their expansion of the country spread out science hotspots has become a major objective of the us nato corp. scientists of the bellman center are credited to test samples of nanomaterials systems and devices to propose collaboration between russia and private companies. with professional analysis jumpstarting new nano business in russia is a mere fantasy. simply don't have the capital to establish these facilities for themselves so once the theoretical base for their concept received approval the idea passes on to fab centers like this one for just production. thinking that is just scientific screening area before new nano tech can board its flight to international stardom. we have very strong expertise here. what is fake. doesn't work much of what does work is on show back at the nano forum but it's more than a two step process when other companies are scouting meetings like these for investment in production ready now i don't know how one magic material has already reached that stage graphene has the international scientific community abuzz because of the crystal structures unique propert

decision but what we will do at the nato meeting in lisbon is to initiate a darned analysis of how nato. corp and restart a defense could be implemented and that would be a very very positive step forward saw. i think the nato russia meeting in lisbon will be a very positive and very productive meeting. and you can see the full interview with anders fogh rasmussen in spotlight with going to all of that later here on r.t. . well some experts do not share the optimistic expectations of the nato chief political writer diana johnston is skeptical about the chances of the united some russia cooperating successfully in the future especially in areas such as missile defense . i don't see how really they can work together and less it's completely on the terms that are set by the united states and i think that this offer is simply to quell any objections that might exist in europe of that were offending russia but in fact i think it's a perfect example of the way the obama administration says two things that are opposite all the time we want to be friendly but we're building up our defenses we we're g

partnership between nato and russia at a strategic partnership which involves. political consultation and also practical corp mr rasmussen only five countries are reported to contribute to nato's military budget these are the united states france united kingdom greece a no brainier the list includes a country like albania and excluding a country like germany you still optimistic e.u. you don't see this as as a trace of the upcoming financial crisis in your going to. i have to stress that all twenty eight allies contribute to nato so budgets. and as far as defense investments in the individual member states. is concerned. some countries invest more than others but all twenty eight countries contribute to the nato budget obviously it is a challenge that member states are faced with a budget constraints we have to deal with that and the way we will do that is to prioritize our our investments. we will at the summit in this burn give priority to ten necessary critical military capabilities and in the coming years we will focus our investments on these. capabilities which include missile defense cyber defense and

corp. in 1998 when they signed the military pact with limited practical effect. today, french and british soldiers fight together as part of the nato cooperation -- coalition. from conflict to military cooperation, a trajectory that most leaders on both sides however visionary might have found hard to predict. >> earlier i spoke to the defense correspondent for the evening standard. i ask him what makes this accord different from previous bilateral deals. >> this time, it is very different. for all the grandstanding and political editors talking, this has got to be put together at the bottom. it is from the bottom up. it is about practical training be prepared to fight together when they need to and sharing assets. there are lot of anglo-french weapons systems out there and it is making them work. where are the only to who capable.re cabl let's make it work together. i think the president and the prime minister have been [unintelligible] they have written a very vague agreement. apart from nuclear safety. soldiers andng the officials and planners and thinkers who have been working on this for a long time, about two years. >> does t

nato leaders? >> reporter: it may become a point of contention, mika. the president of afghanistan is here, at the same hotel as us and the white house press corps. ng to be meeting the nato nations and making his pitch. earlier this week he was making the claim that he'd like to see the united states start pulling back a little sooner. he's not happy with some of the combat mission. and the question will be will that be the message karzai sends to nato nations. it goes to what david pointed out, these nato nations don't have a lot of patience. they want to get out sooner rather than later. >> david, they don't have a lot of patience, but they don't have a lot of troops in there either. >> a full third of the fighting force is dependent on nato nations. there's no question the united states is fighting this war and carrying the burden. they do have a role. i think the question for karzai. he's talked about reducing the footprint of special ops there. our tempo, special operations has gone dramatically up since petraeus has gone there. that's a key part of this. i think one of the questions that will come up, is whether there's a permanent air base

performed by national captioning instite] [ctions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2010] >> and now from the natothe start treaty with russia and the 2014 timetable for withdrawing troops from afghanistan. this is 45 minutes. >> afternoon, everyone, we have concluded an extremely productive nato summit. we want to thank the people of portugal for their hospitality in this beautiful city of lisbon. i thank my fellow leaders for the sense of common purpose to the work we brought here. for more than 60 years, nato has proven itself as the most successful alliance in history. it's defended the independence and freedom of its members, it has nurtured young democracies and welcomed them into europe that is whole and free. it has acted to end ethnic cleansing beyond our borders and today we stand united in afghanistan so that terrorists who threaten us all have no safe haven and so that the afghan people can forge a more hopeful future. at noime during these past six decades was our success guaranteed. indeed there have been many times when except particulars have predicted the end of this alliance, but

by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2010] >> next, president obama and natoofficials open a two-day meeting in lisbon. then a review of the war in afghanistan. then senator elect michael lee and several -- and senator mike pence at the federalist society. tune in to american history television and a daylong symposm on the war. prominent historians giving a new perspective on the international perspective on the war. >> listen to landmark supreme court cases saturday on c-span radio. >> in texas, women are not able to receive abortions from license doctors because doctors still feel that they will be prosecuted under the statute. >> part 2 of roe vs. wade. this is considered one of the court's most controversial decisions. listen to the case on c-span radio. >> president obama is among dozens of heads of state attending a two-nato summit in portugal. the president said that nato agreed to his plans for a new expanded missile defense system for europe that would cover all nato member countries and the united states. he said that saturday's session will focus on

captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2010] >> later, president obama give his closing remarks of the nato summit he talks of a relations with russia and the 2014 goal to hand over control to the afghan security forces. this is 45 minutes. >> good afternoon, everyone. we have just concluded an extremely productive nato summit. i want to thank our hosts, the government and people of portugal, for their hospitality in this beautiful city of lisbon. i think my leaders for the sense of common purpose they brought to our work here. for more than 60 years, nato has proven itself as the most successful alliance in history. defending the independence and freedom of its members, it has nurtured young democracies, welcome them into a world that is whole and free. it has acted to end ethnic cleansing beyond our borders, and today we stand united in afghanistan to the terrorists who threaten us all to have no safe haven answer the afghan people can work a better future. at no time during these past six decades was our success guaranteed. there have been many times when skeptics have predicted the end

cable satellite corp. 2010] >> tomorrow on "washington journal, the look at the upcoming lame duck session of congress after the thanksgiving break. also, a retired general, former nato supreme allied commander in europe talks about president obama's a trip to portugal for the 2010 nato summit. after that, new to gingrich on the incoming republican-led congress. that is live at 7:00 a.m. eastern here on c-span. >> who joined authors in this weekend -- joined authors this weekend as book tv heads to the annual book fair international trade and joined in with your calls, e-mail, and tweets. >> the senate armed services committee took up nominations for air force general claude kehler and army general carter ham. you will hear both general's answer questions on issues ranging from the don't ask, don't tell policy and the start missile treaty. this is a little over two hours. >> good morning, everybody. we give both of you a warm welcome and we also have a warm welcome for two new colleagues who i believe are with us this morning. senator koontz is with us this morning. roland burris is still with us. each of you have long and distinguished careers in the united states m

satellite corp. 2010] >> tomorrow, the author talks about his book about the struggle for survival inside the white house, on the inner workings of the obama administration. gary schmitt critiques nato's target of 2% of gdp. the federal aviation administration deputy administrator discusses how new fda technology is keeping up with the increase in airline travel -- travel and reducing delays. >> this year's student documentary competition is in full swing. make a 5 to 8 minute video on this year's theme, "washington d.c. for my lands." upload your video before the deadline for your chance to win the grand prize of $5,000. there is $50,000 total in prizes. the competition is open to middle and high school students. for all of the rules go online. >> on thursday, the house failed to approve a measure to extend unemployment benefits through february. the current extension ends on november 30. although a majority of members voted for the extension, the bill needed a 2/3 vote for approval. here is a portion of that debate. for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan seek recognition? >> madam speaker, i move to suspend the rules and pass emergency unemployment compensation continuati