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. ♪ [male announcer] to the men and women of the united states armed forces, the uso delivers the joysnd comforts of home. even out here. find out how you can help at uso.org >>> while we are patiently waiting for hollywood to make a movie about overnight television news shows like ours, filmmakers are releasing one about morning tv and it's called "morning glory." it stars harrison ford as a tv anchor. >> ours would be a horror movie. peter traverse, host of "popcorn" sat down to talk about the film and the wardrobe of a tv news anchor. >> harrison ford, welcome to the show. >> thanks for having me. >> here you are in this movie "morning glory" playing the third worst person in the world. >> yh. >> that was a good billing for somebody who was once an anchor, this character, of mike pomeroy, who now does morning tv news. >> yeah. >> with diane keaton. am i right or can you pick up on that and explain how you see mike pomeroy? >> i see him as a guy who thinks of himself as a serious journalist. he spent his 40 years of his career doing serious work. and now he's been moved aside from th

until that day comes, the world can take comfort in knowing that the men and women of the united states armed forces or standing watch on freedom of st. frontier. in doing so you carry on the legacy of service and sacrifice that we saw from those provided here all those years ago. it is a legacy we honor and cherish on this veterans day. at the korean war -- at the korean memorial in washington there is a plaque that list the number of americans were killed, when did, missing in action, and held as prisoners of war. it says, "our nation honors its sons and daughters to answer the call to defend a country they never knew and the people they never met." a country they never knew and a people they never met. i know of no better words to capture the selflessness and generosity of every man or woman who has ever wore the uniform of the united states of america. at a time when there has never -- at a time when it has never been more tempting to pursue self-interest and personal ambition, all of you here remind us that there are few things that are more fundamentally american than doing what we can to make

united states. he came when he was three years old. obviously didn't come of his own volition. his parents brought him here. he has dreams and future plans and wants to be part of the united states armed forcesontribute here, yet he's penalized for something he did or didn't do. let's talk about his parents. let's talk about the millions already in this country and know no other country. let's talk about what we do with them. i'll wrap it up. but let's also see if there's not a common ground we can find with the ranchers in the arizona border that feel they should have the right to not have untold hundreds of people coming through their property every week and they don't know who they are and they may be led by a guy with an ak-47 who back in mexico was cutting heads off. everyone has a right to be safe but so do the people who are here and really do have dreams and feel as american as you and i do. >> maria teresa, how do you get a subject change with people in this conversation? by that i mean there are people who focus almost exclusively on border security, on a fence, on tripling the personnel on the southern bored. we did triple the personnel on the southern border between presidents re

today we pause to honor those who have worn the uniform serving in armed forces of the united statesf america. we gather to pay solemn tribute to their patriotism, love of country, and for the many sacrifices made so that america will always remain the land of the free and home of the brave. it is sitting today that we meet -- is fitting today that we meet on the how the grounds of arlington national cemetery to remember those brave men and women who have gone before us. thousands live here in peace, having made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom the world over. at the pages of history will reflect the american soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, and coastguardsman that are not like any other military. we have not fought for a king, for pay, for plunder, or for land. since the founding of our nation, our service men and women have fought to defend our freedom and freedom of others around the world. in 2003, at the world economic forum in switzerland, general colin powell described it sang, "our record of living, our values of inspiration to others is clear, and i don't thin

but infrequently in our conversations with the force, the united states armed forces are a disciplined force. it doesn't mean there aren't some bad actors occasionally who engage in misconduct. we do have assaults and what have you. but we know how to deal with that. and so that the focus is on respect for a fellow service member, just as it is today if that service member's believes are different than your own. we have mechanisms in place to deter and certainly to respond to any violence that might occur. clearly the message from leadership would be this is unacceptable, criminal behavior, and we have means of dealing with that. >> is that what you are concerned about what you talk about disruption? just to follow up on kevin's question. specifically, when you talk about disruption, violence, hate crimes, is that the main concern? >> well, an example of disruption, elizabeth, the answer is no. we are not concerned about ramped violence. that's not what we mean by disruption. we mean what we saw in october over the eight-day period where on monday there was a law "don't ask, don't tell

it honors the noble service and sacrifice of the united states armed forces that have served in the persian gulf during that war and since. and it encourages all americans to participate in commemrative activities and to pay tribute to the veterans of the persian gulf war and it also calls on the president to issue a proclamation recognizing the war's 20th anniversary and reaffirms the united states' commitment to peace and prosperity in the persian gulf region. i strongly support this resolution and i encourage all of my colleagues to do as well. mr. speaker, i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman reserves the balance of her time. for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois rise? mr. manzullo: i rise in support of the resolution and yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. manzullo: mr. speaker, 20 years ago on august 2 of 1990, saddam hussein's iraqi regime invaded and occupied nearby kuwait. in response, the united states stood firmly against this act of aggression and led a strong coaliti

citizen dies while serving honorably in an active duty status in the united states armed forces, as a result of injury or disease incur in or aggravated by combat, the citizen's alien spouse can still seek permanent residence as an immediate relative of a u.s. citizen. however, the i.n.a. also provides the term spouse does not -- does not include a spouse by reason of any marriage ceremony where the contracting parties, there, to, are not physically present in the presence of each other unless the marriage have been consummated. this recently came attention to mrs. ferschke. atari was born in okinawa, japan, and met sergeant ferschke there. the couple dated for more than a year before he deployed to iraq on april 15, 2008. the couple learned that she was pregnant in march of 2008. they had plan to marry before she became pregnant. they were married by proxy via telephone on july 10, 2008, while surge ferschke was in iraq. they were never able to see each other again after their marriage because sergeant ferschke was killed in the line of duty in combat on august 10, 2008. the ferschke

strength and resiliency and i want to be sure they and their brothers and sisters across the united states armed forces know that we at home are always thinking and supportive of them. americans can sleep more peacefully, americans can live their lives more freely, knowing that soldiers like these brave men from georgia's first squadron 10, 8th cavalry of the 48th infantry brigade combat team are out there fight for our free dms. god bless them and their families and may the lord continue to bless this great cause called america. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from colorado rise? >> i send to the desk a privileged report from the committee on rules for filing under the rule. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report think title. the clerk: report to accompany house resolution 1736. resolution providing for consideration of the senate amendments to the bill h.r. 4783 to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in chile and extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of

i am here to honor, as we all are, all the veterans who served in the armed forces of the united statesy those who fought in world war two, to keep our nation free, and set an example for all of the generations to come. but it is a gentleman, if you would please join me to welcome the official party for today's commemoration. first off, the commander of the added states army material command, and the first one in four-star general in the history of the armed services. [applause] >> >>, we have. united states army retired and chairman of the national world war ii memorial. [applause] >> mr. john jarvis, director of the national park service. [applause] >> the director of the center for women veterans, department of veterans affairs. [applause] >> chaplain dawdled rutherford, -- dawdled rutherford. >> we would also like to recognize the deputy secretary of administration and the maritime secretary. these gentlemen will be presenting a brief on behalf of the merchant mariners are served in our country. ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing for the represent it -- for the presentatio

and eisenhower did not the president of the united states and the commander in chief of the united armed forces and he said no and he basically bankrupt of the british by saying we are not going to support the sterling. i mean, the president he's in an extraordinary way to change interesting because on the eve act of some political risk on his part. >> guest: and courage. and i think looking across these 12 lives one of the common >> host: i was calling to ask, i mean, are there themes that runs throughout the. it's essential to leadership in all circumstances? i mean, would you learn in office are most difficult. >> host: that will probably come forth on the incumbent. >> guest: exactly. if you think of the difficulties almost every one of the president's hand whether you are talking about reagan in the first two years in office it is a huge learning curve, and in that sense you think surely political system that trains people in advance for this. but i don't know that there is. i was interested in when i was writing about bill clinton in my multivolume book i'm sure the intellectual smartest

returns fire describing the attack as a violation of the 1953 arm cities and orders forces to retaliate to further provocation. the united states has strongly condemned what it calls pyongyang's belligerent action. china, russia and japan all also express concerns. welcome to bbc world news. also in the next 30 minutes from celebration to tragedy. 378 killed in a stampede of a water festival. the youngest son of aung san suu kyi is in rangoon seeing his mother for the first time in 10 years. >> united states has joined condemnation of north korea's aggression toward south korea following the shelling from north korea that has killed two south korean marines and wounded self soldiers as well as civilians. the north seems to have fired around 200 shells on yeonpyeong island then the south responded with about 80 shells. the south korean military is on the highest nonwartime alert. dozens of buildings appear to be on fire and the island is being evacuated. this confrontation is one of the worst clashes between the two countries since the war. it comes days after north korea announced it had a new uranium enrichment facility meimen

he's the president of the united states and the commander-in-chief of the american armed forces and he said no, and he basically bankrupt the british by saying supporting the pound sterling. the president is an extraordinary way to change history if he or she won day defense case is interesting of some political risk on his part. >> guest: and courage. and i think looking across these ings that this period essentials to leadership under all circumstances, what do you learn collectively from these >> guest: two years in office most difficult >> host: that will probably complete the incumbent. >> guest: exactly. if you think about the difficulties almost every one of these presidents had whether you're talking about reagan in the first two years in office, it is a huge learning curve and in that sense you think surely there has to be a better political system that trains people in advance, but i don't know that there is. when i was writing about bill clinton, a multivolume book, the intellectually smartest highest i.q. of any president who's ever occupied the white house he just has an e

really that the united states has decided that confrontation with russia is pointless why then is it building up forces in the arctic bringing canadian and scandinavian forces into armed force whose only purpose could be to confront russia over resources in the arctic assuming that the arctic ice cap mills and opened possible resources the united states is carrying out military maneuvers in the baltic clue who's only up to solution could be russia and in the black sea again it's a double thing they say one thing and they do another and it's impossible since it's a big bureaucracy the pentagon don't really know exactly what the policy is now here's a peek of the peculiar case of a russian businessman labeled as the merchant of death which will be covering a victim now going head to head with the u.s. justice system as russia calls for a star investigation. now as the death stricken united states struggles with the economic downturn war americans are beginning to wonder where all the our taxpayer money is going the u.s. is funding two costly overseas wars bailing out private companies and banks but that's not all are reports of how washington is investing its cash in re

united states. he is the commander in chief of the american armed forces. he said no. he basically bankrupted the british by said were not going to support. the president is in an extraordinary way to change stand will cost his part. >> guest: and courage, and i think looking across these 12 lines one of the common themes there things, i mean is central to under all circumstances. what to you learn collectively from these lives? >> guest: what can you then? >> host: that will probably tell us. >> guest: exactly. if you think about the difficulties, almost every one of these presidents had whether years in office, a huge learning curve. in that sense you think, surely political system that trains people in advance. but i don't know that there is. i was interested in -- when i was writing about bill clinton in my multivolume book, i'm sure this is the most clever, intellectually smartest, the highest i.q. of any president who has ever occupied the white house. he just has an extraordinary abel mind. but in no way he was the worst president in terms of the caesars, in ter

united states and portugal. president silva is commander of portugal's armed forces and will be representing portugal at the nato to continue the excellent cooperation between our militaries, especially the field in the azores which provides critical support to american and nato forces in iraq and afghanistan. i expressed my gratitude to the portuguese armed forces, who are serving alongside us in afghanist afghanistan. and here in lisbon, i look forward to working with our nato and our isaf partners as we move towards a new phase, a transition to afghan responsibility that begins in 2011, with afghan forces taking the lead for security across afghanistan by 2014. so, this summit is an important opportunity for us to align an approach to transition in afghanistan. finally, we discussed ways to expand our bilateral cooperation on the economic front. we're looking to deepen our partnership in trade and investment, in science, in technology. i am very impressed with the outstanding work that portugal has done in areas like clean energy, and we think that we can collaborate more. on the security front, portugal's up

united states. >> the u.s. defense department is expected to scrap the ban on openly gay members of the armed forces.he washington post claims that it is reports due to be delivered to president obama next months and that ending the ban would have minimal effect. the u.s. ministry has followed the policy known as "don't ask, don't tell" since 1993. >> this survey was commissioned by the pentagon some time ago to gauge how serving in the military personnel would fill about serving alongside gay colleagues. it was really canvassing opinions across all of the 400,000 serving personnel who were asked their opinions. what we have is some leaked early findings. the findings say that 70% of serving personnel believe that lifting "don't ask, don't tell" would have a positive effect or no effect. there were some interesting breakdowns. 40% of those serving in the marines were opposed to lifting "don't ask, don't tell". why is all this important? lots of people believe -- have been saying for some time that "don't ask, don't tell" should be based on what the troops say, rather than political dogma. remember, p

he is the president of the united states and he's the commander-in-chief of the american armed forces. and he said no and he basically bankrupted the british by saint were not going to support the pound sterling. i mean, the president is in an extraordinary way to change history if he or she one day is interesting because it was on the 56 election and so from his perspective at the political risk on his part. >> guest: and courage. and i think looking across these 12 lies, one of the common >> host: i was going to ask you, are there things that run throughout this. some of these lives? deems essential to leadership under all circumstances? i mean, what do you learn >> guest: the things he learned the first years in office are very difficult. [inaudible] >> guest: exactly. if you think of the difficulty, almost every one of these presidents had come to what you're talking about reagan in the first years in office, it is a huge learning curve. and in that sense, you think, surely there has to be a better political system, that trains people in advance for this. but i don't know that the

correct that the united states has decided it's pointless to have confrontation with russia why then is it building up forces in the arctic. bringing canadian and scandinavian forces into. a armed force whose only purpose could be to confront russia over resources in the arctic assuming that the arctic ice caps mills and opens up possible resources the united states is carrying out military maneuvers in the baltic clear whose only opposition could be russia and the black sea so i don't see it really that the united states has decided that confrontation with russia is pointless again it's a double thing they say one thing and they do another and it's impossible since it's a big bureaucracy the pentagon don't really know exactly what the policy is ok well russia is formally opposed to any fresh eastward expansion of nato but the alliance is still hoping to get ukraine you said in your article that this is a recipe for war with russia how realistic is that chaz of inmates a russia war. well i don't think so i'm not i don't even think it's so realistic for ukraine to belong to nato and it isn't in fact nato as a whole that is pushing for that it's the united states but it quiets th

he was the president of the united states and and the commander-in-chief of the american armed forces, and he said no, and he basically bankrupted the british by saying we are not going to support the pound sterling. i mean the president is in an extraordinary play to change history if he or she one day it is interesting because on the at that time, it was an active political risk on his part. >> guest: and courage and i think looking across these 12 lives, think one of the common fees for those presidents is you, are there things that run throughout this period, these lives, themes essential to leadership under all circumstances? i mean what do you learn collectively from these lives? most of all. >> host: that will probably tell us about the incumbent. >> guest: exactly. if you think of the difficulties, almost every one of these presidents had whether you are talking about reagan in their first two years in office, it is a huge learning curve and in that sense you think, surely there has to be a better political system that trains people in advance for this. but, i don't know that

the pakistan armed forces. united states law comes into play, and these are unusual circumstances. >> this is the element of distrust that prevails between the strategic partners. let me take you back across the border and say something quite important about afghanistan. can we win? your response was, we must not lose. it has been almost 10 years since there were connecticut operations in afghanistan. what, in your mind, is that missing strategy? >> first, i check the important part. do not lose. when we talk of quitting, it has terrible impact,-on both sides. -- impact, negative on both sides. every partner in the coalition including pakistan would like to evaluate the situation. certainly, i am reminded of 1989. millions of refugees in pakistan, so pakistan will have to think. the sphinx -- must think. negative. the enemy is very clear. if i was a taliban commander, god forbid, time is on my side. or the -- what a negative thing. ladies and gentrelemt -- gentleman, in tribal culture, chivalry is respected. this is never ex

franklin roosevelt. 1941, to the armed forces, as commander in chief, i take pleasure in commending the reading of the bible to all who serve in the armed forces of the united states. throughout the centuries men of many faiths and diverse origins have found in the ache red book -- the sacred book is capitalized -- words of wisdom, counsel, and inspiration. it is a fountain of strength and now as always an aid in attaining the highest aspirations of the human soul. very sincerely yours, franklin d. roosevelt. that's inscribed on the inside of the new testament that my uncle got going into world war ii that my aunt gave me. december 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the united states of america was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the empire of japan. our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger. with confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph so help us god. one other from roosevelt, this was franklin roosevelt's radio broadcast, june 6, 1944. my fellow americans -- and for those who may not be aware, this is d-day. june 6, 1944. fran

army brass quintet, helping to lift the men and women who serve in the armed forces and serve everyday, not only in the united statesund the world. we thank these guys for sharing this important holiday for us. >> and out on the plaza, i'm matt lauer, along with al roker. >> you just want to march. >> you do. march right on out of here. nice to have you all with us. ♪ ♪ >> let them finish it out, what the heck? >> one more time. here it comes, big finish. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> yeah! >> that's not easy when it's this cold. their lips -- some of them can't get the instruments away from there. >> gets stuck, yeah. >> coming up in this half hour, we talk about staying safe in the holidays, nancy snyderman will talk about important information what to do to stay healthy and some of the vaccines you need if you are going to some exotic locations. >>> we all get stressed out, money, jobs, family, work. but that stress can be tress stressing out your kids. how can you recognize something is wrong with them and make a mid-course correction before it is too late. >>> and we've been talking about your interviews with president bush this we

the pakistan armed forces. united states law comes into play, and these are unusual circumstances. >> this is the element of distrust that prevails between the strategic partners. let me take you back across the border and say something quite important about afghanistan. can we win? your response was, we must not lose. it has been almost 10 years since there were connecticut operations in afghanistan. what, in your mind, is that missing strategy? >> first, i check the important part. do not lose. when we talk of quitting, it has terrible impact,-on both sides. -- impact, negative on both sides. every partner in the coalition including pakistan would like to evaluate the situation. certainly, i am reminded of 1989. millions of rugees in pakistan, so pakistan will have to think. the sphinx -- must think. negative. the enemy is very clear. if i was a taliban commander, god forbid, time is on my side. or the -- what a negative thing. ladies and gentrelemt -- gentleman, in tribal culture, chivalry is respected. this is never expe

the pakistan armed forces. united states law comes into play, and these are unusual circumstances. >> this is the element of distrust that prevails between the strategic partners. let me take you back across the border and say something quite important about afghanistan. can we win? your response was, we must not lose. it has been almost 10 years since there were connecticut operations in afghanistan. what, in your mind, is that missing strategy? >> first, i check the important part. do not lose. when we talk of quitting, it has terrible impact,-on both sides. -- impact, negative on both sides. every partner in the coalition including pakistan would like to evaluate the situation. certainly, i am reminded of 1989. millions of refugees in pakistan, so pakistan will have to think. the sphinx -- must think. negative. the enemy is very clear. if i was a taliban commander, god forbid, time is on my side. or the -- what a negative thing. ladies and gentrelemt -- gentleman, in tribal culture, chivalry is respected. this is never ex

all the ones in armed forces, united states marine corps, army, navy, air force. those that are all fighting over there across seas for our freedom. i want to say thanks and continue to watch over them and protect them. without them we wouldn't have no freedom. i would ask you to watch over our elders, congressmen, president, everybody that's got anything to do with the united states government. i ask you to continue and help guide them, help them so they can -- so that we can understand their choices. i ask and give you thanks for this day they have given us. thank you. >> okay. thank you, mr. headswift. we can all be seated now. i want to talk a little bit about the drum group and the youth group who will be coming in later to do the dancing. these young people are part of the travel youth, some off the juvenile justice and delinquency prevention each year and these are young leaders who have come around the country and represent a number of different tribes. there's a group from the seneca nation and a group of the minnesota band of choctaw indians and the wich

the pakistan armed forces. united states law comes into play, and these a unusual circumstances. >> this is the element of distrust that prevails beten the strategic partners. let me take you back across the border and say something quite important about afghanian. can we win? your response was, we must not lose. it has been almost 10 years since there were coecticut operations in afghanistan. what, in your mind, is that missing strategy? >> first, i check the important part. do not lose. en we talk of quitting, it has terrible impact,-on both sides. -- impact, negative on both sides. every partner in the coalition including pakistan would like to evaluate the situation. certainly, i am reminded of 1989. millions of refugees in pakistan, so pakistan will have to thi. the sphinx -- must think. negative. the enemy is very clear. if i was a taliban commander, god forbid, time is on my side. or the -- what a negative thing. ladies and gentrelemt -- gentleman, in tribal culture, chivalry i respected. this is nev expted. therefore

united states and portugal. president silva is commander of portugal's armed forces and will be representing portugal at the natoummit. we pledged to continue the excellent cooperation between our militaries, especially the field in the azores which provides critical support to american and nato forces in iraq and afghanistan. i expressed my gratitude to the portuguese armed forces who are serving alongside us in afghanistan and here in lisbon i look forward to working with our nato and our isaf partners as we move toward a new phase, a transition to afghan responsibility that begins in 2011 with afghan forces taking the lead for security across afghanistan by 2014. so this summit is an important opportunity for us to align an approach to transition in afghanistan. finally, we discussed ways to expand our bilateral cooperation. on the economic front, we're looking to deepen our partnership in trade and investment, in science and technology. i am very impressed with the outstanding work that portugal has done in areas like clean energy and we think that we can collaborate more. on the security front, portugal's u

mistress of ceremonies today i'm here to honor all the veterans who had served in the armed forces of the united statesught in world war two to keep our nation free and set an example for all the generations to come. if you please join me by standing to welcome the official party for today's commemoration. first, the commander of the night it states army and the first woman four-star general. next, led the united states army retired in cirman of the friends of the national world war ii memorial. mr. john jarvis. we would also like to recognize john and the maritime administrator. mcveigh will be presenting a brief -- wreath. please remain standing for the presentation of the colors. -- [playing "the star spangled baer."] >> let's all pray together. the nation in did the board to end all wars. the women who served, who worked alongside the combat forces, members of the greatest generation. we thank them for the servi they gave to our nation. they worked countless hours with members of our armed services. they too favor upon us who are gathered here this day. may contue to bless all of our veterans. we a

today we pause to honor those who have worn the uniform serving in armed forces of the united statesribute to their patriotism, love of country, and for the many sacrifices made so that america will always remain the land of the free and home of the brave. it is sitting today that we meet -- is fitting today that we meet on the how the grounds of arlington national cemetery to remember those brave men and women who have gone before us. thousands live here in peace, having made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom the world over. at the pages of history will reflect the american soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, and coastguardsman that are not like any other military. we have not fought for a king, for pay, for plunder, or for land. since the founding of our nation, our service men and women have fought to defend our freedom and freedom of others around the world. in 2003, at the world economic forum in switzerland, general colin powell described it sang, "our record of living, our values of inspiration to others is clear, and i don't think i have anything to be ashamed of o

who were the united states brought into custody so whether you look at it from the point of view of international law or the point of view of the safety and security of our own armed forces it was a tragic mistake and the fact that the president can't recognize that mistake is not surprising but but again unfortunate ok thank you very much for being here that was former democrat member of congress tom enders. now while politicians are trying to bring peace to the middle east thousands of palestinians say they're living under up orotate of our almost seven hundred kilometers long has been dividing the west bank for eight years says it's for security but palestinians insist it's segregation artie's paulist lire want to check on what's hiding behind the peace facade. honey a mare lives on a hot piece of real estate but it's not because of his view seven years ago the israeli army both had sworn in front of his house and behind it and to the sides of it so that now he's completely closed in this gate his only contact with the outside world and he's the only one with the key but over all the soldiers try different ways to get me to move they tried to force and also by offerin

united states is. definitely definitely doing things different to militarily but do you think that we have any chances to better train these people better armed the afghan security forces so that when and if you know the nato led coalition does ever leave that they'll be able to actually hold their ground in the country and not let the taliban takeover you no way no way absolutely not i mean i was on larry king last year with general barry mccaffrey wes clark and you know both of those guys agreed that this is attend your operation that's going to cost you it cost united states an immense amount of dollars and afghans i mean i was in afghanistan used just about six months ago and i was with the afghan army and these these guys you know they're they're hardworking people but they're average people they're not trained military fighters like the taliban or the mujahideen so the likelihood that the afghan army is going to be able to mount to mount and assist us will attack against the insurgency is is fool's errand it's tomfoolery there has to be a diplomatic solution with the insurgency and with that with the karzai government otherwise it's just going to be a debacle for

armed forces. that is what the united states laws come into play of transfer of high technology and all. well, this is unusual circumstances, and usual measures required. >> this is the element of mistrust that still prevails between their strategic partners. but let me take you back across the border. you were saying something quite important about pakistan and the u.s. strategy there. you said can we win? and you said the response is we must not lose. and then come up with a strategy. now it's been almost 10 years since there's been kinetic operations in afghanistan. what come in your mind, is it, this strategy? speak back yes, that is the key question. i heard a three-part. do not lose. and when we talk of quitting, it has terrible impact, negative on both sides. negative on partners, because every partner in the coalition, including pakistan, would like to evaluate the situation after you quit. and certainly i am reminded of 1989. all ethnic group fighting each other, millions of refugees into pakistan, and we are again alone. so pakistan would have to think, must think, negative. th

up on the podium, ringing the opening bell, united states marine corps brigadier general steven bugsby. he's joined by other members of the armed forcesuding legendary world war ii navajo to code talkers. they were a group of about 400 men who created an unbreakable code and served in every major engagement from 1942 to the end of the war and today we honor all of our military veterans. as for the business of the day, because it is veterans day, we are expecting a very quiet day of trading. bond market is closed but stocks are open for business and we're already lower. the dow right now opening down 87 points. nasdaq also taking a hit, down 47 points. it is really going to take a hit. this is after cisco's weak forecast. fred? >> thanks so much. >>> all right. meantime, let's check some story that is got us talking this morning. president obama and other world leaders attending the g-20 summit which opened today in seoul, south korea. expected to focus on currency policy and economic recovery and growth worldwide. and back in this country, president obama's deficit commission is hammering out ways to bring spending under control and a

as far as the indians are concerned, the united states has been pouring huge amounts of money into the pakistani armed forces it. when these two countries clashed, it is always militarily. host: over the last few days, there has been a lot of stories about the cost of this trip. guest: the president is spending the night in the taj mahal hotel in mumbia where is that terrorist attack took more than 140 lives. there is certainly a great cost just in securing the president in that structure. then you spread them out into mumbai and more largely offshore, it has to be a huge cost, but i have no idea what it is host: the first call for you is from cleveland, ohio. caller: i wondered what your thoughts were about partaking in the u.s. caucus over there about human rights violations against the united states about the treatment of women that we are getting criticized by iran and mexico. what are your thoughts on that guest: i am not quite sure what you are referring to. it is not necessarily a matter of international relations, also is it slops over into the relationship with mexico. i think there is a list -- i t

as far as the indians are concerned, the united states has been pouring huge amounts of money into the pakistani armed forces it. when these two countries clashed, it is always militarily. host: over the last few days, there has been a lot of stories about the cost of this trip. guest: the president is spending the night in the taj mahal hotel in mumbia where is that terrorist attack took more than 140 lives. there is certainly a great cost just in securing the president in that structure. then you spread them out into mumbai and more largely offshore, it has to be a huge cost, but i have no idea what it is host: the first call for you is from cleveland, ohio. caller: i wondered what your thoughts were about partaking in the u.s. caucus over there about human rights violations against the united states about the treatment of women that we are getting criticized by iran and mexico. what are your thoughts on that guest: i am not quite sure what you are referring to. it is not necessarily a matter of international relations, also is it slops over into the relationship with mexico. i think there is a list -- i t

united states. we need to support and provide our men and women of the national guard andll of the armed forces with enough resources to ensure the readiness and success. as the national guard's official song goes, defending freedom, protecting dreams, this is a spirit of what it means to me. for my god and my home that i love, i guard america, guarding america, america. i urge passage of the resolution and, mr. speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from ohio yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from california. >> i continue to reserve the balance of mtime. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from california reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from alabama. >> thank you, mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. i rise in strong support of house resolution 1740 which recognizes the service and sacrifices of the members of the army and air national guard on the occasion of the 374th anniversary of the national guard. i want to commend representative robert latta of ohio for sponsoring this legislation. mr. speaker, america is such a

arms dealer extradited to the united states on terror charges. i'm wolf blitzer. you're in the situation room. >>> one of the longest serving democrats is fighting for his political life. he was forced to step down is cheryl of the house, ways and means committee is getting a formal lashing from his peers after being accused of house ethics violations. our correspondent is standing by on capitol hill. she has all the dramatic late breaking developments. >> reporter: this is what it came down to after a two-year investigation. we're talking about charlie rangel. he is 80 years old, in the twilight of his career and this did not go his way. >> the majority found that to be proven by clear and convincing evidence on a vote, 7-1. >> reporter: on 11 of 12 council, a bipartisan ethics panel found charles rangel guilty of breaking house rules. for failing to pay taxes on income from a rentalvilla in the dominican republic where he is seen vacationing in this photo and not disclosing hundred of thousands of dollars in assets. also misusing a rent controlled apartment as a campaign office and using congressional letterhead and staff to solicit donations for a college center name for him incl

united states senate. >> thank you for your perspective. wolf, thank you. we will get another political ticker update in about a half hour. >>> with that, i want to welcome the men and women watching on american armed forcesrld. first, that missing teenager found alive, gagged, bound inside of a basement. now the urgent search to find her mother, brother and a family friend is so far coming up empty. they all disappeared in ohio last week. police got information that led them to this man's house, this is matthew hoffman. they're searching ponds and a park near his home. so far, nothing. as soon as we get updates, we'll bring them to you. >>> next, a manhunt under way for the driver who caused a crash in california. look at these pictures. this happening outside of san diego. police say someone drove a honda civic, tried passing this group of 12 motorcycles on a two-lane highway and the car swerved to avoid hitting the honda and instead hit the motorcycles. the driver of the honda left the scene. the bookers were celebrating the group's 10th anniversary. as soon as we get updates, we'll bring those to you, as well. listen to this. massive smoke and fire. a tragic, tragic scene. this is shanghai. at least 4

arms treaty that he says is needed to protect the united states. is he fighting, though, a losing battle? a once bankrupt general motors comes roaring back to wall street just 17 months after taxpayers were forced to pailout the crippled car giant. can the white house take the credit? and herself declared victory deals a potential fwlo sarah palin and the tea party machine. just ahead i'll speak with the alaska senator lisa murkowski about her dra hattic write in candidacy and much more. i'm blitz, you're in the situation room. >>> we begin on capitol hill where there's new movement on those bush era tax cuts. let's go to our carter dana bash. she's getting some details. what are they doing? >> reporter: both leaders in the house and cincinnati scheduled after thanksgiving to extend those bush era tax cuts for those make $250,000 or less. these decisions came hours after democratic leaders met at the white house with president obama where we're told this was talked about extensively. until now it's important note it was unresolved how or whether democrats would move forward on this thorny issue of tax cuts. it's clear now democrats want to try to start to put up a measure that most of them at l

armed forces. but there is one front and one battle where everyone in the united states, every man, every woman, every child is in action, and that front is right here at home in our daily lives, in our daily tasks. here at home, everyone will have the privilege of making whatever self-denial is necessary, not only to supply our fighting men and women but to keep the economic structure of our country fortified and secure. now, i find it a little disheartening that we have so many now who have decided the biggest issue is additional tax cuts. you know, i told someone once that i travel a lot through minneapolis to get to north dakota on weekends, and occasionally at the minneapolis airport, it will be cold. yes, it will be 40 below and the wind is howling at 35, 40 miles an hour, and you will see a group of people huddled outside the door at the minneapolis airport smoking, smoking cigarettes because there is no smoking inside the terminal. i figure somebody that goes out to smoke when it's 40 below zero and the wind is blowing 35 miles an hour has pretty much given up their claim forever that they can

united states, we identify weapons that are adequate for deterrence and say it is a good number. arms control can obtain that number and we are satisfied. deterrence is not the only role for the strategic nuclear forces. deterrence of enemies is a role for strategic nuclear forces, but assuring allies is a very important role, and i believe it was said that during enemies is 10% of what it takes to assure our allies. our allies.

united states, we identify weapons that are adequate for deterrence and say it is a good number. arms control can obtain that number and we are satisfied. deterrence is not the only role for the strategic nuclear forces. deterrence of enemies is a role for strategic nuclear forces, but assuring allies is a very important role, and i believe it was said that during enemies is 10% of what it takes to assure our allies. to see the different requirements for what the u.s. force structure needs to be to provide these important roles of deterring opponents in assuring allies, the latter goal is going to become more challenging and require more of the united states if nuclear proliferation continues at a pace. >> in response to your question about where the obama administration is, i think that when the every time he has come back to the subject, he has made the point that as long as nuclear weapons exist, united states needs to have a safe and robust nuclear deterrent. i think he square that circle. if you go back to the time the new start treaty was signed, the administration put out a couple of plans looking at 10 years. both are with regards to the strategic retirement of heavy bombers, but also moderni