voluntarily donate all profits from foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasury. this way it is the american people who will profit. in sum, i and president-elect other advisors at morgan lewis have determined the approach we outlined today will avoid potential conflicts of interest or concerns regarding exploitation of the office of the presidency without imposing unnecessary and unreasonable losses on the president-elect and his family. we believe this structure and these steps will serve to accomplish the president-elect's desire to be isolated from his business interest and give the american people confidence that his sole business and interest is in making america great again. bringing back jobs to this country. securing our borders, and rebuilding our infrastructure. the american people will well aware of president-elect's business empire and financial interest when he voted. people voted for him precisely because of his business success. president leekt trump wants to bring this success to all americans. thank you. [applause] reporter: what is your respons

he says when foreign governments stay in his hotels he will give the money to the united states treasurysse: we have pompeo, a republican congressman for the cia director. >> cia analysts look for deeper causes of rising instability in the world. one of the cause those cia analysts see is the impact of climate change. do you have any reason to doubt the assessment of these cia analysts. >> i haven't had a chance to read those materials with respect to climate change. i know the agencies role is to collect foreign intelligence. jesse: you have a democratic senator from california asking the cia directors opinion on climate change. this is why they lost the election, i think. judge jeanine: it's climate change as it relates to isis, or -- jesse: isn't it always hot in the desert? judge jeanine: that's way it's about for them. these people are from another planet. california is another planet. jesse: that's why they call it ththe people's republic of california. we have mattis who will be the defense secretary and he gets grilled by gillibrand out of new york. >> do you believe overtly serv

profits they make off of foreign governments staying in trump hotels, they will donate to the united states treasurybut that may not solve the problem, because it is profit that his company is making off of a foreign government. so we'll just have to see what kinds of legal challenges arise. i don't think it's going to go away. >> that's a question about, what role do you think congress plays overseeing this? already we've seen a fight break out between the office of government -- and the head of the oversight committee, about what role that an independent oversight could have on trump. >> yeah. jason is not talking about who is going after the ethics agreement, arrangement that donald trump announced this week. he's talking about going after the office of government ethics head, walter shaw, for his very critical comments of donald trump, saying he should completely divest himself to avoid conflicts of interest. he wants to have some sort of private interview, to discuss exactly why he's making these comments. he believes he's not acting in a non-partisan manner. >> so all of this is going to conti

he says when foreign governments stay in his hotels he will give the money to the united states treasury we have pompeo, a republican congressman for the cia director. >> cia analysts look for deeper causes of rising instability in the world. one of the cause those cia analysts see is the impact of climate change. do you have any reason to doubt the assessment of these cia analysts. >> i haven't had a chance to read those materials with respect to climate change. i know the agencies role is to collect foreign intelligence. jesse: you have a democratic senator from california asking the cia directors opinion on climate change. this is why they lost the election, i think. judge jeanine: it's climate change as it relates to isis, or -- jesse: isn't it always hot in the desert? judge jeanine: that's way it's about for them. these people are from another planet. california is another planet. jesse: that's why they call it ththe people's republic of california. we have mattis who will be the defense secretary and he gets grilled by gillibrand out of new york. >> do you believe overtly serving

billion deal, any time a foreign government uses one of my hotels i'm donating the money to the united states treasury for the taxpayers. what did the left do? they were cynical about it questioning his motives. they were the ones who wanted him to give up the money. charles: i have got one of those popcorn thingst home. i love it. but we need a new engine for that bad boy. >> the energy of it, the scope, the breadth of topics. the rapid-fire responses. the mainstream media will have to go home tonight and figure out what can they do? donald trump was on point. of course, simultaneously you have confirmation hearings going on. up to that point tillerson and many others doing extraordinarily well. >> you had not only donald trump delivering in a good way. he was very confident. but you also had important information, the va announcement who will be the va secretary, his points about this business and his sons who he said he would fire if they didn't do a good job at the end of 8 years. the media realizes they can't be fan boys at a one-direction concert. they are not the boss of the president, right? t

voluntarily donate all profits from foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasuryyl: daughter ivanka is giving up role in the business, her husband eric kushner are moving to washington and remember, mr. trump made it pretty clear he's watching them closely and if they mess up, they're fired. and with anything with donald trump, you have to believe that. >> he does stick with those words, thank you, cheryl. they have no clue how the body got there. an air traffic controller at the coleman spotting the security and finding body of 61-year-old man. police are not releasing his name. also this morning a million dollars worth of drugs, not getting passed the border, cocaine and meth hitting inside, nearly 80 pounds. drugs sniffing dogs tipping them off at check point in southern california. a american man and mexican woman are now under arrest. >> the sight of 1972 robbery that kicked off historical presidential cover-up is on fire, flames raging on the 13th floor inside one of the apartments, firefighters arrived fast and they put the fire out fast but snoak did damag

voluntarily donate all profits from foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasury is the american people who will profit. >> bill: all right, so come he's got golf courses in scotland and ireland. if he makes a profit, the money comes back, he is giving it to the feds, right? >> correct. these hotel rooms, whatever their profit margin is, that is going to result in a check to the treasury. i think it is a brilliant move. the point of fact, he stressed, his attorney stress, there is nothing in either law or the constitution -- >> bill: he didn't actually do it. >> he is doing the right thing. >> bill: he doesn't have an enormous amount of stuff overseas. it's just, it's targeted stuff. >> is significant. >> bill: it's a p.r. gesture. >> it's a p.r. gesture and it is also 14 14 14 businesses that d to be relevant. >> bill: 14. that is what he's got abroad. the ireland golf course, i have been there. i am not a golfer but it is beautiful. it's a beautiful place. he's losing money on that. >> no check for the treasury on that. >> bill: it will be interesting to see aft

in his properties or his hotels, the profit of that, he is going to write a check to the united states treasuryjim. >> and we should note and you know this well, christine, that loads of government officials going down to low levels, they don't even sell stocks for the perceived conflicts of interest. a different standard here. thanks very much. >> you're welcome. >>> don't run an improvizational presidency. that's some of the advice being offered by president obama to his incoming successor. donald trump will take the oath of office just behind me one week from today in an interview with cbs news, president obama offered his take on some of the challenges ahead for the 40th president of the united states. >> i don't think there's anybody who has run a campaign like his successfully in modern history. not that i can think of. and as a consequence. >> can you run an improvince zplagsal approximate presidency? >> i don't think so. so now he is in the process of building up an organization, and we will have to see how that works, and it will be a test i think for him and the people that he has des

voluntarily donate all profits from foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasury. this way it is the american people who will profit. in in sum, i and president-elect's other advisors at morgan lewis have will avoid conflicts of interest or concerns involving exploitation of the office of the presidency without imposing unnecessary and unreasonable losses on the president-elect and his family. we believe this structure and these steps will serve to accomplish the president-elect's desire to be isolated from his business interests and give the american people confidence that his sole business and interest is in making america great again, bringing back jobs to this country, securing our borders, and rebuilding our infrastructure. the american people were well aware of president-elect trump's business empire and financial interests when they voted. many people voted for him precisely because of his business success. president-elect trump wants to bring the success to all americans. thank you. [ applause ] >> my pleasure. good? >> thank you very much. >> thank you, m

voluntarily donate all profits and foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasuryn the u.s. intelligencecy agencies concluded that russia meddled in the election to help donald trump win, they decided to sit down with the network's chief editor. >> reporter: here in russia president trump's inauguration was cause for celebration. that's no surprise to u.s. intelligence agencies who claim moscow put in incredible efforts to help him win the election and to allege that the chief editor of "russia today" or r.t. played a key role. >> most of that criticism makes us laugh, really. >> reporter: intelligence officials have said that r.t. worked hand and glove with hackers and the government to change the impact of u.s. elections on putin's orders. >> did you read that report? >> reporter: yes. >> it is as much sad as laughable. >> reporter: the specific 25-page report she's talking about was released by the u.s. director of national intelligence. it mentioned by name 27 times. it described rt as part of a triangle moscow set up to discredit hillary clinton and help donal

further, this government must improve its ability to protect the united states treasury from fraud, waste and abuse. this is a federal responsibility. we cannot afford to lose a single dollar to corruption, and you can be sure if i'm confirmed, i will make it a high priority of the department of justice to root out and prosecute fraud in federal programs and to recover monies lost due to fraud and false claims, as well as contracting fraud and issues of that kind. the justice department must remain ever faithful that the constitution's promise that our government is one of laws and not amend. it will be my unyielding commitment to you, if confirmed, to see that the laws are enforced faithfully, effectively and impartially. the attorney general must hold everyone, no matter how powerful, accountable. no one is above the law and no american will be beneath ielts attention. i want to thank the powerful women that work for the department of justice, that includes those in the main office but those who fulfill their duties everywhere throughout the nation. as attorney general, i work with them

further, this government must improve its ability to protect the united states treasury from fraud, waste and abuse. this is a federal responsibility. we cannot afford to lose a single dollar to corruption, and you can be sure if i'm confirmed, i will make it a high priority of the department of justice to root out and prosecute fraud in federal programs and to recover monies lost due to fraud and false claims, as well as contracting fraud and issues of that kind. the justice department must remain ever faithful that the constitution's promise that our government is one of laws and not of men. it will be my unyielding commitment to you, if confirmed, to see that the laws are enforced faithly, effectively and impartially. the attorney general must hold everyone, no matter how powerful accountable. no one is above the law. no american will be beneetath i protections. no special interest will cower this department. i want to address the fabulous men and women that work in the department of justice. that includes personnel in main justice here in washington but also the much larger number tha

trump said he will be donating any profits from foreign clients or businesses to the united states treasury, but think about the difficulty if you operate a hotel company. the hotel staff would have to distinguish the payments between foreign entities and guests and everybody else and divvy it up and send a check to the treasury, and mr. trump and his attorneys have not explained any of the logistics of how that would work. he also mentioned he closed down a number of business deals in order to insulate himself from his businesses but hasn't disclosed those deals either. >> brangham: in part to disentangle some of the things you said, the president said he's going to resign from his company. is there evidence that he's taking steps to do that? a lot of ethics lawyers looked at what he's proposed to do and said it's insufficient. what is do they argue the president needs to do? >> the ultimate ideal from the ethics experts and a thing a number of presidents did before mr. trump is to put their assets into a blind trust -- and the term blind trust gets thrown around a lot, but essentially it

voluntarily donate all profits from foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasury. this way it is the american people who will profit. in sum, i and president-elect's other advisers at morgan lewis have determined the approach we've outlined today will avoid potential conflicts of interest or concern regarding exploitation of the office of the presidency without imposing unnecessary and unreasonable losses on the president-elect and his family. we believe this structure and these steps will serve to accomplish the president-elect's desire to be isolated from his business interests and give the american people confidence that his sole business and interests is in making america great again, bringing back jobs to this country, securing our borders and rebuilding our infrastructure. the american people were well aware of his business empire when they voted. many people voted for him precisely because of his business success. president-elect trump wants to bring this success to all americans. thank you. >> mr. trump, can we ask you policy questions? >> thank you, mr. t

voluntarily donate all profits from foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasury. it is the american people who will profit. insum, i and president-elects will avoid potential conflicts ever interest or concern regarding exploitation of the office of the presidency without imposing unnecessary and unreasonable losses on the president elect and his family. we believe this instruct tear and these steps will serve to ak plirk the president-elect's desire to be isolated from his business and give the american people confidence that his sole business and interest is in making america great again. bringing back jobs to this country and securing our borders and rebuildingur infrastructure. the american people are well aware of president-elect trump's business empire when they voted. many people voted for him precisely because of his business success. he wants to bring the success to all americans. thank you. [ applause ] >> mr. trump, can we ask you some policy questions, sir? >> thank you. what is your response to your critics that say not only do you but also your cabi

to voluntarily donate all profit from foreign government payments made to his hotel to the united states treasury. this way, it is the american people who will profit. and president-elect's other advisors and morgan lewis, will avoid potential conflicts of interest or concerns regarding exploitation of the office of the presidency without imposing necessary and unreasonable offices on the president-elect and his family. we believe this structure and the steps will serve to accomplish the president-elect's desire to be isolated from the business interests and give the american people confidence that his sole business and interest is in making america great again, bringing back jobs to this country, securing our borders, and rebuilding our infrastructure. the american people are well aware of president-elect trump's business empire and financial interests when they voted. many people voted for him precisely because of his business success. president-elect trump once to bring that success to all americans. thank you. [applause] [inaudible] do you plan to set an example in the future to make sure you

voluntarily donate all profits from foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasury. this way it is the american people who will profit. in sum, i and president-elect's other advisers at morgan lewis have determined the approach we've outlined today will avoid potential conflicts of interest or concerns regarding exploitation of the office of the presidency without imposing unnecessary and unreasonable losses on the president-elect and his family. we believe this structure and these steps will serve to accomplish the president-elect's desire to be isolated from his business interests and give the american people confidence that his sole business and interest is in making america great again, bringing back jobs to this country, securing our border, and rebuilding our infrastructure. the american people are well aware of president-elect trump's business empire and financial interests when they voted. many people voted for him precisely because of his business success. president-elect trump wants to bring this success to all americans. thank you. >> thank you very much.

voluntarily donate all profits from foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasury. this way, it is the american people who will profit. in sum, i and president-elect's other advisers at morgan lewis have determined the approach we outlined today will avoid potential conflicts of interests or concerns regarding exploitation of the office of the presidency without imposing unnecessary and unreasonable losses on the president-elect and his family. we believe this structure and these steps will serve to accomplish the president-elect's desire to be isolated from his business interests and give the american people confidence that his sole business and interest is in making america great again, bringing back jobs to this country, securing our borders, and rebuilding our infrastructure. the american people were well aware of president-elect trump's business empire and financial interests when they voted. many people voted for him precisely because o his business success. president-elect trump wants to bring this success to all americans. thank you. [ applause ] you're wel

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and send it directly to united states treasury to pay for bomb care's cost. the treasury was disregard end american people as of 2015, hhs denied the treasury and taxpayers $3.5 billion they were owed. so i don't have a lot of questions but one major one here is, would be this, if i would answer. in september of last year, gao issue he a ruling considering hhs's actions. what did gao determine he with this report? >> thank you, congressman, walker. you're correct, the last gao did issue a legal opinion looking at the payments under the program as you indicated affordable care act indicated payments collected were to be provided some to the general treasury and some in reinsurance comments to the payers. in fact the collections were less than the amount what hhs had fully intended to include in the reinsurance and paid all of that insurers instead. legal opinion indicated that in fact those palts should have been to the general treasury. >> obviously this is a pattern for the last three years. can you share what reasoning was as far as disregarding the treasury

voluntarily donate all profits from foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasuryhe american people who will profit. >> bill: all right, so come he's got golf courses in scotland and ireland. if he makes a profit, the money comes back, he is giving it to the feds, right? >> correct. these hotel rooms, whatever their profit margin is, that is going to result in a check to the treasury. i think it is a brilliant move. the point of fact, he stressed, his attorney stress, there is nothing in either law or the constitution -- >> bill: he didn't actually do it. >> he is doing the right thing. >> bill: he doesn't have an enormous amount of stuff overseas. it's just, it's targeted stuff. >> is significant. >> bill: it's a p.r. gesture. >> it's a p.r. gesture and it is also 14 14 14 businesses that d to be relevant. >> bill: 14. that is what he's got abroad. the ireland golf course, i have been there. i am not a golfer but it is beautiful. it's a beautiful place. he's losing money on that. >> no check for the treasury on that. >> bill: it will be interesting to see after th

further, this government must improve its ability to protect the united states treasury from fraud, waste and abuse. this is a federal responsibility. we cannot afford to lose a single dollar to corruption, and you can be sure if i'm confirmed, i will make it a high priority of the department of justice to root out and prosecute fraud in federal programs and to recover monies lost due to fraud and false claims, as well as contracting fraud and issues of that kind. the justice department must remain ever faithful that the constitution's promise that our government is one of laws and not of men. it will be my unyielding commitment to you, if confirmed, to see that the laws are enforced faithfully, effectively and impartially. the attorney general must hold everyone, no matter how powerful, accountable. no one is above the law and no american will be beneath its protection. no powerful special interests will cower this department. i want to address personally the fabulous men and women that work in the department of justice. that includes personnel in main justice here in washington but also

voluntarily donate all profits from foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasurythis way it is the american people who will profit. >> ali, i just do know the answer to this. can i person donate money to the u.s. treasury? >> you actually can. it's weird. all of us can do this. it's usually meant as an income taxing. there's a box on your tax return which allows you to contribute to the lowering of the federal debt. that aside, joy, i don't like to pick a fight with you, i have grade admiration for you but a few minutes ago you said on tv that was the worst press conference you could ever imagine. it's absolutely the best press conference i've ever watched in my entire life. sherry dillon is with a law firm called morgan lewis. she's been trump's attorney for a long time on tax issues. that's by the way the law firm that ted cruz was a partner in. i've never seen anything like that in my life. she's wrong, she was misleading. i don't like to say things on tv but i think they were dishonest. this business of donald trump putting his business affairs into a trust th

voluntarily donate all profits from foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasurys the american people who will profit. in sum, i and president-elect's other advisers have determined the approach we've outlined today will avoid potential conflicts of interest or concerns regarding exploitation of the presidency without imposing unreasonable losses on the president-elect and his family. we believe this structure and steps will serve to establish president-elect's desire to be isolated from his businesses and give the american people confidence that his sole business and interest is in making america great again, bringing back jobs to this country, securing our borders and rebuilding our infrastructure. the american people were well aware of president-elect's business empire and financial interest when they voted. many people voted for him because of his business success. president-elect trump wants to bring the success to all americans. thank you. >> reporter: what is your response to your critics that say not only you but also your abinnocent is filled with conflic

with just hours to go until donald trump is sworn in as the 5th president of the united states, tensions remain as his treasury secretary nominee breaks ranks on the dollar. >> i think when the president-elect made a comment on the u.s. currency, it wasn't meant to be a long-term comment. >>> billionaire investor george soros brands trump a would-be dictator, who is going to fail, and warns markets will reverse one he takes office. >> it's too early to taper. that's the message from ecb executive board member benoit coeure, who tells cnbc exclusively the central bank's policy is still working. >> too early to have that discussion on when it ends, and even when we taper. that discussion has not started yet, because inflation is not firm enough, sustainable enough. that will come that will come later. >>> theresa may meets top wall street bankers as a slew of lenders unveil plans to move jobs out of london. but the uk prime minister tells cnbc the country is open for business post-brexit. >> was we're doing is setting up clearly for people what the position will be. i'm optimistic, i expect to negotiate a good d

must improve its ability to protect the united states treasury from fraud, waste, and abuse. is a federal responsibility. we cannot afford to lose a single dollar to corruption and you can be sure if i am confirmed, i will make it a hype priority of the department to root out and prosecute fraud in federal programs and recover moneys lost due to fraud and false names as well as contracting fraud and issues of that kind. the justice department mustering ever faithful that our government is not what -- is one of laws. it is my unyielding commitment to you if confirmed to see that the laws are enforced faithfully, effectively, and impartially. must holdey general everyone, no matter how powerful accountable. no one is above the law and no many thingsl be protection. no powerful special interest will power this department. personally thess fabulous men and women who work in the department of justice. int includes personnel justice and the must -- the much larger number that faithfully fill their responsibilities every day throughout the nation. i united states attorney, work with

voluntarily donate all profits from foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasury. this way it is the american people who will profit. in sum, i and president-elect advisors at morgan, lewis have determined the approach that we have outlined will avoid conflicts of interest and concerns regarding exploitation of the presidency without unreasonable losses on the president-elect and his family. we believe this structure and these steps will serve to accomplish the president- elect's desire to be isolated from his business interest and give the american people confidence that his sole business and interest is in making america great again, securing our borders and rebuilding our infrastructure. the american people were well aware of president-elect trump's empire and financial interest when they voted. many people voted for him precisely because of his business success. president-elect trump wants to bring the success to all americans. thank you. >> you're welcome. my pleasure. leasure. >> don't want to lose your notes. notes. >> there you go. >> thank you. [unintelli

voluntarily donate all profits from fompb government payments made to his toe tells to the united states treasurymerican people who will profit. in sum, i, and president-elect's other advisers as morgan lewis has determined the approach we have outlined to today will avoid potential conflicts of interest or concerns. without imposing unnecessary and unreasonable losses on the president-elect and his family. we believe these will serve to accomplish the president-elect's desire to be isolated from his business interests and give the american people confidence that his sole business and interest is in making america great again. bringing back jobs to the country. secures or borders. rebuilding our infrastructure. the american people were well aware of president-elect trump's business interests when they voted. many people voted for him precisely because of his business success. he wants to bring this success so all americans. thank you. [ applause ] >> there's your notes. thank you. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. >> -- is filled with conflicts of interest? to you plan to set an example in th

exports on what may be necessary for executing laws lead by any state on imports or experts shall be used for the treasury of the united states and all such laws shall be up for revision abdomen control of the congress. >> the gentleman from kansas, mr. yoter. >>. >> no state without the consent of congress shall keep troops or ship of war in time of peace nlts invaded as will not admit of delay. >> ms. watson coleman. >> the executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america. he shall hold his office during the term of four years and torgt with the vice president chosen from the same term be elected as follows. >> the gentleman from georgia, mr. allen. >> each state shall appoint in such manner a number of electors equal to the whole number of senators and representatives to which the state may be entitled in the congress. no senator or person holding an office of trust or profit under the united states shall be appointed an elector. >> the congress may determine the time of the electors and the day which they shall give their votes which day shall be the same throughout the united states.

here are some of them on their way to the reviewing stand -- george humphrey, treasury of the united states, the new secretary of the united states. postmaster general and herbert brownell, new attorney general. douglas mckay, secretary of the interior. then there was the new director of the mutual security agency. shortly after her appointment as administrator of security in the tent cabinet member and sherman adams, special assistant to president. he acknowledged the airwaves of all, happy to see this wave approaching the white house. the inaugural parade of all of its colors, bands and marchers has become as much a part of the ceremony as the oath taking itself, perhaps more so as far as the public is concerned. the signal for going all out seems to depend on the change of the party in power. as the years old on, the parades became bigger and better and this year, fired at the uninhibited spirit of victorious republicans, it succeeded in doing all others past interviews, taking for the half hours to march through the court of crusaders. this is probably the biggest and most colorful and

laws, and the net produce of all duties and imposts, laid by any state on imports or exports, shall be for the use of the treasury of the united states, and all such laws shall be subject to the revision and control of the congress. mr. goodlatte: the gentleman from kansas, mr. yoder. no state shall, without the consent of congress, lay any duty of tonnage, keep troops, or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another state, or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay. mr. goodlatte: the gentlewoman from new jersey, mrs. watson coleman. mrs. watson coleman: article 2, section 1, the executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america. he shall hold his office during the term of four years and together with the vice president, chosen for the same term, be elected, as follows -- mr. goodlatte: the gentleman from georgia, mr. allen. mr. allen: each state shall appoint, in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors, equal to the whole number of senators and represen

laws, and the net produce of all duties and imposts, laid by any state on imports or exports, shall be for the use of the treasury of the united states, and all such laws shall be subject to the revision and control of the congress. mr. goodlatte: the gentleman from kansas, mr. yoder. no state shall, without the consent of congress, lay any duty of tonnage, keep troops, or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another state, or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay. mr. goodlatte: the gentlewoman from new jersey, mrs. watson coleman. mrs. watson coleman: article 2, section 1, the executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america. he shall hold his office during the term of four years and together with the vice president, chosen for the same term, be elected, as follows -- mr. goodlatte: the gentleman from georgia, mr. allen. mr. allen: each state shall appoint, in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors, equal to the whole number of senators and represen

voluntarily donate all profits from foreign government payments made to his hotels to the united states treasurythe american people who will profit. in sum, i and president-elect's other advisers at morgan lewis, have determined the approach we've outlined today will avoid potential conflicts of interests or concerns regarding exploitation of the office of the presidency without imposing unnecessary and unreasonable losses on the president-elect and his family. we believe this structure and these steps will serve to accomplish the president-elect's desire to be isolated from his business interests and give the american people confidence that his sole business and interest is in making america great again, bringing back jobs to this country, securing our borders, and rebuilding our infrastructure. the american people are well aware of president-elect trump's business empire and financial interests when they voted. many people voted for him precisely because of his business success. president-elect trump wants to bring this success to all americans. thank you. >> mr. trump, can we ask you -- mr. t

further, this government must improve its ability to protect the united states treasury from fraud, wastend abuse. this is a federal responsibility. we cannot afford to lose a single dollar to corruption. you can be sure if i am confirmed i will make it a high priority of the department of justice to root out and prosecute fraud in federal programs and recover monies lost due to fraud and false claims and contracting fraud in issues of that kind. the justice department must remain ever faithful that the constitution's promise in our government is one of laws. it will be my unyielding commitment to you if confirmed to see that the laws are enforced faithfully, effectively and impartially. attorney general, one, no matter how powerful, accountable, no one is above the law and no american will be beneath its protection. no powerful special interest will cower this department. i want to address personally the fabulous men and women that work in the department of justice. that includes personnel in maine justice in washington, also the much larger number that fulfill their responsibilities eve

the nominee to be the next secretary of the treasury for the united states. the secretary of treasury is a office, once held by luminaries of our history. from alexander hamilton to andrew mellon. it is an office that requires deep technical skill, strategic vision, and uncommon instincts, all qualities that stephen possesses and has demonstrated in the private sector. with decades of experience in banks, financial firms, and even movie production, he has a history of growing returns and achieving financial stability for his clients and shareholders. i think it says a lot about this man that he would leave such a successful career to apply his talents for the benefit of the american people as a whole. steven is a patriot and an independent thinker. and america is in great need of such capable leaders. i believe our nation is enriched when we have people serving in government who have spent their lives serving outside of government. i know steven shares with us here in congress two fundamental priorities. to enable an economy that creates meaningful and good pa

further, this government must improve its ability to protect the united states treasury from fraud, waste and abuse. this is a federal responsibility. we cannot afford to lose a single dollar to corruption, and you can be sure if i'm confirmed i will make it a high priority of the department of justice to root out and prosecute fraud and federal programs and to recover monies lost due to fraud and false claims as well as contracting fraud and issues of that kind. the justice department must remain ever faithful that the constitution's promise that our government is one of laws, and not of men. it will be my unyielding commitment to you, if confirmed, to see that the laws are enforced faithfully, effectively, and impartially. the attorney general must hold everyone, no matter how powerful, accountable, no one is above the law, and no american will be beneath its protection. no powerful special interest will cower this department. i want to address personally the fabulous men and women that work in the department of justice. that includes -- that includes personnel in main justice here in w

their way to the reviewing stand, john b wilson, secretary of defense george humphrey, treasury of the , united statessecretary of state john foster dallas. office summerfield, postmaster general, and herbert brownell, new attorney general. douglas mckay, secretary of the interior. sinclair weeks to had the commerce department, and the secretary of agriculture. ♪ then there was harold stassen, director of the new mutual security agency. ♪ hardy, after her administrator of federal security, became the 10th cabinet member, and sherman adams, special assistant to president. ike acknowledged the waves of all, happy to see this group of important notables approaching the white house. the inaugural parade with all its colors, bands and marchers has become as marked a part of the ceremony as the oath taking itself, perhaps more so as far as the public is concerned. ince the first inaugural 1801, there have been parade, but at the start, they were largely local and unorganized affairs. the signal for going all out seems to depend on the change of the party in power. as the years rolled on, the parades became

united states. if i'm heard one treasury secretary say it once, i've heard it.nk for the president-elect to start talking about the dollar, he will find himself in very hot water quickly. agency the markets react. let me show you the concerns of people in davos. and think about where you would be on the scale of uncertainty. people are concerned about trump. brexit. trade. russia. populism. china, cyber. politics. protectionism. when you ask them where on the scale of uncertainty, this is where they all are. plus 5 in terms of uncertainty. john, where would you be on this chart uncertainty for what's going to happen in 2017? where would you and christine want me to put you? >> uncertainty? based on where i've been in the last year, i've been off the charts. you can put me somewhere in hungary right now. >> you're off the chart. we won't bother with you. christine? >> i'm somewhere off that right shoulder in that stand of trees. i'm off the chart. look, we have been wrong. in terms of the parameters that we've been using over the past year or so, donald trump has