to a company that builds wind turbines here in the united states rather than ad results s billion of factories built here in the united states of america rather than abroad. look, we re and invest in new plants and commitment right now right now they invest. by allowing them to othe factory, the cost of the equipment, the cost of their vehicles so they can expand opportunities. thatng hired. the bottom line is, we're changing the paradigm here. we're rewarding instead ofmpani that invest in building and hiring here in america. and manufacturers areding they're hiring workers by the hundreds of thousands. they're exporting products all around the world, with this added incentive, we're to double as the presidento le exports by the year 2015. let me translate what that means. if we double american the year 2015, that creates another two million american jobs. so folk so all those skeptics and our republican opponents who -- especially tell me that america can't make things anyn'd market any more. more. we will lead t every aspect of the economy. and, begun, you've begun. not we, you' done. for years, american manufacturers have faced one

america's greatest days are still to come. and they are great because of you. cheers. god bless you and your families and may god continue to bless those in uniform and the united states of america. thank you very much, everybody. [ applause ] >> may dinner be served. >> president obama from wednesday toasting members of the military honoring iraq war veterans. coming up, a look at the issues affecting our soldiers as they return from war. next, president obama announces measures to help veterans find work. then eric shinseki talks about the 10.5% increase in spending next year. it will help veterans find jobs and reduce homele leslessnessho. we will speak with tom tarantino. then a hearing on the availability of health services for returning soldiers suffering from mental trauma. >>> president obama recently unveiled some proposals to help veterans return to work. he called on congress to increase funding for communities to hire veterans as police and firefighters. the president delivered these remarks at a fire station in arlington, virginia earlier this month. [ applause ] >> thank you. thank you. thank you, guys. thank you so much. good morning, everybody. >> good

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united states. there are 500,000 political seats that one can be elected to in the united states of america. all the states, all the county seats, legislative seats, city council seats, part time, full time, what have you, et cetera. think about that. when we started in the 1960s, you know when i mean? i don't know if we had 10 black folks elected to political office anywhere in the united states of america at that time. a lot of them have been. i'm not saying all of them are perfect, et cetera. but we need more and more progressive folks. that's the real term, the word, the meaning of where we've got to go in the future. we're going to take this ten-point platform and program and add it to any and all points of protests, points of debate, points of trying to organize and unify people. and we're going to have to work for that future. and that's what the naabp is helping to do with our unfinished business. this is where we're going to go. it's about our future world, present to future world in cooperational futurism. politically, economically, social justice wise. getting to that future world

after a decade of war, our nation needs to do some building right here in the united states of america. now this morning, we received more good news about our economy. in january, american businesses added another 257,000 jobs. the unemployment rate came down because more people found work. all together, we added 3.7 million new jobs over the last 23 months. now, these numbers will go up and down in the coming months. there are still far too many americans who need a job or need a job that pays better than the one they have now. the economy is growing stronger. the recovery is speeding up. we've got to do everything in our power to keep it going. we can't go back to the policies that led to the recession and we can't let washington stand in the way of our recovery. we want washington to be helping with the recovery, not making it tougher. the most important thing congress needs to do right now is to stop taxes from going up on 160 million americans at the end of this month. they have to renew the payroll tax cut that they extended only for a couple of months. they need to pass the exte

dog bless the united states of america. -- god bless the united states of america. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] [chanting "4 more years"] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ roundtableeporter's on the presidential campaign. >> it is still march. if we had something else, we would say it is a replay. it is march. you at that% of the primary still to come. a lot of them will be winner take all. >> the essence of this story is that the party is preparing for the possibility advising the camp -- campaign about what can and cannot happen. >> i agree with what you are saying. it is possible. you have got newt gingrich, who remains in the race and is pledging to stay in and take it to tampa. you see the possibilities of people dropping out. if mitt romney can come on this, then the argument is going to end right there. because of the perceived divide within the party is, i think it is wise to prepare for the possibilities. >> i know you are quite familiar with rule number 30. this change from 2008-20

cutting edge is very important to the united states and i'm mindful as well, shaheen, with respect to your question that this goes way beyond the united states of america. any of the oil and gas companies on a regular basis, they know what's happening, what is happening off the coasts of nigeria, algeria or brazil, norway and russia, those are all important matters so how we elevate the technology in terms of dealing with all aspects of ocean drilling is a really important opportunity for the united states, and we have to do it from the safety side, the prevention side, the response side, all aspects of ocean energy development. >> senator heller? >> thank you, mr. chairman. >> 85% of it is owned by the federal government, so that i think in itself presents a lot of unique challengeds. the economic activity on the public lands in nevada is important and comes in a lot of forms. the ranching and recreation and some of those things so i'm concerned about the president's budget as it concerns your office. obviously there's concerns to my constituents also, they include smaller budgets for has arounds, fuel production, land acquisition, the 74% fee increas

right here in the united states of america. [cheers and applause] and let's make sure our tax system has everybody doing their fair share. you know, i've called for the buffett rule. if you make more than $1 million a year, you should not pay a lower rate than your secretary. and you know what? most of white house have done well, they agree. they understand. -- most of us who have done well, they agree. they understand. 98% of american families who make $250,000 or less can't see their taxes go up. you you agree with that. [laughter] but folks like me, we can afford to do a little bit more if it means protecting our kids, making sure that we're investing in the future. this isn't class warfare. this isn't about envy. this is just basic math. because if somebody like me gets a tax break, that i don't need, that i want asking for, and that the country can't afford, then one of two things happens. it either adds to our deficit or it's going to take something away from somebody else. from a student. suddenly their college tuition g

and when we do, we'll remind the world once again just why it is that the united states of america is the greatest nation on earth. thank you, everybody. god bless you. [ applause ] god bless the united states of america! [ applause ] >>> president obama wrapping up here at a community college. he'll travel to new york city for a campaign event at the abc kitchen. it's one of four fund-raising events the president is scheduled to attend in new york bringing his fund-raising total to 100 since filing for re-election last april. we'll bring you his remarks live tonight at 8:20 p.m. eastern on our companion network, c-span. >> bobby agenda will is scheduled to reveal his proposal f balancing the state budget, a budget $900 million in the

of us. [ speaking chinese ] >> translator: as was pointed out in my testimony today, the united states of america plays an extremely important role in all of this. [ speaking chinese ] >> translator: i very much hope that the united states of america will help china to make amends and to make a change. >> thanks. [ speaking chinese ] >> translator: the suffering of my husband and my family showcased a widespread problem of human rights abuse in china and i repeatedly requested to meet the highest leaders in the united states, president obama, vice president biden, and also, secretary hillary clinton. i wish i can meet with them and i also hope that embassy in china can send a delegate to meet and to, at least, verify whether he's alive or not. and i really hope that the highest level of leaders in the united states with can pressure china to release them unconditionally so all the families can be united sooner. thanks. [ speaking chinese ] >> translator: i firmly believe that 1.3 begin chinese people still don't have the basic human rights right now and if this situation continues in china, the w

from 200 million to 400 million so israel has united states material on the ground in israel and can get permission to use it by the united states of americait once in the past har already done. it ensures that we foster more cooperation between the -- between nato and israel to ensure that all the world that loves peace, liberty, and freedom and the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness work together with the state of israel to ensure its security and longevity in this great world of ours. go tell that story today when you talk to your congressman and senator, it's awn unequivocal pledge of friendship to the state of israel. there should not be one scintilla of wiggle room when it comes to republican or democrat and the state of israel and its security. there is a second subject i want you to talk about. it's the 2007 commitment the united states made to israel for a ten-year, $30 billion investment in the state of israel and its ability to defend itself. president obama has recommended this year in his budget $3.1 billion of that commitment and we need to see to it that commitment is met. you know, there are a

america is all about. god bless you. [cheers and applause] god bless the united states of america.ou. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> next, life, your calls and comments on "washington journal." been a discussion on the women's issues in the 2012 campaign. live, mitt romney and rick santorum and newt gingrich speaking at a freedom forum in wisconsin and 11:00 a.m. >> i am appearing here today as one spokesperson for the hundreds of thousands of marines, sailors, their families, and loyal civilian employees who were unknowingly exposed to levels of toxins through their drinking water in north carolina. chroniclesmentariy a marine and his efforts to expose the toxic drinking water in north carolina. >> one thing they have done over the years is they have skewed the fax so much. they have told so many half truths and total lie is. they have omitted a lot of information to the media and now, if they were to sit down and -- if they were to sit down with me face to face, i could show them with their own documents and counter what they have been saying. >> more sunday night at 8:00 eastern on 6 pay -- on c-span

the largest gang intervention agency in the united states of america. mentoring, therapy, counseling, education, job training and a place to belong. after three years and the study is going to last at least five years, i have been following gang members for these past three years. 300 of them. two-thirds of them have not gone back to jail. 200 have not gone back to prison. really. the reason why is that home boy offer what is the youth promise act talks about and it can only reach 400 people. that is all the funding they have. the need is so great. the funding is small and we have to ask ourselves why aren't we doing better by our children? i have been honored to work with one of the most gang infested housing prokts in the united states of america. every wednesday night, i go there with a group of men who are gang members who want to make sure their children do not join gangs. even gang members look for something like the youth promise act. i can tell you what it takes. it takes community involvement. it takes former gang members and former incarcerate

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the united states of america fails, flufrpnks. we don't know who the best s but see if we could do that, then you might rise up and rise up and change everything. here's the two ideas i have for you then i think maybe you'll have some questions. this morning six million ceos got up. that's how many businesses there are in america. you'll read 26,000 are not. there are a bunch of them on paper. they have employees, there are six million. six million between one ploy and 100, between 100 and 500, there's only 80,000. see how fast that drops off? then between 500 and 10,000, there's only 18,000. it just goes -- it goes -- more than 10,000. that is only 1,000 companies. so you have six million companies that are under 100 and only 100,000 that are bigger than that. so in the ecosystem, we really are a nation of small businesses. when those six million small businesses get up, not one of them is thinking about how they can hire an employee. you're all going to see the president? make sure you tell him that. nobody's trying to hire an e

historic preservation and tourism that it is about jobs that cannot be exported from the united states of america. they cannot be exported from the united states of america. i want to thank you for that [applause] >> now, we have a great foundation from which to build. we have come a long way, standing on the shoulders of the giants of conservation for many generations. we have done some good things in the last three years, but we still have a long ways to go. i am proud that in the first few months that i was secretary of interior that the president of the united states, working closely with the senate and the house, was able to put together the 2009 public landfill, which he signed in the east room of the white house with many of you present there. and we can't forget that foundation that was raised for america's great outdoors. for the first time in history, we have a national landscape conservation system which we are so proud of for the bureau of land management. besides the conservation system, we projected 1100 miles of wild scenic rivers in america. we said a wilderness was important in t

one out of every gang member in the united states of america resides in los angeles. so i have a lot of people to observe. and i have a lot of people that i spend my time with, who i talk with, who i live with, who are my sisters and brothers, my godchildren, and they are my guides. i've introduced and done life histories on over 300 gang members. and i think it's very important, we've heard a lot of stories today but i want to mention a group that hasn't been mentioned which are women and young girls. and i'm looking out at some of your faces knowing that your sisters are part of gangs or at risk for joining gangs in our country as well as transnationally right now. now, as i've listened to these voices that we rarely hear, and we're so lucky to hear them today, as i listen to these voices that i rarely hear, there's a young man who is 18 years old, one month past his 18th birthday. he was facing life in prison without the possibility of parole. precisely like mr. hill harper offered the account of in that letter. his entire life was gone one month after his 18th bir

and emphatically, the united states of america.but we are not going to call the shots. >> you have written that all this debate about american exceptionalism conceals a flight from reality. >> well, i think it does. we began the 21st century with a balanced budget. for the past few years now, we've had a trillion dollar deficit. we began the 21st century with a military that we were not only persuaded was the best in the world, but with a military that we were certain could win any fight quickly, achieve victory. we've been engaged in war for more than a decade now and we have no victories that we can claim. we began the decade with an economy that seemed to be cooking on all cylinders. and that for the past several years now has been in deep recession with large numbers of americans, we're still what, over 8% unemployment without work, millions losing their homes. what does this signify? what do these bits of evidence signify? well, they signify something. and what they signify is not that the american century continues or that ch

their vision of america is fundamentally wrong. because in the united states of america, we agreed together that we are on our own. we are better off -- we are better off when we keep to that basic american promise that if you work hard, you could do well to raise a family. and own a home. send your kids to college. let them dream bigger than you ever imagined. maybe you can retire with some dignity and respect, after a lifetime of labor. if you have a good idea to start a business, you can go out there and start one. if you want to serve, then there is a place for you -- teaching, helping kids who are having a tough time. that is the choice in this election. this is not just another political debate. it is a defining issue of our time. because middle-class americans and also those striving to get into the middle class, those of us know we would not be here had it not been for the opportunities given to our parents and grandparents and great grandparents. some of us immigrants. some of us who are here because that basic american promise -- that is what we are

violation of the united states national security policy made by the the president of the united states that we would prevent mass cers wherever they take place. if the united states of america does not have the military capability with our allies to subdue the syrian military, then we have wasted $700 billion a year. every time one of these crisis comes up, we hear from this administration reasons why we can't do something. why we can't lead from in front. instead, they want to lead from behind. people are being massacred as we speak. by the way, general madis, the head of our central command and others have said that if syria fell, it would be the biggest blow to iran in 25 years. but the point is, massacres are taking place, massacres were taking place in bosnia and kosovo and under president clinton, we intervened because that's what america is all about. these people are fighting for their freedom. they're being slaughtered in an unfair fight, being sly supplied by the russians and the iranians, want only weapons, but iranian on the ground. it is not a fair fight. the united states of america does have the capability with our allies in exercising a lot of ogzs and air p

violation of the united states national security policy made by the the president of the united states that we would prevent mass cers wherever they take place. if the united states of america does not have the military capability with our allies to subdue the syrian military, then we have wasted $700 billion a year. every time one of these crisis comes up, we hear from this administration reasons why we can't do something. why we can't lead from in front. instead, they want to lead from behind. people are being massacred as we speak. by the way, general madis, the head of our central command and others have said that if syria fell, it would be the biggest blow to iran in 25 years. but the point is, massacres are taking place, massacres were taking place in bosnia and kosovo and under president clinton, we intervened because that's what america is all about. these people are fighting for their freedom. they're being slaughtered in an unfair fight, being sly supplied by the russians and the iranians, want only weapons, but iranian on the ground. it is not a fair fight. the united states of america does have the capability with our allies in exercising a lot of ogzs and air p

president obama made it clear that the united states of america will never permit iran to become nuclear. [applause] he made it clear that containment is not a viable policy. as the president stated, all options are on the table. dear friends, the united states and israel share the same goal to prevent iran from developing a nuclear weapon. [applause] there is no space between us. our message is clear. iran will not develop nuclear weapons. ladies and gentlemen, the quest for knowledge defines jewish history. judaism is in constant debate. it is about asking the right questions. it is about being a liberal and pluralistic society. i believe jews are never satisfied because they are always seeking nuances, a better world, a different tomorrow, or what we call [speaking hebrew]. i believe the next decade will be the most scientific it, the best chapter in human history. it will expose possibilities that today's sound like science fiction. it's a center will be research. the more we shall not about ourselves, and the more we shall be able to control our souls. it in a global world, without

god bless the united states of america. ♪ ♪ [applause] ♪ ♪ eres speaks of the steadfast commitment ofd states to israel's security. this is about 20 minutes. [applause] [applause] >> thank you. [applause] thank you very much. thank you. dear friends, as the president of the state of israel, first and foremost, i say on behalf of my people thank you. [applause] thank you, president obama, for being such a good friend. [applause] thank you, aipac, for your dedication and excellence as an organization like yours. friends, it's great to be here. it's great to be here together, strong, united. i see old friends and new ones. i see many young faces, young boys and girls, the future, it belongs to you. israel loves you. [applause] i am moved by your generous gift. i stand here before you. i am a hopeful man, proud to be jewish, proud to be israeli, proud to be here to have served my country for 65 years. [applause] i am proud of our alliance with the united states of america. israel, like america, was conceived as an idea to create a new world by breeding together the past in the innovations

we were the united states of america. president and there is a lot of division. >> you are blaming it on him? >> but if you are president of the united states of america. if you are senator and you make the speech that he made, this a little bit something else. >> i got people together and how can you be in the same room with jay thomas and you said he is a friend and they showed a tape and you were running for something, oh my god. let's say you were. he was running for president and the media didn't vet him, and hang out with bill ayers? >> i'm going the say one more time. what do you think his motivation by being friends? >> sean: i'll ex slain when we come back. >> sean: continue with our great american panel. you wanted to ask me a question. >> i did? >> sean: about the radical association. >> let's say somebody shows you hugging and how could you be friends and they hold our association or shaking hands or whatever having dinner against you. >> sean: first of all i'm a host. just because i interview jeremiah wright.

country, we can pull together and remind everybody around the world just why it is that the united states of america is the greatest nation on earth. thank you very much, everybody. god bless you. god bless the united states of america! thank you. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ ♪ >> the president doing a little meeting and greeting today as he wraps up his remarks here in mt. holly, north carolina, during which he focused part of his remarks on the recent increase in gas prices. the associated press reporting today during a hearing earlier, republicans and oil industry leaders called for more u.s. oil and gas production, while democrats said oil production is up since president obama took office. democrats blame the recent spike in gas prices on middle east tensions and speculation by wall street investors. gas prices, by the way, have jumped 48 cents since january to an average of $3.76 a gallon. >>> a look now at where the republican presidential candidates are today after yesterday's sproouper tuesday primaries. the overall winner, moirm moiit is taking the the day off. rick santorum travels to missis

in the modern era since the industrial revolution of cleaning up its environment than the united states of america. no one looks after its environment harder than the united states of america. we owe it to our people to look equally hard at the cost of gasoline, the price of petroleum and the robust exploration of our own natural resources here at home for less dependence overseas. madam president, i yield back my time and defer to the senator from louisiana who has a lot of offshore resources of his own. mr. vitter: madam president. the presiding officer: the senator from louisiana. mr. vitter: thank you, madam president. i, too, rise to talk about one of the most pressing challenges that louisiana families, indeed most american families face, and that is the price at the pump and the enormous hit that is to their family budget, their pocketbooks, their wallet. it is really making life very, very difficult in the midst of a very weak economy. a few years ago the price was $1.84. that's on the day-bedroom was -- the day barak obama was sworn in. now it's $3.80 plus, seems to be rising every day an

we were the united states of america. e is elected president and there is a lot of division. >> you are blaming it on him? >> but if you are president of the united states of america. if you are senator and you make the speech that he made, this a little bit something else. >> i got people together and how can you be in the same room with jay thomas and you said he is a friend and they showed a tape and you were running for something, oh my god. let's say you were. he was running for president and the media didn't vet him, and hang out with bill ayers? >> i'm going the say one more time. what do you think his motivation by being friends? >> sean: i'll ex slain when we come back. [ female announcer ] feeling that flu all over your body? immerse yourself in all over relief with alka seltzer plus. it's specially formulated to speed relief to every inch of you. liquidate your flu symptoms with alka seltzer plus. ♪ feel the power my young friend. mmm! [ male announcer ] for excellent fruit and veggie nutrition... v8 v-fusion, a

god bless the indians and ncai and the alaskans and god bless the united states of america. [ applause ] >> i wanted to stand here today with our chairman to show how we want to continue to work together in a bipartisan way and we will continue to do that on behalf of the indian people. thank you, mr. chairman. i wanted to be here to express to president keel my appreciation, my admiration, and my respect. i'm so greateful to be here wit you and representative cole's statements is absolutely right, flexibility and authority. and i want to thank you for sharing those wonderful stories and the history of your family as well as your great-aunt's story. those are lessons we should and can never forget. they are critical to all of us. the -- i listened very closely to the remarks and, to me, it all comes down to what's the real headline of this? it's tear down the barriers to success. and you continue to face those barriers to success. it's remove the obstacles as you have said and that's what we are going to continue to do as we work to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of economi

america is all about. god bless you. [cheers and applause] god bless the united states of america. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] >> this weekend, c-span will re- release supreme court argument on the constitutionality of the health care law. sunday, jurisdiction on of the law includes a tax. and if the expansion of medicaid is an intrusion on the states. an argument on the individual mandate at 10:30 a.m. eastern. and if the mandate is unconstitutional, can the last of the law -- can the rest of the loss they intact? -- law stay intact? >> pentagon officials have briefed families about the remains of their families. they were told the remains were handled properly, part of an investigation that remain last year. some remained unprocessed and ended up at a landfill. this is about 15 minutes. >> good afternoon. as you know, the department of defense has made a sacred and the solemn commitment to treat the remains of fallen heroes with the utmost dignity and respect. for that reason, in response to alle

finally, let me just say that the budget honors the commitment that the united states of america does have to the tribal nations of the united states. president obama vowed from day one when we became president of the united states that we would change the relationship with native americans in this country. as we have implemented that agenda over the last three years we have much to be proud of, from the major indian water rights settlements which this committee has helped lead and helped define to the settlement of koelbel and so many other efforts. law enforcement, we have a number of high-performing priority areas where we have been able to reduce violent crime on reservations by as high as 36%. we intend to continue those law enforcement efforts. and they are set forth in this budget as well. in conclusion, mr. chairman, and all of you, because i consider you to be friends on this committee, let me just say this is a good budget, but it is a squeeze budget. and there are tough and painful decisions that are included in this budget. it invests in job creation through energy, conser

we need a comprehensive energy policy in the united states of america. i was listening to the distinguished majority leader speak before me. he made an interesting comment about the keystone pipeline. he said even if we approve the keystone pipeline, it wouldn't do anything for gas prices today. he well, he's right because you've got to build the pipeline. but if we had approved it two years ago when it was operating, we'd have 70,000 barrels of petroleum more a day coming into the united states of america. so to say that just because it the wouldn't be ready today doesn't help gas prices, is not looking to keep your eye on the ball. in the absence of a comprehensive policy, in the absence of foresight, in the absence of putting all the general things on table that generate energy, we're putting off the day that the united states is energy-independent. what goes on in iran, in the straits of who are muse, in venezuela affects the speculation on gasoline and petroleum which affects the prices of gasoline in the united states of america. now, i'm not one o