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, and the nation was understood as hierarchical or as local. for many presidents the south became the sort of demon region. and there are reasons for that because there are building coalitions that depend on including people but also always on excluding people. and one of roosevelt's great geniuses as president is that he almost never actively excluded people attended to base his notion of the nation on a very inclusive sense of what that meant. and so that's what i'm going to talk about right now. this book is actually going back a little ways. it's a book on the presidency as a whole and which franklin roosevelt as the pivot. he is the actual center of the book. and in the larger book i examine the complex ways in which our national history can be understood as a struggle to live up to our highest principles while also maintaining a region car keys of class and race that allow for stability. in that history of these things are sharply contested during the roosevelt administration. the economy lay in ruins. african americans were making increas
, and the nation was understood as hierarchical or as local. for many presidents the south became the sort of demon region. and there are reasons for that because there are building coalitions that depend on including people but also always on excluding people. and one of roosevelt's great geniuses as president is that he almost never actively excluded people attended to base his notion of the nation on a very inclusive sense of what that meant. and so that's what i'm going to talk about right...
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and evils. they are of the opinion that it's the nation that succumb to discrimination and tyranny. it is a nation that sur rend ders to dictatorship and greed. it is the nation that accepts the arrogance and fashionist powers. it is the nation that are influenced by the powers and most all vices in our world are the result of the passive attitude with the inclination to live under the supremacy of the world powers. these are the arguments raised by those who tend to blame nations for the unfavorable conditions prevailing in the world with the intention to justify the attitudes and disruptive behaviors of the ruling minority. these claims supposedly authentic cannot in any way justify continuation of the present oppressive international order. indeed poverty is imposed on nations and powers and ambitions and goals are pursued either through deceit or resort to force. to justify their inhuman actions they propagate the theory based on the survival of the fittest. while in principle most governments and nations of people are humble and submissive in the faith of right and are after fos
and evils. they are of the opinion that it's the nation that succumb to discrimination and tyranny. it is a nation that sur rend ders to dictatorship and greed. it is the nation that accepts the arrogance and fashionist powers. it is the nation that are influenced by the powers and most all vices in our world are the result of the passive attitude with the inclination to live under the supremacy of the world powers. these are the arguments raised by those who tend to blame nations for the...
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civilians and military leadership deemed critical for our nation's future. i believe the threat america faces today and down the road are in many respects more dangerous for their complexity, variety, unpredictability, and likely lead. let me be clear. not every defense dollar is sacrosanct. one need only spend 10 minutes walking around the pentagon or any major military headquarters to see excess and redundancy. that is why i initiated an effort in 2010 to wring $110 million more out of the budget in 10 years. defense budget savings are possible, the kind that might put a dent in the annual federal deficit without making substantial -- and in the case of sequestration -- to stop this cuts in our military to defend the united states and our vital interests around the world. consider the fiscal picture. the defense budget will have to be on the table as a matter of political reality here. but as a matter of simple math, it is not because of the long- term debt -- debt problem. 2/3 of the budget goes to entitlements. there is a changing demographic in the u.s.
civilians and military leadership deemed critical for our nation's future. i believe the threat america faces today and down the road are in many respects more dangerous for their complexity, variety, unpredictability, and likely lead. let me be clear. not every defense dollar is sacrosanct. one need only spend 10 minutes walking around the pentagon or any major military headquarters to see excess and redundancy. that is why i initiated an effort in 2010 to wring $110 million more out of the...
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all the worthy men and women of all nations. he will lead humanity into achieving its glorious and eternal ideals. the arrival of the man will mark a new beginning, a rebirth and resurrection and it will be the beginning of peace, lasting security and genuine life. his arrival will be the end of poverty and discrimination and beginning of love and empathy. he will come and come through ignorance, superstition, prejudice by opening the gates of fire and knowledge. he will establish a broad [inaudible] of prunes and will repair the ground for the collective, active and constructive participation of all. in the global management. he will come to grand kindness, hope, freedom and dignity to all humanity as a gift. will he come for mankind will taste the pleasure of the human and being in the company of other humans. he will come so that hands will be joined. hearts will be filled with love and will be purefied to be at the service of security, wealth, happiness, welding and peace for all. he will come to return all children of adam,
all the worthy men and women of all nations. he will lead humanity into achieving its glorious and eternal ideals. the arrival of the man will mark a new beginning, a rebirth and resurrection and it will be the beginning of peace, lasting security and genuine life. his arrival will be the end of poverty and discrimination and beginning of love and empathy. he will come and come through ignorance, superstition, prejudice by opening the gates of fire and knowledge. he will establish a broad...
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build a strong and properous nation. i traveled to a number of countries and was struck by the vast difference of wealth in nations that were sometimes neighbors. some of that was due to geography. rich countries often have natural resources like mineral deposits or access to waterways for trade. in some cases, all that seemed to separate a rich country from a more poor one was a faint line on the map. in some cases they were economically worlds apart. you can think of north korea and south korea. i became convinced of the critical difference between these countries was not geographic. i noticed the most successful countries shared something in common. they were the freest. they protected the rights of individuals. they enforced rule law. they encouraged trade and enterprise. they understood economic freedom is the only force in history that has consistently lifted people out of poverty and kept people out of poverty. a temporary aid package can give an economy a boost. it can fund projects that can pay some bills, employ
build a strong and properous nation. i traveled to a number of countries and was struck by the vast difference of wealth in nations that were sometimes neighbors. some of that was due to geography. rich countries often have natural resources like mineral deposits or access to waterways for trade. in some cases, all that seemed to separate a rich country from a more poor one was a faint line on the map. in some cases they were economically worlds apart. you can think of north korea and south...
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obligation -- to devote every effort of my mind and spirit to lead our party back to victory and our nation to greatness. i am grateful too that you have provided us with such a strong platform to stand on and to run on. [applause] the rights of man, civil and economic rights essential to the human dignity of all men are at our goal and our first principle. this is a platform on which i can run with enthusiasm and conviction. i am grateful that i can rely in the coming months on many others, on a distinguished running mate who brings unity and strength to our platform and our ticket, lyndon johnson. [applause] on one of the most articulate spokesman of modern times, adelaide stevenson. on a great factor for our needs as a nation as a people, stewart simonton. on my traveling companion in wisconsin and west virginia, senator humphrey. on our devoted and courageous chairman, paul butler. and on that fighting campaigner whose support i now welcome, president truman. i feel a lot safer with all of them on my side. and i am proud of the contrast of our republican competitors. not one challenger
obligation -- to devote every effort of my mind and spirit to lead our party back to victory and our nation to greatness. i am grateful too that you have provided us with such a strong platform to stand on and to run on. [applause] the rights of man, civil and economic rights essential to the human dignity of all men are at our goal and our first principle. this is a platform on which i can run with enthusiasm and conviction. i am grateful that i can rely in the coming months on many others, on...
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and to serve the greatest nation on earth. patriotism of the men and women and families of our national guard. many of those calls left me with tears in my eyes. i will never forget meeting the brave men and women who had volunteered for the national guard in massachusetts. who found themselves on the front lines in iraq and afghanistan. i will never forget speaking with their loved ones and i will always hold the greatest admiration for every one of them. on the campaign trail, it has been my privilege to meet with troops and veterans from just about every corner of america. they come from our farms, our great cities, our small towns and quiet neighborhoods. many have known violence. so their neighbors could no peace. they have done more than protect america. their courage and service defines america. [applause] on this 11th anniversary of september 11th, 2001, we remember the victims who perished in the attacks. we also remember the men and women serving in dangerous places around the world. we will not forget why they are f
and to serve the greatest nation on earth. patriotism of the men and women and families of our national guard. many of those calls left me with tears in my eyes. i will never forget meeting the brave men and women who had volunteered for the national guard in massachusetts. who found themselves on the front lines in iraq and afghanistan. i will never forget speaking with their loved ones and i will always hold the greatest admiration for every one of them. on the campaign trail, it has been my...
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investment and trade, developing nations will receive u.s. assistance packages focused on developing the institutions of liberty, the rule of law, and property rights. will focus their efforts on small and medium sized businesses. micro finance has been an effective tool at promoting enterprise and prosperity but we have to spanned the medium and small businesses that are too large for micro finance and too small for traditional bankering. the share must be the promotion of work and the fostering of free enterprise. nothing we can do as a nation will change lives and nations more effectively and permanently than sharing the insight that lies at the foundation of america's own economy. and that is that free people pursuing happiness in their own ways build a strong and prosperous nation. when i was in business, i traveled to a number of other countries. i was often struck by the vast difference in wealth among nations that were sometimes neighbors. some of that was, of course, due to geography. rich countries often had natural resources like mi
investment and trade, developing nations will receive u.s. assistance packages focused on developing the institutions of liberty, the rule of law, and property rights. will focus their efforts on small and medium sized businesses. micro finance has been an effective tool at promoting enterprise and prosperity but we have to spanned the medium and small businesses that are too large for micro finance and too small for traditional bankering. the share must be the promotion of work and the...
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nation, as you know. we look around the world and we see witring sfe. he b. though, we make up only 4.5% of the world's population, we donate nearly a quarter of all global aid more than twice as many other nation on earth and americans give more money. orik rick warren lead mission trips that send thousands of americans around the world bringing aid to the poorest places on the planet. american troops are the first on the scene of a natural disaster. an earthquake strike in haiti er w bir fm s cemll america and not far behind, of course, are presidents clinton and bush. but too often our passion for charity as a people is tempered by our sense that our aid is not always effective. we seetoes o cas w ican aidas bn diverted to corrupt governments. we wonder why year after year after year of aid and relief, seem to neverxtinguish the haipnd pstecad after decade. perhaps some is failure to recognize how much the developing world has changed. a lot of the foreign aid efforts th we put in place some years ago were designed at a time when government development sist
nation, as you know. we look around the world and we see witring sfe. he b. though, we make up only 4.5% of the world's population, we donate nearly a quarter of all global aid more than twice as many other nation on earth and americans give more money. orik rick warren lead mission trips that send thousands of americans around the world bringing aid to the poorest places on the planet. american troops are the first on the scene of a natural disaster. an earthquake strike in haiti er w bir fm s...
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it's the nation who surrenders to dictatorship and greed. its the nations that accept the expanseless powers. is the nations who are influenced by the prompting and tactics of powers and most in our world are the result of the passive attitudes with the inclination to live under the supremacy of the world powers. these are the arguments raised by those who tend to blame nations for the up favorable conditions prevailing in the world with the intention to justify the attitudes and destructive behaviors of the ruling minority. these claims supposedly authentic cannot in any way justify a continuation of the present oppressive international order. >> we've been listening to president mahmoud ahmadinejad at the address of united general assembly. as you saw several cutaways, the seats are empty. protesters, they were gathered outside the u.n. objecting to the iranian leader being given a world stage for this often inflammatory rhetoric that we've heard in the past. this is his eighth time appearing there. many also objecting to him speaking onhe
it's the nation who surrenders to dictatorship and greed. its the nations that accept the expanseless powers. is the nations who are influenced by the prompting and tactics of powers and most in our world are the result of the passive attitudes with the inclination to live under the supremacy of the world powers. these are the arguments raised by those who tend to blame nations for the up favorable conditions prevailing in the world with the intention to justify the attitudes and destructive...
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[inaudible] i represent a great and proud nation that is a founder of human civilization and an inheritor of respected universal values. i represent a conscious nation which is dedicated to the cause of freedom, peace and compassion, a nation that has experienced the agony and bitter times at the aggression and opposed wars and profoundly -- profound values. i am now here for the eighth time, in the eighth year of my service. in this assembly of sisters and brothers from across the world, to show to the world that my northern nation has a global vision and welcomes any effort intended to provide and promote peace, stability and tranquilite realized through harmony, cooperation and joint management of the world. i am here to voice the divine and humanitarian message of learned men and women of my country to u.n. to you and to the whole world. a message that iran's great orator and poet presented to humanity in his eternal poetry. human beings are members of the hole in creations of one essence and soul. if one is inflicted with pain, other members -- i have talked in the past seven years a
[inaudible] i represent a great and proud nation that is a founder of human civilization and an inheritor of respected universal values. i represent a conscious nation which is dedicated to the cause of freedom, peace and compassion, a nation that has experienced the agony and bitter times at the aggression and opposed wars and profoundly -- profound values. i am now here for the eighth time, in the eighth year of my service. in this assembly of sisters and brothers from across the world, to...
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[applause] [applause] >> during the national book festival next week and on the national mall, lots of ways to contact some of our call-in authors. you can call in, you can e-mail, you can tweet and you can send a -- go to booktv.org for the full schedule of collins and author presentations. >> hear the best-selling nonfiction books according to "the new york times." >> lets let's look at what the emancipation proclamation said. the proclamation enslaves people in those states or part of the state still in rebellion on january 1, 1863. it does not free everybody. just the states or parts of the state still in rebellion so there are several parishes and louisiana where slavery still exists because the union army did not have control of that area. there are parts of virginia where the union army has a foothold. slavery still exists in those areas. mary stuckey talks about her book "defining america" the presidency and national identity [applause] >> now i have to try to be engaging. i think the most important thing to understand about the presidency and its context is that we always have
[applause] [applause] >> during the national book festival next week and on the national mall, lots of ways to contact some of our call-in authors. you can call in, you can e-mail, you can tweet and you can send a -- go to booktv.org for the full schedule of collins and author presentations. >> hear the best-selling nonfiction books according to "the new york times." >> lets let's look at what the emancipation proclamation said. the proclamation enslaves people in...
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investment and trade, the developing nations will receive u.s. assistance packages, focused on developing the institutions of liberty. the rule of law and property rights. focus our efforts on small and medium-sized businesses. micro finance has been an effective tool of promoting enterprise and prosperity but we have to expand to small and medium-sized businesses as well. oftentimes too large for micro finance and too small for traditional banking. the aim of a much larger share of our aid must be the promotion of work and the fostering of free enterprise. nothing we can do as a nation will change lives and nations more effectively and permanently than sharing the insighting that lies at the foundation of america's own economy. and that is that people pursuing happiness in their own weighs build a strong and prosperous nation. when i was in business, i traveled to a number of other countries. i was often struck by the vast difference in wealth among nations that were sometimes neighbors. some of that was, of course, due to geography, rich countri
investment and trade, the developing nations will receive u.s. assistance packages, focused on developing the institutions of liberty. the rule of law and property rights. focus our efforts on small and medium-sized businesses. micro finance has been an effective tool of promoting enterprise and prosperity but we have to expand to small and medium-sized businesses as well. oftentimes too large for micro finance and too small for traditional banking. the aim of a much larger share of our aid...
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sky will be filled with smoke and prayers of a nation shaken to its core. even now, all these years later,it is easy for those of us to close our eyes and to find ourselves back there, back when grief crashed over us like an awful wave, when americans everywhere held each other tight come see in the researchers that -- seeking the reassurance that the world we knew it wasn't crumbling under our feet. 11 times with marked another september 11, and gone. -- come and gone. other times we have paused in reflection and remembrance, in unity and in purpose. this is never an easy day, but it is especially difficult for all of you, the families of nearly 3000 innocents who lost their lives. mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, your sons and your daughters. they were taken from us suddenly and for too soon. -- far too soon. we cannot begin to imagine the pain you have endured these many years. we'll never fully understand how difficult it is been for you to carry-on and to rebuild your lives. a matter how many years past, a matter how many times we come together
sky will be filled with smoke and prayers of a nation shaken to its core. even now, all these years later,it is easy for those of us to close our eyes and to find ourselves back there, back when grief crashed over us like an awful wave, when americans everywhere held each other tight come see in the researchers that -- seeking the reassurance that the world we knew it wasn't crumbling under our feet. 11 times with marked another september 11, and gone. -- come and gone. other times we have...
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some raised the hopes and aspiration of a nation unique in all the world. rs set forth the values and ideals on which our republic was based, and to which we would aspire for generations to come. still others honor ordinary americans who, through their courage, dedication, and commitment, made extraordinary contributions to america and the cause of freedom around the world. many left their families and the comfort and security of home to unselfishly answer the call when their nation needed them most, and fought and died for all that we hold dear today. virtually all span the great history of america, commemorating events and individuals of our distant past. one, however, is unique among all the rest, for it represents the defining moment for this generation of americans. >> years from now, i hope they understand that what happened on that terrible day, that an enemy came with airplanes full of innocent people to kill americans in order for us to abandon our great desire to help others realize the blessings of liberty. >> i hosted a breakfast, i believe, at s
some raised the hopes and aspiration of a nation unique in all the world. rs set forth the values and ideals on which our republic was based, and to which we would aspire for generations to come. still others honor ordinary americans who, through their courage, dedication, and commitment, made extraordinary contributions to america and the cause of freedom around the world. many left their families and the comfort and security of home to unselfishly answer the call when their nation needed them...
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investment and trade, developing nations receive u.s. assistance packages focused on developing the institutions of liberty, rule of law, property rights. >> we billy freedom and self-determination are not unique to one culture. these are not typically american values or western values. they are universal values. and even as there will be huge challenges to come when we transition to democracy and convince ultimately governments of the people, by the people and for the people are likely to bring about the stability prosperity and individual opportunity to serve as a basis for peace in our world. up next to form on libyan security and have the government is dealing with militias, tribal conflict and supporters of former president gadhafi. from the carnegie endowment for international peace, this is nearly two hours. a. >> good afternoon welcome to the carnegie endowment. i am a senior associate in the program here, and i am very happy that we were able to bring you a group of very knowledgeable speakers about the situation in libya. as we
investment and trade, developing nations receive u.s. assistance packages focused on developing the institutions of liberty, rule of law, property rights. >> we billy freedom and self-determination are not unique to one culture. these are not typically american values or western values. they are universal values. and even as there will be huge challenges to come when we transition to democracy and convince ultimately governments of the people, by the people and for the people are likely...
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and civil rights. in times of need, the democrats were there. [applause] but in recent years our nation has seen a failure of leadership. we have been hurt, and we have been disillusioned. we have seen a wall go up that separates us from our own government. we have lost some precious things that historically have bound our people and our government together. we feel that moral decay has weakened our country, that it is crippled by a lack of goals and values, and that our public officials have lost faith in us. we have been a nation adrift too long. we have been without leadership too long. we have had divided and deadlocked government too long. we have been governed by veto too long. we have suffered enough at the hands of a tired and worn-out administration without new ideas, without youth or vitality, without vision and without the confidence of the american people. there is a fear that our best years are behind us. but i say to you that our nation's best is still ahead. [applause] our country has lived through a time of torment. it is now a time for healing. we want to have faith aga
and civil rights. in times of need, the democrats were there. [applause] but in recent years our nation has seen a failure of leadership. we have been hurt, and we have been disillusioned. we have seen a wall go up that separates us from our own government. we have lost some precious things that historically have bound our people and our government together. we feel that moral decay has weakened our country, that it is crippled by a lack of goals and values, and that our public officials have...
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mitt romney spoke to the clinton global initiative and sat down with education nation. president obama spoke to the u.n. general assembly, follow that, abc aired an interview he and the first lady taped for "the view." the meeting of the united nations general assembly has put foreign policy front and center. president obama used the ait tack on the u.s. consulate in libya and the death on ambassador stevens to make the case for a broader philosophy regarding the future of the relations between the middle east and the west. >> the events of the last two weeks also speaks to the need for all of us to honestly address the tensions between the west and the arab world that is moving towards democracy. >> while he made clear that the video that sparked the violence was not reflective of american values the president defended the u.s. response and underscored that free speech is essential to prosperity and to peace. >> as president of our country, and commander in chief of our military, i accept that people are going to call me awful things every day. and i will always defend
mitt romney spoke to the clinton global initiative and sat down with education nation. president obama spoke to the u.n. general assembly, follow that, abc aired an interview he and the first lady taped for "the view." the meeting of the united nations general assembly has put foreign policy front and center. president obama used the ait tack on the u.s. consulate in libya and the death on ambassador stevens to make the case for a broader philosophy regarding the future of the...
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strength of any nation in any time in the history of the world. [applause] and our report tonight that we have spent $30 billion more on preparing this nation in the four years of the kennedy administration them would have been spent if we had followed the appropriations of the last year of the previous administration. our report tonight as president of the united states and commander in chief of the armed forces, on the strength of your country and i tell you that is greater than in the adversary. i assure you that it is greater than the combined might of all the nations in all wars and in all the history of this planet. our report hours a party -- our superiority is growing. weapons to not make peace. men and make peace. and peace comes not through strength alone but through wisdom and patience. and these qualities under the leadership of president kennedy brought a treaty banning nuclear tests in the atmosphere and 100 other nations in the world joined us. other agreements were reached and other steps were taken gary and a single guy was to lessen the danger
strength of any nation in any time in the history of the world. [applause] and our report tonight that we have spent $30 billion more on preparing this nation in the four years of the kennedy administration them would have been spent if we had followed the appropriations of the last year of the previous administration. our report tonight as president of the united states and commander in chief of the armed forces, on the strength of your country and i tell you that is greater than in the...
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any question and any nation has the right and will indeed defend herself.on is this -- why should the world be managed in such a way that an individual can allow himself to threaten a rich and deeply rooted historical, ancient country such as iran? a great country such as iran, based on an excuse of his own fabrication? so anyone can do this. another country can say, i am guessing, that country "b" is doing activity "x." therefore, i will -- >> do you fear, mr. president -- >> translator: -- i will attack that country. can this be successful formula for the management of the world? >> do you fear that war is imminent? do you fear there will be military conflict, perhaps even before the end of this year, between your country and israel? >> translator: of course the zionists are very much -- very adventuresome, very much seeking to fabricate things. i think they see themselves at the end of the line. and i do firmly believe that they seek to create the tubts f -- opportunities for themselves and their adventurous behaviors. >> let me ask you this. there's an
any question and any nation has the right and will indeed defend herself.on is this -- why should the world be managed in such a way that an individual can allow himself to threaten a rich and deeply rooted historical, ancient country such as iran? a great country such as iran, based on an excuse of his own fabrication? so anyone can do this. another country can say, i am guessing, that country "b" is doing activity "x." therefore, i will -- >> do you fear, mr....
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and medicare gets 14%. medicaid gets 7%. 6% goes to interest on the national debt. that is actually going to explode over the next decade and by the end of the decade we will very likely be spending more on and just on the national debt than we do on defense are medicare and medicaid. and about 14% of the federal budget goes to all non-defense discretionary spending, so social security and medicare and medicaid is primarily a mandatory spending programs of talking about the discretionary part of the budget here. that gives you an idea of the order of magnitude. the big items in the federal budget, of course on one side of the equation you have got revenues and on the other side you have got the big ones that are social security, defense and medicare. those are the big one so if you want to frame this as a simple choice or a priority, it's among those things. what are you going to do with revenues? what you want do you want to do with social security and medicare both of which are programs for the elderly or defense so those are your big choices in your federal budget
and medicare gets 14%. medicaid gets 7%. 6% goes to interest on the national debt. that is actually going to explode over the next decade and by the end of the decade we will very likely be spending more on and just on the national debt than we do on defense are medicare and medicaid. and about 14% of the federal budget goes to all non-defense discretionary spending, so social security and medicare and medicaid is primarily a mandatory spending programs of talking about the discretionary part...
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it was a tragedy for individual families and for the entire nation. one of the lingering tragedies of that day is that it led to policy decisions with terrible consequences that we're still living with today. over the last decade-plus, violence and mayhem has just led to more violence and mayhem. our continued military occupation in afghanistan has not brought the stability. it has not brought security. it has not brought a strong democracy to that country. afghanistan remains one of the most poorest and dangerous places on earth. the taliban has not been driven into oblivion. the terrorist threat continues. and according to a "new york times" article this past weekend, even u.s. commanders are admitting that the taliban remains resilient while al qaeda is evolving and adapting. mr. speaker, while we in the house adjourned for the month of august, there was no recess for our troops. in fact, since we were last in session another 60 u.s. service members died in afghanistan. countless others suffered wounds to the body and to the brain. and then there ar
it was a tragedy for individual families and for the entire nation. one of the lingering tragedies of that day is that it led to policy decisions with terrible consequences that we're still living with today. over the last decade-plus, violence and mayhem has just led to more violence and mayhem. our continued military occupation in afghanistan has not brought the stability. it has not brought security. it has not brought a strong democracy to that country. afghanistan remains one of the most...
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our opinion vis a vis the issue of syria and other nations is completely clear. do believe that freedom, the right to choose, the right to vote, respect and justice is the fundamental right of all people. all people must obtain these rights. no one has the right to restrict a people and nation, but we believe as a friend of nations, we must help the nations around the world to obtain these rights through peaceful paths, through peaceful actions, and we have worked hard. i am now hard at work to organize a contact group in order to bring the two sides into a point of national agreement. >> mr. president, do you condemn the level of violence that president assad has brought against his people? because he has been slaughtering tens of thousands of syrians. if as you say you are a man of peace and you believe in fundamentally someone's right to protest, this violence has to stop. have you told president assad it has to stop? >> translator: i am stating my opinion quite clearly. i cannot interfere in the internal matters of syria, but i can announce my opinions. and w
our opinion vis a vis the issue of syria and other nations is completely clear. do believe that freedom, the right to choose, the right to vote, respect and justice is the fundamental right of all people. all people must obtain these rights. no one has the right to restrict a people and nation, but we believe as a friend of nations, we must help the nations around the world to obtain these rights through peaceful paths, through peaceful actions, and we have worked hard. i am now hard at work...
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they were proud service and moved by his deep commitment to them and to our nation. e student said, he opened up my eyes and my heart to the world. many others inspired by his example became teachers, nurses, firefighters, and several followed him into the life of the military. bill retired from the classroom after nearly 30 years and returned to serve in the pentagon. there is no doubt among his colleagues that he lost his life that fateful morning because in the middle of the chaos, he stopped to help somebody. there were thousands like bill that day that remind us that life takes on meaning only as the causes to which we attach ourselves have meaning. that in the end, we become what we are through some cause we make our own. september 11th will always stand apart from other days not because of what we say up here about service and sacrifice courage and character, of course it's all of those things. but also because of what those things say about all of us, all americans. so today as we remember the 184 lives that ended here and all who perished in new york and some
they were proud service and moved by his deep commitment to them and to our nation. e student said, he opened up my eyes and my heart to the world. many others inspired by his example became teachers, nurses, firefighters, and several followed him into the life of the military. bill retired from the classroom after nearly 30 years and returned to serve in the pentagon. there is no doubt among his colleagues that he lost his life that fateful morning because in the middle of the chaos, he...
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and public-service. as superintendent of the golden gate national parks, there can be no more but the place and the namesake of our park, the golden gate. today, we are standing at the very center of a vast urban national park that is connected by the spectacular bridge. i might add, this national park is celebrating its 40th anniversary celebration this year. just as this national park resulted from a surprising vision, so, too, did the bridge. here we have the perfect blend of human achievement and natural splendor or. when the golden gate bridge was proposed, many people questioned whether it could live up to the beauty of the golden gate straight, the natural break that connected san francisco bay to the ocean. we can see today that the natural beauty was not only matched, but enhanced. as stewards of the national park lands that greed and support this bridge, we are honored to be partners in this celebration of its every fifth anniversary. congratulations and we look for too long partnership had. thank you, janet. [applause] >> thank you so much, frank, thank you so much for what you do for our parks e
and public-service. as superintendent of the golden gate national parks, there can be no more but the place and the namesake of our park, the golden gate. today, we are standing at the very center of a vast urban national park that is connected by the spectacular bridge. i might add, this national park is celebrating its 40th anniversary celebration this year. just as this national park resulted from a surprising vision, so, too, did the bridge. here we have the perfect blend of human...
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and to meet its obligations to the united nations. so let me be clear, america wants to resolve this through diplomacy. we believe there's still time and space to do so. that time is not unlimited. we respect the right of the nation's to add peaceful nuclear power. but we need to see that we harvest that power for peace. make no mistake, nuclear arms iran is not a challenge that could be contained. it would threaten the security of nations, and the stability of a global economy. triggering a nuclear arms race and the region. that is why a coalition of countries is holding in the iranian government accountable. that is why the united states will do what we must to prevent iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. we know from painful experience that the past does not lie outside the boundaries of international law and respect for human rights. that is why this institution was established. that is why liberty came over to irony. nations in a report of the world have travelled this difficult path -- nations in every part of the world have tra
and to meet its obligations to the united nations. so let me be clear, america wants to resolve this through diplomacy. we believe there's still time and space to do so. that time is not unlimited. we respect the right of the nation's to add peaceful nuclear power. but we need to see that we harvest that power for peace. make no mistake, nuclear arms iran is not a challenge that could be contained. it would threaten the security of nations, and the stability of a global economy. triggering a...
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and inspiration. it is part of the healing both for the nation and for the families of the 184 men, women and children, peace where once there was only conflict, and a future where once we saw only an ending. >> james laychak: it's an individual memor l, it's a collective memorial, and in a very eloquent way kind of tells a story about what happened there. the family members, when we talked about this, we said we wanted a place that would make people think, but not tell them what to think. >> wendy ploger: we were looking for a deeper meaning. we liked the feeling of going to a place and experiencing it in our own way. >> narrator: by september 2002, more than 1100 designs were submitted from around the world for the pentagon memorial. after much review, in february 2003 the jury panel settled on a design by keith kaseman and july beckman, two young architects from philadelphia. in time, the design would become america's first national 9/11 memorial, built on the very site of the crash of american airlines flight 77. support for the memorial came forth from the entire country. major american corporati
and inspiration. it is part of the healing both for the nation and for the families of the 184 men, women and children, peace where once there was only conflict, and a future where once we saw only an ending. >> james laychak: it's an individual memor l, it's a collective memorial, and in a very eloquent way kind of tells a story about what happened there. the family members, when we talked about this, we said we wanted a place that would make people think, but not tell them what to...
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minnesota has over 227,000 acres of land in 73 state and national parks and recreation areas and that doesn't count our innew mexicoable public lands under more local jurisdiction. these of are -- are some of the most beautiful places in the unt country. national park, superior, chap ayou what national forests, trails along the mississippi and st. croix river, to name a few. these need to be protected, improved and restored. this is important work, and it is dignified work. if you are making sure it's in your obituary 60 years later, 70 years later, you know that it is very important, dignified work. and what better way to preserve the duty of these places than having veterans do it, our heroes do it. the bill also incorporates a number of other veterans job provisions from other bills sponsored by my colleagues fm both sides of the aisle. and the one i started to mention before is the certification and licensure requirements, becoming a nursing assistant or emergency medical technician. i knew i was looking for a word. it was "technician." and for getting a commercial driver's licens
minnesota has over 227,000 acres of land in 73 state and national parks and recreation areas and that doesn't count our innew mexicoable public lands under more local jurisdiction. these of are -- are some of the most beautiful places in the unt country. national park, superior, chap ayou what national forests, trails along the mississippi and st. croix river, to name a few. these need to be protected, improved and restored. this is important work, and it is dignified work. if you are making...
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debt and its impact on national security. the center for strategic and international studies and other debt policy ergen stations are hosting the discussion. later we will also hear from president obama's debt reduction commission co-chairs erskine bowles and alan simpson and former white house budget director alice rivlin. this is about three hours. >> this is the start of congressional hearing that unlike the past when i waited for them i get to start. thank you all very much for coming. my name is john hamre and i'm the president of a -- and very honored we are given a chance to partner with these other very important institutions to bring to the public debate, the debate we should be having. i hate to say it but congress is heading out of town and i don't know if you saw the poll ratings but they have 12% popularity. that is because the for it combination of reasons. they are not doing their job and we need, we need politicians to help us find solutions for america, more now than ever and that is the reason we are offering
debt and its impact on national security. the center for strategic and international studies and other debt policy ergen stations are hosting the discussion. later we will also hear from president obama's debt reduction commission co-chairs erskine bowles and alan simpson and former white house budget director alice rivlin. this is about three hours. >> this is the start of congressional hearing that unlike the past when i waited for them i get to start. thank you all very much for...
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scientific expertise and worrying about the nation of egypt and the people of egypt and the education of the people of egypt and the changes i wanted to see that i wanted to see happen and a real, real development. that's what i was working for sr. through the brotherhood or outside the brotherhood. and also the political work. >> rose: it's a good time to ha you help us understand what egypt has experienced. what you want us to know first about the arab spring and second about the muslim brotherhood and your governments. let me start with the arab spring. >> ( translated ): in reality the egyptian people are good people and reasonable people and very aware and they have an old and ancient history and i represented them with this march of democracy to achieve the general and the public freedom and the arab spring aims at reaching that goal so that people become free and the peoples are free and there are very real democratic process and there are-- there is a relationship with the rest of the world on the basis of peace and stability and the mutual benefits and the mutual respect betw
scientific expertise and worrying about the nation of egypt and the people of egypt and the education of the people of egypt and the changes i wanted to see that i wanted to see happen and a real, real development. that's what i was working for sr. through the brotherhood or outside the brotherhood. and also the political work. >> rose: it's a good time to ha you help us understand what egypt has experienced. what you want us to know first about the arab spring and second about the muslim...
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stay with abc 7 news for coverage of the national convention. gordon and scott will have every from the democratic national convention. e both of them there. the center of attention this week. the romney campaign remains on the road. vice presidential candidate paul states,ited to swing with voters in ohio and iowa. well speaking at a community college, he took aim at the administration after we that the national debt eclipsed the 16 dar trillion mark. ryan called this the worst broken promise of president obama. chris -- president obama can say a lot of things. that.good at when things he cannot tell you, he cannot tell you you are off.r ryan said his record -- that obama, is worse than jimmy carter. >> in other news closer to home, on storm watch as we keep stormson a set of overnight. conditions outside are a little unsettled. bob ryan is tracking the situation. ?ow does it look r that willthe summe not end. with the heat and humidity, been some showers, some rumbles of thunder. look of the temperature now here furniture weather center. 82 degrees. our
stay with abc 7 news for coverage of the national convention. gordon and scott will have every from the democratic national convention. e both of them there. the center of attention this week. the romney campaign remains on the road. vice presidential candidate paul states,ited to swing with voters in ohio and iowa. well speaking at a community college, he took aim at the administration after we that the national debt eclipsed the 16 dar trillion mark. ryan called this the worst broken promise...
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ladies and gentlemen, the national anthem of the united states. [playing of "the star-spangled banner"] ♪ . >> ladies and gentlemen, the united states army chief of chaplains, major general donald rutherford. >> let us pray. oh, god, our refuge in strength, our every present help in trouble, remember the events of september 11th, 2001, we pray for all those who grief today. for those who witnessed and survived the attacks, those who came to rescue, to save and protect, for all the souls who were lost, remembering especially those whose names are eternally etched into this memorial. on a day when the worst was visited upon our nation, our spirits are forever inspired by the acts of heroic valor that we witnessed at ground zero, in a pennsylvania field, and here at the pentagon. we pray for the selfless men and women who have been called to defend our country, in the ways of freedom both at home and abroad. inspired by their legacy, we ask for continued courage and strength of spirit to faithfully serve our military and our nation. we are thankful, d
ladies and gentlemen, the national anthem of the united states. [playing of "the star-spangled banner"] ♪ . >> ladies and gentlemen, the united states army chief of chaplains, major general donald rutherford. >> let us pray. oh, god, our refuge in strength, our every present help in trouble, remember the events of september 11th, 2001, we pray for all those who grief today. for those who witnessed and survived the attacks, those who came to rescue, to save and protect,...
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looking at several forecasts local and national. and there is a prediction of severe weather. we weren't going to put 65,000 people in that position. the president going to hold a conference call with supporter who's volunteered to get a ticket tomorrow in advance of the speech. we'll try to find a time to catch up with them. >> and no balloon? you're not gofg any balloons tomorrow night? >> this is enthusiasm all week. you'll see that enthusiasm tomorrow night. >> everybody knows it's been a frosty relationship between the two presidents. and when does this campaign get a copy of the speech? and as he did always? and well, we've been working with president clinton in his team throughout the process. in 2008 we went through a primary. there is no secret about that. relationships take time to build. but president obama has spoken with president clinton over the years we've worked with his team and just look at the administration. 20 officials helped us shape policy. obviously our secretary of state helped us restore alicenses around the world. and president clibt clinton is fun
looking at several forecasts local and national. and there is a prediction of severe weather. we weren't going to put 65,000 people in that position. the president going to hold a conference call with supporter who's volunteered to get a ticket tomorrow in advance of the speech. we'll try to find a time to catch up with them. >> and no balloon? you're not gofg any balloons tomorrow night? >> this is enthusiasm all week. you'll see that enthusiasm tomorrow night. >> everybody...
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, and a evere more united than before. >> president obama also visited arlington nationalery, killed in the afghanistan and iraq. >> in addition to all of these festivities, the nation the attack that our nation course of and the world. >> john roberts crews. >> at ground zero, the families of those killed read the names of loved ones. in years past all local and national politicians took part the readings. also in new york, moments of silence were held at the exact the planes went into the tigers -- into the towers. in shanksville, the vice president spoke. he took part in a wreath-laying those on flight 93. those passengers fought back t hijackers before crashing into a field. >> former president bill clinton remembers the lives lost on the campaign trail. tonight, where urged americans to remember by being a good citizen and registering to vote. the first ofnt was having inlinton was support of president obama. the first lady and gop nominee mitt are both planning to campaign in virginia this week. mrs. obama will headline rallies richmond and the university fredericksb
, and a evere more united than before. >> president obama also visited arlington nationalery, killed in the afghanistan and iraq. >> in addition to all of these festivities, the nation the attack that our nation course of and the world. >> john roberts crews. >> at ground zero, the families of those killed read the names of loved ones. in years past all local and national politicians took part the readings. also in new york, moments of silence were held at the exact the...