Held a hearing on u. S. Military space assets and potential National Security threats. Hyten raymond be, commander of the air force Space Command, was among those testifying. This is an hour and 15 minutes. [inaudible] fiscal year 2018 priorities and posture of the National Security Space Enterprise. Were honored to have the panel of expert witnesses who are leaders in our National Security Space Program to join us here today. And before i introduce them though, i want to take a momento to acknowledge that while i cant imagine there being a better place to work than for the Strategic Forces subcommittee on the House Armed Services committee, apparently somebody thinks theres a better job on washington d. C. We, therell be the thisll be the last hearing that steve will be this his current position. Hes leaving us to go to work for the secretary of defense, be the assistant secretary of defense for space policy x. Be our loss the secretarys gain. So were going to miss him. Hes been with
Right based on the authority of your holy inspired word. I especially pray for the many representatives who are your true children by faith in jesus christ. Grant them your favor and blessing and raise them up. Give them supernatural strength for the work they do. Give them great wisdom for the decisions they make and the direction in which they lead this nation. God, purify their motives, protect them from pride, help them bowless they break. Make they never forget your promise, he who honors them, i will honor. In jesus name, the only name by which we have access to heaven i pray, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from washington, ms. Delbene. Ms. Delbene i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation unde
Carolina. [inaudible conversations] i call a hearing to her. I would like to welcome the witness today senator dan coats, the nominee to be the director of National Intelligence. Congratulations on your nomination. Welcome back. Im sure you didnt expect to be walking the halls so soon after your retirement. I would also like to welcome back your wife and my good friend marcia and i want to thank her for your support and willingness to share you with the rest of the country. I have known both of you for many years and have seen firsthand the strength of the relationship that you so thoughtfully describing your statement for the record. Our goal in conducting the hearing is to enable the committee to consider the senators qualifications and to allow for a thoughtful deliberation by the members. Hes already provided written responses to more than 148 questions presented by the committee and its members. Today of course, members will be able to ask additional senator in both open and close
The confirmation hearing to head the office of director of National Intelligence testified before the Senate Intelligence committee. This is just over two hours. Calling the hearing to order i would like to welcome the witness today, the nominee to be the director of National Intelligence. Congratulations on your nomination and welcome back. Im sure you didnt expect to be walking the halls so soon after your retirement and i would also like to welcome back your wife and my good friend and i want to thank her for her support of you and willingness to share with the rest of the country. Ive seen firsthand the strength of the relationship you so thoughtfully described for the record. The goal is to enable the committees qualifications and allow for thoughtful deliberation of the members who already provided responses to 148 questions presented by the committee and its members. Today of course members will ask questions and hear from the senator in both open and closed sessions. He comes t
One real and one factitiousrr role model. The fictitious one was nancy drew. [laughter] today after the inauguration they marched on the streets of america and the buyer is an expression of fear and anxiety wielding the enormous power with the intellectual capacity walking the halls so soon after your retirement. I would also like to welcome back your wife and my good friend marcia and i want to thank her for your support and willingness to share y. Nown both [inaudible conversations] as a call the hearing to order looking at of nominee director of National Intelligence, uh Trump Nominee congratulations. Welcome back i am sure you did not expect to walk down these also soon after your retirement. But thanks for your wife support to share you with the rest of the country. I have seen firsthand the relationship the iso thoughtfully describe. Simply put its essential to congress to authorize these authorities to help keep the country safe while protecting our constitutional rights. I look