Marshall, who became a virginian, like dr. Esper. He spent the majority of his life in the armed service, the u. S. Military academy at west point. He continued through his carrier in the Army Active Guard reserve, service to the white house, service to this body. In fact, dr. Esper has seen it all as an active guard and reserve member. Work in the private sector, think tanks on National Security policy, service to house and senate committees, service to individual senators, and service to republican administrations. You are familiar with his biography, but i wanted to share two instances of working with dr. Esper, which has led me to the conclusion he is the person of character who should lead the department. One of the first phone calls i received after introduced legislation to address challenges with the and with the unacceptably high Unemployment Rate of Military Spouses was from then secretary esper. He thanked me for the legislation, and talked about his own concern about this a
January. Mr. Esper, currently Army Secretary, was asked about u. S. Policy toward iran, cybersecurity, and Nuclear Deterrence, among other topics. This is just over 2. 5 hours. Requirede the 8 questions you will have to respond to audibly so we can get that in the record. If you would hear to the regulations of interest . Yes sir. Have you taken any actions that would appear to presume the outcome of the confirmation process . No, sir. Exercising your responsibility makes it important that this committee, subcommittees, and other appropriate committees if congress received testimony briefings, reports, recordings, records, and other information from the executive branch on a timely basis. Do you agree, it is confirmed, to testify before this committee . Yes, sir. Do you agree to provide records, documents, Electronic Communications in a timely matter when requested by this committee, subcommittees, or other appropriate committees of congress, and to results with the request or basis of
Sliding down the Bowling Aisle into the pins and climbing up into the bowling machine. The suspects car was later found in the town of lisbon, maine without him in it. Communities in maine are on lockdown as multiple agencies, Law Enforcement agencies search for the suspect. The individual is considered Armed And Dangerous. Hes a firearms instructor. Hes a member of the u. S. Army reserve. Sources tell cnn that he was at the camp smith Training Facility in Upstate New York this summer when he purportedly started making statements about Hearing Voices in his head and having thoughts about wanting to hurt his fellow soldiers. He then spent time in an Army Hospital for medical evaluation. Now people in communities near the shooting are in lockdown and on edge of course. Theyre calling police. Theyre reporting suspicious people. Theyre hearing noises in the woods. Theyre hearing far off gunshots. So far there arent any tips that have led to the suspect. Cnn is learning more about some of t
[inaudible conversations] the committee will come to order. Without objection the committee may recess at any point. Good morning, secretary mayorkas, and thank you for joining the committees budget that you and President Biden put forth the department of Homeland Security. March 1 the department celebrated its 21st anniversary, and i want to thank the Public Servants throughout hhs that dedicate their lives to securing the homeland. This work is vital to the nations safety and security. Mr. Secretary, when you took the oath of office use for two, quote, support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic. As well as faithfully discharge the duties of the office, and of quote. The immigration and nationality act further makes clear that you have, quote, a duty to control and guard the borders, the boundaries and borders. During your three years as secretary you failed to fulfill this effort. You refuse to comply with the laws in congress an
Spark light supports cspan as a Public Service along with these other television providers, giving you a front row seat to democracy. Homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Security Committee on the 2025 budget request. The hearing ended shortly before the house delivered two impeachment articles to the senate. Both of those articles were later dismissed. [inaudible conversations] the committee will come to order. Without objection the committee may recess at any the committee will come to order. Without objection the committee may recess at any point. Good morning, secretary mayorkas. Thank you for joining the committee to discuss the budget that you and President Biden have put forward for the Homeland Security. On march 1 the department celebrated its 21st anniversary. I want to thank all of the Public Servants who dedicate their lives to securing the homeland. It is vital to our nations safety and security. Mr. Secretary, when you took the oath of offic