Ratification would solidify the strong u. S. Commitment to equal opportunity for disabled persons, protection for disabled americans abroad, wounded veterans. Greatear we missed a opportunity. Its my hope that we dont make the same mistake again. Mr. Secretary, this entire hearing strikes me as revisiting important fundamental issues that need to be asked and answered to reassure those of my constituents who have not heard yes yet. In your view, what is the response to critics who charge the sea rpd that would violate u. S. Sovereignty, and the Disabilities Committee would be empowered under this treaty to dictate how the iron states treat people with disabilities here at home. Sovereignty,ct to there is absolutely no ability whatsoever for any country or treatyity through this to gain any legal redress or to compel the u. S. To do anything. There is no oversight, there is a committee that works on issues. The most they can do is make a suggestion. There are 18 members elected on a glo
Lets be realistic. What can they do more to slow down the country . What could they do more than they have artie done to stop the senate from legislating . We have all been in congress for a long time. Three of us served in the house. Senator murray has been in the senate for a long time, as have other senior members of the senate. We came here to get things done. All this happy talk coming from my republican friends harry, we know you are right. I say, why dont you vote why do you vote the way you do . They vote together on everything. It is only to discourage the president of the United States. [indiscernible] let him do it. As i said, the country did pretty well for 140 years. I think we are beyond seeing who can out talked the other. Let him do whatever he wants. Will it come back to bite you when you are in the minority . 3 what i said on the floor, this is the way it has to be. The senate has changed. Look at what has happened. If we have a republican president and we think he sh
For Telephone Companies, a box for longdistance, cable, satellite. To view awas hewe had eliminate the lines of demarcation and promote competition, believing that with competition there would be more investment, more consumer choice, more innovation and fortunately, i think the result has proven us correct that thats exactly what is happened. Now we are in a situation, not t later, thatrs there has to be a massive overhaul. All the new technology and modes of service. , you have boucher worked on telecommunications for a long time as a member of congress. Did congress understand what awawas going on with the Telecommunications Act or was it limited to a few members . Guest as is often the case, the committees that book us on subject matters took the lead. Jack was chairman of our subcommittee. Other members of her subcommittee have been focused on telecommunications for many years. And in some cases decades. We were certainly well prepared for this reform. There was a larger interest.
The amendment offered by the gentlewoman from california. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the noes have it. The amendment is not agreed to. Ms. Sanchez mr. Chairman. I request the yeas and nays. The chair the gentlewoman ask has asked for a recorded vote. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule 18, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from california will be postponed. It is now in order to consider amendment number 4 printed in house report 113455. For what purpose does the gentleman from colorado seek recognition . Mr. Lamborn mr. Chairman, i have an amendment at the desk. The chair the clerk will designate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 4 printed in house report 113455 offered by mr. Lamborn of colorado. The chair pursuant to House Resolution 585, the gentleman from colorado, mr. Lamborn, and a member opposed each will control five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from colorado. Mr. Lamborn thank you, mr.
That does not mean that you cannot do it in a thoughtful way. That is what we try to do. Lots of other organizations try to do the same thing. So, you just have to decide. Where are you going to expend your energy . Some people spend all day long with cable news on. It palays a role. That is a great place to go on a breaking story. But, there are also a lot of talking heads. We said, toasy as tune into the people that you agree with. There are people on both sides of the spectrum. People are guilty of that. Just listening to people who affirm your beliefs. I think that the more that you demand and reward more thoughtful journalism, the more you will get. Back to the issue of Foreign Policy, when you are making or your editors are making k at anns, do you loo issue through the prism of our americans interested in the ukraine story . Obviously, theres a lot of interest in that now. Or do you say here is a Foreign Policy story that is of monumental importance. There is no question that th