million. it doesn't make sense. too many chiefs. so we're g
democrat or republican, this issue of taxpayer funded abortion could have been resolved through the ndaa whatever the outcome, i'm fine. but bring it to the floor and let's vote on it. that's our job. but that doesn't happen. it's not happen because senator schumer knew he couldn't get it passed and that's how d.c. works, abortion is so important to senator schumer he's not letting us vote on this. therefore, there is no longer appears to be any short-term path to end this pentagon's illegal...
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really important work behind the scenes he's been trying to get done, things like negotiating a new ndaa topline funny loves which we can talk about later. funding for ukraine in israel,, and so certainly not unusual for speakers of weekly press conferences which johnson has continued to do, although it wasn't clear, sort at onset that was going to be the case but when you're building a speakers office from scratch and on-the-fly skelly building a point while it's already in flight. that takes a lot of time trying what we'll come to that in just a second, but more about speaker johnson people who look at the week ahead with zach cohen of bloomberg but we want to get you involved here in our congressional discussion. 202-748-8001 is a republican. >> translator: if you're democrat and if your night of the above, 202-748-8002 is number for you to call. if a caution, about congress or mr. cohen texted to 202-748-8003. include your first name and your city if you want. so zach cohen, what's the buzz among congressional reporters about the last month with speaker johnson? we went through what
really important work behind the scenes he's been trying to get done, things like negotiating a new ndaa topline funny loves which we can talk about later. funding for ukraine in israel,, and so certainly not unusual for speakers of weekly press conferences which johnson has continued to do, although it wasn't clear, sort at onset that was going to be the case but when you're building a speakers office from scratch and on-the-fly skelly building a point while it's already in flight. that takes...
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the ndaa bill is separate from the debate for money to ukraine. it has money in it as well. the defense bill would extend into 2025 a program that allows the intelligence committee to conduct warrantless surveillance of foreign individuals located outside the united states. section 702 of fisa. it has prompted a backlash in the house for many republicans are angry at their leadership for agreeing to drop a number of provisions the hardliners attached over the summer. this is now coming to the house today for a vote. it's effective the pass with a coalition of republicans and democrats. ella in north carolina, you oppose.
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talked about 702 and fisa yesterday, speaker johnson announced it would not be continued as part of the ndaa. what does the department of justice do, what does the f.b.i. do now that you're really up against the clock here of december 31? mr. garland: i'll start and then turn it over to the director. every morning i get an all threats briefing along with the f.b.i. and intelligence community. much of that information comes from information derived from section 702. if we don't have 702 we can't protect the american people, particularly in light of what happened october 7th and the ensuing increase in the threat tempo. i'll let the director say more. director wray: i'm not going to comment here on the peculiarities at this point but the whole point of section 702 is to protect americans from foreign threats. 702 is indispensable in our ability to protect americans from foreign terrorism, foreign cyberattacks, foreign hostile intelligence operations, and the idea that we would let an indispensable tool like that lapse or frankly amend it in a way that gutted its effectiveness in my view would
talked about 702 and fisa yesterday, speaker johnson announced it would not be continued as part of the ndaa. what does the department of justice do, what does the f.b.i. do now that you're really up against the clock here of december 31? mr. garland: i'll start and then turn it over to the director. every morning i get an all threats briefing along with the f.b.i. and intelligence community. much of that information comes from information derived from section 702. if we don't have 702 we can't...
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now, on ndaa.t night for the 62nd running -- year running, the senate spassed our annual defense authorization act with a strong bipartisan vote, 87-13. the senate's bipartisan package of the defense bill stands in glaring contrast with the partisan race to the bottom we're seeing in the house. just look at the difference between these two bodies. while the senate is strengthening america's national security, house republicans are wasting time on a clown impeachment that will get nowhere. the house republican impechment inquiry is the definition of unserious. the house should be looking at the senate right now for an example of how both sides can work together in a meaningful way to pass serious legislation to improve the lives of the american people. now as i have said repeatedly, we began the month of december with three major goals here in the senate. before the end of the year. first, we had to end the blockade of hundreds of military nominees. we've done that. second, we needed to pass the nda
now, on ndaa.t night for the 62nd running -- year running, the senate spassed our annual defense authorization act with a strong bipartisan vote, 87-13. the senate's bipartisan package of the defense bill stands in glaring contrast with the partisan race to the bottom we're seeing in the house. just look at the difference between these two bodies. while the senate is strengthening america's national security, house republicans are wasting time on a clown impeachment that will get nowhere. the...
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you have the ndaa to get done by the end of the year. what's the impact? general brown: when i travel and meet with our service members they are not focused on some of those issues. they are focused on what the nation asked them to do. we have very smart young members who ask very hard questions when you go out and engage with them. they are focused on making sure they have capability. i think the response i have with the service chiefs -- responsibility i have with the service chiefs is highlight why this is important. why get the national defense authorization act is so important. why getting an ontime budget and not having a continuing resolution that provides and ensure that we fight from an advantage and that we can put the capabilities into the hands of our war fighters much more quickly than we do today. as i said, my acceleration, focus on acceleration has not favored. anything we can do to provide capabilities for our service members. shannon: do you feel like you have been able to communicate that with folks on the hill, the urgency of that, or a
you have the ndaa to get done by the end of the year. what's the impact? general brown: when i travel and meet with our service members they are not focused on some of those issues. they are focused on what the nation asked them to do. we have very smart young members who ask very hard questions when you go out and engage with them. they are focused on making sure they have capability. i think the response i have with the service chiefs -- responsibility i have with the service chiefs is...
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servicemen and women in uniform when we kind of lurch from spending to spending crisis and you have ndaane by year two, what's the impact of that?? >> here is what i will tell you, shannon, when i go out and meet service members, they are not focused on some of those issues. they are focused on war fighting and do what the nation has asked them to do. >> they ask some questions, why. we have young talented member that have hard questions when you go out and engage with them. they areki focused making sure they have capability. whyiz getting on-time budget and not having continued resolution, thatin provides and ensure thate fight from an advantage and that hawe can put the capabilities io the war fighters much more quickly than we do today, again, as i said, my acceleration, folks on acceleration has not waived. everything we can do to make sure we are providing capabilities for our service members, so we fight from an advantage. >> do you feel like you've been able to communicate with folks on the hill, the urgency of that for the all of those reasons and goals that you mentioned? >> i
servicemen and women in uniform when we kind of lurch from spending to spending crisis and you have ndaane by year two, what's the impact of that?? >> here is what i will tell you, shannon, when i go out and meet service members, they are not focused on some of those issues. they are focused on war fighting and do what the nation has asked them to do. >> they ask some questions, why. we have young talented member that have hard questions when you go out and engage with them. they...
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that is why i am so heartened that the ndaa includes two of my bills to support and assist americans wrongfully detained abroad and their loved ones fighting to get them safely back home. first, the u.s. hostage and wrongful detainee act designates march 9 as hostage and wrongful detainee day, and requests that the president issue a yearly proclamation calling on americans to observe this day of remembrance for those held hostage. the bill also requires the hostage and wrongful detainee flag be flown at the capitol, the white house, and numerous other federal buildings. these families need our support. these families need the nation's attention. these families need this legislation. by designating a day and a flag to be flown on federal property, we will bring much needed awareness to the plight of these americans and the heartache of their families. in addition, i am so very pleased to see that the ndaa includes supporting americans wrongfully or unlawfully detained abroad act. families of the wrongfully detained often spend thousands and thousands of dollars traveling back and fort
that is why i am so heartened that the ndaa includes two of my bills to support and assist americans wrongfully detained abroad and their loved ones fighting to get them safely back home. first, the u.s. hostage and wrongful detainee act designates march 9 as hostage and wrongful detainee day, and requests that the president issue a yearly proclamation calling on americans to observe this day of remembrance for those held hostage. the bill also requires the hostage and wrongful detainee flag be...
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it is called the ndaa and it has to be reauthorized congress every year, and in it includes things thatnation's military readiness and the lives of the country's service member, and this is the largest pay raise for service members in over two decades. after the house passes this, they are expected to go out of town for the holiday, and any chance they will be expected to cut a deal for israel, ukraine as that is held up for a deal over the border. and what is that is going to tell us, priscilla, about the deal today on the stalled progress? >> the president has said that he is willing to compromise on this, but he is saying, get the deal done. but the concession that the white white house is willing to show an openness to, these are some of the most vexing issues to, and to the center of it is the border issue, and on that front, the white house is willing to include expulsion authority, and that is to expel some of the asylum seekers without a hearing, and expanding the asylum seeker expulsions which is sounding like that of trump, and just yesterday, we heard from senator chris murph
it is called the ndaa and it has to be reauthorized congress every year, and in it includes things thatnation's military readiness and the lives of the country's service member, and this is the largest pay raise for service members in over two decades. after the house passes this, they are expected to go out of town for the holiday, and any chance they will be expected to cut a deal for israel, ukraine as that is held up for a deal over the border. and what is that is going to tell us,...
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blocking amendment to the ndaa. he says he is doing it because the measure would strengthen rather than weaken the objective of xi jinping and chinese communist party. joining me now is robert lighthizer. how do you respond to that sensible legislation? >> we have to remind ourselves and i think gordon did that and you do it constantly, we're in a cold war with china. they are aggressive and threatening adversary and every time your viewers watch the news and watch wars going on, realize those are proxy wars and paymaster for both of them is china. this is most serious geopolitical threat we have faced as a nation. i start with that. the argument mr. mchenry has and i know mr. mchenry, he's had a great career in the house. he's a smart guy, he was chief deputy whip, he did good things. on this, the most important geopolitical issue is wrong. their argument is if you invest in china, they will become like switzerland, that is the view the clinton administration had. >> laura: it is ridiculous. >> by the way, at that
blocking amendment to the ndaa. he says he is doing it because the measure would strengthen rather than weaken the objective of xi jinping and chinese communist party. joining me now is robert lighthizer. how do you respond to that sensible legislation? >> we have to remind ourselves and i think gordon did that and you do it constantly, we're in a cold war with china. they are aggressive and threatening adversary and every time your viewers watch the news and watch wars going on, realize...
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it has now been taken out of this ndaa in this conference. what do i tell to these families? there's a lot that i've learned in this body. the challenges and frustrations that exist for our constituents, for each and every one of us on occasion, but i also learned that especially here in the senate that the fight is never over. that there's always something that can be done. when i listened to the brilliant parliamentarian team and they teach me on how i can do better for the people that i represent. i know that a yes vote on this might be challenging, but the families and the states all across america, what can we do to help them? and the -- in the same way that this body came together to pass incredible pieces of policy to help victims due to exposure, i'll point most recently to action this congress took after 9/11 when we got together in a bipartisan way and we said we're going to pass the act, and not only was it passed once, but it was extended for 90 years because of it was the right thing to do. and it cost some money, but it was the right thing to do. there's a liabi
it has now been taken out of this ndaa in this conference. what do i tell to these families? there's a lot that i've learned in this body. the challenges and frustrations that exist for our constituents, for each and every one of us on occasion, but i also learned that especially here in the senate that the fight is never over. that there's always something that can be done. when i listened to the brilliant parliamentarian team and they teach me on how i can do better for the people that i...
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he is blocking a bipartisan amendment to the ndaa that would require businesses to report invest.n china and other adversaries to the government. mchenry says he is doing it because the measure would strengthen, rather than weaken the objectives of xi jinping and the chinese communist party. joining me now robert light you see heiser former trade rep in the trump administration. bob, how do you respond to his defense of his opposition to that sensible legislation? first of all, we have to remind ourselves and i think gordon did that and you do constantly how big a threat this is. we are in a cold war with china. very aggressive, very threatening adversary and every time your viewers watch the news and watch these wars going on around the world. realize sews are proxy wars and pay master for both of them is china. we have to remind ourselves of that stuff. this is the serious geopolitical threat we probably faced as a nation. so i start with that. the argument that mr. mchenry has, and i should say, you know, i know mr. mchenry a little bit. he has a great career in the house. he's
he is blocking a bipartisan amendment to the ndaa that would require businesses to report invest.n china and other adversaries to the government. mchenry says he is doing it because the measure would strengthen, rather than weaken the objectives of xi jinping and the chinese communist party. joining me now robert light you see heiser former trade rep in the trump administration. bob, how do you respond to his defense of his opposition to that sensible legislation? first of all, we have to...