i could not have been more proud to nominate our deputy assistant commissioner to be a united states delegate to wto for compliance and facilitation. she goes through the election and, if elected brings experience, including being a port director. it strengthens the work with -- i signed arrangements with mexico, israel, and singapore. we cited pre-clearance agreement with canada. the parliament will have to act to put that in place. mutual recognition arrangements are important to aligning standards to the international community and they provide a platform for trusted trader information and harmonize the reciprocal supply chain programs throughout the world. we have 10 of the agreements in place since 2003 and other countries recognize that our leadership harmonizes the recognitions -- harmonizes the relations and is to everyone's benefit. i'm taking steps to make transparency and accountability of hallmark's of my time at c bp. public stress relies on it. they are dedicated public servants committed to the mission. there are times in law enforcement when force must be used to safeguard the

it isn't just the assessment of the united states delegation and our experts. it's the assessment of every one of our p 5 plus 1 partners that stood up here. it's the a assessment of negotiating partners. germany, uk china, france russia. all of our experts who have analyzed every aspect of this issue also join in that assessment. from the beginning, we have negotiated as a team. we are all agreed that this is the best outcome achievable no viable alternatives not one, would be nearly as effective as preventing iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon than over a period of time than the parameters they get completed and are assigned. our political understanding arrived at today opens the door for a long term resolution to the international community's concerns about iran's nuclear program. we have no allusions about the fact that we still have a ways to travel before we'll arrive at the destination we seek. we still have many technical details to work out on both sides, and still some other issues we acknowledge still have to be resolved. for example, the duration

it isn't just the assessment of the united states delegation and are experts -- and our experts.s the -- it is the assessment of every one of our p5+1 partners who stood up here a while ago in front of their nations. it is the assessment of our negotiating partners, germany, the u.k. china france, and russia, and all of our experts who have analyzed every aspect of this issue also join in that assessment. from the beginning, we have negotiated as a team, and we are all agreed that this is the best outcome achievable. no viable alternatives, not one, would be nearly as effective at preventing iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon than over a period of time -- weapon, over a period of time, than the parameters, provided they get completed and signed. our political understanding arrived at today opens the door for a long-term resolution to the international community's concerns about iran's nuclear program. now, we have no illusions about the fact that we still have a ways to travel before we will arrive at the destination we seek. we still have many technical details to work out on

it isn't just the assessment of the united states' delegation and our experts. it is the assessment of every one of our p5+1 partners who stood up here a little while ago in front of the flags of their nations. it is the assessment of our negotiating partners, germany the u.k. china, france and russia. and all of our experts who have analyzed every aspect of this issue also join in that assessment. from the beginning we have negotiated as a team, and we are all agreed that this is the best outcome achievable, no viable alternatives, not one, would be nearly as effective as preventing -- at preventing iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon than over a period of time than the parameters providing they get completed and are signed. our political understanding arrived at today opens the door for a long-term resolution to the international community's concerns about iran's nuclear program. now, we have no illusions about the fact that we still have a ways to travel before we'll arrive at the destination that we seek. we still have many technical details to work out on

if elected clinton will be the first united states female president. >>> delegates to the national rifle association feel she is a threat. >> demonstrated the most potent national blocks. gun oarm ownership not just a constitutional right but a important right. media disorganization of their motives. >> they don't want to discharge that firearm they want it just in case something ahappens to their family. crazy people out there shooting up stuff that's not the case. >> white most were here to see the guns and the gear, the nine presidential hopefuls were there to insist that not only would they preserve their rights but enhance them. >> it's inexcusable in washington the seat of our people's power the constitutional right to bear arms is constantly in jeopardy and that's why i took action last month to roll back dc's restrictive gun laws. >> he and others broadened their message, a central republican theme, that barack obama was too lenient in power. >> why don't you keep the hands out of the islamic terrorists and less on keeping the weapons out of law abiding americans. >> candidates w

virginia takes her vote for secession, the last vote, the majority of virginia delegates will vote to secede from the united states and to join the southern confederacy. now, those delegates from north wesz tern virginia who was overwhelmingly against secession, they would come back to this side of the mountains in northwestern virginia. they would have mass meetings, public meetings to decide what north western virginia would do. they decided that wheeling wow be the best place to have that convention. so there was safety there. so it provided a place for them to meet, to form late a plan and to embark upon one of the most incredible experiments in our american history. and the only successful secession movement in american history as well. there were a lot of issues that brought this thing to a head. as i said, it came act over decades. and they had issues to do with taxation and representation. for four western virginians who were not large slave holders like the eastern virginians were, at the beginning of 1861, there were 470,000 slaves in the entire state before dismemberment. and of those 470,000, only appr

virginia takes her vote for secession, the last vote, the majority of virginia delegates will vote to secede from the united states and to join the southern confederacy. now, those delegates from north wesz tern virginia who was overwhelmingly against secession, they would come back to this side of the mountains in northwestern virginia. they would have mass meetings, public meetings to decide what north western virginia would do. they decided that wheeling wow be the best place to have that convention.

it isn't just the assessment of the united states delegation and our experts. the assessment of every one of our p5+1 partners who stood up here a little while ago in front of the flags of their nations. it is the assessment of our negotiating partners -- germany, the uk, china, france and russia -- and all of our experts who have analyzed every aspect of this issue also join in that assessment. from the beginning, we have negotiated as a team, and we are all agreed that this is the best outcome achievable. no viable alternatives -- not one -- would be nearly as effective at preventing iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon than -- over a period of time than the parameters, providing they get completed and are signed. our political understanding arrived at today opens the door for a long-term resolution to the international community's concerns about iran's nuclear program. now, we have no illusions about the fact that we still have a ways to travel before we'll arrive at the destination that we seek. we still have many technical details to work out on both sides

delegations. his trip to the united states ofis one sign of that. message that we have is we know we have relationship with neighbors we need to address. we know there are camps where there's pro-iranian pro-american, pro-saudi, but we are keep partner in that region. we can a partner to anybody who wants us to partner with them in the fight against terrorism against sectarianism and others. we are there, we will still u be there, iran will always be our neighbor bear that in mind. the region is going through tremendous social political upheaval. the arab springs has been hijack hijacked. no clear mandate to the governments in the region governing pre-arab spring. so please bear that in mind. so in that sense, i would say in iraq you have a reliable partner, but at the same time help us to help you in the fight against international terrorism. somebody asked us the other day a question, a senior official said to me. he said, look, let's say we get to isis. will you be a partner in the fight against isis elsewhere or would you say that you're happy w

it isn't just the assessment of the united states' delegation and our experts.he assessment of every one of our p5+1 partners who stood up here. it is the assessment of our negotiating partners. germany, the u.k. china, france, and russia. and all of our experts who have analyzed every aspect of this issue also join in that assessment. from the beginning we have negotiated as a team. we are all agreed that this is the best outcome achievable. no viable alternatives not one, would be nearly as effective at preventing iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon than over a period of time than the parameters providing they get completed. our political understanding arrived at today opens the door for a long-term resolution to the international communities' concerns about iran's nuclear program. now, we have no illusions about the fact that we still have a ways to travel before we'll arrive at the destination that we seek. we still have many technical details to work out on both sides and other issues that have to be resolved. for example, the duration of the u.n. arms and

i could not have been more proud to nominate our deputy assistant commissioner to be a united states delegates the director of compliance and facilitation. ) election process and will bring 28 years of considerable experience including being a port director. her leadership and strength. last year found the arrangements. last month some of you know that secretary duncan signed a preclearance agreement. that country's parliament will have to act to put that agreement in place. mutual definition arrangements are critical tool. these arrangements these arrangements provide a platform to exchange trusted trader information and to try to harmonize the supply chain security programs throughout the world. world. we have these agreements in place since 2,003 and other countries now recognize that our leadership and harmonizing is to everyone's benefit. let me mention the 3rd transparency. taking transparency. taking steps to make transparency and accountability hallmarks of my tenure the vast majority of employees do the right thing everyday and a dedicated public servants are committed to our mission

nominate annie hinojosa, our deputy assistant commissioner for international affairs to be a united states delegate to the wco as the director of compliance and facilitation. she goes through an election process in june. and if anna is elected, she's going to bring 28 years of considerable experience, including being a port director, and her leadership can strengthen our work with our key trade partners. last year i signed mutual recognition arrangements, three of them, mexico, israel and singapore. and last month, some of you know that secretary johnson signed a preclearance agreement with canada. that country's parliament will have to act to put that agreement in place. mutual recognition arrangements are a critical tool in aligning standards to the international community. these arrangements provide a platform to exchange trusted trader information, and to try to harmonize the reciprocal supply chain security programs throughout the world. we have ten of these agreements that are in place since 2003. and other countries now recognize that our leadership in harmonizing these regulations and secur

targeted assassination because he's an enemy of the united states, you better have that order directly by the president of the united states and not delegate it to some underling. here, of course, they say this was accidental. >> right. >> so the president didn't directly order it. if they know it's a hit on an american citizen, it better be the commander in chief making the decision. >> agreed. but that's not this case. >> absolutely right. >> paul and joey, nice to see you guys. >> thank you. >> thank you. in baltimore, another night of protests over the death of freddie gray. we'll take you live to baltimore for new information about what happened in the police van that may shed light on gray's injuries. >> don't shoot. don't shoot. this is the new asian inspired broth bowl from panera bread. our hero is the soba noodle. (mmmm) which we pair with fresh spinach (ahhh), mushrooms (yes) and chicken raised without antibiotics. (very nice) then top with a soy-miso broth. that's the ticket! and if you're feeling extra adventurous try our delicious thai chicken salad, only at panera bread. >>> people in baltimore furious police filled the stre

well and so it was a positive thing and in addition for a few weeks ago there was a delegation from the united states, senate, of senior staff members from several different transportation authoring committee to tour the various transportation projects in the bay area, and we were and we did participate in that and i spoke to them as well and it was just, it is especially coming shortly after we were in washington, d.c., and meeting with some of these staff and senator and members of the congress, and just being able to bring them out, and show them physically what is happening in the bay area and not just having them hear the words but seeing the project is an effective way of making sure that the people understand how important it is to fix the funding situation. we also, i know that many of us participated in walk to workday recently which was really great, every year to see the changes, to our streets scape and some of the streets safety improvements, and year after year, and every time that we walk to work it is different and bet and her so that is a positive thing, and i also participated in bi

he gets into the united states as a member of the indian delegation, working through the indian league. he comes in and he has the documentation. that documentation was searing. it was damning. it was to the point where they u.n. now has the evidence to begin to ask south africa the questions. so, they said to the south african delegation, you say that you have spent millions in terms of buying land. but could you explain why 90% of the population is on 42% of the land? the least arable land? that is the i think i just got caught in a lie look. the next question. you say that you have built these incredible schools. but in fact, the documentation proves that there are no publicly funded schools for africans. that any schools in south west africa at the moment are funded and run by missionaries. so, exactly where are your public expenditures for education? ok, you say that. can you explain why 90% of your population only is allocated 10% of the budget? at that moment, south africa and knew that it was on the ropes and they u.n. made it clear that they were not going to sanction this ann

he gets into the united states as a member of the indian delegation, working through the indian leak -- league. he comes in and he has the documentation. that documentation was searing. it was damning. it was to the point where they u.n. now has the evidence to begin to ask south africa the questions. so, they said to the south african delegation, you say that you have spent millions in terms of buying land. but could you explain why 90% of the population is on 42% of the land? the least arable land? that is the i think i just got caught in a lie look. the next question. you say that you have built these incredible schools. but in fact, the documentation proves that there are no publicly funded schools for africans. that any schools in south west africa at the moment are funded and run by missionaries. so, exactly where are your public expenditures for education? ok, you say that. can you explain why 90% of your population only is allocated 10% of the budget? at that moment, south africa and new it was on the road. -- ropes. and they u.n. made it clear that they were not going to san

united states congress had exclusive jurisdiction. in 1783 congress consisted of the 13 states each delegation can have as many members up to seven as it could pay for but only one vote. it took seven votes to do anything and nine votes to do anything that cost money. consequently didn't get too much done. so immediately there were attempts to amend it, to strengthen it and give congress the power to have a tariff impost duty. like all revolutions when the articles of confederation were first written everybody's on the same side of things. and so they put in a provision in the articles that in order to amend the articles it took the unanimous vote of all 13 states. never happened. very quickly the patriot party divided into two camps, those who believed in strong states and the dominance of the states and those who increasingly saw the necessity of a stronger federal union if indeed the united states was going to survive. in early june 1783 while it was sitting in philadelphia where congress had sat since 1774 except on two occasions when it fled to baltimore and then to lancaster and york in order to avoid the british army, on june 4

united states host add delegation from turkmenistan power sector, investment for u.s.is summer. now, despite these efforts, i think everyone recognizes central asia has a long way to go in building a more open cooperative and connected market that fosters true entrepreneurship and benefits to ordinary people. the region remains one of the least integrated in the world with 6% of its trade occurring within central asia. as a result its own people are not benefiting from this enormous potential. part of the new silk road initiative, united states developing regime's connectivity improving trade and infrastructure standardizing border procedures strengthening link between energy producers and consumers and why we're helping to build a regional energy market to connect central asia's tremendous supplies of natural gas andzv hydropower to 1.6 billion energy hungry kurls in asia. electricity line will bring sur place electricity from kyrgyzstan to afghanistan and pakistan where 80 million people lack< access to electricity. it'sa5fkq notableçó afghanistan is embracing asian

united states who did say something today. i would like to hear from the maryland delegation. i think when you start going to those who want to be president of the united states it looks like they're conveniently trying to get attention and be part of the story. after it's all over have it. tell us what you think. this is a developing story and this is an emergency and i see that as extraneous activity and nothing but a distraction. >> let's go back to the president of the united states. people feel he lacks leadership. this is his chance to step forward and be decisive. >> gretchen i spent just as much time working in a poor urban community as president obama. i did poverty law for 10 or 12 years and there's noing -- what goes on in these communities is just terrible. i had hoped president obama would do so much more for these communities. he said that the congress won't do anything to pass his program. here's the problem, that was a shot at the republicans. had he a democratic house, a democratic senate. he could have done something years ago for these communities and provide

so in 1987, it was the soviets' turn to come to the united states, and roald was on the soviet official delegation and i was on the american official delegation. c-span: what do you remember about that first personal togetherness? >> guest: well, roald had already a pretty well established reputation in, certainly, arms control circles and circles that deal with u.s.-soviet relations. he's a very funny man, and he was always known to be disarmingly open. so i'd heard about him, but i was quite unprepared for this meeting because he has a boyish, impish quality that is really very endearing. and he popped right up with, you know, the great opening line of all time. he asked me if i thought my grandfather was serious about the military-industrial complex, hardly a romantic opening, would you say? c-span: and what was the situation in your own personal lives at that time? >> guest: well, he was legally married at the time, though separated. and i was a single parent. i had been on my own for almost seven years, at that point raising three kids and doing -- you know, holding down a full-time busy wash

delegation in vienna for a long period of time. of course we say thank you to turkey russia iraq and my home country, the united states. i particularly want to thank president obama. he has been courageous and determined in his pursuit of a diplomatic path and from the day that he took office president obama has been crystal clear that a nuclear-armed iran would pose a threat to our security and the security of our allyings in the region including israel. he has been just as clear that the best and most effective way to prevent that threat is through diplomacy. others on this journey for even longer than that. but as was announced moments ago, today we have reached a critical milestone in that quest. we are p5+1 eu partners and iran have arrived at a consensus on the key parameters of an arrangement that once implemented will give the international community confidence that iran's nuclear program is and will remain ex-inclusively peaceful. and over the coming weeks, with all of the conditions of the 2013 joint plan of action still in effect from this moment forward, our experts will continue to work hard to build on th

delegations. and his trip to the united states is one sign of that. the key message we have is we know we have relationship with neighbors we need to address. we know there are camps where there is pro-iranian, pro-american pro-saudi, pro others. but we are key part of that region. we can be a partner to anybody who wants us to partner with them in the fight against sectarianism and others. we are there, and we will still be there. iran will always be our neighbor. bear that in mind in any evaluation you have. the region itself is going through tremendous social, political upheaval. the arab spring has been hijacked. no clear mandate to the governments in the region governing pre -- as in comparison to pre-arab spring. so please bear that in mind. so in that sense, i would say that in iraq you have a reliable partner, but at the same time, help us to help you in the fight against international terrorism. somebody asked us the other day, a question a senior official said to me he said lukman let's say we get rid of isis will you be a partner with us ag

i also point out the united states secretary treasury jack lew led a delegation to the armenian remembrance services and activities in armenia. again, i think that is an indication of the president's commitment to ensuring that we not allow even these very tragic incidents from going unnoticed. and that acknowledging what happened in history is important. reporter: the extended metaphor of guantanamo bay, when you were asked about that, you said it was in the context of should we give up hope this will be resolved before the president gets out of office. you said, like many campaign promises, there is still time left, still a chance for this. should we hold out hope the president will say the word "genocide" in this context? mr. earnest: if we have a change in that to announce, we will be sure to let you know. reporter: i guess some asking if we should have a similar hope. mr. earnest: i'm suggesting you should stay tuned and we will let you know. i do not have a week ahead but we will have something that will be included in the guidance tonight to fill you in on the presidents week. i know

delegates from iran, five permanent members of the u.n. security council and germany wrapped up eight days of talks with a joint statement. >> the united states, together with our allies and partners, has reached an historic understanding with iran. >> obama and other world leaders want to prevent the country from creating nuclear weapons. the u.s. and iran each released their demands on how the deal should play out. iranian leaders want international sanctions to be lifted if they abide by the final accord. u.s. leaders say the sanctions will be suspended, not lifted, and snapped back into place if tehran falters. they also say iran will engage in limited research and development with advanced centrifuges. but the iranian document does not include the word limited. tough negotiations are expected to fill such gaps as the countries aim to strike a final deal by the end of june. israeli officials say prime minister benjamin netanyahu condemned the agreement in a phone call with obama. he said a final deal based on the framework would be a threat to israel's existence. saudi arabia's state-run media say the king told obama he hopes a final deal

abe, members of the japanese delegation, we are truly honored to have you here as great allies and as true friends. welcome to the united statesgood morning. prime minister abe: mr. president, mrs. obama, mr. vice president, dr. biden ladies and gentlemen, i thank president obama's warm welcome. two years ago when i visited washington, d.c. it was in february during the cold season of the year. i am honored to be back in this season when we can enjoy the beautiful season south lawn of the white house. and i'd like to express my appreciation for the cordial welcome from our american friends. prime minister abe: this official visit to the united states is a special one for me. since i took office, the top priority of my foreign policy has been to revitalize the alliance between japan and the united states and here in washington, d.c., i had a summit meeting with president obama two years ago. and since then, together with mr. president, we have been addressing issues such as the trans-pacific partnership and the realignment of u.s. forces. prime minister abe: and now our bilateral relationship is more robust than ever. our allia

prime minister abadi has done a tremendous job of reaching out and accepting delegations, and his trip to the united statess one sign of that. the key message is we know who we have relationships with neighbors that we need to address. we know there are camps where there is a strong american pro-saudi and others, and we can be a part of that feature, and we can be a part in a ownership against anyone who fights against sectarianism and others. we are there, and we will still be there. iran will always be our neighbor. bear that in mind in any evaluation you have. the region is going through tremendous social and political upheaval. the arab spring has been hijacked. no clear mandate to the governments in the region governing pre-arab spring. so please bear that in mind. so in that sense, i would say that in iraq, you have a reliable partner, but at the same time, help us to help you in the fight against international terrorism. somebody asked us the other day a question, a senior official said to me, he said, let's say we get through isis. will you be a partner with us in the fight against isis elsewhere,

. >> reporter: west virginia delegate barbara flesh ire was alarmed when our investigation revealed the state's national guard unit doesn't have a way to criminally punish soldiers accused of rape and sexual assault. >> according to lieutenant colonel james there's no procedure for cart martialourt mashltting in wave wf. >> reporter: the i-team found most rules do not apply to national guard units across the country because they are state militias, which must follow their state laws. when we spoke with the head of the west virginia national guard, james hoyer, he insisted lieutenant colonel james was not retaliated against and did not think west virginia needed to change the state's uniform code of military justice. >> we don't have a criminal investigation division so we have to rely on our civilian law enforcement partners who have the experience who have the crime labs, who have all those things in place. so i think right now based on what we have and the relationship we have with our folks in the civilian court system and law enforcement, we've got the tools we need. >> reporter: the statute of limitations in

united nations. no other weapon has the potential to inflict such wanton destruction on our world. >> reporter: japan's foreign minister also spoke to delegates. >> i urge both nuclear weapons states and non-nuclear weapons states to take joint action. >> reporter: at the previous conference five years ago, state department conducted an action plan. it included pursuing policies towards a changing world with nuclear weapons. but since then relations between russia and the u.s. over nuclear weapons states have soared over the crisis in ukraine. this is one of the reasons many experts are concerned about the direction of this conference. on the other hand, a new initiative led by non-nuclear states such as austria and mexico is gaining momentum. the group advocates for starting negotiations on a separate treaty that will ban nuclear weapons. they hope to accelerate the discussions during this conference. the conference also offers a chance for government officials to listen to the voice of the public. on sunday thousands of people took to the streets. many survivors of atomic bombings in japan were also there. >> translator: i want people of the world to know what damage the atomic

credited with having helped the united states and cuba reach their historic partnership by writing to the leaders of both countries and having the vatican host their delegationsinal negotiations. a vatican spokesman says the pope quote "is considering the idea of a cuba leg," but that discussions with cuba are at an early stage. >> mark:happening today. president obama will meet with italian prime minister matteo renzi at the white they'll be comps. the leaders are also expected to discuss europe's economy, a pending trade pact between the u-s and europe, climate change and energy security. italy's economy is in a recession, and renzi is asking for president obama's support for economic changes to improve the country. >> reporter: a popular e-s-p-n reporter is feeling the heat this morning. after her video of viral. this is britt mc-henry. you may recognize her as a featured reporter on several e-s-p-n programs. now, we're going to let you listen to how she treated a parking lot attendant at a talking down to the parking attendant." >> reporter:as she walks off the lot, she can be heard telling the attendant, quote "lose some weight, baby girl." e-s-p-n took

the european delegation and then of course the secretary of state john kerry. the president of the united states has delayed his departure from the white house. let me bring in gloria, our chief political analyst. president's under enormous pressure right now. >> he is. >> if this falls dramatically short of what so many members of congress want to hear, not only republicans, but democrats, they could go ahead in the coming weeks and push for a new round of tough sanctions against iran. the administration fears that could undermine the entire progress if there has in fact been significant progress in the negotiations. >> i think it's safe to say, wolf, that congress is poised to step in no matter what occurs today. there are democrats and republicans who don't like the shape of this deal. they believe the president won't be able to negotiate what he wants to negotiate, the key points that elise just outlined. and they have these pieces of legislation sitting out there, the president said he would veto them, but the question is whether they would have those votes to override the veto. and

delegations. and his trip to the united states is one sign of that. the key message we have is we know we have relationship with neighbors we need to address. we know there are camps where there is pro-iranian, pro-american pro-saudi, pro others.

united states and cuba reach their historic decision to normalize relations. the pope met with leaders of both countries and the vatican hosted a delegation for the final talks.ican says the pope is considering the idea of a cuba leg on his trip but the decision is not been made. u.s. president barack obama and cuban leader raul castro met in pamela -- panama. he notified congress intends to drop them from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. these are stories making headlines in latin america. back to you. have a great weekend. mark: thank you so much. next your guide to the biggest newsmakers of this past week on "bottom line." ♪ \ mark: welcome back. let's get to the top stories. two big stories broke earlier. teva is exploring it took over our liver --takeover offer from mylan. it is a potential move that would create a global genetic drug giant. teva has not made a formal approach although mylan is aware of interest. teva is evaluating internally and has approached advisers about a potential bid and financing. attorneys are nearing a recommendation to block comcast's bid to buy time warner cable according to people familiar with the matter. attorneys

reflections just eight days before the united states assumes the arctic council chairmanship than a person who has been in the areas participating as part of the u.s. delegation to the arctic council add ministerial to speak with us, and, of course, that's the senator, chairwoman of the senate committee on energy and natural resources and serves as member of the senate health education labor and pensions committee as well as the senate indian affairs committee. so, senator, you could not be better placed to help give insights. i think of you as one of thee key u.s. thought leaders on the arctic, international leaders seek you out to hear your thoughts on u.s. policy towards the arctic. you fearlessly hold hearings when the u.s. government shuts down, keeping focus on the arctic. you encourage the administration to do more and applaud them when they do, yet you are very clear in your analysis when you and criticism when you think the u.s. administration has not made the mark. clearly, you are tirelessly working with the colleagues to say why the arctic matters to them. we are delighted there's an arctic working group with you and senator king from maine provid

abe, members of the japanese delegation, we are truly honored to have you here as great allies and as true friends. welcome to the united statess and gentlemen, i thank you president obama's warm welcome. two years ago when i visited washington, d.c., it was in february during the cold season of the year. i am honored to be back in this season when we can enjoy the beautiful season south lawn of the white house. and i want to express my appreciation for the cordial welcome from our american friends. [ speaking in foreign language ] >> translator: this official visit to the united states is a special one for me. since i took office, the top priority of my foreign policy has been to revitalize the alliance between japan and the united states. and here at washington, d.c., i had a summit meeting with president obama two years ago and since then, together with mr. president, we have been addressing issues such as the trans-pacific partnership and the realignment of u.s. forces. [ speaking in foreign language ] >> translator: and now, our bilateral relationship is more robust than ever. our alliance is back on track and is even str

they wait until the state delegate and say yes, yes, no, no, when they hit 34, today it will be 38, will then the official declares the amendment ratified. the supreme court of the unitedecision that an amendment is ratified is not reviewable by a court. and reviewable his decision is final. that is amazing. what if he is wrong? not only that but what if he knew he was wrong? his own warrior told him he was wrong and he ignored his own lawyer's advice that went ahead anyway. fascinating legal principle, fascinating thing that but heads with one another and that but heads in the novel. i had to use that. other questions? >> i think you should be a lawyer. how did you become of writer? >> it was a sudden thing. i am recovering lawyer. any lawyers here? lawyers? some lawyers? i was a politician. 12 years i served in office 12 years. and mainly at county commissioner. it wasn't sudden. all during the 1980s i have a voice in my head the told me to write and every writer i ever met has a voice in their head, i talked to jim patterson. and it doesn't take that to write a best seller. just as he sits down and write. and i will keep nagging you. i did notice for ten years. in 1

united states, we do that sometimes. some of the primaries of the two parties are--if you read that ron paul got x% and romney got y%, then they each get a certain number of delegates. that's proportional representation, and we've had that in elections in the united states, too, but we got rid of it. the europeans have it. so in germany when the die linke party got 12% of the vote, they get 12% of the seats in the parliament. so 12% of the people who are in the parliament are members of a party that believes that germany can do better than capitalism. highly successful, capitalist economy produces a criticism, and if you get more than 5%, not only do you get your seats--and that's true in the laender, in the state legislatures, too--but you get something else. you get money from the government because the democratic idea in germany is if you get more than 5% of the people interested in what you have to say, then it is important that you have a platform in which to explain to people what your positions are, what your proposals are so that the population can make an informed vote, and so the government allocates money, which is given to the party for educational purp

reflections just eight days before the united states assumes the arctic council chairmanship than a person who has been in nuke and karuna participating as part of the u.s. delegation to speak with us and that is senator lisa murkowski. chairwoman of the senate committee of energy and natural resources. she serves as a member of the senate health education, labor and pensions committee as well as the senate indian affairs committee. so, senator murkowski, you could not be better placed to help give us these insights. senator murkowski, i think of you as one of the key leaders, people seek you out to hear your thoughts on u.s. policy toward the arctic. you fearlessly hold hearings when the u.s. government shuts down, keeping that focus on the arctic. you are someone who encourages the administration to do more and applause them when they do, yet you are very clear in your analysis when you -- and criticism when you think the u.s. administration has not quite made the mark. but clearly you are tirelessly working with your other senate colleagues to tell them why the arctic matters to them. we're so delighted the senate now has an arctic working group with you and sen

united states. it claimed to speak for all american students. it had huge annual conferences called congresses that mimicked political parties, and they were attended by delegates and alternates from the 300 member schools. they, about a thousand. i went not as a delegate from the university of colorado, i went as a wife. and so my first encounter at the minnesota nsa congress was as a volunteer in the secretariat that produced mountain is of paper -- mountains of paper resolutions reports, etc. i should say that i married the student body president at the university of colorado, and i was also the secretary of student government, but it was a paid position because i wanted to be a secretary and hadn't quite figured out that's not why i was in college. [laughter] so that's, that was my initial engagement with nsa. >> but in your book you describe how when you went to this first national convention, it seemed to open up a whole new world to you. >> it was, as i try to describe and try to capture in this age i was from a town in rural iowa, had never heard of "the new york times", i'd never been east of chicago. i didn't watch network news. i was a cheerleader. i