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How big of a challenge is it to physically get them that aid given the current conditions? >> so our harbor is now open. it is actually receiving aid by various shipping lines coming in in bulk. we do have distribution cap abiliti capabilities here on the island and were working hard to get supplies out as quickly as possible. were working in conjunction with the government as well. our primary function is to get the city up and running again. so we are working very closely with the power compan...

That -- which means were going to add 200 more at agents and investigators. >> in your view is the new york ra actually trying to stop law enforcement? so much what traditionally would be called the good guys with guns? >> i think the mra, first and foremost is trying to preserve its existence. and if you understand it in many ways as a business that sells fear and anger, as opposed to an ideological entity, their activity seems to limit atfs effectiveness. their primary function is to just keep...

Its a skill set that requires diplomacy, and there arent a lot of jim bakers or leon panettas around. >> gene robinson, one reason why a general would struggle in this job is, number one, they are accustomed to having people have to obey them. when they speak, what theyre giving are orders that must be obeyed in the chain of command. so thats their behavioral history going into it. the other is that the generals usually know what you could really classify within white house terms as nothing abou...

Lot of jim bakers or leon panettas around. >> gene robinson, one reason why a general would struggle in this job is, number one, they are accustomed to having people have to obey them. when they speak, what theyre giving are orders that must be obeyed in the chain of command. so thats their behavioral history going into it. the other is that the generals usually know what you could really classify within white house terms as nothing about politics. general kelly knows absolutely nothing about th...

Aspects of international security. i think the trump administration is moving them into it. >> bill: in that sense its a changing world yet again. nice to see you on a monday. john sununu today. >> shannon: the push to reform healthcare. >> we continue to see the premiums go up, the co-pays, deductibles. we need to be providing the american people a better healthcare future. that is our goal as we continue to have these conversations, and im very optimistic well move forward very quickly. >> sha...

This should have happened a long time ago. the state is now doing its part and saying, listen, its not just up to the president of the united states to stem the tide of illegal immigration. the states can do their part, too appeared to make it a crime to fail to obey or cooperate with federal immigration authorities is a smart way to g go. >> jon: listen for a second to governor abbott, he says essentially we are a nation of laws and that is why he supports this bill, listen. >> when you look at...

Oh, god. my first stop is the local weather station. if this is the real alaska, i want to find out how cold it actually gets here. even though im sure the answer is you dont even want to know. >> dave anderson. welcome to the weather service in barrow. >> its cold outside, sir. >> yes, it is. but are you enjoying the weather, though? >> no. not at all, actually. like most people when they dont enjoy the weather, they blame the weatherman. >> thats right. thats what were here for. >> all right. ...

Or arm to it. interestingly enough. their primary function to control the roadways and traffic situations. when they have any type of criminal activity, they have to call the local jurisdiction to help. we will see mutual aid. they should call in the fbi. the fbi has the crime labs and forensic specialists. they need a lot of help in the form of resources. if you look up santa barbaras police department, it is not particularly large. that, in itself, lends itself to a problem. unlike new york ci...

Business leaders, not just president obama but the white house in general, is urging business leaders to call republicans on the hill such as yourself and say, we cant have this debt ceiling happen. we have to pass a raising of the debt ceiling. have you gotten calls like that and whats your response? >> i have. and i hope those same business leaders call president obama and say what we need to do is address our long-term debt and deficit issue. thats what this is about. its certainliy ran. the ...

Rooooouuuunnndddd. lightning round. >> peta called out president obama for killing a fly in 2009. so at least they are fair in their stupidity. >> they are not mammal centric. their primary function is to remind you of why you stop talking to people the minute you learn they are vegans. >> dan, from a publicity standpoint does calling out people like this help or hurt their cause? >> i would say it hurts their cause. in the end what is the difference if the spider or bill lives or dies? we are a...