i know who it will be, it's going to be thurmond. the examiner will be the new commissioner per the paper. also, i'd like to thank greg's performance at park station in reference to the offshore shooting of a moving vehicle and also would like to make an apology. two weeks ago i mentioned an officer by name and accused him of possibly being guilty of a crime and read the paper that he wrote last week, "the bay view guardian." if he's exonerated would do a public apology. if that man is exonerated. i'm not using his name again, it's not polite. i will stand up here and apologize to that officer myself because i heard some heat on the street, officer clyde, you don't know what you're talking about, you shouldn't say things like that. thank you. president mazzucco: thank you, clyde. next speaker. >> good evening, commissioners, my name is eric king, i'm here continuing on with the topic that brought me here going back to april 27. let's see, a bar girl chippy loses all of her money and i happen to witness her sign a complaint against th

i know who it will be, it's going to be thurmond. the examiner will be the new commissioner per the paper. also, i'd like to thank greg's performance at park station

and i think of one in particular, who said praises be unto you strom thurmond at his birthday party. have you forgotten that little incident? if we had elected you then, we wouldn't have to deal with these. now, what did he do? he went on bet; he went on every radio station and tv station he could get on apologizing for it because i think -- i think it was the president who said, you really need to do something to smooth that over, even if you feel that way. and he did that. but does it not state to you, what i just said no longer in white robes but in blue brooks brothers suits. this man, after all of the apologies, those men, after all the apologies that they made, said, no. we are not voting on an apology. why should we? we don't have to. and for any of us who have fallen asleep and i think that it's all right, you need to refer to that and i think how far have we come and what do we have to do because you don't register, you don't vote, unit say, all right, i have done my part and then not keep up with what those elected and appointed officials are doing. it's a continuous strugg

strom thurmond, former senator from south carolina, at a little bit to say on june 2, 1986 from the floor of the senate. here is the senator. >> the televising of the senate chamber proceedings represents a wise unwarranted policy -- wise and warranted policy. it recognizes the need of the citizens of our nation to know the business of our government. it will, i believe, lead to a more informed citizenry and hopefully improve the quality of our representative democracy. the ability of the electorate to study representation provided by senators will be greatly enhanced. in the long run, the quality of senate debate and decision making will be improved, and the nation will be the better for it. host: mary and from chicago, good morning. what do you think about the senate on tv, congress being televised? caller: i love it, but it should be on regular tv, because a lot of people are not informed. they get their information from fox news or somebody else and it is not correct. host: what you mean, regular television? caller: it is not on cable. a lot of people think they are informed because t

i remember nate thurmond saying that he could be the greatest center of all time because of his powers chest in ship with kobe bryant and then a ring with the miami heat. pretty much the last few years he has been hanging on a little bit in cleveland in phoenix and then with the boston celtics. but he is headed into the hall of fame, shaquille o'neal. a warriors are searching for a new coach. they are looking all over the place. their latest stop is in san antonio with an assistant coach. again, just an educated guess i still think the new warrior owners want to make a big splash with a bigger name for what it's worth, he was an assistant coach with 15 years in that interview today. now when we return, we have boxball--bachie balll with john madden. >> we always have time for tennis, maria was advancing over and trail. --over andrea. she was returning from a shoulder injury in 2008. she will meet her chinese opponent on thursday. now are you ready for bocce ball--bachie ball? it is funny how you can remember when this thing started. john madden was having fun but now this is a big dea

strom thurmond, former senator from south carolina, at a little bit to say on june 2, 1986 from the floor of the senate. here is the senator. >> the televising of the senate chamber proceedings represents a wise unwarranted policy -- wise and warranted policy. it recognizes the need of the citizens of our nation to know the business of our government. it will, i believe, lead to a more informed citizenry and hopefully improve the quality of our representative democracy. the ability of the electorate to study representation provided by senators will be greatly enhanced. in the long run, the quality of senate debate and decision making will be improved, and the nation will be the better for it. host: mary and from chicago, good morning. what do you think about the senate on tv, congress being televised? caller: i love it, but it should be on regular tv, because a lot of people are not informed. they get their information from fox news or somebody else and it is not correct. host: what you mean, regular television? caller: it is not on cable. a lot of people think they are informed because t

our witnesses this morning are what is truly a joint payoff general james thurmond, u.s. army nominated to be commander united nations command, combined forces command and u.s. forces korea, vice admiral william mcgreevey u.s. navy for appointment to the greed of that model and nominated to be commander u.s. special operations commander and lieutenant general john allen, u.s. marine corps of for appointment to be commander of the nato international security assistance force and u.s. forces afghanistan. thank you for your years of great service to this nation and your willingness to serve once again. let me also extend thanks to your families. support is so essential to yours and the nation's success as is the tradition of the kennedy i would invite each of you to introduce any family members or friends who may be here with you to make your opening remarks. general thurman's nomination as the commander of u.s. forces in korea comes at a time of significant change and simmering change on the korean peninsula. our commitment to peace and stability in the region remains stead

vice admiral william has been nominated to head the special operations command and general james thurmond as commander of u.s. forces in korea. this hearing of the senate armed services committee is two and a half hours. >> good morning of devotee. the committee meets to discuss the three military nominations n for command of some of the most critical and challenging missions facing our nation.ging our witnesses this morning ontnm what is truly a joint panel are general james thurmond, u.s. army nominated to be commander united nations command combined forces command and u.s. forces korea, vice admiral william mcraven, a u.s. navy for the the great of had a model and nominated to be thee commander u.s. special operations command andcommand lieutenant-general john allen, u.s. marine corps for the c appointment to the greater general nominee to the commander of the nato international istance force and an u.s. forces afghanistan.. thank you all for your years ofu great service to this nation ant your willingness to serve once again.amilies. in what may extend thanks to youro family.andth as

strom thurmond, former senator from south carolina, at a little bit to say on june 2, 1986 from the floorf our nation to know the business of our government. it will, i believe, lead to a more informed citizenry and hopefully improve the quality of our representative democracy. the ability of the electorate to study representation provided by senators will be greatly enhanced. in the long run, the quality of senate debate and decision making will be improved, and the nation will be the better for it. host: mary and from chicago, good morning. what do you think about the senate on tv, congress being televised? caller: i love it, but it should be on regular tv, because a lot of people are not informed. they get their information from fox news or somebody else and it is not correct. host: what you mean, regular television? caller: it is not on cable. a lot of people think they are informed because they and listen to fox news. host: how often did you watch senate or house proceedings? caller: all day long. i wah this and i watch cartoons. usually i do it on the computer. host: next call is fr

strom thurmond was 100 years old. it is based on years of service. caller: that is the way it is for all of us. their age is they can begin retiring at 55. i cannot do that. we're talking about retirement. i am 52 so i will get caught up in this age 55 and younger. i also don't have a pension plan. i never really going to retire. i am just going to reach an age where i am no longer employable by employer where i can earn a decent salary. i will be let go for that reason. i am going to have to probably work two part-time jobs until i am 70 years old or older for as long as i can walk. i will not be able to afford anything. i will work and i want have the luxury of being bored. i will have to work to live, thank you. host: we are not here to defend members of congress. they do -- they get their fair share of criticism. the law was changed in terms of pension. it is based on their number of years of service and that change in the 1980's and 1990's. is based on their years of service in congress or as a federal employee. let me go back to "the washington