united states. why? because we have been so consumed with hate that we can no longer see straight. look, why are we not passing the united states mexico-canada trade agreement, which is a jobs bill? [applause] passing theot national defense authorization act for the fiscal year 2020, which is critical? [applause] not passing the department of defense appropriations act? madame speaker, i would ask my colleagues to say, please extend to me the same respect -- you direct your remarks to the chair. you are recognized. >> we have not passed the department of defense appropriations act. can you believe we are not -- we are that irresponsible? we are not doing that. and we are not doing bipartisan legislation to lower prescription drug prices and handle surprise billing and pre-existing conditions -- why are we not doing those things? they are the most important things to our citizens back home. [applause] i would ask that we look into what they are doing and if we are doing it strictly for political purposes and in a grab, that is not why the american people sent us here. that is not why the majority changed during the last election. now that peo

sfeek, november 30 marks one year since president trump agreed with mexico and canada to create the united states mexico-canada trade agreement or usmca. usmca is an improved trade agreement with wisconsin's largest trading partners, canada and mexico. mexico passed usmca. canada is ready to ratify t they are waiting on us. generations of wisconsinites have dedicated their lives to farming. our farmers need our help. our farmers need usmca now more than ever. small dairy farms in wisconsin are closing. wisconsin farmers are struggling to cope with low milk prices and limited access to markets. usmca opens dairy markets and allows farmers to sell their milk to canada. i have addressed this chamber multiple times on the need to get usmca across the finish line. enough is enough. madam speaker, bring usmca to a ote. madam speaker, today the house is voting on the reforming disaster recovery act. this is a nonpartisan bill to help families when disaster strikes. in wisconsin we have seen our fair share of storms, tornadoes, flooding. -- flooding. when a storm hits, resources and assistance must be re

the united states-mexico-canada agreement. it's vital in my view to continue our american prosperity. the united states-mexico-canada agreement was signed by all three countries' leaders more than a year ago. you think this should be in place, but it takes more than that. mexico gave its final approval to usmca in june. canada is waiting for us for our house and our senate to do the approval as well. without a doubt, usmca is the best trade upgrade in 25 years. it's going to expand market access for a host of u.s. products, and it's going to sharpen u.s. exporters' competitive edge. above all, usmca is a big benefit for american workers. it will protect and produce millions of u.s. jobs, and that's critical, and i predict it will pass the senate with strong bipartisan support. so it has to get here. and yet, we have not crossed the finish line. and there is a roadblock, and the roadblock is at the other end of this building. the roadblock is speaker nancy pelosi. she has not and will not yet allow a vote in the house of represe

mexico and canada. we would only be stronger as a nation in our negotiations with china if we were passing the -- we would pass the united states-mexico-canada agreement, but none of that is taking place. we're not spending this week talking about the funding that needs to go forward. no. no one's mentioned a word of that, because everything has been taken over about impeachment. the same thing this majority has done for the last three years. and i leave you the question. name me one thing this majority problem they have solved. name me one thing those witnesses said yesterday was impeachable. so why are we putting the country through this, and why aren't we working on the things that the american public expects us to do? >> you -- republicans, the president have been critical of some of the testimony yesterday, "this is second-hand, third-hand." next week, you'll hear from gordon sondland, who president trump put in this position, who supported the inauguration fund. would his testimony change your calculation whether or not this is an impeachable offense, if he corroborates what these other witnesses said? >> [indiscernible]

thenine days, we will one-year anniversary when the three leaders came together to sign the united states-mexico-canada agreement. the speaker promised they were on a path to yes. how may times and we heard that? today, she thought it wasn't out they could get it done this year -- was in doubt that they could get it done this year. doubt towhy there is get it done this year. busy withey were too the only reason why they wanted to win the majority. and they cannot do anything else. they continue to fail legislatively. they have issued more subpoenas then signed into law. these newt something freshman can run for reelection upon. let's talk about what they have been doing. let's talk about what we have been learning for the last two weeks. no longer the intelligence committee, but now the impeachment committee. advantage.eld you do not allow witnesses and you get to control the time and not even all members to share or first hour.the there are two things we have learned -- u.s. support to ukraine is stronger now than it was during the obama administration. ukraine is safer because of donald trump. out of

canada and mexico. pelosi has insisted on changes to the united states-mexico-canada agreement.te house's replacement for nafta. pelosi has lobbied for improved labor and environmental standards. president trump and republicans have pushed her to draw up a vote to ratify the deal by the end of the year. pelosi said democrats need to see progress, quote, in writing from the trade representative for final review. >>> ebay has entered a definitive agreement to sell stub hub to ticket seller via gogo, rival. they announced the all-cash deal yesterday. it expects to sell hundreds of thousands of tickets each day across more than 70 countries. the sale is scheduled to close in the first quarter of 2020. >>> mcdonald's has agreed to pay $26 million to settle accusations of wage theft. it follows a lawsuit at corporate run locations in california. the settlement covers an estimated 38,000 individuals. the lawsuit filed nearly seven years ago accuses the fast food chain of not paying minimum and overtime wages and not providing required meal and rest breaks. >>> and people in mississippi

at some point pretty soon they are going to have canada and mexico saying what is going on. the united states, canada, mexico, trade deal. it's a great deal for our country, it replaces one of the worst trade deals ever made. she doesn't have to talk to anybody. a lot of time is being wasted. we gave you a great deal. and got to get going. thank you very much. thank you very much. thank you. unbelievable. >> thank you, everybody. >> thank you very much. [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2019] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] trumptuesday, president travels to sunrise, florida. staterst rally in the since changing his residence from new york to florida. we will have coverage at 7:00 p.m. eastern. >> campaign 2020 live with president trump as he holds a campaign rally in sunrise, florida, the first since changing his residency from new york to florida in late october. live coverage on c-span would watch at c-span.org or listen on the go with the free c-span radio app. go shop

the same token of globalization of the economy, we are moving positively in terms of the united states-mexico-canada agreement. again, it all comes down to enhancement -- excuse me -- of enforcement. enhancement, too, but enforcement. i do believe that if we can get this to the place it needs to be, which is imminent, that this can be a template for future trade agreements, a good template. and then, again, in terms of economic -- the financial well-being of america's working families, we are working on h.r. 3, our legislation to lower prescription drug costs, and hopefully we will be bringing that to the floor soon. next week, we will vote on a continuing resolution to fund the government. we passed our appropriations bills, making smart, strong investments in the health, education, economic security, and well-being of america's families. sadly, the g.o.p. senate has not done its job yet. soon, again, now another area in terms of legislation, we'll be bringing the voting rights act, h.r. 4. h.r. 3 is health care. reducing the cost of prescription drugs. h.r. 4 is the voting rights act. we're close

>>some still hope the president's nafta replacement, the united states mexico, canada trade agreement will still come to a vote. >>its timing is when we come to a conclusion i has to agreement. there and has nothing to do is the time patients, but others say bipartisan support on that is unlikely. >>the problem the us mca as democrats are hesitant to give the president a win of any kind. >>representative trey hollingsworth says when he hears from voters. it's mostly frustration why are we getting things done that will make a real difference to americans a real difference to just because ultimately that's what washington should be doing but it's not reporting in washington, i'm trevor shirley. >>the next at 5.30 governor newsome is taking action to get the genie out of bankruptcy as soon as possible. and why he's doing that. an $80,000 in vessel from the school's pta scout next at 5.30 we'll tell you this woman's connection to the case and we are learning about some of the victims in last night's shooting in >>30 kron 4 is always tracking local stories, here's a look at what's going on

lou: up next, top officials from the united states and mexico and canada meeting. they are in last-minute talks about the usmca. and we'll have a live report on the latest developments as robert lighthizer, the u.s. trade representative is trying to negotiate a deal that will win speaker pelosi's enthusiasm. a major development in the case of general michael flynn. his former subordinate, kt mcfarland. we'll be right back. whether you're out here on lte. or here on a wifi hotspot. xfinity mobile has more coverage to keep you connected to what matters most. that's because it's the only wireless network that automatically connects you to millions of secure wifi hotspots and the best lte everywhere else. and now get $250 off when you buy a new samsung phone during xfinity mobile beyond black friday. plus, you can save up to $400 a year. click, call or visit a store today. lou: top officials from the united states, mexico and canada meeting today in washington. they are trying to come up with a negotiated compromise that would allow speaker pelosi to sign it at least g

that's the united states-mexico-canada agreement. in fact, just last week, i was in billings to celebrate the montana farm bureau federation's 100-year anniversary. and again, another big congratulations on 100 years to the montana farm bureau. as i was talking with folks at the farm bureau event, there were a lot of cowboy boots, hats. these are the farmers and ranchers of montana. it's the salt of the earth folks. they're all asking the same question -- why is this taking so long? what's going on? and frankly, there's one answer -- speaker nancy pelosi and house democrats are playing political games and holding up this trade deal. they are holding this trade deal hostage. it's been a year since the usmca was signed by president trump and leaders of canada and mexico. a year. nancy pelosi has had this signed trade agreement in her hands for about a year, and rather than deliver this win for our farmers and ranchers in montana and across the united states, she's focused on one thing, and that's impeachment. because at the end of the

lou: up next, top officials from the united states and mexico and canada meeting. they are in last-minute talks about the usmca. and we'll have a live report on the latest developments as robert lighthizer, the u.s. trade representative is trying to negotiate a deal that will win speaker pelosi's enthusiasm. a major development in the case of general michael flynn. his former subordinate, kt mcfarland. we'll be right back. as a struggling actor, i need all the breaks that i can get. at liberty butchumal- cut. liberty biberty- cut. we'll dub it. liberty mutual customizes your car insurance so you only pay for what you need. only pay for what you need. ♪ liberty. liberty. liberty. liberty. ♪ [sneeare you ok?fles] yah, it's just a cold. it's not just a cold if you have high blood pressure. most cold medicines may raise blood pressure. coricidin hbp is the... ...#1 brand that gives... powerful cold relief without raising your blood pressure. wow! giving one. how did you guys...? >>don't ask. the lexus december to rembember sales event get 0 percent apr for 60 months on

election, and i hope that congress moves on, deals with some important issues, like the united states mexico canadade agreement, other important issues that we're facing right now. elizabeth: yeah. i want to get to this, adam schiff gave a speech at the california democrat convention over the weekend, basically applauding quote the resistance and saying he is moving to oust, quote, the charlatan trump. let's cue up that sound bite for the congressman. >> two years ago i stood before you and i urged you to resist and you did, but we are more than a resistance now. we are a majority. we are a majority in one house, and we will become the majority in the other, and we will send -- we will send that charlatan in the white house back to the golden throne he came from. and you know why? because we vote. how do we build another big beautiful wave? we vote. elizabeth: at the back end, he said it is because of voting. what was your reaction to adam schiff here? >> well, i think that language plays really well on the left coast. -- on the west coast. i don't think it plays really well in middle america. i th

this as it may be congress will vote on the united states mexico canada trade agreement for the end of the president is expected to talk to reporters at any moment so ahead of that blake is in position at the white house. reporter: the usmca finger-pointing and blame game continuing today. as we have been talking about for the last days and weeks, the white house has been trying to turn the pressure up against nancy pelosi to get the usmca to the house floor for a vote but pelosi responded with a statement saying if the u.s. trade representative robert lighthizer who needs to put on paper pretty we are within range of substantially improved agreement for mark is worker, now we need to see progress in writing from the trade representatives for final review. today top white house officials were back before the cameras criticizing posey for what they see as an action. the white house is arguing that pelosi is letting impeachment proceedings get in the way of important policy matters. >> i think the president is going about the applause the impeachment is an important one because she promi

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speaker nancy pelosi and house democrats are tackling the united states mexico canada trade agreement. edward lawrence is on capitol hill and edward, we've got some developing news here that the goal remains to get this done by the end of the year. are we any closer to that? reporter: she's using words now, the house speaker, using words like imminent when talking about usmca and she still hopes to have it done by the end of the year. however, house speaker nancy pelosi says she would like to see some tweaks to it, specifically in jobs and the enforcement area but again, hoping to have a vote scheduled by the end of this year. today, white house economic adviser larry kudlow positive on the news. listen. >> -- remain very optimistic this thing is going to pass this fall. and usmca by the way, it covers so much ground, it's a template. it will boost the economy by at least half a percent of gdp. reporter: commerce secretary wilbur ross says today if the usmca is put up for ratification vote, it would overwhelmingly pass in the house of representatives. now, even moderate democrats in s

so i rise today in support of the united states-mexico-canada again one month later. it is time to move forward and pass this important legislation now. now. that's my acronym for right away, yesterday. as chairman of the senate agriculture committee, i want to talk about my producers in kansas but all producers throughout these united states and across the country. time and time again we have asked why there is a delay and farmers tell me that time and time again they wonder what on earth is going on back here. that's obvious to everybody with the i word over in the house. but even with that, this is a situation where both the administration, house members, both sides of the aisle if that were brought up to a vote it would pass. more especially since our trade ambassador robert lighthizer has been working with my colleagues across the aisle over there in an effort to settle labor issues and also environmental concerns. i've been down that road before. the honorable lagarza, the late lagarza but a wonderful man who was chairman of the house agriculture committee, i wa

mexico saying, what's going on? send the agreement back. let's not make the deal. and i wouldn't blame them at all. that is okay. we'll blame nancy. she has to put, the united states, canadaa phenomenal deal for our farmers, for everybody, it's a great deal for our country. it replaces one of the worst trade deals ever made. that nafta. that is great deal. she has to put it up for a vote. she doesn't have to talk to anybody. we're putting it up for a vote immediately and a lot of time is being wasted. mexico and canada will pull it pretty soon. if they do, it is her fault, not mine. we gave you a great deal. it is her fault. got to get going. got to get going. she is really traumatized. thank you very much. [reporters shouting questions] >> thank you very much. >> thank you very much, everybody. huh? >> thank you. >> unbelievable. more friendly than i thought. >> let's go. charles: president trump at the white house, meeting with the prime minister of bulgaria, asked about a lot of things but finally toward the end, usmca, major megatrade deal, potential trade deal between the united states and canada, mexico. jenna ellis is with us. it's a great trade deal. nancy pelosi

the entire conversation was about the united states, mexico, canada agreement.he business of congress continues. we are not all obsessed on this. we have to do more than one thing at a time. it continues and that includes working with republican collect. host: -- colleagues. host: michelle and los angeles, democratic. caller: i read the transcripts. trump almost gave the impression we were the corrupt nation and not any problems with ukraine. for instance, he says, and the transcript, "do us a favor. our country has been through a lot. ukraine knows a lot about it. i would like you to find out what happened with this whole situation with ukraine crowd strike. you know, one of your wealthy people." who is crowd strike? what wealthy person is he talking about? when i looked it up, it was the ceo of crowd strike. he is not even a ukrainian citizen. was askingled trump about something that was fictional, basically. i don't know. i have more questions. i wish trump would get in front of the congressional committee and answer some questions. guest: the last point is a

this new congress has not taken up usmca, the united states-mÉxico and canada to make us stronger, theker of the house, she has said for the last 10 months she's working to getting to yes, she holds all the power to bring it up and we would pass the usmc África, no -- usmca and no one is fighting it. we have number one and number 2 trading countries. maria: speaker of the house in name only, a lot of the moderates have not been able to get past go on the democratic platform because the progressives want real left -- progressives all the way to the left, so you wonder how michael bloomberg may do, i remember a couple -- maybe a year ago, michael bloomberg and tom steyer were trying to buy their way into the election, you got slammed, they said you were attack a jewish person, what's your reaction today to michael bloomberg wanting in? >> it's very obvious, 3 things you should take from this, everyone understands the democrats currently running for president cannot beat president trump and secondly it goes to the point why michael bloomberg gave the democrats $110 million to try to win c

united states? and why? because we have been so consumed with hate that we can no longer see straight. look, why are we not passing the united states-mexico-canada trade agreement, which is a jobs ill? why are we not passing the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2020, which is critical to our safety? why are we not passing the department of defense appropriations act -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman will suspend. mr. kelly: madam speaker, i appreciate you saying it, but i'm going to ask my colleagues the same, please extend to me the same respect -- the speaker pro tempore: you're out of order. you direct your remarks to the chair. mr. kelly: i would, madam speaker, but i don't think the other side is interested in hearing what i have to say. the speaker pro tempore: you are recognized. mr. kelly: we also have not passed the department of defense appropriation act. can you believe we are that irresponsible? legislation to secure operational control of our southern border. we're not doing that. and we're not doing bipartisan legislation to lower prescription drug prices and handle surprise billings and pre-existing condi

speaker, i rise talk about the united states-mexcio-canada trade the need for commonsense change to see that our trade policies with mexico canada da better reflect -- canada better reflect the current economic conditions and that occurred since the initial act was put together over 25 years ago. the administration's trade though, currently, with these tariff wars, i believe, are not only hurting but they're hurting our farmers, ranchers, dairy men and women. it.s be clear about these are hidden taxes that pay and that well.lture pays as the united states-mexcio-canada agreement, i think, would address these concerns if we get right. as chairman of the subcommittee on livestock and foreign agriculture, opening new trade for agriculture is one of my top priorities. my home state of california is number one agricultural nearly the nation and half of our ag products are exported abroad. year.20 billion a i'm a farmer, third generation. i understand the importance of ability to trade and have a field.vel playing mexico and canada combined are our largest destination for these products. maintaining these markets is ensure that

that we pass a trade agreement with the united states, mexico, and canada that would actually help the american people out because this is an embarrassment. i'll yield back. >> mr. chairman, may i be recognized for a motion? >> no, i have some concluding remarks. ambassador, i want to thank you for your decades of service. i want to thank you you as mr. maloney said, for being the first one through the gap. what you did in coming forward and answering a lawful subpoena was to give courage to others that also witnessed wrongdoing. that they, too, could show the same courage that you have. that they could stand up, speak out, answer questions. they could endure whatever threats, insults may come their way. and so in your long and distinguished career, you have done another great public service in answering the call of our subpoena and testifying before us today. i think you gathered from our comments that we not only grieve for what you went through but what damage is being done to the state department, to career federal foreign service officers all over the country. i am profoundly grat

our economy could be stronger with the united states mexico canada agreement, almost a year ago thatas agreed to. not only would our economy be stronger, we would be stronger as a nation when we negotiate with china who has become the number three trader with mexico and canada as number one and number two. but we are weaker in that negotiation because the speaker will not bring this up because she's too busy with impeachment. today we are waiting on the senate to pass another continuing resolution. the funding of government themselves. we have not gotten that down. but we have more hearings on impeachment. we have a deficit. the number one thing a majority should do is pass a budget. but they did not get that done. we are on a one year anniversary, namely one problem -- name of me one problem the democrat majority has soft? they have created a few more but not solved anything. host: policy issues that washington is not addressing, also on twitter and by text at (202) 748-8003. from lee, in tennessee, all school children especially those in rural areas should have a free home internet

going to have canada and mexico say what's going on, send the agreement back, let's not make the deal and i wouldn't blame them at all and that's okay, just blame nancy. got to put united statesa, mexico trade deal, a phenomenal deal for our farmers and for everybody, it is a great deal for a country. he replaces one of the worst trade deals ever made, and that is nafta. she has to put up for a vote. doesn't have to talk to anybody just has to say we are putting it up for a vote immediately. and a lot of time is being wasted but you're going to have mexico and canada pull it pretty soon and if they do, it is her fault, not mine. is her fault, and has to get going. she is really traumatized. thank you very much. thank you very much, everyone. >> dana: that was president trump in the oval office there with the bulgarian prime minister defending his decision and explaining it about restoring the trident to the navy seal eddie gallagher who had been convicted on that lesser charge, said that rudy giuliani is being treated unfairly by the press, said that he might go to bulgaria because he always gets asked to go while these countries but putting the onus on speaker nancy pelosi t

has included language similar to section 230 in the united states-mexico-canada agreement and the u.s.-japan trade agreement. ranking member walden and i wrote raising concerns about why the language is included in trade deals as we debate them across the nation and i was hoping to hear his perspective on why he believes that was appropriate. including trade agreements that are controversial to democrats and republicans is not the way to get support from congress. so, hopefully the ambassador will be more responsive to bipartisan requests in the future. with that, mr. chairman, i will yield back. >> gentleman yields back. chairman would like to remember members all opening statements shall be made part of the record. >> can mine be made part of the -- >> i apologize. the chair now yields to my good friend, the ranking member. >> oh, how times have changed. >> for five minutes. >> thank you, mr. chairman. i want to welcome our witnesses today. thank you for being here. it's really important work and i will tell you at the outset we've got another subcommittee meeting upstairs i'll be b

she's got to put u.s., that's united states, canada, mexico trade deal.l for our farmers, for everybody. it's aor great deal for our country. it replaces one of the worst trade r deals ever made. that'ss nafta. so we have a great deal. >> as of last week, we were told our reporting shows that usmca was making progress but back to our regularly scheduled program. lindsey graham spoke with respect about his friend joe biden following the death of biden's son beau back in 2015. >> if you can't admire joe biden as a person, it's probably you got a problem. he is as good a man as god ever created and we don't agree on much. but i think he's been dealt a really gut blow. >> but the republican senator is taking a different tactic in the trump era. for the senate to investigate the bidens during a potential impeachment trial. and he doesn't seem to see any contradiction between his two positions.ee a >> my conscience is clear. i loveci joe biden as a person. he is a really decent man. he's had a lot of tragedy in his life. but i have a conscience very clear right

what's not happening there not the democrats are not passing the trade agreement between the united states canada mexicoknown as the u.s. m.c.a. and so many other things that congress could be doing so he's trying to as we see this very emotional argument of the from the diplomat the former diplomat ambassador to ukraine on the television screens he's trying to get ahead of it frame the news cycle something that he has been very skillful at doing up to this point and how does that contrast kimberly with the real the reaction from trump on the 1st day in which he's essentially said i believe he was meeting with the turkish president that day and he basically said he wasn't watching anybody was he wasn't fazed by any any of it in the end better things to do. yeah he called it as he has repeatedly a witch hunt he did that again today when i say he sent out a few tweets he's definitely indicating that he seems to be reacting to this in real time it's hard to imagine he's not watching these proceedings because one other point that he tried to underscore through this as he frames his arguments not only that h

back to the work of the intelligence committee that we pass a trade agreement with the united states and mexico and canada that would help the american people out, because this is an embarrassment. i yield back. >> mr. chairman, can i be recognized for emotion? >> no, i have some concluding remarks. ambassador, i want to thank you for your decades of service. i want to thank you as mr. maloney said for being the first one through the gap. what you did in coming forward and answering a lawful subpoena was to give courage to other that also witness wrongdoing, that they too could show the same courage that you have that they could stand up, speak out, answer questions, they could endure what ever threats, insults may come their way. so in your long and distinguished career, you have done another great public service in answering the call of our subpoena, and testifying before us today. i think you -- think you gathered from our comments that we not only understand what you went through, but what damage is being done to the state department, to career federal foreign service officers around the country. i am

jeff: we are limited with what we can do any new united states, but we operate in canada, israel, mexicombia, portugal -- and there is real opportunity. these are going to be global brands. it is tough to say that or see that when you are in the middle of a downdraft, but the companies that are being built today, many of them will be not only pioneers, but stalwarts in the agro industrial complex in in some cases, the medical complex, and the consumer complex for years to come. we are at the ground floor of that and we are happy. kristine: will it ever be legalized fully at the federal level? jeff: i think so. at the end of the day, people recognize -- a lot of recognizes cannabis as a therapeutic in particular and a wonderful alternative for pain management, anxiety management. how that translates in the work that has to be done for people to understand the clinical isicacy of cannabis, that taking some time and it will get there eventually. let's face it, there are other drugs of choice that are far ane disruptive and we need alternative, so cannabis in many respects, both from a medic

back to the work of the intelligence committee that we passed trade agreement with the united states and mexico and canada and would actually help the american people out. this is an embarrassment. i yield back. >> i have remarks. ambassador, i want to thank you for your decades of service. on a thank you as mr. maloney said for being the first one through the gap. what you did and coming forward, and answering these subpoena, the loophole subpoena was to encourage others that also witnessed wrongdoing and that they is it too, which of the same courage that you have and that they could stay on up and speak out and answered questio questions. but they could endure whatever insults that may come their way. and your long distinguished career you have done another great public service in answering the call of our subpoena and testifying before us today. i say you gathered from our comments that we not only agree for what you went through but what damage is being done to the state department and the career federal foreign service officers over the country. i am profoundly grateful to you and mr. kent and an in

back to the work of the intelligence committee, that we pass a trade agreement with the united states, mexico and canada has would actually help the american people out, because this is an embarrassment. i yield back. >> mr. chairman may i be recognized for a motion? >> no. i have concluding remarks. ambassador, i want to thank you for your decades of service. i want to thank you as mr. maloney said for being the first one through the gap. what you did in coming forward and answering a lawful subpoena was to give courage to others that also witnessed wrongdoing that, they, too, could show the same courage you have, could stand up, speak out, answer questions they could endure whatever threats, insults may come their way. and so in your long and distinguished career you have done another great public service in answering the call of our subpoena and testifying before us today. i thank you gathered from our comments that we not only agree with what you went through but what damage is being done to the state department, to career federal foreign service officers all over the country. i am profoundly gratef

. ♪ david: trade officials from canada, united states and mexico are headed for another deal, are we etting a congressal vote on usmca, hillary vaughn is live with latest. they are meeting right now? reporter: right now. moments ago, from canada arrived. mexico's trade team has been negotiating this evening, but also this morning. from when she heard she described it as encouraging, we talked with man leading mexico's trade time, under secretary jesus tejada, saying they will not agree to enforcement standard for labor beyond original nafta. i asked tejada if he thinks that democrats are going to far with their request, his tone of -- was optimistic. >> what is now the considered a solution is not going too far, it is going in the right direction, it will be -- when we come to an agreement it certainly will be a huge improvement on the original signed agreement. i cannot say anything wrong about that. reporter: under secretary says they are moving toward a resolution but there are 8 working days left congress has bev they leave for christmas break. that is a tight time line. house dem

be at one year anniversary when the three leaders came together to sign the initial united states, mexico and canadaa path to yes. how many times have we heard that? but today in her presence press conference she thought it was in doubt they could get it done this year. maria: congresswoman, what do you sunshine. >>think?>> well, it's very cleat speaker pelosi and the democrats' priority is impeaching the president of the united states, not about doing what's best for the country. you know, the state of arizona has a lot of trade with mexico and canada and so passing the usmca is a big deal for arizona and the entire country. when she says she doesn't have enough time to do this, give me a break. she has been spending every single moment, every time on impeachment stuff and not things that are important to the country. this is wrong and this is what the american people are so frustrated about. when i go home, they say would you guys please get something done. they're sick of this. maria: i think voters are going to remember it. i do. >> congresswoman, a question for you. in light of the fact that i'

canada on friday. they were trying to iron out details of a free trade deal that also includes the united states. democrats in us congress have said the only support the u. s. mexico canada agreement the country's can boost protections for workers rights and the environment. mexico's trade representative he's s a saudi said thahat's not such a bad thing. and i can. help honesty the what why this is very good at. he's getting to be in march. many of the issues raised b by the democrats i'm very. what is going on he he said he said he said it would be very good i don't want to speculate t that was to have to close if you sign. but the good things. next up german automaker daimler is preparing for major job cuts the company that owns mercedes benz as it aims to slash ten thousand posts worldwide by the end of t tnty twenty two. namess to get there by not fillili certain vacant jobs and by offering severance packages in germany. earlier this month and our ceo all the colonia said the european union strict new emissions rules. and the transition to electric cars were hurting the firm's bottom line. read more meeting us and china also not helping things. and finally sta

chamber of commerce is the 12 million jobs in the united states are directly related to trade with mexico and canadao canada or mexico. mexico has ratified this agreement. canada is waiting for the u.s. to schedule a vote on it for their ratification. both of those world leaders have talked with house speaker nancy pelosi to tell her and reassure her that this is a good deal. david: edward thank you very much. he is the costly delay of the usmca just being done for politics? gary? >> i will tell you what david it's impossible, yes of course it all boils down to politics. anything that trump ftse on pelosi is going to vote an a on. that's the world we are living in but here's the thing. these trade agreements as an argument and can i manage the economy better than you can manage the economy? as the representative said i think in the peace they said it's going to affect 12 million workers. it affects every single worker. but these trade agreements do is favor one industry versus another. for example the usmca favors the auto industry requiring a certain amount of automotive parts to be made in the u.s

there is this new trade deal between the united states, canada, mexico. it's pretty much done.he is so fixated, the president says, on getting him, she is not going do do -- to do it. >> the usmca i can tell you it is sitting on nancy pelosi's desk. that is the trade deal, the great trade deal for the farmers manufacturers, workers of all types including union. it is sitting on nancy pelosi's desk. she's incapable of moving it looks like. she keeps saying she wants to get it done but we're talking about many, many months, sitting on her desk, no votes. she has to help with the democrats because they will vote for it, most of them. i guess all of the republicans will vote for it. the way the system works, she has to put it up for a vote. brian: by the way, that is the bulgarian translator. i think elected not to translate that. the bulgarians don't care about the usmca i wouldn't think. more about that later. turns out pelosi signaling according to the hill, it is within range, close quote. we're within range. substantially improved agreement. now we need to see the progress in

back to the work of the intelligence committee, that we pass a trade agreement with the united states, mexico and canada that would actually help the american people out. because this is an embarrassment. i'll yield back. conaway: mr. chairman, may i be recognized for a motion? schiff: no, i have some... conaway: mr. chairman? schiff: ... concluding remarks. i want to -- ambassador, i want to thank you for your decades of service. i want to thank you, as mr. maloney said, for being the first one through the gap. what you did in coming forward and answering a lawful subpoena, was to give courage to others that also witnessed wrongdoing, that they too could show the same courage that you have, that they could stand up, speak out, answer questions. they could endure whatever threats, insults may come their way. and so in your long and distinguished career, you have done another great public service in answering the call of our subpoena and testifying before us today. i think you gathered from our comments that we not only grieve for what you went through, but what damage is being done to the state departme

they have a lot vested in more commerce between mexico and canada and the united states. i'm wondering if they are going to be putting the pressure on democrats and maybe that will do the trick. >> i mean, they should be, unions, small business, i mean frankly everyone. this is an important piece of legislation, and it's very frustrating that it is a political football. i know robert says there's a bunch of bills that have been passed in the house, but nothing substantial. this is a major trade deal and something that theoretically both sides should be behind. they should at least bring it to a vote. if there are some issues outstanding, then let people go on the record for that. the reality is we all know if they put to it a vote, it will pass. that's what they should be doing. david: breaking news on this subject. we're getting news now that speaker pelosi did have a meeting with afl-cio's leader trumka that agreement can be reached on usmca trade deal if trump administration makes it, quote, enforceable for america's workers. is that a big stumbling block, robert? >> i

lou: the usmca between the u.s., canada and mexico is far larger than the united states and china.or nancy pelosi to adamantly refuse. it's stunning to watch this unfold because the president and the vice president i must say on the road today, i think i saw his schedule, two separate events today, the president going off to texas as well. i mean, they seem to be the only ones in this government working perhaps the judiciary i should take a greater count of, but i'll give them an exemption today. >> the vice president was in wisconsin where theed a -- the admin surprised created tens of thousands of new jobs. and usmca is vital to states like wisconsin. it's important to open dairy markets. as you know from polling today, in wisconsin, support for impeachment continuing to decline and new polling has president trump leading all democrat contestants in wisconsin which is a remarkable data point to what's happening in the backdrop of these impeachment hearings. lou: we are looking at a poll from "politico" asking, do you support the impeachment inquiry. that number opposing among ind

important, it will replace nafta and the frailities of the nafta agreement and give the united states, canada and mexicorading agreement that the american people, the american worker wants and needs. so let's just hope that nancy pelosi will put country over party, get it on the floor, give president trump the credit that he deserves for sticking to his promises and getting a great trade deal negotiated. maria: that's funny. she's not going to give him any credit. >> that's the scary thing. this will be a loss for her. maria: how many legislative days do you have left in washington this year? 10? >> probably more than that. that's because of the december -- remember, we're going to be in until the 20th because of the continuing resolution. that's when it runs out. that third week, we will be in dc. maria: we'll leave it there. good to see you this morning. thanks so much. >> a pleasure. thank you. maria: coming you up this morning, we've got the founder and ceo of b a go-go. former senior -- stub hub was yesterday. former senior advisor to george w. bush, karl rove it here and former federal reserve cha

trade agreement with canada and mexico could be approved even still this year in the united states 3 major indices they have once again hit an all time high the dow jones hit a fresh record high on friday after white house economic adviser larry kudlow said that china and the u.s. getting ready to close that trade deal the 30 stock average traded 150 points higher or point 5 percent the s. and p. 500 the nasdaq they made new all time highs climbing point 6 and point 7 percent respectively and in canada the t s x also traded up this week up by about 0.31 percent canada's main stock index continued its journey really into record territory with games in the key energy and material sectors it also helped to offset losses in the health care sector that includes big names in the cannabis business and that is your global market wrap for the week. time now for a quick break but hang hammock as well. but this guy's a viking app which they have not allowed i phone users cannister operate without them now. 50 officially launched extremely application guarding millions in just one day but could