. >> host: let's bring john mckinnon from "the wall street journal" into our discussion. why do you talk more about infrastructure. obviously congress has been think a lot about another of the structure built. the president-elect is thinking about it as well. how could that play into what you see as the future of infrastructure and fiber development? >> guest: obviously we talk about roads and bridges and whatnot only talk about infrastructure that's an incredibly important part of the lead today with their knowledge-based economy the services that are being provided i do think we need to see fiber is one of the fundamental aspects for economic growth. certainly one of the aspects that has been discussed is the idea that is part of an infrastructure package you might see subsidization of fiber build across the country. >> guest: what kind of subsidy or were talking about? >> guest: obviously i can't speak for the incoming administration but i think what you want to look at obviously is anyplace that the market is thriving in investment. you don't need to subsidize their b

he's interviewed john mckinnon, technology reporter for the wall street journal. >> we are building the fiber deeper into the network so that the wireless signals travel and assorted distance -- a shorter distance. we talk about wireless networks 90% of that is exley fiber. you mentioned the internet of .hings and smart city you need a massive fiber infrastructure to develop that. >> watch the communicators tonight at 8:00 eastern on c-span 2. this morning and discussion on the future of the health with sd amy goldstein of the washington post. later discussion on the future of medicare and medicaid with tom scully, former administrator of medicare services and resplendent, former administrator of the health care financing administration. we will take your calls. you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. "washington journal" is next. ♪ host: good morning. it is monday, december 12, 2016. president obama prepares to sign a new medical research bill into law this week. president-elect donald trump is already looking ahead to january when republicans promised to make repealing

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he's interviewed by john mckinnon, engine reporter for "the wall street journal." >> guest: we're building the fiber deeper and deeper into the network so the wireless signals are traveling a shorter distance. that means increasingly 90% of that is actually fiber. you mentioned the internet of things and smart cities. look at what cities are trying to do. .. i'm going to read a statement which i typically don't do at these but i want to make sure you full will you understand -- fully understand what i have to say on the issue that i think is mostly on our minds this morning. obviously, any foreign breach of our cybercurt measures is serving, and i strongly condemn any such efforts. prior to the election the director of national intelligence released a statement saying that the russian government directed the recent compromises of e-mails from u.s. persons and institutions. including from u.s. political organizations. that is what the intelligence community believes can be said in had unclassified remarks without risking sources and methods. anything else, anything else is irresponsible lik

he's interviewed by john mckinnon, technology reporter for the wall street journal. >> we're building the fiber deeper and deeper in the network. that means increasingly when we talk about wireless networks, 90% of that is fiber. i mention the internet of things and smart cities. you look at what cities are trying to do, you need a massive fiber to do that. >> watch the communicators tonight at 8:00 eastern on c-span2. >> c-span student cam documentary contest is in full swing. this year, we're asking students to tell us what's the most important issue for the new president and the new congress to address in 2017. joining me is ashley, she's a former student cam winner of 2015, for her documentary, help for homeless heroes. tell us about your student cam documentary. >> so my partner and i produced a documentary where we covered issues of homeless veterans on the streets of orange county, california. we decided that these sort of people who have fought for our country, who have given their all for our country, and the fact that they are now living on the street, not having family, not

he is interviewed by john mckinnon, technology reporter for the "wall street journal." >> the wireless signals are traveling a shorter distance. that means when we talk about the wireless networks, 90% is fiber. you mentioned internet of things and cities, look what cities are trying to do. you need a massive fiber infrastructure to d that. >> watch the communicators, tonight at 8:00 eastern on c-span 2. >>> president electors will have coverage as they cast their ballots for president and vice-president beginning at 11:00 eastern, springfield, illinois, harrisburg, pennsylvania, lansing, mitch ganl and richmond, virginia. claire clear. >>> c-span, will history unfolds daily. in 1979, c-span was created as a public service by america's cable television companies. that is brought to you by today by your cable or satellite providers. >>> the number two official at the u.s. geological testified before house natural resources subcommittee regarding data manipulation between 1996 and 2014. this is about 1:10.

he's interviewed by john mckinnon, technology reporter for the "wall street journal." >> we're building fiber deeper and deeper into the networks so that the wireless signals are traveling a. a shorter distance. when we talk about a wireless networks, 90% of that is actually fiber and i mentioned the internet of things and smart cities, look at what cities are trying to do. you need a mastiff fine early infrastructure to do that. >> watch do not the communicators" on c-span2. host: our next guest is david lampton. he is the china study program director. dave davis, thank you so much for being here is the morning. guest: good to be with you. host: i would like to ask you about the encouragement state of u.s.-china relations. how would you rate our relationship as it stands now? guest: i think the obama administration and looking forward, it's been in the most uncertain state it's been in a long time perhaps in 191989 in event man -- tiananmen and it's got some positive aspects but i would say the direction is not terribly positive. host: why is it so uncertain? guest: a number of things.

craig silliman's general counsel and executive vice president for public policy at verizon and john mckinnon covers technology for "the wall street journal." c senate majority leader mitch mcconnell announced his support for an investigation into russian influence on the u.s. election. he also answer questions on replacing the affordable care act and tax reform at this 25 minute news conference. [laughter] [inaudible conversations] >> well i think this has been one heck of a year. i hate to see it and that i was topped off saturday night you see i have my sweater on. quarterback lamar jackson won the heisman trophy saturday night topping off a terrific year. the things that i care about like holding the senate and electing a president. another main subject you are interested in this morning and i'm going to read a statement which i typically don't do but i want to make sure you fully understand what i have to say on the issue that i think is mostly undermines this morning. obviously any foreign breach of our cybersecurity is disturbing and i strongly condemn any such efforts. prior to the el

. >> host: let's bring john mckinnon in to our discussion. >> talk more about infrastructure.ongress has been thinking a lot about another infrastructure bill. the president-elect is thinking about as well. how could that play into what you see as the future of infrastructure and fiber development? >> guest: it can be part of it. we talk about roads and bridges what that when you talk about infrastructure and that's an incredibly important part of it but today with our knowledge-based economy, the services provided, i do think think we need to seek fiber as one of those fundable aspects of infrastructure for economic growth. one of the aspects is the idea that as part of an infrastructure package, you might see some sedation for fiber builds across the country spirit what kind of subsidy are we talking about? tax type? >> guest: can't speak for the incoming administration but i think what you want to look at obviously is any place the market is driving investment you don't need to subsidize. there could be through his ways you can do that. basically look at areas where the mar

john cena and musical guest marren morris. she's also starring in the december 9th. please welcome back to the show our good friend, kate mckinnon. [ cheers and applause ] ?? ?? [ cheers & applause ] >> seth: my one and only. my one and only. how are you my dear? >> that was a trial, seth. >> seth: that was a trial. >> it is too long from the door to the chair. >> seth: we are gonna -- >> can we get the chair over there? >> seth: you leave that in the suggestion box every time you come on. you say you have to shorten the gap between the door. >> and yet you've not done it. but i've come back. so fool me once. >> seth: and i -- it is always a gift to have you here. you are my christmas miracle. >> you are -- >> the treasure. [ light laughter ] you are the dove of peace. >> seth: i was going ask you, if you had any old christmas traditions. but this is what i love about kate mckinnon, you're not satisfied with the past, you want to move forward and you've adopted a new -- a new old world tradition. >> well that, you know, you know growing up as i did, and we all did, i hope, we had these -- we had these like international santas.

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