st. joseph university, the to any one, a size of the international community should do more to make sure both israel, i'm how much respects humanitarian law. think of the level of tensions that exist at this stage between this, the 1st thing is it's, it's very high. therefore, i want you to expect this kind of 1st time approval because of options to buy these things that gives us these and vice versa. the number of offensiveness against palestinians is obviously it is unfortunate, of course not. but a sinews are being cut us off for the, you know, the other things that they have to face. i do think these are the situations with require telling me the potentials engaging in the process or whether this is the right timing or not. i think both parties are willing to have the tools extended for a few days, but the both parties uh, the customer to continue the fighting unfortunately. so i expect there's the, to the extent this will few days. but most enough on this, it's obviously unfortunate that the american stuff i'd be covered on through the national military and medicare stuff should be

st. joseph's university. the board of directors of women leaders and sports, she can speak with how smaller universities are dealing with the advent of and il. finally, vice president and director of athletics at the university of notre dame, has helped to shape modern college athletics. earlier this year, he co- authored in the new york times discussing the state of college sports. we welcome all of you. would you please rise to take the oath which is our. >> do you swear that the testimony you will give us the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you god? >> thank you. >> mr. baker will begin with your testimony, please. >> i think your microphone may not be on. >> better? >> okay. >> thank you very much to you and ranking member graham and the distinguished members of the committee. i want to start by thinking you offer the opportunity to be here. before i begin, i want to say that on behalf of college sports, generally, the recent violence perpetrated by hamas. these acts were horrifi