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the u.n., i consider myself an internationalist, the chairman has been working on trying to deal with modern slavery. i think the u.n. is a body that can do a lot of good, but needs to be reformed. most americans are losing trust in the body. 20 resolutions against israel and six against the world at large is probably a body that needs to refocus on the world as it really is. i think governor haley will talk about her desire to stand up more forcefully for israel, and i think it is time for america to stand up more forcefully for israel in the u.n. she'll talk about reform. i'm the chairman of the foreign operations subcommittee on appropriations with senator leahy. we're in charge of the u.n.'s budget, state department budget. let me tell you about the body. pet far and other programs have saved millions of lives. the new secretary-general had a long talk with him a couple of days ago, really encouraged by his vision for the united nations. he was in charge of refugee programs throughout the
the u.n., i consider myself an internationalist, the chairman has been working on trying to deal with modern slavery. i think the u.n. is a body that can do a lot of good, but needs to be reformed. most americans are losing trust in the body. 20 resolutions against israel and six against the world at large is probably a body that needs to refocus on the world as it really is. i think governor haley will talk about her desire to stand up more forcefully for israel, and i think it is time for...
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and the u.n. security council inserting themselves into that process as it has been can be very detrimental. >> yes, thank you. >> mr. chairman, mr. chairman, the statement, and i'd like to put the full statement of our u.n. ambassador samantha powers in the record at this point. she said specifically what you have said. the united states supports the two-state solution. many of the things that are ambassadorial designates was about an expanded settlement policy. and she has committed to stand with that bipartisan policy. which i believe you answered the question yes, when i said you were going to stand with a bipartisan policy that has -- not only this administration, but every administration since president johnson has supported on the expansion of settlements. >> i want to clarify, because i don't want there to be any gray in this. what i think happened with 2334 was a kick in the gut to everyone. so we can think what we want to think on settlements. but you have to go back to the fact that the
and the u.n. security council inserting themselves into that process as it has been can be very detrimental. >> yes, thank you. >> mr. chairman, mr. chairman, the statement, and i'd like to put the full statement of our u.n. ambassador samantha powers in the record at this point. she said specifically what you have said. the united states supports the two-state solution. many of the things that are ambassadorial designates was about an expanded settlement policy. and she has...
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>> i don't think we need the u.n. and i would love to see president-elect trump defund that which doesn't have our best interests in mind. but he can't do that. i think the better answer is to not appoint a new u.n. head. if suddenly the u.s. is not participating in the u.n., it has no legitimacy. that's the quickest way to shrink it down the size. >> bill franklin, i live in new york city where the u.n. is based. they get away with all kinds of -- they don't pay their parking tickets. they are out for a good lunch, aren't they? >> yes, i have to agree with you. the u.n. is a haven for israel bashers. it's a big waster of money and they don't pay their parking tickets. it's bad, but don't defund it. it's our last best chance to sit down with -- before we go to war. i don't think we should give it . >> sabrina, you worked with the u.s. ambassador, you and jean kirk patrick. she was really strong against the bad stuff they do. >> yeah. i think that she would sympathize with trump's claim that they have the potential to
>> i don't think we need the u.n. and i would love to see president-elect trump defund that which doesn't have our best interests in mind. but he can't do that. i think the better answer is to not appoint a new u.n. head. if suddenly the u.s. is not participating in the u.n., it has no legitimacy. that's the quickest way to shrink it down the size. >> bill franklin, i live in new york city where the u.n. is based. they get away with all kinds of -- they don't pay their parking...
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this u.n. security council arms embargo and ballistic missiles sanction required not just compliance of iran, but also member states to enforce them. if iran violates both the ballistic missile sanctions as has been universally recognized, and violates the arms embargo, do you plan to use your position at the united nations to try to create a coalition to hold iran accountable? >> absolutely. and anytime that we put sanctions forward, we should follow through on those when there are violations. >> now in doing so, do you also plan to leverage against those -- i wanted to underline the emphasis that yes, iran is responsible, but so are other member countries not to allow iran to have the wherewithal to do that, in terms of supplies and other things, will you also seek to pursue them as well. >> i think we have to call out anyone that is helping iran do anything. and i think that the other side of that is we're seeing more and more where iran is not allowing us access to see if violations are occ
this u.n. security council arms embargo and ballistic missiles sanction required not just compliance of iran, but also member states to enforce them. if iran violates both the ballistic missile sanctions as has been universally recognized, and violates the arms embargo, do you plan to use your position at the united nations to try to create a coalition to hold iran accountable? >> absolutely. and anytime that we put sanctions forward, we should follow through on those when there are...
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u.n. security council resolution 2334 calls for a palestinian state but not a jewish state. it does nothing to condemn or stop the palestinian authorities pay to slave, as we've talked over and over again, that rewarded over $300 million to terrorists in israeli jails last year for crimes committed against israeli citizens and others. it legitimize other efforts to sanction israel. it declares the jewish quarter of the old city of jerusalem where the city of david has been excavated and the western wall, the holiest site as occupied territories. this is absurd. furthermore, the obama administration refused to veto it, this shameful move broke with years of u.s. bipartisan efforts to protect israel from deeply flawed and biased u.n. resolutions. h.res. 11 reasserts the u.s. position that the israeli-palestinian conflict can only be resolved through direct negotiations between those two parties. h.res. 11 must pass to send a clear message to the outgoing obama administration and the u.n., th
u.n. security council resolution 2334 calls for a palestinian state but not a jewish state. it does nothing to condemn or stop the palestinian authorities pay to slave, as we've talked over and over again, that rewarded over $300 million to terrorists in israeli jails last year for crimes committed against israeli citizens and others. it legitimize other efforts to sanction israel. it declares the jewish quarter of the old city of jerusalem where the city of david has been excavated and the...
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and is there any outrage by the u.n.? no. in fact, the u.n., head of refugees who is the u.n. general secretary made clear about a that the half ago, reason they weren't helping christians to the extent they were helping muslim refugees is because of the historic importance that christians have in staying where they were. that means where they are being murdered and having their throats slashed, being crucified, tortured, raped, incinerated, the u.n. general secretary thought it was very important to leave christians in the middle east so they could be murdered in some of the most heinous egregious fashions imaginable. so it was just improper, to we w from history, that condemn the united nations' an lution, 2334, as being obstacle to peace in the israel. palestinians have made clear they don't want peace were israel. they want it eliminated from the map. they name holidays and squares and all kinds of things for people who go out and kill innocent jewish children and thers just for being jewish. and they reward their families of those who go and blow themselves up, killing in
and is there any outrage by the u.n.? no. in fact, the u.n., head of refugees who is the u.n. general secretary made clear about a that the half ago, reason they weren't helping christians to the extent they were helping muslim refugees is because of the historic importance that christians have in staying where they were. that means where they are being murdered and having their throats slashed, being crucified, tortured, raped, incinerated, the u.n. general secretary thought it was very...
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. >> i am a believer in the u.n. but it needs some fixing. there is a new secretary general who actually is an ekxpert on refuges as well as on governance. but the question is how the united states is going to support the u.n. it does not work without the united states. i think we cannot have influence on the u.n. if we do not pay. it's a club. the dues as well as the peacekeeping operation. all i can tell you is when i was there we were working on refo reforming the u.n. at the time, we had not made up. the british, malcolm riff kin in the general assembly session delivered a line they have waited more than 200 years to say representation without taxation. i think to have the kind of influence we need, we cannot, if i may say, to congress, not have resolutions where we say we're not going to take part in the united nations or have the
. >> i am a believer in the u.n. but it needs some fixing. there is a new secretary general who actually is an ekxpert on refuges as well as on governance. but the question is how the united states is going to support the u.n. it does not work without the united states. i think we cannot have influence on the u.n. if we do not pay. it's a club. the dues as well as the peacekeeping operation. all i can tell you is when i was there we were working on refo reforming the u.n. at the time, we...
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the u.n. it's time to rebuild our partnership with israel and reaffirm our commitment to her security. and it's time to show all of our allies that regardless of the shameful events of last week, the united states remains a force for good. i ask the whole house to support this resolution on behalf of the american people. thank you and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. the gentleman from california reserves. the gentleman from new york is recognized. mr. speaker, i rise in strong support of this measure, and i thank the speaker for his words. before making my statement, though, i would like to field 15 minutes of my time to my friend, the gentleman from north carolina, mr. david price, and i ask unanimous consent that he be allowed to control that time. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman from north carolina will control 15 minutes. mr. engel: now i yield myself such time as i may consume or is the chairman -- this is good. all right. i want
the u.n. it's time to rebuild our partnership with israel and reaffirm our commitment to her security. and it's time to show all of our allies that regardless of the shameful events of last week, the united states remains a force for good. i ask the whole house to support this resolution on behalf of the american people. thank you and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. the gentleman from california reserves. the gentleman from new york is recognized. mr. speaker,...
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even if that is not what other u.n. representatives want to hear. the time has come for american strength once again. there are other elements of accountability as well. as govern, the south carolina constitution required me to report annually to the people of my state on how their security and prosperity were being advanced by their government. in fact, i gave that state of the state address just one week ago. i was able to tell the citizens of south carolina that we now invest more dollars in public education than ever before, that our reserves have doubled while our debt service has been cut in half. and more south carolinians are working today than ever in the history of our state. without fundamental changes at the u.n., i cannot envision making the same kind of report to the american people as their ambassador. we contribute 22% of the u.n.'s budget, far more than any other country. we are a generous nation. but we must ask ourselves what good is being accomplished by
even if that is not what other u.n. representatives want to hear. the time has come for american strength once again. there are other elements of accountability as well. as govern, the south carolina constitution required me to report annually to the people of my state on how their security and prosperity were being advanced by their government. in fact, i gave that state of the state address just one week ago. i was able to tell the citizens of south carolina that we now invest more dollars in...
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one which you gave addressed the fact that you felt that u.n.l with what happened in syria. when you said that, though, what does that mean. because some people go what could have been done. >> well, russia is a permanent member of the security council, a privilege afforded to only five of us 71 years ago. after the second world war. and russia used its veto time and again when ever we proposed putting pressure on the assad regime which was gassing its people, bombing its peoplek systemically torturing its people. had we been able to forge unity with russia, had there been more, even if they wanted to bash the regime but are much more critical relationship where they were really pressing from behind the scenes to get the regime to stop the tactics that it used which only
one which you gave addressed the fact that you felt that u.n.l with what happened in syria. when you said that, though, what does that mean. because some people go what could have been done. >> well, russia is a permanent member of the security council, a privilege afforded to only five of us 71 years ago. after the second world war. and russia used its veto time and again when ever we proposed putting pressure on the assad regime which was gassing its people, bombing its peoplek...
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she says, that the u.n. some good things in her view, anti-poverty programs, food programs, things like that. but she definitely plans to work obviously with the president-elect about reforms at the u.n. she was also questioned and discussed at length the vote in the u.n. security council in december in which the u.s. abstained at the security council on the resolution that was approved condemning israel for additional settlements, continuing settlement in the west bank. listen. >> nowhere has the u.n.'s failure been more consistent and more outrageous than it is, than its bias against our close ally, israel. reporter: she said, as u.n. ambassador for the united states, she would never vote to abstain in a vote that would, that critical of israel, an important ally, she said. neil? neil: peter, obviously people will seize on that as a sign, is the trump administration then setting itself up to complain about funding the u.n. or even leave the u.n., if a vote comes up which we might disagree. reporter: she, n
she says, that the u.n. some good things in her view, anti-poverty programs, food programs, things like that. but she definitely plans to work obviously with the president-elect about reforms at the u.n. she was also questioned and discussed at length the vote in the u.n. security council in december in which the u.s. abstained at the security council on the resolution that was approved condemning israel for additional settlements, continuing settlement in the west bank. listen. >>...
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u.n. until such time as resolution 2334 is repealed. but the resolution today at four different places refers to our push in the united states for a two-state solution in israel. hebron was in the place of the promiseland. david ruled there for seven years. hebron is part of the two-state solution going to the palestinians. how do the palestinians deserve the land that was given as a promise land 1,600 years before mohammed even existed? i can't vote for the resolution when we're advocating what joel 3 says will bring judgment down upon our nation for trying to partition israel. can't do it. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. >> mr. speaker, i rise to read a letter from my constituent, mrs. hern of alexandria, virginia. quote, congressman buyer, we are
u.n. until such time as resolution 2334 is repealed. but the resolution today at four different places refers to our push in the united states for a two-state solution in israel. hebron was in the place of the promiseland. david ruled there for seven years. hebron is part of the two-state solution going to the palestinians. how do the palestinians deserve the land that was given as a promise land 1,600 years before mohammed even existed? i can't vote for the resolution when we're advocating...
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>> i think the u.n., aren't they the barack obama fan club?ear they sell i heart baraka t-shirts and the gift shop. do you still have the 20% discount their? >> that building could be the new trump tower new york, the sons could run the business. >> tom: what do you think, dagen, does any of this surprise you? trump signaled that he was want to take moves like this. >> i want all dip o-matic parking privilege taking away from everything a person who works at the u.n., it would fall in on itself. it's not even about u.s. funding, it's about all of these diplomats, indeed new york city and partying and throwing caution to the wind and double and triple parking and wreaking habit on our lives and they can all rot in hell. >> if you think that mayor of new york is in trouble now, think about what would happen if you took out spending for diplomats in the new york economy. >> tom: as far as defending go go, is the u.n. economically good for new york? >> what do we care about that? talking about taxes to the city of new york on welfare programs, it'
>> i think the u.n., aren't they the barack obama fan club?ear they sell i heart baraka t-shirts and the gift shop. do you still have the 20% discount their? >> that building could be the new trump tower new york, the sons could run the business. >> tom: what do you think, dagen, does any of this surprise you? trump signaled that he was want to take moves like this. >> i want all dip o-matic parking privilege taking away from everything a person who works at the u.n., it...
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that revolutionary principle would have a profound impact on the u.n. and the u.n.'s strongest supporters should want that because they should want a u.n. that is effective, not in the shape it's in now. >> neil: thank you, ambassador. very good seeing you. how do you feel about jim brown? he's the greatest football player that ever lived. maybe the greatest athlete that ever lived. and he has a message for those who are skipping out on a quadrennial event. jim brown is next. . >> neil: all right. to those 66 democratic congressmen and women that are opting out of the trump inauguration friday, this might be a moment to listen to jim brown, the nfl hall of famer, arguably the greatest running back that ever lived about what message that could be sending. jim brown, very good to have you. thanks for coming. >> thanks for having me. >> neil: your argument, jim -- they're free to do this and you're okay with that. but you don't like the message that it is sending, right? >> you mean those who are not respecting the fact that we have a president-elect? >> neil: yes. >> a
that revolutionary principle would have a profound impact on the u.n. and the u.n.'s strongest supporters should want that because they should want a u.n. that is effective, not in the shape it's in now. >> neil: thank you, ambassador. very good seeing you. how do you feel about jim brown? he's the greatest football player that ever lived. maybe the greatest athlete that ever lived. and he has a message for those who are skipping out on a quadrennial event. jim brown is next. . >>...
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this u.n.ity council resolution was not about settlements, and it certainly was not about peace. it was about one thing and one thing only, israel's right to exist as a jewish democratic state. uma: that from house speaker paul ryan this week blasting the u.n. resolution against israel concerning its settlements. the obama administration allowing it to pass by abstaining from that vote, breaking with decades of tradition in protecting israel at united nations. earlier this week the house passing a measure with more than 100 democrats along voting with republicans condemning condemn . congressman lee zelden, member house for inaffairs committee and chairman of the house republican israel caucus. good to have you on the program today. >> good to be on here. uma: what was the point of passing resolution in congress following u.n. vote? was it more of a symbolic move or do you think there will be action following this measure that you passed? >> i think it is important on several accounts. sends a
this u.n.ity council resolution was not about settlements, and it certainly was not about peace. it was about one thing and one thing only, israel's right to exist as a jewish democratic state. uma: that from house speaker paul ryan this week blasting the u.n. resolution against israel concerning its settlements. the obama administration allowing it to pass by abstaining from that vote, breaking with decades of tradition in protecting israel at united nations. earlier this week the house...
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puts up about 20 to 22% of the u.n. budget and substantially more on some of the other u.n.rtant. that is why everybody in the world is looking to the united states leadership. and i'm sure of that the president donald trump will work closely with my successor. >> very good. sir, thank you so much. >> thank you so much and a pleasure having you ear on the fox news channel. >> ban ki-moon, thank you. >> secretary general of the u.n., he'll be doing ball toss today. next up, we'll take a moment to honor our vets. the people that serve this country day in and day out. a veteran and her family get the surprise of their lives. >> and the countdown to midnight continues. we're just over 30 minutes. right around 30 minutes away. stay with us. >> hi, everybody. 2016 was quite something, wasn't it? from our debate in january to the iowa caucuses to the conventions to the debates to election night. 2017, we have inauguration and who knows what else. happy new year from all of us here in washington. my resolution? to push back on panel predictions more. freedom. one nation in all of hu
puts up about 20 to 22% of the u.n. budget and substantially more on some of the other u.n.rtant. that is why everybody in the world is looking to the united states leadership. and i'm sure of that the president donald trump will work closely with my successor. >> very good. sir, thank you so much. >> thank you so much and a pleasure having you ear on the fox news channel. >> ban ki-moon, thank you. >> secretary general of the u.n., he'll be doing ball toss today. next...
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last week he tweeted that the u.n. was just a place to talk and have a good time. >>> japan's prime minister is trying to show he's ready for the new year and the challenges he'll face. shinzo abe has outlined his priorities during his first news conference of 2017. he said his government will continue to place priority on the economy and referring to the chinese zodiac calendar, he said the year of of the rooster tends to bring about change. >> translator: this year, leaders of many countries will be changing. it's expected to become a year of change. at this period of uncertainty where we cannot foresee the future, it's important to stay on course. this year we plan to place the utmost priority on the economy. just like a bird flying gallantly in the skies, we'll work towards pulling the country out of deflation and continue to implement the three arrows of my economic policy known as abenomics. fiscal policy, monetary policy, and structural reform. >> abe also said he will continue his active diplomacy, stressing he
last week he tweeted that the u.n. was just a place to talk and have a good time. >>> japan's prime minister is trying to show he's ready for the new year and the challenges he'll face. shinzo abe has outlined his priorities during his first news conference of 2017. he said his government will continue to place priority on the economy and referring to the chinese zodiac calendar, he said the year of of the rooster tends to bring about change. >> translator: this year, leaders of...
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rights, hurthuman the u.n. the u.n. ambassador to the u.n.re not jewish people on trial, the united nations is on trial. it doesn't fulfill their ideals. they passed a resolution on to the general assembly. the delegates breakout and mock applause. herzog is watching this display and told the israeli delegation to hold -- to clap their hands. he knew how angry they would be. the jewish people, you represent the democracies. from across the room, a tall, 6'5" irish catholic kid came up. a remarkable display of bipartisan which was so needed stands up, straightens room,e, crosses the hugs herzog and loudly yells. they walk arm in arm out of the u.n.. that is the tension. that ugly resolution shows to us what the real challenges are. that ugly resolution shows us that anti-israel forces really exist. they single out one country. despite the fact that it was voted in. they say that is the country that is a legitimate. that is the country that is not acceptable contingent on good behavior. that is the country we will demonize. that is the country
rights, hurthuman the u.n. the u.n. ambassador to the u.n.re not jewish people on trial, the united nations is on trial. it doesn't fulfill their ideals. they passed a resolution on to the general assembly. the delegates breakout and mock applause. herzog is watching this display and told the israeli delegation to hold -- to clap their hands. he knew how angry they would be. the jewish people, you represent the democracies. from across the room, a tall, 6'5" irish catholic kid came up. a...
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but for the u.n. and for all of us to be able to come together on something very small, finishing the job against isil as a territorial matter, takingmosul and rocca and showing what coalitions, but coalitions that are examining targets according to how they stack up against the laws of war. mosul is aneasons simple, we're not cover bombing them like the russians and syrians bombed aleppo. we know it is a victory that just alienates people and will end up creating isil 3.0. in a measured, complicated, and very challenging way, we are proceeding as methodically as we can in support of the brave iraqis who are taking this fight to isil. i think success breeds success. as one bright spot, it is a little dark, but as i mentioned russia, we have selected a new you in secretary-general who is all about results. he is right there in cyprus within days of taking over the job to try to get that across the finish line. if you could end one of the most longest protracted conflicts of our time, that would be -- a
but for the u.n. and for all of us to be able to come together on something very small, finishing the job against isil as a territorial matter, takingmosul and rocca and showing what coalitions, but coalitions that are examining targets according to how they stack up against the laws of war. mosul is aneasons simple, we're not cover bombing them like the russians and syrians bombed aleppo. we know it is a victory that just alienates people and will end up creating isil 3.0. in a measured,...
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also questioning american funding of the u.n.he rolled buddy gets more money from the united states than any other country by far. changes to that arrangement could have a significant impact. we are joint life from our new york city newsroom. >> after not stopping russia's bombardment of syria, its invasion of crimea in the controversial security council vote on israel, there are now new calls to pull american taxpayer undulations to the u.n. when united states investor to eat the united nations samantha power abstained on the security council vote on israeli settlements last month, it caused critics to question the role of the u.s. at the world body. while those on both sides of the aisle criticized the resolution, republicans have raised the possibility of cutting u.n. funding. american taxpayers pay for roughly a quarter of the u.n. budget. that's about $10 billion a year into the whole system. >> do you see the united nations solving problems? they don't, they cause problems. if it lives up to potential come as a great thing
also questioning american funding of the u.n.he rolled buddy gets more money from the united states than any other country by far. changes to that arrangement could have a significant impact. we are joint life from our new york city newsroom. >> after not stopping russia's bombardment of syria, its invasion of crimea in the controversial security council vote on israel, there are now new calls to pull american taxpayer undulations to the u.n. when united states investor to eat the united...
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the u.n. is not that forum. we've seen just this year alone, there were more resolutions critical of israel than resolutions of iran, syria, somalia combined. i felt that was the wrong forum to have this conversation. we need to work with both sides to help them come together and to make sure they speak to each other so we can pursue a two-state solution and ultimately peace. >> the republican leadership is going to put a resolution on the floor opposing what the administration didding there. will you be voting with the republicans on that? >> posture of that resolution, i do believe that we need to say that the resolution, the u.n. resolution 2334 was an unbalanced resolution. that doesn't mean that we aren't continuing to pursue the negotiated peace between the palestinians and israelis. but the world needs to know that we stand for peace between the two countries but we stand for israel's security and will make sure israel has the ability to always defend herself and then make the choices with the palestinian
the u.n. is not that forum. we've seen just this year alone, there were more resolutions critical of israel than resolutions of iran, syria, somalia combined. i felt that was the wrong forum to have this conversation. we need to work with both sides to help them come together and to make sure they speak to each other so we can pursue a two-state solution and ultimately peace. >> the republican leadership is going to put a resolution on the floor opposing what the administration didding...
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the u.n., it's a bit of a different picture. whereas these talks, this started as something very different, an alternative to u.n.-brokered talks, the russians and the turks now sinking to's -- seem keen to bring on the u.n. they really see this as a stepping stone and a bridge to a reinvigoration of that u.n. process. host: our correspondent nic conley in kazakhstan on the story for us. thank you very much. here is a look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. the world health organization is worried about the potential bird flu pandemic. it says more and more strains have been spreading across asia and europe. the who says some of the strains may be able to spread to humans. there has been heavy snowfall in morocco, which has been experiencing and usually -- unusually cold weather. the weather service is reporting lows down to -11 degrees celsius. chinese authorities have demolished 19 buildings at once using five tons of explosives. look at that. the demolition took place in the city of wuhan in centr
the u.n., it's a bit of a different picture. whereas these talks, this started as something very different, an alternative to u.n.-brokered talks, the russians and the turks now sinking to's -- seem keen to bring on the u.n. they really see this as a stepping stone and a bridge to a reinvigoration of that u.n. process. host: our correspondent nic conley in kazakhstan on the story for us. thank you very much. here is a look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. the...
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week, snapnd of last has claimed the lives of -- the u.n. refugee agency says european governments aren't doing enough to help. telling gains foot has this report. -- alan has this report. : thousands of migrants in miserable conditions as temperatures drop. the u.n. agency has called on governments to acts with the to save lives. we are particularly concerned by reports that authorities in continue to push back refugees and migrants from inside the territory to neighboring terror test neighboring countries. theral have -- inside territory to neighboring countries. reporter: rain created soaking conditions intense. a syrian refugee is worried for his daughter's health. at least five refugees have died in greece as a result of the wet the weather. in serbia shelters prioritize women and children. around 1000 men are sleeping rough in belgrade. eastern europe is experiencing a severe cold snap. call your coming from siberia has driven temperatures down by -- cold air coming from serbia have driven temperatures down. such weather conditions hap
week, snapnd of last has claimed the lives of -- the u.n. refugee agency says european governments aren't doing enough to help. telling gains foot has this report. -- alan has this report. : thousands of migrants in miserable conditions as temperatures drop. the u.n. agency has called on governments to acts with the to save lives. we are particularly concerned by reports that authorities in continue to push back refugees and migrants from inside the territory to neighboring terror test...
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say to you, will the u.n. is not the way to go.ay to go is negotiations between israel and the palestinians. secretary kerry: you are correct. we affirmed that in the resolution. we've affirmed say to you, the u.n.that every step of the way. cannotal status issues be imposed by the united nations. they must be resolved by the parties. we completely support and enforce that principle. in the resolution that was passed in the united nations, there was no final status issue decision that was made. jerusalem, i put forward principles around which they yould negotiate, suggesting won't have a solution to the problem unless you have a capital for each state somewhere in jerusalem, they have to resolve that. where is it going to be? solution have a without that. we also said you have to solve the refugee issue in a way that is fair and just and along the lines of what the arab peace commission is. you have to solve borders, and you have to make sure that israel has the ability to defend itself, and even if things were to change in 20 year
say to you, will the u.n. is not the way to go.ay to go is negotiations between israel and the palestinians. secretary kerry: you are correct. we affirmed that in the resolution. we've affirmed say to you, the u.n.that every step of the way. cannotal status issues be imposed by the united nations. they must be resolved by the parties. we completely support and enforce that principle. in the resolution that was passed in the united nations, there was no final status issue decision that was made....
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people at the u.n. work hard and people sent to the u.n. as ambassadors are there because they are capable of making decisi decisions. the u.n. needs a real reform. the security council itself is like the rubix cube. when we were there we were suggesting germany and japan become permanent members of the u.n., leading of the security council leading the italians come ing to me, saying, that's not fair, we lost the war, too, not a great campaign slogan. out of 15 members, five were europeans. i'd go to a european ambassador and say i need your help on x vote and he would say i can't help you, the eu doesn't have a common position. two days later i'd go back to the same person, can you help me now? no. because the eu does have a common position. it's that kind of issue that needs to be dealt with which is reform but it requires american support. if we give up on the u.n. we have lost one great tool of governance. >> do you believe everything she said and agree with that? >> not every single word. i can say the u.n. is in the doghousen congress
people at the u.n. work hard and people sent to the u.n. as ambassadors are there because they are capable of making decisi decisions. the u.n. needs a real reform. the security council itself is like the rubix cube. when we were there we were suggesting germany and japan become permanent members of the u.n., leading of the security council leading the italians come ing to me, saying, that's not fair, we lost the war, too, not a great campaign slogan. out of 15 members, five were europeans. i'd...
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the order enshrined in the u.n. charter in the aftermath of the second world war was built on the understanding that all of our nations would be more secure if we bound ourselves to a set of rules. this included the rules that the borders between sovereign states should be respected. that even in times of war, some weapons and some tactics should never be used. that while forms of government may vary from one nation to another, certain human rights were inalienable and were necessary to check state power. and the nations that break these rules should be held accountable. now, as we all know, a lot has changed in the seven decades since the order was created. when the united nations was founded, there were just 51 member states. some great, contemporary powers were not yet independent nations. and many countries that did exist did not have a say, much less an equal voice, in developing its rules. in addition, some of the threats we face today, such as violent terrorist groups and cyber attacks would have been unimagi
the order enshrined in the u.n. charter in the aftermath of the second world war was built on the understanding that all of our nations would be more secure if we bound ourselves to a set of rules. this included the rules that the borders between sovereign states should be respected. that even in times of war, some weapons and some tactics should never be used. that while forms of government may vary from one nation to another, certain human rights were inalienable and were necessary to check...
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diplomat at the u.n. is at the seton hall university of diplomacy and international relations prayed he says the controversy has refocused attention on what u.s. taxpayers are getting for their money. >> it has energized washington and critics on the hill and in the forthcoming administration to look at deeper problems at the u.n. where it's not delivering. it's not efficient. it's not effective. >> history has shown the history response to financial leverage. we need to be willing to do that if we are dissatisfied with the how the organization is operating or if we are concerned and how it's treating its own individuals. >> the amount will be brought up tomorrow at the confirmation hearing for south carolina governor nikki haley, who has been nominated as the trump administrations u.n. ambassador. she will testify before the the senate foreign relations committee and will be asked if the u.s. is really getting its money's worth. >> bret: thank you. britain's prime minister says the uk will make a clean b
diplomat at the u.n. is at the seton hall university of diplomacy and international relations prayed he says the controversy has refocused attention on what u.s. taxpayers are getting for their money. >> it has energized washington and critics on the hill and in the forthcoming administration to look at deeper problems at the u.n. where it's not delivering. it's not efficient. it's not effective. >> history has shown the history response to financial leverage. we need to be willing...
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by the time the u.n.sued ever port on the incident more than three months later concluding that the convoy had instruct by an airstrike that could out only have been carried out by the assad regime are russia the finding and russia's cover-up received almost no attention. deny and lie. at times it can start to feel the only way to outmaneuver and adversary and battered by the truth is to beat them at their own game. that would be deeply misguided. if we try to meet the russian government in its upside down land where right is left, black is white, we will help them achieve their goal which is creating a world where all truth is relevant and where trust in the integrity of our democratic system is lost. we don't need to chen up our own propaganda networks, bankroll our own army of controls and inundate social media file forms with even more fake news targeting our adversaries. we have to fight misinformation with misinformation, fiction with fact that documenting in spreading the facts just like any factio
by the time the u.n.sued ever port on the incident more than three months later concluding that the convoy had instruct by an airstrike that could out only have been carried out by the assad regime are russia the finding and russia's cover-up received almost no attention. deny and lie. at times it can start to feel the only way to outmaneuver and adversary and battered by the truth is to beat them at their own game. that would be deeply misguided. if we try to meet the russian government in its...
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it is not clear if it violates any u.n. security council resolution banning iran from testing ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons. joining us now is ali arouzi. how is the u.n. security council reacting to this? >> reporter: well, louis, as you mentioned, this is the first test conducted by the iranians since president trump has come to the white house. and it certainly has not gone on unnoticed. the united states scheduled an urgent u.n. security council meeting on tuesday to address the matter saying they want the u.n.'s most powerful body to discuss sunday's launch of mediate-range missile. the missile traveled across approximately 500 miles before the reentry vehicle exploded. it is unclear whether it exploded accidentally or deliberately. the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu said he'll speak to president trump about renewing sanctions and for violating the missile program and address the failed nuclear capabilities. the iranian foreign minister here in tehran was given a joint press confer
it is not clear if it violates any u.n. security council resolution banning iran from testing ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons. joining us now is ali arouzi. how is the u.n. security council reacting to this? >> reporter: well, louis, as you mentioned, this is the first test conducted by the iranians since president trump has come to the white house. and it certainly has not gone on unnoticed. the united states scheduled an urgent u.n. security council meeting on...
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decision not to veto a u.n. resolution condemning israeli settlements in the west bank. >> no american administration has done more for israel's security than barack obama's. >> and now new friction with russia as the obama administration reveals its punishment for what it calls interference in the u.s. election. that's where we'll begin as i'm joined here in washington by senator tom cotton of arkansas, a member of the senate armed services and intelligence committees. senator, welcome back. happy new year. >> happy new year. it's great to be on with you. >> let's start with the decision to take sanctions and actions against russia including expelling 35 operatives, closing two compounds in maryland and new york, sanctions or russian intelligence organizations, companies supporting them, individuals as well. is it enough? >> it's not enough, shannon, and it's certainly too late. vladimir putin is kgb. he always has been, he always will be. president obama has consistently looked the other way from russia's prov
decision not to veto a u.n. resolution condemning israeli settlements in the west bank. >> no american administration has done more for israel's security than barack obama's. >> and now new friction with russia as the obama administration reveals its punishment for what it calls interference in the u.s. election. that's where we'll begin as i'm joined here in washington by senator tom cotton of arkansas, a member of the senate armed services and intelligence committees. senator,...
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you said this, though, about the u.n. vote. this cowardly disgraceful action cements president obama's richly deserved legacy as the most anti-israel president in american history. clearly a disconnect between the two views on the way you see his legacy. >> well, i think the last week has been a fitting punctuation mark on eight years of barack obama's presidency. first he abstained at the united nations in the same way he abstained from leadership in the world for eight years. second, he was much harsher on his allies than his adversaries. the problem that we face in the holy land is not israelites building new neighborhoods around jerusalem, it's the palestinians refuse to acknowledge israel's right to exist as a jewish state in the holy land. until they do that, there won't be a peace agreement between the two peoples. >> benjamin netanyahu reacted to secretary kerry's speech and he made a very specific allegation. here >> we have it on absolutely incontestable evidence that the united states organized, advanced and brought
you said this, though, about the u.n. vote. this cowardly disgraceful action cements president obama's richly deserved legacy as the most anti-israel president in american history. clearly a disconnect between the two views on the way you see his legacy. >> well, i think the last week has been a fitting punctuation mark on eight years of barack obama's presidency. first he abstained at the united nations in the same way he abstained from leadership in the world for eight years. second, he...
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and the u.n. and international community with respect to war and laws of war. i object to the fact that we were not able as an international community to prevent the carnage of syria, and the things that might have been done or that weren't done or weren't considered are a fair subject of debate once we're finished and out. >> rose: i mentioned iran, and then i want to talk about the israeli -- all the hours you spent on israel and trying to get a peace agreement between the palestinians and the speech you made against settlement and on behalf of a two-state solution. but first the iran deal. many people thought that was such a towering diplomatic achievement. others didn't. that it almost deserved or did deserve a nobel prize for you and the foreign minister of iran. how difficult was it? tell us how you did it. what was the essence of all those hours and all that talk and all those people who had their own interest? >> well, leaving myself out of it, just as an observer -- >> rose: there's no person more central to it than you. >> no, but, i mean, i'm just tr
and the u.n. and international community with respect to war and laws of war. i object to the fact that we were not able as an international community to prevent the carnage of syria, and the things that might have been done or that weren't done or weren't considered are a fair subject of debate once we're finished and out. >> rose: i mentioned iran, and then i want to talk about the israeli -- all the hours you spent on israel and trying to get a peace agreement between the palestinians...
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russia doesn't like what we did in libya, where they believe that we reached beyond the u.n.esolution. russia doesn't like revolutions. they don't like what happened in they don't like what happened in ukraine. there are a bunch of things that they react to. we will have to work through those kinds of things in the relationship. but look, when we had to get chemical weapons out of syria, russia was the cooperating party that helps make that happen. without them, it probably would not have. charlie: you have been in a what has been unsuccessful effort to get them to help form a transition government. how many days? and how many hours and how many sessions, trying to help the form a transition government? so you can transition assad out of power. instead of doing that, what they have done is supported assad on the ground and he is now stronger than he has been in a very long time. secretary kerry: he is stronger than he has been. charlie: because of their support. secretary kerry: well, no, that's not completely the way it played out. there are a number of reasons why the cease
russia doesn't like what we did in libya, where they believe that we reached beyond the u.n.esolution. russia doesn't like revolutions. they don't like what happened in they don't like what happened in ukraine. there are a bunch of things that they react to. we will have to work through those kinds of things in the relationship. but look, when we had to get chemical weapons out of syria, russia was the cooperating party that helps make that happen. without them, it probably would not have....
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would you think that would work with the u.n.? or is the when a lost cause -- is the u.n. a lost cause? gil: this gets to the heart of the problem. the united nations is the world's greatest social service agency. the united nations is the greatest force in world history fighting disease, fighting illiteracy, but equally good in many corners of the world. as a result, when something ugly it's at about israel, so many people in developing countries experience the u.n. as their savior. they believe that it is racist. that is where we get this bizarre thing that the former about.bassador talks we talk about going to landlocked countries in africa. one of the problems is how do you condemn a organization that does so much good? at the same time, we have this general assembly. we had this human rights .ondition rather than focus on the horrific slaughter in syria and the ugliness in saudi arabia, the death penalty's that are in iran. -- we have no choice. we have no choice but to try to fix the united nations. i will previously -- previous dimension to this. in 1975, moynahan t
would you think that would work with the u.n.? or is the when a lost cause -- is the u.n. a lost cause? gil: this gets to the heart of the problem. the united nations is the world's greatest social service agency. the united nations is the greatest force in world history fighting disease, fighting illiteracy, but equally good in many corners of the world. as a result, when something ugly it's at about israel, so many people in developing countries experience the u.n. as their savior. they...
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cyprus has been divided since 1974 with the u.n. buffer zone separating the greek and turkish territories. >> it is my hope that there will be a breakthrough, and i think that that is what the people of cyprus deserve, and i think it's also what the world needs today. we are working hard to have a settlement that addresses the central questions that have been discussed for a long time in relation to territory, in relation to property, in relation to relations with the eu, in relation to foreign policy. laura: let's go to geneva, where those talks have been happening. we heard antonio guterres. he's optimistic, but he's warning against people's expectations of what he calls a miracle. he's trying to play down expectations a little bit, isn't he? >> that's correct. he also said in a briefing that the press don't expect a quick fix. he is a very seasoned politician, very experienced with the u.n. mechanisms, having been high commissioner for refugees for 10 years. sending a signal he wants to do it right. they are very close to the end
cyprus has been divided since 1974 with the u.n. buffer zone separating the greek and turkish territories. >> it is my hope that there will be a breakthrough, and i think that that is what the people of cyprus deserve, and i think it's also what the world needs today. we are working hard to have a settlement that addresses the central questions that have been discussed for a long time in relation to territory, in relation to property, in relation to relations with the eu, in relation to...
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we know from the failure of other u.n. organizations to recognize so-called palestine as a member state, after american taxpayer dollars were withheld from unesco for doing so in 2011, that the u.n. over and over again values its pocketbook over its leftist values. and however unintentionally, president obama's misguided foreign policy has led to an unprecedented reproachment between israel and america's arab allies such as egypt and jordan and the u.a.e. we have also seen hopeful signs of shifting positions at the united nations as countries such as brazil and mexico and italy and australia have recently signaled that they may no longer reflex civil vote in favor -- reflexively snroat favor of the palestinians. they have recently demonstrated and unprecedented degre degree f support for the jewish state. these changes represent a significant opportunity for the united states to bolster one of our most important allies, an opportunity we can preserve for the president-elect by not letting mr. obama squander it on the way o
we know from the failure of other u.n. organizations to recognize so-called palestine as a member state, after american taxpayer dollars were withheld from unesco for doing so in 2011, that the u.n. over and over again values its pocketbook over its leftist values. and however unintentionally, president obama's misguided foreign policy has led to an unprecedented reproachment between israel and america's arab allies such as egypt and jordan and the u.a.e. we have also seen hopeful signs of...
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of the u.n.'dget. in prepared remarks for her confirmation hearing tomorrow, we also learn that she will criticize the recent vote condemning israeli settlements. earlier today, i sat down with samantha power, the out going u.s. ambassador to the u.n. we spoke at the state department. and i began by asking why, in her final speech, she focused on russia as a major threat to the u.s. >> there is fair amount of competition obviously with isil and the terrorist networks around the world, china also posing a different kind of threat to order, but i thought it was very important before leaving to draw on my eight years, our eight years here in the jobs of privilege that we've had to take note of the pattern that has developed, particularly in the last few years, starting with the decision by president putin to go into ukraine, to lie about it, to take crimea, to try the annex it, then to back a regime that gasses people and to get militarily involved with that regime, resorting to tactics that were out
of the u.n.'dget. in prepared remarks for her confirmation hearing tomorrow, we also learn that she will criticize the recent vote condemning israeli settlements. earlier today, i sat down with samantha power, the out going u.s. ambassador to the u.n. we spoke at the state department. and i began by asking why, in her final speech, she focused on russia as a major threat to the u.s. >> there is fair amount of competition obviously with isil and the terrorist networks around the world,...
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u.n.security council plans a meeting to discuss iran's latest holistic missile test in the first one under president trump is the united states requested this meeting asked her brand launched in the u.n. resolution. if the 600 moscow for letting. nikki haley expected to take part in the u.n. security council meeting today. nicole: the boy scouts of america say effective immediately above except unregistered transgender youth into its organization. that reverses policy in place for more than a century painted a policy expects the boy scouts and girl scouts. they will recognize the gender listed on the application. the boy scouts ended a ban in 2013 and decided to allow leaders in 2015. let's get caught up on global market action overnight. everything politically affected stocks around the world. many markets are closed for the lunar new year. the nikkei in japan the stepmom at 7%. bank of japan statement out but they did increase the gdp forecast of 1.4%. the cost in south korea down three
u.n.security council plans a meeting to discuss iran's latest holistic missile test in the first one under president trump is the united states requested this meeting asked her brand launched in the u.n. resolution. if the 600 moscow for letting. nikki haley expected to take part in the u.n. security council meeting today. nicole: the boy scouts of america say effective immediately above except unregistered transgender youth into its organization. that reverses policy in place for more than a...
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testimony about the building of the u.n.? he was a master.eff sessions called him in to testify on whether the united states ought to pay of the remodeling of the u.n. and he was in command of every detail because he's a builder. i think he's a builder and senator corker agrees with me as another developer, what's on my critical path, who can help me get to the end, i will bring them in and talk to them and act on their device. very much bailedder of buildings tall and strong and very, very complex. >> rose: and the narcissism, you say that goes with the terrorist and, in fact, if you don't have it, you will never be president? >> the latter is certainly true. i started to mention john meacham and andrew jackson. he strikes me as very jacksonian, and jackson changed the politics of the country like trump is changing politics of the country by sheer force of will after a controversial election. that doesn't worry me. the left instead.but he movedg. the donald trump can be dragged to the center on immigration reform, democrats in the left wing
testimony about the building of the u.n.? he was a master.eff sessions called him in to testify on whether the united states ought to pay of the remodeling of the u.n. and he was in command of every detail because he's a builder. i think he's a builder and senator corker agrees with me as another developer, what's on my critical path, who can help me get to the end, i will bring them in and talk to them and act on their device. very much bailedder of buildings tall and strong and very, very...