Row lit fest starting saturday at 11 a. M. Eastern on cspan2s book tv. Treasury secretary steven mooun mnuchin defended trumps 2018 budget request for his department on capitol hill. He appeared before the house weighs and means committee. He once again called on congress to raise the debt ceiling before leaving for their august recess. This is about two hours. [inaudible conversations] [ inaudible conversations ] the committee will come to order. Good afternoon. And thank all for joining us today. Our committee is honored to welcome treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin to testify on President Trumps fiscal year 2018 Budget Proposals for the te Treasury Department. Annual hearing with the treasury secretary on the president s budget plays an incredible role in our world. It helps set the stage for collaboration between congress, the white house, and the Treasury Department. Todays conversation will help us identify in advance efforts to grow our economy, create jobs, and increase american