Secretary Steven Mnuchin on the u. S. Economy and Financial Stability. He talks about Digital Currency, World Bank Lending at the potential impact of Climate Change. Ready to go . The committee will come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. This hearing is entitled promoting stability, reviewing the administrations regular approach to Financial Stability. I want to inform all concerned that this meeting will end at 1 p. M. Per the request of the secretary. I now recognize myself for four minister give an opening statement. So let me welcome back secretary mnuchin. Today we are here to discuss the Trump Administrations actions that have undermined and not promoted our nations Financial Stability. As ive said many times before, i am very concerned about this administrations actions to eliminate important protections for consumers, investors and our economy. It appears that our banking regulators are following that te dereg
Allegations. Mr. Lew denied those allegations. Senator cardin the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will come to order. Todays hearing carries great importance for the United States, for israel and the region. The attacks by hamas just over 10 days ago in israel marked the deadliest day for jews since the holocaust. Abducting elderly in wheelchairs, burning people alive and killing babies in front of parents, it was not only horrific and barbaric, but methodically planned and carried out. Hamas has started a war. Given the state of emergency that israel faces, the United States needs a confirmed u. S. Ambassador in jerusalem. We need somewhere to reenforce that the United States stands with israel in response to the unprecedented terrorist attack. We need someone to lead the selfless personnel who have been working nonstop at mission israel. We need an ambassador to work with our israeli partners and provide help. Secretary lew, we hold this nomination today. I am committed to getting
Allegations. Mr. Lew denied those allegations. Senator cardin the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will come to order. Todays hearing carries great importance for the United States, for israel and the region. The attacks by hamas just over 10 days ago in israel marked the deadliest day for jews since the holocaust. Abducting elderly in wheelchairs, burning people alive and killing babies in front of parents, it was not only horrific and barbaric, but methodically planned and carried out. Hamas has started a war. Given the state of emergency that israel faces, the United States needs a confirmed u. S. Ambassador in jerusalem. We need somewhere to reenforce that the United States stands with israel in response to the unprecedented terrorist attack. We need someone to lead the selfless personnel who have been working nonstop at mission israel. We need an ambassador to work with our israeli partners and provide help. Secretary lew, we hold this nomination today. I am committed to getting
Nuclear deal when he was treasury secretary during the Obama Administration. Some republican lawmakers implied that he did not come forward with transparency on allegations. Mr. Lew denied those allegations. Senator cardin the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will come to order. Todays hearing carries great importance for the United States, for israel and the region. The attacks by hamas just over 10 days ago in israel marked the deadliest day for jews since the holocaust. Abducting elderly in wheelchairs, burning people alive and killing babies in front of parents, it was not only horrific and barbaric, but methodically planned and carried out. Hamas has started a war. Given the state of emergency that israel faces, the United States needs a confirmed u. S. Ambassador in jerusalem. We need somewhere to reenforce that the United States stands with israel in response to the unprecedented terrorist attack. We need someone to lead the selfless personnel who have been working nonstop at
Foreign Relations Committee will come to order. In keeping in the great way senator lindsey runs his meeting, we start here on time too. And well defer our opening comments out of respect to you so you can make your introduction and go on about your business. But you honor us by being here. We thank you for that. And the floor is yours to introduce one of our nominees. Thank you, chairman corker and Ranking Member. Thank you for the opportunity tew peer before the committee on behalf of the president s nominee to serve as the undersecretary of state for management. Hes been my budget director, hes an excellent manager. He has tremendous historical knowledge and coordinate many efficiently. He was born and raised portland, oregon and attended college in san francisco. He remains loyal to his west coast roots. After graduating college, he considered teaching diplomatic history. While he never had a chance to pursue that interest, the opportunity to pursue the role in Foreign Policy will