with the 48 partnered nation america smashed the taliban and set al qaeda running for their caves in a pakistan pair we killed osama bin laden, crushed terrorism networks around the world. over the past 20 years the death of soul from terrace the united states was 107 because of our brave military that took the fight to the enemy overseas. 107 souls is still far too many in this country. but the nation has been spared another catastrophic attack while our all volunteers to the watch in afghanistan. but here onsh the 20th anniversary of 911, what should be a resounding victory and success of american values and resolve is instead a defeat. and it is an especially bitter defeat to americans all across the country. it is bitter because americans surrendered 20 years of blood, sweat and tears to the enemy. the taliban now control more of afghanistan than they did in 2001. and they are better armed with american guns, vehicles and aircraft. it is bitter because it was entirely preventable. it was a bitter because those who work in national security no in their hearts the president is wron

with 48 partner nations america smashed the taliban and said al qaeda running for their caves in pakistan. we killed osama bin laden and crushed terrorism networks around the world. over the past 20 years, the death toll from the terrorists inside of the united states was 107 because of our brave military that took the bite to the enemy overseas. 107 souls is still far too many this country, but the nation n has been spared anothernation n catastrophic attack while our all volunteer force stood the watch in afghanistan. but here on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, what should be a resounding victory and success of american values is instead a defeat and it is especially a better defeat to americans all across this country. it's better because americans have surrendered 20 years of blood, sweat and tears to the enemy. the taliban now control more of afghanistan than they did in 2001. and they are better armed with american guns, vehicles and aircraft. it's better because it was entirely preventable. it's bitter because those who work in national security know in their hearts that the presiden

to use force to change the status of taiwan that america and partners and allies, including australia would become involved. that is a matter of nationalest and regional security. i hope that is understood in beijing. it is these kinds of scenarios that lead to this unfortunate needs to increase military deterrence. i want to mention one point about the idea that nuclear some marines would be dated technology. that is a scenario where there is no real evidence to show the case. this partnership, australia, u.k. partnership has some benefits, too. in the undersea domain which is an area of disadvantage for beijing. i would not want beijing thinking that nearer term additions of capability. >> just on the discussion around timelines, former prime minister kevin says, australia is being left strategically naked for 20 years because some suggest that this would not be a valuable tool until 2040. >> i do not think so. there will be a series of other important capability improvements before that timeframe. including in the undersea domain. i would be shocked not to see effective undersea capabilities shared between partners. i would also exp

partner company. next. star's teaming up with. >> feeding america. the nation'sdomestic hunger-relief organization. yeah, that's something that we do. and here in the bay area. there are many organizations trying to and food insecurity. and this situation is spiked dramatically during the pandemic. kron four's morning. kelly takes a look. >> we decided to go because i lost my job. san jose resident, susan castellano says she found herself out of work when thenbay area shut down back in 2020. the 34 year-old list of her 13 year-old daughter. 6 year-old son as well as her mother and stepfather, her stepfather was able to keep his job working for a landscaping company, but his paycheck could not stretch far enough for all of them in high price luck on valley. the family struggled for several months before her mom found out via social media about second harvest of silicon valley food bank. >> having that food and our house. it was scenes just by seen my kids faces. it was. >> full of like law. >> after being unemployed for about a year. susan now has a new job as an

to try and change the status of a warn that america and partners and allies including his travel, you would become involved. and that's a matter of national interest and regional security. and i hope that's understood in beijing. in fact, it's these kinds of scenarios that are leading to the some fortunate made to increase military deterrents. but i wanted to mention one point about the idea that firstly nuclear submarines is somehow going to be guided technology. i think that's a scenario, but there's no real evidence to show that's the case of this partnership. the failure you as you can partnership as near term capability, benefits to including in the under see domain, which is the layer of disadvantage for pricing. so in the interest of not having miscalculations, i wouldn't on aging thinking that near term additions to take a committee on happening out of his partnership, they will michael just on the discussion around time lines for my prime minister, kevin rod says, and i quote, a strongly or is being left strategically naked for 20 years because some of suggesting that the submarine program may not be available until until 2040. d

partners partners partnerships partners partnership seem word for president biden's speech before the united nations general assembly. but while speaking of partnership, one of america'sioning how good the president's word really is, because we all eyes because we're partners. we cannot pretend that there's no problem. i wouldn't say has broken ties, i said, creates a difficult situation. the french european affairs minister says there has been a loss of trust after a submarine deal between the body and administration australia and united kingdom, which cut the french out. the united states and australia have always shared a partnership. that is about a world that border that five is free. and that's why we've always stood together. president biden also called for peace and cooperation in his speech when it comes to the pandemic and climate change, as there are global concerns over the relationship between the us and china. it will be impossible to address the dramatic economic and develop challenges, while the world's two largest economies are at odds with each other, the president said. the u. s is not seeking a new cold war, the united states is ready to work with

partners partners partnerships partners partnership seem word for president biden's speech before the united nations general assembly. but while speaking of partnership, one of america's closest allies is questioning how good the president's word really is, because we all eyes because we're partners. we cannot pretend that there's no problem. i wouldn't say has broken ties, i said, creates a difficult situation. the french european affairs minister says there has been a loss of trust after a submarine deal between the body and administration australia and united kingdom, which cut the french out. the united states and australia have always shared a partnership. that is about a world that border that five is freedom. and that's why we've always stood together. president biden also called for peace and cooperation in his speech when it comes to the pandemic and climate change, as there are global concerns over the relationship between the us and china. it will be impossible to address the dramatic economic and develop challenges while the world's two largest economies are at odds with each other, the president said. the u. s is not seeking a new cold war, the united sta

partners partners partnerships partners partnership seem word for president biden's speech before the united nations general assembly. but while speaking of partnership, one of america'sow good the president's word really is, because we all eyes because we are partners. we cannot pretend that there's no problem. i wouldn't say has broken ties, i said, creates a difficult situation. the french european affairs minister says there has been a loss of trust after a submarine deal between the body and administration australia and united kingdom, which cut the french out. the united states and au a world that border that favors freedom.e've always stood together. president biden also called for peace and cooperation in his speech when it comes to the pandemic and climate change, as there are global concerns over the relationship between the us and china. it will be impossible to address the medic, economic and develop challenges, while the world's two largest economies are at odds with each other, the president said. the u. s is not seeking a new cold war, the united states is ready to work with any nation. and steps up. and pursue peaceful resolution to share challenges, e

partner in the nation's most populous state. home town hero the vice president of the united states of america. paris he's president kamala harris return home to the bay area stumping for her long time friend governor gavin newsom the former california senator took the stage in front of a mast and vaccinated crowd in san leandro urging them to vote no on the recall. we. six we had to decide. and in the future. home state for the home to forty million americans the largest economy. this was schedule to rally for newsom here last month but canceled after thirteen u. s. service members were killed during the withdrawal from afghanistan the v. p. the highest profile national democrat to appear with the governor so far in his fight to keep his job. and gavin. stepped up to the moment over twenty two million californians have been vaccinated because of the program said he let in. the white house involvement underscoring the national implications of this race especially with a fifty fifty senate and upcoming mid term elections we fight for gavin newsom. we i'm sure we've the values we hold dear we- ac

partner in animal to national agreement or operation. trust in the united states is irreparably damaged. now, after 20 years, the war in afghanistan seemed to have come to an end, at least for america, joe biden is taking credit for finally bringing the troops home. however, the manner in which he did it has many questioning his competency. we've got a situation where it looks like august is wrapping up to be the worst month yet for the biden whitehouse. caleb martin, r t new york will despite his claims of success biden blamed his predecessor, donald trump. the abruptness of the us drew holo, some of the president's remarks were pretty similar to statements made by trump. in the past spoke in need an ear of major military operations to re make other countries the ear of nation building will be brought to a very brighton was not bound by anything from did. and the evidence of that is all the other things trump has done that biden has undone as quickly as possible. so biting doesn't care about anything . the trump did that, that he feels held to be, wasn't held to that bite and started backwards by removing our position of strength, like closing back run, shrinking our footprint, yo

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nations general assembly. joe biden wants to tell the world i'm not drew. i'm not unpredictable. i'm your partner, america is back and yet there are these dustups and the president in some ways is reminding the people who are mad at him by having a public meeting with the prime minister of prime minister of australia. the french are mad over this deal. the united states with the uk negotiating to get australia nuclear-powered submarines which blows up a deal that the u.s. has with france about diesel-powered subs. one of our neighbor -- one of our member states has been treated in a way not acceptable so we want to know what happened and why, there. first of all, you clarify that before you keep going with business as usual, so essentially the european union is saying, sure, we want to work with you post-afghanistan and work with you on covid and on climate, but you have a credibility problem, mr. biden. >> yeah, and i think if you listen to what the president had to say at the u.n., to me there were kind of two main points he was trying to address. one is this idea that the united states is back, that mu

voice of america radio for europe. radio liberty who were not evacuated, is the department prioritizing their vacuum? yes. and the department committed to evacuating our partners from the national endowment of democracy in d, i are right. are those also being prioritize? yes, they are. and are partners from the american university of afghanistan as well? yes. and so if you would take 4 minutes, we've left explore with me. how do we ensure safe passage across land borders? whether energy is to enter pakistan safe and regular flights out of afghanistan, whether from missouri, sharif or cobble. and how do we get documents into the hands of those who don't have identity documents either because they were destroyed in our embassy or they destroyed them themselves out of fear of the taliban. and how do we make sure that we're providing the financial support needed for the whole group of refugees who after thorough vetting ultimately reached united states? you know, thank you very much centered, knows all very important questions and let me try to respond briefly to them. and we can take on the details after this session. if, if need be 1st we need it and we have established a clear e

partner in animal to national agreement or operation. trust in the united states is irreparably damaged. now, after 20 years, the war and ask dana, dan seems to have come to an end, at least for america, joe biden is taking credit for finally bringing the troops home. however, the manner in which he did it has many questioning his competency. we've got a situation where it looks like august is wrapping up to be the worst month yet for the biden white house. caleb mob, our t new york fund and our rare look at life on board a russian nuclear icebreaker. the ship is called 50 years of victory on one of the largest of its type. and usually it's my job is to go in tankers through rushes, frozen northern seas. but in the off season, it also takes people on adventures to the top of the wild. roving reporter for the ticket were on board a russian nuclear icebreaker bound for the north pole. as a journalist, i've been to many dangerous places all around the world, but this trip definitely stands out. we're about to visit police explored and accessible part of our planet that gets only a 1000 visitors the year because it has suitable environment and harsh climates. so back a lot, we're going a

nation general assembly facing a skeptical audience suddenly with criticism with the united states. >> america is back. >> reporter: a familiar pledge is ringing hallow with some allies. even with long time american partnerspartners are taking a mixed view of biden's foreign doctrine. >> we'll have a lot of pledges and positive noises. let's see where we get to. i am not counting on chickens. >> reporter: boris johnson raising questions of climate change and covid-19 and a rising china. the challenges are mounting for biden as the biggest test of his young presidency. arriving with the u.n. secretary general, biden was upbeat. the honeymoon phase for biden is over. >> the president is going to lay out why the next decades will determine our future and not just the united states but the global community. >> reporter: the biden is set to give more vaccines to other countries even if his administration pushes for a third dose for all americans remain controversial. urging questions also remained of the global refugee crisis and the formation of a taliban government. >> i was not going to extend this familiar war. >> reporter: opening a chapter of intensive diplomacy, around the challenges of our times. the p

. >> the speech at the united nations comes at a time when relations are strained with some of america's closest allies including partnersfghanistan. >>> johnson & johnson reports a booster shot for the one dose vaccine increased protection to 94% against moderate the severe covid cases in the united states that's compared to 70% projection from just the one dose this booster given about two morvets after the initial shot in the trials j&j said the data is not per reviewed. >>> the gabby petito case, yesterday local police in florida called off the search for the missing boyfriend in a nature reserve there they said they exhausted all avenues. but today they were right back at it looking again for brian laundrie, police say he left his family home in north port, florida, last tuesday and not seen since this as a coroner in wyoming is set to perform an autopsy on the remains found sunday the fbi said those remains are consistent with the description of gabby petito. tonight live in wyoming at the scene where the remains were discovered and will take you on the search area in the 25,000-acre nature reserve on florida 7:00

america. in recent years, both nationally charted and state charted banks and credit unions have begun to partner with fin techs to offer improved products and reach more customers. this is particularly beneficial for community banks who often lack the resources to develop banking technology. in fact, 65% of community banks consider fin tech partnerships important to their business strategy. and these partnerships also generate significant consumer benefits. bank fin thec partnerships generate efficiencies that can lower the price of financial products, expand consumer choice and increase competition and these bank fin tech partnerships offer a wide variety of credit products, not just small dollar loans but credit cards, home equity lines of credit. personal loans, auto lines, small mortgages as well. unfortunately, recent court rulings have applied different legal tests to determine which partner is legally responsible for the loans, and these tests have created uncertainty that threaten to reduce the credit for customers. that's why there's been bipartisan congressional support and industry su

national endowment for the humanities, also sponsors include mark shenkman. i would also like to point out this exhibition is officially recognized by america to 50 the museum of the american revolution has partnered with and planning for the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence coming up just five years now and 2026. the exhibit has brought thousands of visitors already. but the origins of this exhibit go back even before 2020 but to an exhibit that was held at the new york historical society. jim, i would like to have you talk about that and your involvement with that project. >> yes it definitely thanks for a should note at the start i am from ohio. so that is relevant. i'm really fascinated to see where everyone is coming from as well. i was actually living right there in philadelphia a few years back, was at the university of pennsylvania. it was at that time i was apprised of a pretty fantastic opportunity. i could not believe my luck, that is a collector who is based in new york, wasn't looking to put out an exhibit of her fantastic collection documents of the americana. she had acquired a huge and again remarkable collection not just related to american constitutionalism ov

america's resolve. of questioning our nation's integrity. and frankly, they put us in a situation where they're questioning whether we're a reliable partner. our reputation as a nation i think has been put at risk as a result of the failed evacuation here. and our job now is to get to the bottom of this failure as a committee, this failure that's left the world a more dangerous place for the united states, for our allies, for those who depend on us. it's also armed our enemies like never before and it's emboldened our strategic adversaries. there must be accountability. secretary blinken, my office and other congressional offices have heard rumors regarding potential cabinet resignations over the situation in afghanistan. so i want to ask you, have you submitted your resignation regarding this issue? >> i have not. >> the lack of accountability here, the lack of accountability in this administration is shocking to me. i would like to turn to another question regarding the intelligence we've relied upon. in an internal report given to the state department by embassy kabul on august the 16th, there is warning of a breach of the kabul airport

america's resolve. questioning our nation's integrity and frankly they put us in a situation where they are questioning whether we are a reliable partner. our reputation as a nation has been put at risk as result of the failed evacuation here. our job is to get to the bottom of this failure as a committee, the failure that left the world a more dangerous place, for the united states, for allies, for those who depend on us. it is also armed our enemies like never before and emboldened our strategic adversaries. there must be accountability. secretary blinken, my office and other congressional offices have heard rumors regarding potential cabinet resignations over the situation in afghanistan, i want to ask you, have you submitted your resignation regarding this issue. >> i have not. >> the lack of accountability here, lack of accountability in this administration is shocking to me. i'd like to turn to another question regarding intelligence we relied upon. in internal report give to the state department on august 16th, there is warning of a breach at the kabul airport, i quote, a breach cannot be fully prevented at current force. did yo

partners, and overall national security at risk. this bill caused the administration to provide a plan to get the rest of america out. the american citizens out. timely i would be remiss without asking tony and rodney and professional staffer patrick and my battle buddy in all this ranking member gallego. i ask you to support. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from alabama reserves. the gentleman from washington is recognized. mr. smith: i'm pleased to yield two minutes to the gentleman from arizona, the chair of the intelligence and special operations subcommittee, mr. gallego. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. gallego: notwithstanding you, madam speaker. i rise today in support of h.r. 4350, the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 202t i congratulate my colleagues for fulfilling their obligation to debate and pass this act. this contains multiple provisions to address strj challenges presented by china why. to confront our adversaries and strengthen the relationship with key allies and partners. as chair of the intelligence special operations subcommittee, i

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america with comfortable housing. we must build back better together. look forward to partnering with this committee to help make housing for all the audit in our nation and in short hud acts as a responsible story for the funding interesting for us. with that, i am happy to answer any questions i recognize myself now for five minutes for questions. i drink the committee three decades ago and i've been consistently focused on homelessness. not just managing it but ending the national embarrassment for one of the richest nations in the world. as you know, homelessness is also a racial justice issue. representing less than 30% of the total population, black, indigenous and latin x individuals make up well over two thirds of people expanding homelessness in america. once again, homelessness, they are also far less likely than their white counterparts to be able to access the health and mental health services they need to obtain maintain housing. last week a team at the urban institute led by cunningham previously testified before the committee on my ending homelessness act. conducting a study on the effectiveness on permanent supportive housing interrupting

skeptical and don't believe that america can be a consistent partner, even though, and i want to remind people of this, the united states was part of the p5+1, five permanent nationsextra, to deal with iran and it wasn't just the united states that negotiated this deal. we are one of a party of nations and we left that and i think it is going to be complicated. i think the status right now is we are in purgatory for this period of time and we need to see the next moves the iranian government makes. host: our next caller from ohio, democrat. caller: i want to start with a cliche, that if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, it is probably a duck. that sums up my thoughts about taiwan and i wonder if our foreign policy establishment in this country, if our policy is evolving in any way vis-a-vis taiwan. guest: it is a great question, and the truth is that taiwan is perceived by our u.s. military and intelligence establishment as being under increasing pressure and even increasing threat, not immediately but in the next five to 10 year horizon , and a lot of our focus on america's focus on shifting to an indo pacific strategy is not just about taiwan but it's

america, radio free europe and d liberty who were not evacuated. as the department prioritizing and is the department committed to the partners from the national endowment of the democracy, are those also being prioritized? and other partners from the university of afghanistan as well? if you would take the four minutes we've got left and explore with me how do we ensure safe passage across land orders, whether it is in touch because dan or pakistan, safe and regular flights out of afghanistan whether for a missouri, cherise or kabul and how do we get the documents into the hands of those that don't have identity documents either because they were i destroyed in the embassy or they destroyed them themselves out of fear of the taliban, and how do we make sure that we are providing the financial support needed for the whole group of refugees who after a thorough vetting ultimately reach the united states? >> those are all important questions. let me try to respond briefly to them and we can take on the details after this session if need be. first, we needed and we have established expectations from the taliban out about allowing people to leave the countr

america, radio free europe and d liberty who were not evacuated. as the department prioritizing and is the department committed to the partners from the national endowment of the democracy, are those also being prioritized? and other partners from the university of afghanistan as well? if you would take the four minutes we've got left and explore with me how do we ensure safe passage across land orders, whether it is in touch because dan or pakistan, safe and regular flights out of afghanistan whether for a missouri, cherise or kabul and how do we get the documents into the hands of those that don't have identity documents either because they were i destroyed in the embassy or they destroyed them themselves out of fear of the taliban, and how do we make sure that we are providing the financial support needed for the whole group of refugees who after a thorough vetting ultimately reach the united states? >> those are all important questions. let me try to respond briefly to them and we can take on the details after this session if need be. first, we needed and we have established expectations from the taliban out about allowing people to leave the countr

america's resolve. questioning our nation's integrity and frankly it put us in a situation where they are questioning whether we arere reliable partner reputation of the station isn't put at risk as a result. our job now is to get to the bottom of the failures as a committee. this is left the world a more dangerous place for allies and for those who depend on us. it's also armed our enemies like never before and it's it's emboldened buyers to two gig adversaries. there must beve accountability. secretary blinken my office another congressional offices have heard rumors regarding cabinet resignations over the situation in a tennis fan and i want to ask you if you submitted your resignation regarding this issue? >> i havee not. >> the lack of accountability in this administration is shocking. i'd like to turn to another question regarding the in telogen set you relied upon. in an internal report given to the state department on august august 16 there was a warning of a breach at the kabul airport at the set i quote a breach that could not be fully prevented a current force level. did you see that report? >> give me the date again pleas

america grappling with a crisis in affordable housing. we must build back better together. i look forward to partnering with this committee to help make housing for all reality in our nation. and to ensure that hud acts as a responsible steward for this funding. with that, madam chair, i am happy to answer questions. >> thank you madam secretary. i now recognize myself for five minutes for questions. since i joined this committee three decades ago, i have been consistently focused on and homelessness. not just managing it, but ending this national embarrassment for one of the richest nations in the world. as you know, homelessness is also a racial justice issue. despite representing less than 30% of the total population, black, indigenous, and latinx individuals make over two thirds of the people experiencing homelessness in america. once again, they fall into homelessness, they are far less likely than their white counterparts to be able to access the health and mental health services that they need to obtain and maintain housing. just last week, a team at the urban institute, led by mary cunningham, who previously testified before this committee on ending homelessness ac