and from war so we're joined by the chairman of the polish same foreign affairs committee and hundred pilots. thousands of polish officers were executed by stalin secret police in russia seventy years ago after blaming the nazi regime for the crime forty years later the u.s.s.r. acknowledged solid secret police was responsible for the deaths for all these years the murders poisoned relations between moscow and was sort of a last april the prime ministers of russia and poland went to cotton to commemorate the victims of the massacre and turned the page in the bilateral relations. just days later polish president lech kaczynski died in a plane crash on his way to a cart and then a racial ceremony the international aviation commission investigated and blamed the polish pilots responsible for the accident but warsaw says the results are incomplete saying moscow was covering up mistakes by russia. air traffic control was. some produce and song reports on the tragedy. hello. hello hello upon her and jay thank you to have to do thank you for joining us thank you for joining us and well i'd l

chairman of the foreign affairs committee of the polish parliament speaking to us live from after warsaw and here in the studio we have. the exact kind of secretary of the russian and polish group on difficult issues spotlight who will be back shortly how to take a break so stay with us don't go. wealthy british style holds the. right. markets. find out what's really happening into the global economy for a no holds barred look at the global financial headlines to name to cause the reports. of. me is eve. comes to. see. the brutal. welcome back to spotlight on our we're live in just a reminder that my guests on the show today are out of my league in he's here in the studio with me he is the executive secretary of the russia close group a difficult issues and angie holan ski the chairman of the foreign affairs committee of the polish parliament he is joining us live and not being able to cover from us the beautiful picture of spring in warsaw that we see on the very ground hello again welcome back to the show and congressional races with the wonderful weather you're going there in a pool a

going to work making the new chairman of the house foreign affairs committee more radical right wingers or. you know poured into the republican party and it managed to acquire strategic. foreign policy missions often today when it comes to dealing with common threats world leaders are met with an open hand from president obama and a clenched fist from russia. a cuban exile who came to the u.s. as a child following the cuban revolution in one nine hundred fifty nine one hundred eleven rushlight in one her seat in congress twenty years ago in a campaign centered on freeing terrorist orlando bosch responsible for the bombing of this cuban airliner that killed seventy three people the kind of the kind. that large in florida thanks to the efforts of really a rustler and so now we can imagine what it will be like with actually setting the agenda with the committee that is setting the legislative agenda in her three months as chairman ross lehtinen has wasted no time we must maintain firm ties with our allies and enemies must be clearly identified i hope that this is ministration can tell who'

a lot of ileana roughly in that last report she is the powerful chairwoman of the house foreign affairs committee she starts their post in many of the very tentative foreign policy that the obama administration is pushing for resetting with russia trading with china more open relations she often takes a different view and we're looking at that tolbert looking at what what influence that could have and also where that all comes from killing for take a look at the world through. you know how we can make this an even better to her fans she's a dog a defender of democracy this is really let me hear from you mr berman if i may give her food she's a ferocious she's. going to rustling the new chairman of the house foreign affairs committee the more radical right wingers or. porton positions within the republican party and they've managed to acquire strategic positions within the four paulson refrains often today when it comes to dealing with coming threats world leaders are met with an open hand from president obama and a clenched fist from. a cuban exile who came to the us as a child following the cuba

the congressman sits on the house foreign affairs committee. he's landed himself in the deow weta wh e tt or the budget. "time" magazine's mark halperin and richard wolffe join me now. we've got mark over at the white house. mark, i'll start with you over . olouooatheum rerts stig, ot eriso as w wcat reh an agreent to avoid a government shutdown because the bottom line is here we're working off the same number. that number is $33 billion. now house speaker john boehner said today ty weren't operating off that number. of course the current house number is $61 billion. it's a game of chicken. decrs epaving. but is it now all eyes on the republicans? >> well, i think they're caving less on the question of the amount, although they have caved somewhat on that.loy' d e sctiar n-den discretionary spending that democrats think will hurt the economy and hurt less fortunate americans. so they have lost the pr battle on the terrain and are now actual number. >> for the first time, richard veme stdn. 'rlieng t ppl o nt ut enng wcagr o eno. there no agemt

also looking back at this moment of plane crash in a couple of hours the chairman of the foreign affairs committee of a polish parliament shares his views on how the tragedy is perceived in paul that. poland recovered yet from this blow of course it was a very. difficult very tough moment for all of us we lost our friends but also realize the key persons i think the most important thing for the. relations between the states and relations between the politicians and relations between the society of the ordinary people is. politicized the tragedy. moscow based journalist fred we are says the public and politicians in both countries have been brought closer together as they tried to cope with the tragedy . it was a terrible trauma and i don't think we can scrub it it's helpful in any way. but i would say it's like adversity often does it challenge to the leaders on both sides to to rethink their positions to get through that because it was an awful moment and it could have turned really bad. but it didn't because the reader leaders and the populations and on both sides i think that to some extent ris

we're joined live from warsaw by professor vinci vice chairman of the polish parliament's foreign affairs committee and professor thanks for joining us here on r.t. first of all the opponents that leaders accepted the results of the investigation and seem to change their minds so what's behind that do you think. there is undoubtedly the national mourning in poland that. according to several political forces is last think it's going to last even until the parliamentary elections that are supposed to be in this october we have the parliamentary system so it will be the. key issue and. of course there is a morning on the one side and on the other side. there is a clue being in the political game but we have to understand that i am speaking also as a person who was supposed to be on aboard that plane but i few days. earlier decided to call for my seat to my colleague the former deputy prime minister now that you're going to come because i have been talking a lot at rice and and she never visited copy. yes you mention a political gain that would you say that the internal political issues in providence h

vice chairman of the polish parliament's foreign affairs committee says some politicians are who are spoiling any progress relations with russia are using the tragedy for internal games. of course there is a morning on the one side and on the other side. there is to being in the political game but we have to understand that given the reaction of the average russian of the street and on the other hand the very positive reaction of the president medvedev and prime minister putin we have seen progress but also later on some polish political forces they call in with of that already about the conspiracy in organizing in quotation marks that crashed by russian authorities and. by polish authorities. we go to live pictures now of the smolensko region where a religious service has been held at the site of the tragedy because they increase the actual site where here a presence a plane came to its course innovation pouring but followed events last year warming between the two countries but poland's rejection of the investigations verities as somewhat threaten to open up new provisions but toda

susan rice will testify at the house foreign affairs committee about proposed reforms of the un at 10:00 a.m. eastern time. at 1:00 p.m., an update on the repeal of the military don't ask, don't tell policy. officials from the four military branches will talk about implementing new policies to allow gays to serve

democratic member of the foreign affairs committee. good evening, congresswoman. good to see you. >> a pleasure to be with you. >> as i watched the testimony today, listening to members of congress, they seemed to come down largely in two camps. those like senator mccain who think we aren't doing enough and those who are worried about mission creep. what do you think? >> well, i think it's ironic that frankly i am a person committed to the war powers resolution that calls on congress to involve itself in any declaration of war. i think that's important. but it's interesting to hear members who without any basis zealously supported president bush going into iraq and now want to criticize what i believe what the necessary humanitarian action is. i don't want to see this having to include boots on the ground. i am not interested in a prolonged war. and if that was to be the case the president would have to come. i would ask for the president and many members would realize constitutionally we would want our president to come to the congress for an actual declaration o

you're on the foreign affairs committee. to lead an article in your local paper, "the washington post -- did you agree with the strategy the nato countries are employing? guest: it is a high-risk strategy, and one concern is that there is a creeping commitment on the part of nato. if i favored the no-fly zone to prevent massacres. frankly, in compliance with national law, we had the arab league calling for intervention in a fellow arab country. we have the security council of the united nations calling for all necessary steps to stop what book like a blood bath about to happen. that was a humanitarian intervention that was limited in scope in terms of establishing and enforcing a no-fly zone. now, we're looking at a creeping mission terror we are the and advisers, training, and equipment, and so forth. it is to help the rebels against a very determined push back from the gaddafi supporters. i am concerned about that. where does this lead? what is the end game? nobody likes gaddafi, and i think we should be spending time and

it's washington your way. >>> now, a house foreign affairs committee hearing on u.s. interests in libya. testifying before the panel is deputy secretary of state james steinberg who compares military actions in if libya to nato's 1999 bombing campaign in kosovo. this begins with opening statements from committee members who expressed concerns with the mission, u.s. support for rebel forces and the administration's decision not to seek formal approval from congress. this is about two hours and 25 minutes. [inaudible conversations] >> the committee will come to order. after recognizing myself and the ranking member, my good friend mr. berman of california, for seven minutes each for ourafte opening statements, i will recognize each member for one minute each for opening statements.. we will then hear from ourutes witness, thank you, and i would ask that you summarize your prepared statement to fiveembe minutes before we move to theopn question and answer period unde the five-minute rule. without objection, mr. steinberg's preparedefo statement will be made a part of the

opec isn't afraid of the foreign affairs committee or the armed services committee, it is the energy committee tche are afraid of. they are afraid that one day we will have a policy that backs out their imported oil, that denies them the $150 billion that we send over to them that allows them to continue their dictatorships. and what the republicans are doing today is tying the hands of our country to be able to tell opec, we don't need their oil any more than we need their sand. that's the message they are sending here today. that's the message that republicans are sending to opec. have a good night's sleep, don't worry. we are going to tie the hands of opec to back out that imported oil. this amendment goes right to the heart of the national security of our country and the heart of our economic independence as well as reducing greenhouse gases. the national security is at stake in this amendment. and i reserve. the chair: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. does the gentleman from illinois seek time in opposition? mr. upton: -- mr. shimkus: i do. my colleague said that'

i read the report from the foreign affairs committee with great care. the political process is an absolute key and interval part. at the same time, supporting the work being done to ensure the transition to afghan security control is as good as possible. but that work will continue beyond 2015. the house should remember that is the date in which combat troops will be withdrawn. but it is not the date for the united kingdom finishing its commitment to the afghan people and to their future. >> does my right hon. friend agree that the news of 476 dangers taliban fighters escaping from detention risk our troops in afghanistan? telluric troops on the ground what measures are being taken and give them the confidence of this will not happen again in the future. -- tell our troops on the ground what measures are being taken and give them the confidence that this will not happen again in the future. >> the forces need to be assured. when they have done their job at great cost to themselves, it is at that stage set the system is able to pick them up and make them

i am also on the foreign affairs committee.to tell you that we have had several hearings as to how the american people are spending their money, eight we are giving to home, and how they're spending that money. that will absolutely be on the table to discuss. as i mentioned earlier, it does not make sense for us to be giving money to countries and we are baring 42 cents on every $1 give them. we can no longer afford to operate every have -- as we have done in the past. we need to do what is right for the american people into the priorities of the united states first. host: austin, texas, on the democratic line. caller: my aunt lives in syracuse and either should be interested to see ron program -- you on the program. what got us in this was the derivatives program when we were creating products based on covering of student loans, crating baskets of securities that were supposed to spread around the risk and therefore be a wonderful thing. at the height of the derivatives crisis, the value of all derivatives was about $700 trill

thank you and welcome to the foreign affairs committee. >> mr. sporkin very. -- thortenberry. >> the united nations presents us with some serious problems, challenges, -- the body can be used for great good or facilitate great harm. we have seen the result of un troops in the ivory coast to help quickly in that country's nightmare. however, when the power of the un is used to support ideologies that are inconsistent with universal values whether it be the human rights council or our own participation in the u.n. population fund which goes so far as to align itself with abortion advocacy -- we are as guilty as other nations for leveraging that body for controversy old norms that are an affront to human dignity and human rights. with that said, i believe you're pushed and support of the effort to pass the resolution combating discrimination and violence was -- had a very important effect in continuing religious freedom. >> thank you. >> crosses, madam chairman. ambassador, prior to an article last weekend, the human rights council had adopted a res

the house foreign affairs committee hears from united nations ambassador susan rice on proposals to reform the you end at 10:00 a.m. eastern. at 1:00 p.m. eastern a hearing on the repeal of the don't ask don't tell policy regarding gays in the military the house armed services committee will hear from the commandant of the marine corps, the chief of naval operations, and the air force chief of staff. >> this weekend on book tv on c-span2, the co-authors of why obama care is right for america present their criticism of health care legislation it is jeff greenfield presents three alternate histories, the jfk administration that never was, robert kennedy's presidency, and the reelection of gerald ford and subsequent defeat of ronald reagan to be interviewed by former nightline anchor ted koppel. also, live coverage from the annapolis boat festival with panels on war, citizen scientists, race, and more. for the complete schedule at book tv, and get our schedules in not directly to you. >> next, a hearing on evaluating the tsa passenger screening behavior detection program known as spa which be

i rise today to express my appreciation to mark gauge of our foreign affairs committee staff for his guidance, his insight, and his counsel throughout the years. after a distinguished career in the house, which started with congressman solomon's office in 1981 is, as an intern, and five years as a political appointee at the department of state, mark has decided to retire from government service. our committee will be losing an immense talent and dedicated public servant. someone driven to an unwavering commitment to doing what is right for our nation and by the members that he has served throughout the last three decades. mark's expertise and sharp wit will surely be missed. i wish mark a wonderful retirement with his lovely wife and their three terrific dogs. thank you, mr. speaker. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from connecticut rise? wide. -- without objection. without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. courtney: i rise to congratulate coach tim calhoun and the basketball team for their win last night. that is the

thank you and welcome to the foreign affairs committee. >> mr. sporkin very. -- thortenberry. >> the united nions presents us with some serious problems, challenges, -- the body can be used for great good or facilitate great harm. we have seen the result of un troops in the ivory coast to help quickly in that country's nightmare. however, when the power of the un is used to support ideologies that are inconsistent with universal values whether it be the human rights council or our own participation in the u. populationund which goes so far as to align itself with abortion advocacy -- we are as guilty as other nations for leveraging that body for controversy d norms that are an affront to human dignity and human rights. with that said, i believe you're pushed and support of the effort to pass the resolution combating discrimination and violence was -- had a very important effect in continuing religious freedom. >> thank you. >> crosses, madam chairman. ambassador, prior to an article last weekend, the human rights council had adopted a resolution

i am also on the foreign affairs committee. i want to tell you that we have had several hearings as to how the american people are spending their money, eight we are giving to home, and how they're spending that money. that will absolutely be on the table to discuss. as i mentioned earlier, it does not make sense for us to be giving money to countries and we are baring 42 cents on every $1 give them. we can no longer afford to operate every have -- as we have done in the past. we need to do what is right for the american people into the priorities of the united states first. host: austin, texas, on the democratic line. caller: my aunt lives in syracuse and either should be interested to see ron program -- you on the program. what got us in this was the derivatives program when we were creating products based on covering of student loans, crating baskets of securities that were supposed to spread around the risk and therefore be a wonderful thing. at the height of the derivatives crisis, the value of all derivatives was about $7

the speaker pro tempore: referred to the committee on foreign affairs and ordered printed. under the speaker's announced policy of january 5, 2011, the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. thompson, is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the majority leader. >> mr. speaker, i believe i scheduled the time for the special order. the speaker pro tempore: then, under the speaker's announced policy, the gentleman from new york, mr. reed, is recognized for 60 minutes as designee of the majority leader. mr. reed: thank you very much, mr. speaker. i rise today to talk about an issue that i believe is a game changer when it comes to america's future. as we deal with the dependency on foreign energy supply and we come up with hopefully in this congress a national energy policy that once and for all will put us on a path that will lead to our independence from our dependency on foreign energy supplies across america, one issue i'd like to talk about tonight is the exploration and development of our national gas supplies right here on our domestic lands. as i come and hail from th

foreign affairs a new issue for him. he served eight years on the senate armed services committee to help modernize and strengthen our military. he also served on the senate finance committee with his jurisdiction on international trade issues. he was the co-founder of the congressional working group for religious -- international religious freedom and the work on debt relief for impoverished masons. he was also a leader of u.s.- israel relations and authored the syria accountability act and the iran freedom and support act which he successfully fought to pass in spite of initial opposition by president bush. he also fought to read the scourged of aids and malaria from the continent of africa and in 2006, he gave a speech here at the national press club on the gathering storm of threats that face america. senator santorum + speech today will focus on where we have come since he left the senate. after the speech, he will look forward to your questions. i ask that you state your name and organization prior to your success in question. it is my pleasure to introduce senator rick santorum. [applause] >> i want to speak today on o