And well leave this washington journal segment to return to live coverage of the u. S. Senate. Quorum call quorum call quorum call the presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask that the calling of the quorum be suspended. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley mr. President , i want to make a few brief remarks regarding the introduction of the security enforcement and compassion united and Reform Efforts. And we have selected the acronym secure for this piece of legislation that were introducing today. This bill promotes and protects the interest of the American People in a lawful immigration system and provides a fair and equitable solution on deferred action for childhood arrivals. And everybody in the senate knows that by the acronym daca. Its the product of several months of hard work between this senator and senators cornyn, graham, tillis, lankford, perdue, and cotton. And i think before the days out and the senate closes down hiewl hear from youl
Now theyre free. An American Woman, her husband and kids released five years after militants captured them. Theres a problem bringing them home. Also firefighters pouring into california from neighboring states trying to help control the wild fires that have done so many damage. Its heart breaking, its crushing. This looks like another planet. When you see these homes that have been reduced to rubble. Now strong winds an intense heat as firefighters attempt to save lives and peoples homes. Recently they brought in a powerful new weapon. Lets get to it. Good thursday afternoon. John kelly made a surprise appearance at that White House Briefing this afternoon taking the podium for the First Time Since beening chief of staff. He responded to reports that he may be on way out. Im not quitting today. I dont believe and i just talked to the president i dont think im being fired today. And im not so frustrated in this job that im thinking of leaving. General kelly did get laughs from reporter