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at a pacific ocean, southwest of guam. chip lambert, his wife pam along with -- they succeeded in where many others failed. >> it is the last unknown history of world war ii as far as ships literally disappearing after they were sunk and not being seen again. >> reporter: in late 1944, there were hundreds of ships that were part of the an enormous task force. gathering strength until the last push. >> there were 400 to 500 ships, 700 aircraft carriers at one time. enormous staging area for the naval fleet. >> reporter: the misesino a was part of it. on the morning of november 20, 1944, the misosenoa was asleep. seemingly secured. the death blow came in the predawn quiet. sudden explosion shattered the beast. quickly followed by a second even more powerful one. 398 men on board literally did not know what hit them. >> it started at 6:00 in the morning with a big boom. two of them in fact. from then on i headed to the fantail and got off into the water. >> reporter: a giant plume of black oil filled the lagoon. 50 american s
at a pacific ocean, southwest of guam. chip lambert, his wife pam along with -- they succeeded in where many others failed. >> it is the last unknown history of world war ii as far as ships literally disappearing after they were sunk and not being seen again. >> reporter: in late 1944, there were hundreds of ships that were part of the an enormous task force. gathering strength until the last push. >> there were 400 to 500 ships, 700 aircraft carriers at one time. enormous...
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a student at the productions in guam and is remarkable. ♪ >> just got that little booty shake and doingf like that. >> it's cool too, it's traditional. she's learning tradition of her culture. awesome. ♪ >> next video, not going to be so awesome for you guys. i have a feeling you're going to have empathy pains. this little fella, armen, two years old, and focus of this youtube channel, aarmen motion. dad, chillin' on the floor, reading a book, having dad private time. watch what armen does. >> no, no, no! >> oh! so many times this has happened. >> he was off the top rope there. >> right with the heel as well. like a perfect aim. >> the video's titled "our toddler doesn't want any little brother." why do children do this to us? >> the surprise stunt to get a romantic dance. >> there's a whole lot this could be used for. >> next "right this minute." >>> and still to come -- she's being led on a romantic valentine's day scavenger hunt. >> do you think she might be on to what's going on? >> why the answer is definitely no. >> no silver lining here at all. >>> plus tuesday's buzzword for you
a student at the productions in guam and is remarkable. ♪ >> just got that little booty shake and doingf like that. >> it's cool too, it's traditional. she's learning tradition of her culture. awesome. ♪ >> next video, not going to be so awesome for you guys. i have a feeling you're going to have empathy pains. this little fella, armen, two years old, and focus of this youtube channel, aarmen motion. dad, chillin' on the floor, reading a book, having dad private time....
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you know football is a guam of match ups. and the best one might be pete carroll against bill belichick. we'll break it down. next! from the sportsdesk. what's that thing? i moved our old security system out here to see if it could monitor the front yard. why don't you switch to xfinity home? i get live video monitoring and 24/7 professional monitoring that i can arm and disarm from anywhere. hear ye! the awkward teenage one has arrived!!!! don't be old fashioned. xfinity customers add xfinity home for $29.95 a month for 12 months. plus for a limited time, get a free security camera call 1800 xfinity or visit comcast.com/xfinityhome. >> welcome back to nbc bay area we're now less than 24 hours away from super bowl 49. finally, we'll how tom brady attacks the legion of boom. and if new england's d can shut down beast mode. but the most compelling match up. it might be between the, be between the two men standing on the side lines. dave feldman has the the story from arizona. when you the guy a game like this. not just platers
you know football is a guam of match ups. and the best one might be pete carroll against bill belichick. we'll break it down. next! from the sportsdesk. what's that thing? i moved our old security system out here to see if it could monitor the front yard. why don't you switch to xfinity home? i get live video monitoring and 24/7 professional monitoring that i can arm and disarm from anywhere. hear ye! the awkward teenage one has arrived!!!! don't be old fashioned. xfinity customers add xfinity...
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hawaii and guam have the biggest hits. we're limited to $30 million. we'd like to see that cap raised. the president's budget requests mandatory funding for the compact impact and requests that you consider raising that cap. because it is a huge impact on hawaii guam and fsm, federated states of micronesia to deal with this. as far as palau is concerned yes, we want to work collectively with the department of defense and state department. we need your support for a solution from a funding standpoint to the palau compact. i know there have been various funding sources considered by this body. helium was one of them. we sent that to other places, including legacy well cleanup. we request your support in getting funding to address, you know, our government's obligations to palau. i don't have a lot of influence with the department of defense and the state department, but it's certainly on their radar and on mine and we would appreciate your help in moving that forward. >> thank you very much. madam chair, i just want to say for a nation like ours to not m
hawaii and guam have the biggest hits. we're limited to $30 million. we'd like to see that cap raised. the president's budget requests mandatory funding for the compact impact and requests that you consider raising that cap. because it is a huge impact on hawaii guam and fsm, federated states of micronesia to deal with this. as far as palau is concerned yes, we want to work collectively with the department of defense and state department. we need your support for a solution from a funding...
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guam. he examines complaints have workers who have been fired for speaking up. the program addresses 22 areas ranging from corporate fraud to pipeline safety to nuclear power. when someone blows the whistle, people in the government should pay attention. >> absolutely. >> is that happening? >> no. >> reporter: shortly after starting his job in 2010 he discovered what he called mismanagement in his office and pressure to clear cases quickly. >> i was told by my supervisor just conduct an interview and dismiss it. >> before knowing any of the facts? >> correct. >> reporter: to dismiss these whistlepleauer concerns? >> correct. >> reporter: he points to two cases he calls slam dunks where his investigation found companies broke the law, firing workers who reported serious safety concerns. for three years he was a flight service specialist for lockheed martin. >> i wanted the pilot to know everything they need to know so they can -- the pilot and everybody aboard that aircraft can safely get to their destination and see their families that night. >> from an aircraft
guam. he examines complaints have workers who have been fired for speaking up. the program addresses 22 areas ranging from corporate fraud to pipeline safety to nuclear power. when someone blows the whistle, people in the government should pay attention. >> absolutely. >> is that happening? >> no. >> reporter: shortly after starting his job in 2010 he discovered what he called mismanagement in his office and pressure to clear cases quickly. >> i was told by my...
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and those were in alaska, guam, hawaii and montana. shock told al jazeera my job is to get around, sometimes necess a small aircraft. finally president obama made an appearance of sorts last night at the 57th annual grammy awards. the president spoke in a short video highlighting sexual assault. >> it's on us, to create a culture where violence isn't tolerated, where all our young people men and women can go as far as their talents and their dreams will take them. >> this is part of a white house campaign to end sexual assault on college campuses. after the president's video katie perry put an exclamation on the president's video by performing, "by the grace of god." ♪ ♪ ♪ >> it was a stirring moment last night for this particular cause and tony might even make some people forget about airch aaron shock's extravagant office. >>> nfl has dropped charges against aaron hardy. how did the district attorney in this case explain why they were dropping the charges? >> tony it was pretty simple once you heard from the d.a his name was andrew m
and those were in alaska, guam, hawaii and montana. shock told al jazeera my job is to get around, sometimes necess a small aircraft. finally president obama made an appearance of sorts last night at the 57th annual grammy awards. the president spoke in a short video highlighting sexual assault. >> it's on us, to create a culture where violence isn't tolerated, where all our young people men and women can go as far as their talents and their dreams will take them. >> this is part of...
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the game is called the guam forame for equality.were at pains to stress that those accused of racist behavior on tuesday night were not reflective of the club. >> this is the club of great players, like hassle beck. and everybody is welcome here. as long as you're not racist and as long as you're not bigoted. so come to chelsea and meet proper fans. i hope this is the end of it. >> it's a minority of people. this isn't chelsea fans doing this. this is people not part of our club as far as i'm concerned. antote and i totally don't want to see it. >> reporter: they say the incident was unacceptable and calling for chelsea football club to come together. and this display of unity was evident where fans waved banners condemning the behavior. some say the club could do more. >> this was a really horrible horrible thing. i think it made a lot of people feel sick to their stomach. and to be fair most football fans felt sick to their stomach. it reminded of a past we thought we'd left behind. >> it's for them to stop dragging their feet and
the game is called the guam forame for equality.were at pains to stress that those accused of racist behavior on tuesday night were not reflective of the club. >> this is the club of great players, like hassle beck. and everybody is welcome here. as long as you're not racist and as long as you're not bigoted. so come to chelsea and meet proper fans. i hope this is the end of it. >> it's a minority of people. this isn't chelsea fans doing this. this is people not part of our club as...
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hawaii and guam have the biggest hits. we're limited to $30 blilon and we'd like to see that cap raised. the president's budget requests mandatory funding for the compact impact and requests that you consider raising that cap because it is a huge impact on hawaii, guam and fsm fed rated states of micronesia to deal with this. as far as palao is concerned yes, we want to work collectively with the department of defense and the state department. we need your support for a solution from a funding standpoint to if palall compact. i know that there have been various funding sources considered by this body. helium was one of them. we acceptability that to other places. we request your support in getting funding to address, you know, our government's obamaly gagss to palall. i don't have a lot of influence with the department of defenlsz and the state department. but it's certainly on their radar and on mine. and we would appreciate your help in moving forward. >> thank you very much. madame chair i just want to say that for a na
hawaii and guam have the biggest hits. we're limited to $30 blilon and we'd like to see that cap raised. the president's budget requests mandatory funding for the compact impact and requests that you consider raising that cap because it is a huge impact on hawaii, guam and fsm fed rated states of micronesia to deal with this. as far as palao is concerned yes, we want to work collectively with the department of defense and the state department. we need your support for a solution from a funding...
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he worked as an whistle blower investigator in region nine which covers four states and guam. have been fired for speaking up about problems that can harm the public. the program addresses 22 areas ranging from corporate fraud to pipeline safety to nuclear power. >> when someone from one of those industries comes to blow the whistle, people in the government should pay attention? >> absolutely. congress intends that. >> is that happening? >> no. >>&ot whitman discovered a disturbing pattern of what he considered mismanagement in his office and pressure to clear cases quickly. >> i was told by my supervisor just conduct an interview and dismiss it. >> before you knew any of the; l facts. >> correct. >> to dismiss these whistleblower concerns? >> correct. >> he points to two cases he calls slam-dunks where his investigation found companies broke the law, firing worker who's reported serious safety concerns. >> there's no room to cut)n>9u corners. >> for three years aaron worked as a flight service specialist for lockheed martin helping pilots plan safe paths by alerting them to
he worked as an whistle blower investigator in region nine which covers four states and guam. have been fired for speaking up about problems that can harm the public. the program addresses 22 areas ranging from corporate fraud to pipeline safety to nuclear power. >> when someone from one of those industries comes to blow the whistle, people in the government should pay attention? >> absolutely. congress intends that. >> is that happening? >> no. >>&ot whitman...
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before the all-star guam he wrote on his shoe #curry for dia. it was for a college student who was killed in a triple homicide last week. his death sparked national outrage from those who believe the victims were targeted pause they were muslim. country has north carolina roots and has been following the story. bear cat's sister a san francisco doctor, aid dia loved basketball and he loved all things curry. >> he had a couple things where he did his wedding photo very similar to a magazine cover that i did, and he wore number 30. and he was in intermural leagues. and i have family members who met him playing pickup basketball and they all speak highly of him. >> he writes on his shoes before every game. it's usually the bible verse "i can do all things." >> curry and brother flash brother klay thompson mass were in the finals. he made sure the ending streak ended last night in new york. in the opening rounder scored notice serving a 23 to tie cleveland's kyree irving for the highest score. steph was on fire in the finals. he hit 13 in a row on h
before the all-star guam he wrote on his shoe #curry for dia. it was for a college student who was killed in a triple homicide last week. his death sparked national outrage from those who believe the victims were targeted pause they were muslim. country has north carolina roots and has been following the story. bear cat's sister a san francisco doctor, aid dia loved basketball and he loved all things curry. >> he had a couple things where he did his wedding photo very similar to a...
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he has worked as a whistleblower investigator for five years which covers four states for guam. he examines complaints from worker whose have been fired from speaking up about problems that can harm the public. it ranges from corporate fraud to pipeline safety to nuclear power. >> when someone comes to blow the whistle, people in the government should pay attention? >> absolutely. congress intends that. >> is that happening? >> no. >> shortly after he started his job in 2010 he discovered a disturbing pattern of what he considered mismanagement in his office and pressure to clear cases quickly. >> i was told by my supervisor oh, just conduct an interview and dismiss it. >> before you do any of the facts? >> correct. >> to dismiss these whistleblower concern snz. >> correct. >> wittman points to two cases he calls slam dunks, cases where his investigations found companies broke the law, firing workers who reported serious safety concerns. >> really no room to cut corners. >> for three years, aaron worked as a flight service specialist for lockheed martin. he helped pilots plan sa
he has worked as a whistleblower investigator for five years which covers four states for guam. he examines complaints from worker whose have been fired from speaking up about problems that can harm the public. it ranges from corporate fraud to pipeline safety to nuclear power. >> when someone comes to blow the whistle, people in the government should pay attention? >> absolutely. congress intends that. >> is that happening? >> no. >> shortly after he started his...
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hawaii and guam have the biggest hits. wire limited to $30 million. we'd like to see that cap raised. the president's budget mandatory funding for the compact impact and requests that you consider raising that cap because it is a huge impact on hawaii guam, and federated states of micronesia to deal with this. as far as palau is concerned, yes, we want to work collectively with the secretary of defense -- department of defense and state department. we need your support for a solution from a funding standpoint to the palau compact. i know that there have been various funding sources considered by this body. helium was one of them. we sent that to other places, including legacy well cleanup. we request your support in getting funding to address our government's obligations to palau. i don't have a lot of influence with the dint of defense and the state department, but it's certainly on their radar and mine and we would appreciate your help in moving that forward. >> thank you very much. madam chair, i want to say for a nation like ours to not meet our o
hawaii and guam have the biggest hits. wire limited to $30 million. we'd like to see that cap raised. the president's budget mandatory funding for the compact impact and requests that you consider raising that cap because it is a huge impact on hawaii guam, and federated states of micronesia to deal with this. as far as palau is concerned, yes, we want to work collectively with the secretary of defense -- department of defense and state department. we need your support for a solution from a...
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to highlight as governor of puerto rico, and i know this is the same for the governor of hawaii and guam and the governor a similar -- of samoa it is of key importance that dhs is fully funded, permanently funded. we have been able to reduce the crime rate to the lowest level in more than 20 years, and we need to keep going. but we need them as partners and need them fully funded. in any way that we can help you there is importance of this issue or it thank you. >> governor? >> thank you, and good morning. i am from the u.s. virgin islands. i am new in my administration. there are two things i would like to bring to the secretary's attention. the government of the virgin islands was successful in receiving some grant money's as well as going to the bond market and doing tremendous infrastructure investments in fiber optics across the territory for the purposes of connectivity. seven intercontinental shelf undersea cables come into the western st. croix, and provide the largest broadband capacity in the northern hemisphere except for new york-new jersey. this platform is now being used an
to highlight as governor of puerto rico, and i know this is the same for the governor of hawaii and guam and the governor a similar -- of samoa it is of key importance that dhs is fully funded, permanently funded. we have been able to reduce the crime rate to the lowest level in more than 20 years, and we need to keep going. but we need them as partners and need them fully funded. in any way that we can help you there is importance of this issue or it thank you. >> governor? >>...
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of years have been at camp humphreys and the movement with the government of japan from okinawa to guam. those continue. we have some progress to report on that front. there was a budget last year in terms of the landfill permit and other clinical processes -- political processes. i know we went very quickly through what we are buying with his budget. the aircraft, submarines, long-range bomber. it is all applicable worldwide but particularly in the area of large distances. mark you want to add more? >> i think you got the high points. we have a very robust diplomatic effort and our military engagement with the western pacific for several years now. that is not going to be abated anytime soon. we want to keep the rebalance ontrack. >> that is a good point. the agreements with the australians in the philippines. >> that is all the time we have. the army brief starts in about 10 minutes. thank you. >> president obama's nearly $4 billion budget request includes discretionary spending for the defense department. $25 billion for agriculture. $9.8 billion for the commerce department. and more
of years have been at camp humphreys and the movement with the government of japan from okinawa to guam. those continue. we have some progress to report on that front. there was a budget last year in terms of the landfill permit and other clinical processes -- political processes. i know we went very quickly through what we are buying with his budget. the aircraft, submarines, long-range bomber. it is all applicable worldwide but particularly in the area of large distances. mark you want to add...
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must maintain a laser focus currently seven seats including rhode island the district of columbia guam have enacted similar legislation. no two are exactly alike. as a university with students from all 50 states, we are affected by all of them. making it very difficult. this can create a value for small innovative organization lacking the expertise to understand the state laws. this type of burdens breach notification is a breach issue. so i would encourage to understand such legislation. it should identify the methods, speed, delivery an content of notification. it may be unattainable for small organizations, nonprofits and educational institutions. based upon the size of an organization would make compliance possible for all. it should also encourage organizations that collect data to be trance fernt about the use of such data. consumers appear to be happy to give away their data and privacy to enter social media sites for the sake of convenience. given the highly publicized breaches it is apparent that more work is needed, no matter what the size the company, certain expectations of
must maintain a laser focus currently seven seats including rhode island the district of columbia guam have enacted similar legislation. no two are exactly alike. as a university with students from all 50 states, we are affected by all of them. making it very difficult. this can create a value for small innovative organization lacking the expertise to understand the state laws. this type of burdens breach notification is a breach issue. so i would encourage to understand such legislation. it...
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to highlight as governor of puerto rico, and i know this is the same for the governor of hawaii and guam and the governor a similar -- of samoa it is of key importance that dhs is fully funded, permanently funded. we have been able to reduce the crime rate to the lowest level in more than 20 years, and we need to keep going. but we need them as partners and need them fully funded. in any way that we can help you there is importance of this issue or it thank you. >> governor? >> thank you, and good morning. i am from the u.s. virgin islands. i am new in my administration. there are two things i would like to bring to the secretary's attention. the government of the virgin islands was successful in receiving some grant money's as well as going to the bond market and doing tremendous infrastructure investments in fiber optics across the territory for the purposes of connectivity. seven intercontinental shelf undersea cables come into the western st. croix, and provide the largest broadband capacity in the northern hemisphere except for new york-new jersey. this platform is now being used an
to highlight as governor of puerto rico, and i know this is the same for the governor of hawaii and guam and the governor a similar -- of samoa it is of key importance that dhs is fully funded, permanently funded. we have been able to reduce the crime rate to the lowest level in more than 20 years, and we need to keep going. but we need them as partners and need them fully funded. in any way that we can help you there is importance of this issue or it thank you. >> governor? >>...
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again as a family practitioner and began a family at that point and had a child there in guam. delivered hundreds of babies while i was there and spent my last year in charleston naval hospital and then eventually of course started my private practice in 1982 and then in louisiana. so you know, i can tell you there's no higher privilege to me as an american than wearing the uniform of the u.s. military. as far as the inefficiency, the bureaucracy, the government, you're quite right. the private sector can do so many things, much better and much cheaper than we can through our federal bureaucracy. and so i'm always encouraged for us to have the private sector do things but we have to have good oversight. there's a place again for government to be sure that the taxpayer money is certainly well looked after and that we're good stewards with that money. >> jersey girl in p. a. tweets, are you willing to cut the military budget to reduce the deficit? >> you know, as a member of congress i took an oath to protect the constitution and united states of america. the most important role
again as a family practitioner and began a family at that point and had a child there in guam. delivered hundreds of babies while i was there and spent my last year in charleston naval hospital and then eventually of course started my private practice in 1982 and then in louisiana. so you know, i can tell you there's no higher privilege to me as an american than wearing the uniform of the u.s. military. as far as the inefficiency, the bureaucracy, the government, you're quite right. the private...
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currently 47 states including rhode island, the district of columbia, guam and the virgin islands have enacted at the breach legislation. there are similarities in the law but no two are exactly alike. as a university with students from all 50 states we are impacted by all of them are create maintaining the necessary standards for each state challenging is very difficult. this can clear the value for the small organizations lacking the expertise to the specifics of the state law. this type of burden is in my view the breach notification is a national issue so i would encourage you to consider the single national legislation. in my view such legislation should kerry and defined the rules and actions that are required in the case of a breach. it should identify the methods speed delivery and content of notifications. the limit for the breach notification may be unattainable for the small organizations nonprofits and educational institutions. it would make the compliance possible for all. it should also encourage organizations that collect the data to be transparent about the use of such
currently 47 states including rhode island, the district of columbia, guam and the virgin islands have enacted at the breach legislation. there are similarities in the law but no two are exactly alike. as a university with students from all 50 states we are impacted by all of them are create maintaining the necessary standards for each state challenging is very difficult. this can clear the value for the small organizations lacking the expertise to the specifics of the state law. this type of...
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must maintain a laser focus currently seven seats including rhode island the district of columbia guamave enacted similar legislation. no two are exactly alike. as a university with students from all 50 states, we are affected by all of them. making it very difficult. this can create a value for small innovative organization lacking the expertise to understand the state laws. this type of burdens breach notification is a breach issue. so i
must maintain a laser focus currently seven seats including rhode island the district of columbia guamave enacted similar legislation. no two are exactly alike. as a university with students from all 50 states, we are affected by all of them. making it very difficult. this can create a value for small innovative organization lacking the expertise to understand the state laws. this type of burdens breach notification is a breach issue. so i
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had, anywhere in the world, have been at camp humphreys and the government of japan from okinawa to guam. we have progress to report on that front since mr. hill presented his budget with general ramsey in terms of the landfill permit and other political progress and environmental studies being completed. many of the assets we described -- we went quickly through some of the things we're going to buy in this budget, the submarines their craft -- the aircraft, the long-range bomber, applicable worldwide. >> i think you hit the high points. we have had a robust to dramatic effort -- diplomatic effort. we are going to remain very engaged. >> what i neglected to mention -- >> thank you. >> this weekend's newsmakers will focus on several military topics, including the pentagon's budget the fight against isis, and the nomination of arson ashton carter. our guest is the top democrat on the armed services committee adam smith. >> you go back to the budget control act of 2011 when it said that a certain amount of deficit savings had to be achieved or sequestration would happen, we have achieved f
had, anywhere in the world, have been at camp humphreys and the government of japan from okinawa to guam. we have progress to report on that front since mr. hill presented his budget with general ramsey in terms of the landfill permit and other political progress and environmental studies being completed. many of the assets we described -- we went quickly through some of the things we're going to buy in this budget, the submarines their craft -- the aircraft, the long-range bomber, applicable...
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two years on kuan -- guam. and i began a family there at that point. and then i spent my last year in charleston at the naval hospital. and then eventually, of course started my private practice in louisiana. so, you know, i can tell you there is no higher privilege to me as an american been wearing that uniform of the u.s. military. as far as the inefficiency or the bureaucracy of the government. you're quite right. the private sector can do so many things much better and much cheaper than we can through our federal bureaucracy. and so i'm always encouraged for us to have the private sector do things for us, but we have to have good oversight. there is a place, again, for governments to be sure that taxpayer money is certainly well looked after. and that we are good stewards with that money. host: jersey girl in pa tweets into you are we willing -- are you willing to cut the military budget to reduce the deficit? test them -- guest: the most important role i have is a member of congress is to provide for a common defense. that is in the constitution i
two years on kuan -- guam. and i began a family there at that point. and then i spent my last year in charleston at the naval hospital. and then eventually, of course started my private practice in louisiana. so, you know, i can tell you there is no higher privilege to me as an american been wearing that uniform of the u.s. military. as far as the inefficiency or the bureaucracy of the government. you're quite right. the private sector can do so many things much better and much cheaper than we...
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virgin islands, puerto rico guam and northern mariana islands. these overseas u.s. territories have been part of the united states for over 115 years. that's more than half of the time -- as long as there has been a u.s. constitution. our service has gone above and beyond giving this great nation even its very banking system through fellow virgin islander alexander hamilton. and it has the highest military service in the united states. with some 7% higher than other areas, the national average, in casualties in afghanistan and iraq. i implore this congress to urge them to pass the voting rights act and also to extend those rights to its u.s. citizens abroad. i yield the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you mr. speaker. mr. speaker, today i rise to recognize the leadership and accom
virgin islands, puerto rico guam and northern mariana islands. these overseas u.s. territories have been part of the united states for over 115 years. that's more than half of the time -- as long as there has been a u.s. constitution. our service has gone above and beyond giving this great nation even its very banking system through fellow virgin islander alexander hamilton. and it has the highest military service in the united states. with some 7% higher than other areas, the national average,...
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camp humphreys and then the movement with the government of japan that in concert from okinawa to guam. those continue and we so as you know it's a progress report on the front especially to present his budget last year with general rants in terms of permit and other political progress as well as environmental studies being completed. many of the assets we described i know we would very quickly through some of things we're buying in this budget, submarines and some of the munitions, long range bomber are all applicable of course worldwide but particularly in the area of large distances like the pacific. mark, you may want to add one or two others. >> i think he hit the high points. we've had a very robust diplomatic effort as well for military engagement in the western pacific for some years now, and that's not going to be abate anytime soon. we'll be engaged and keep the rebounds on track. >> good point. i neglected to mention the agreement with the australians and the philippines a. >> that's about all the time we have. thank you. [inaudible conversations] >> today is budget day as p
camp humphreys and then the movement with the government of japan that in concert from okinawa to guam. those continue and we so as you know it's a progress report on the front especially to present his budget last year with general rants in terms of permit and other political progress as well as environmental studies being completed. many of the assets we described i know we would very quickly through some of things we're buying in this budget, submarines and some of the munitions, long range...