Before i begin, lets call the meeting to order. Before we begin to take just a moment to say that our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been impacted over the past few days by hurricane irma. Of course, we continue to keep those suffering from the effects of Hurricane Harvey in our thoughts and prayers as well. These have truly been horrific events, and i hope and pray for the safety of everyone involved. I join with my colleagues in the commitment to doing all we can to assist our citizens who are in need at this extremely difficult time. We will see what we can do to help alleviate some of the pain. Now, the hearing were having today will come to order. 20 years ago senator ted kennedy and i came together to create the Childrens Health Insurance Program, or chip, in order to provide Health Corner for Vulnerable Children and family who were too poor to afford private coverage but still didnt qualify for medicaid. 20 years ago we were at something of a crossroads. The year
Of Hurricane Harvey in our thoughts and prayers as well. These have truly been horrific events, and i hope and pray for the safety of everyone involved. I join with my colleagues in the commitment to doing all we can to assist our citizens who are in need at this extremely difficult time. We will see what we can do to help alleviate some of the pain. Now, the hearing were having today will come to order. 20 years ago senator ted kennedy and i came together to create the Childrens Health Insurance Program, or chip, in order to provide Health Corner for Vulnerable Children and family who were too poor to afford private coverage but still didnt qualify for medicaid. 20 years ago we were at something of a crossroads. The year before c. H. I. P. Was signed into law a rep Congress Passed and a democratic president signed a welfare reform bill which ended the entitlement to cash welfare. Welfare reform sought to replace a culture of dependency with an emphasis on work. The emphasis was to mov
In the pursuit of peace. [applause] thats why i believe we must take our alliance to the next level. I hope a new 10 year defense memorandum of understanding is concluded as soon as possible to meet israels security needs far into the future. [applause] that will also send a clear message to israels enemies that the United States and israel stand together united. Its also why, as president , i will make a Firm Commitment to ensure israel maintains its qualitative military adage. [applause]. From Cyber Security to Energy Security to water security and just everyday people to people level and its especially important to continue fostering relationships between american and israeli young people who may not always remember our shared path, they are the future of our relationship and we have to do to promote that. Many of the young people here today are on the front lines on the battle to oppose the alarming boycott investment and sanction movement. [applause]. Particularly at a time when a
Would continue the pursuit of direct negotiations. Let me be clear. I would vigorously oppose any attempts by outside parties to impose a solution, including by the un Security Council. [applause] there is one more choice we face together. In some ways, it may be the most important of all. And as, as americans , israelis, stay true to the shared Democratic Values at the heart of our relationships . We are both nations built by immigrants and exiles, seeking to live and worship in freedom. Nations built on principles of equality, tolerance, and pluralism. At our best, both israel and america are seen as a light unto the nations, because of those values. This is the Real Foundation of our alliance. I think it is why so Many Americans feel such a deep, emotional connection with israel. I know that i do. It is why we cannot be neutral about israel and israels future, because in israels story, we see our own. And the story of all people who struggle for freedom and selfdetermination. Theres
Selfdeclared enemies. No more. [applause] gov. Kasich as the candidate with the deepest,s most experience i do not need on the job training. I do not have to learn about the dangers facing this country and our allies, i have lived this for decades. On day one in the oval office, i will have in place a solid team of experienced, dedicated people who will implement a longterm Strategic Program to ensure the safety and security of this allies and that of its such as israel. I will lead and make decisions and my appointees will work tirelessly with israel to counter arounds aggression to aggression. s iraqll defeat syria and and we will intervene financial supplies to hamas. [applause] gov. Kasich i will also work to build and expand on israels newfound regional relations as a result of the nuclear deals. And the arabel gulf states are now closer than ever. The bad news is the United States is now not part of this web. I will work to strengthen those ties. [applause] gov. Kasich israel lay