[shouting] was to have as the representative is a tory [laughter] even one with a fine hairstyle this. I well remember when he came to question time not within into those the but with a model of the vessel that he wanted build so near to his constituency and im proud that this government is building that vessel as indeed another one like it but i also accept, humbly accept, that one, im sure there are many people in scotland would like to talk about this issue. Might appeal doesnt stretch to every single part, but the key point he is making is absolutely right. The reason the yes campaign and the no campaign cant seem to get a debate is because those who want to break up the united kingdom, they know theyre losing the argument so they want to change the question. Its the oldest trick in the book and we can all see i you have been watching prime ministers questions. You can watch any time on www. C span. Org, where you can find videos of past prime ministers questions and other programs
So ordered. Send those to you and we thank you for the testimony that you have given. Including my members who have submitted questions for the record. They should cement their questions by friday, january 24. The chair thanks everyone for in their attention. And without further ado, this meeting is adjourned. Chris christie apologized for what happened on the George Washington bridge. Heres what he said at his News Conference. Good morning. I come out here to this office what i have been many times before and i come out here today to apologize to the people of new jersey. And i apologize to the people of fort lee and i apologize to the members of the state legislature. And i am embarrassed and humiliated by the conduct of some of the people on my team. There is no doubt in my mind that the conduct that they exhibited is completely unacceptable and shows a lack of respect for the appropriate role of government and for the people that we are trusted to serve. And there are two pieces of
That pervades the entire country today. You and agencies and human rights organizations have estimated that over 600,000 have been displaced since the beginning of this rebellion in late 2012. Since december 2013 we agree that at least two dozen people been killed and another 100,000 have fled the country to us since december. We are particularly concerned that the imminent threat against muslim civilians has forced many to abandon their homes and communities and is seeking help from you in humanitarian agency, the African Union, and the french peacekeeping forces to relocate within the Central African republic or to neighboring countries. Just last weekend at the urging request of muslim civilians at the pk12 neighborhood peacekeeping force is transported over 1,002 and the people to towns in northern parts of the country as soon as those folks the parted the remaining local population attacked and destroyed the mosque and looted the homes of those who had not. This forced relocation
Year. At this time theyre recognizing. I would like to thank the witnesses for sharing their insights today. 2011 i led a resolution welcoming the independence of south sudan, and urging that its leaders address some of of the long standing challenges in order to put them on a path towards longterm stability. And just three years down from the date of the referendum, as you mentioned. Secretary, deeply dispinted by the senseless violence, by the rapidly expanding political challenge in south sudan. A thorough engagement. Ambassador booth is showing and for our ability to step up to the plate quickly. And start, if you would for me, secretary, with just a quick summery as to why south sudan matters to the United States. Why this crisis matters to people of the United States. Thank you for that question. For 30 years the United States has been supporting the people of south sudan. For south sudan became an entity. Supporting the right to exist. The right to freedom of religion. And their
Hatred where little to none had previously existed. What we begin to see happening last november in response was a reactionary backlash by selfdefense gangs. Since then retaliatory outreaches contributed by antibalaka has escalated and muslim civilians what nothing to do with balaka became targets. As in the case, whole neighborhoods in the capital city and whole villages have been cleansed of the Muslim Populations. As well hear from our witnesses there are numerous causes could shoot to grievances including a fight to control conflict minerals. In mining area and thus there are economic motives at work there as well. Insofar as conflict can be described as religion on one level its also true religious fervor and dedication that provides the greatest hope of peace and reconciliation in the Central African republic. Some of you will recall how a few months ago three great religious leaders came to washington as well us to new york, the United Nations, meeting with people both sides of