Agencies in the federal government. Im confident that the commission will continue to function effectively after my departure, and i wish my colleagues all the best. Their work, together with our dedicated staff, will enable the n. R. C. To remain an effective, independent and trusted regulator. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you all today, and im happy now to answer your questions. Thank you. [applause] thank you so much, professor macfarlane. Do you think the United States Nuclear Energy industry will ever recover from fukushima and start growing again . Hat will make that happen . Well, i think that i would separate that out. I wouldnt say that the Nuclear Industry is suffering necessarily because of fukushima. I think there are larger issues at play here, mostly economic issues. What would help that would probably be some price on carbon, my view. Most u. S. Nuclear facilities are more than 40 years old, and most want to extend their lives to 60 or even 80 years
Region. While the administration cites a drop in the children, the fact is that the conditions in el salvador, honduras, and guatemala continue to be very grave. I convened the second hearing because my colleagues and i are mindful of the high levels of Gang Violence and the lack of opportunity right here in our hemisphere, not only affects the lives of millions in Central America, but affects the United States too, as weve seen. Indeed, the pursuit of peace and prosperity throughout the western hemisphere should be a Key National Security objective of the United States. As round reagan said back in 1984, Central America is a region of great importance to the United States, and it is so close. Since salvador is closer to houston, texas, than houston is to washington, d. C. Ive consistently been supportive of u. S. Efforts to assist the region to build capacity to strengthen their Respective Police forces so they can build better confront the high levels of criminality brought on by gan
Organization primary goal is using reciprocity to ensure equitable treatment of the United States diplomatic consulate missions abroad and personnel. Regulated activities of Foreign Missions in the United States to protect our Foreign Policy and National Security interests, protecting the u. S. Public from abuses and privileges of immunities by the members of the Foreign Missions, and the provision of service and the assistance to the commune any the United States on reciprocal basis. As you are aware, it was established in 1982 as a requirement under the Foreign Missions act. In passing, the act congress made it clear that the operations of Foreign Missions in the United States is a proper subject for the exercise of federal jurisdiction. For more than 30 years, the act has guided the departments management, extension to the Foreign Missions in the United States privileges, benefits and immunities associated with the acquisition and use of Real Property, motor vehicles, driving servic
Erm its of providing capabilities. Is that something you can share with us . I think what can share is we have a good and close and productive information sharing relationship with qatar. And obviously as secretary kerry said, it wont be the only one with eyes on the individuals. I think its probably best to leave it at that. Can you give us your indication or feelings about the capabilities of our government to carry out the obligation committed to . Its my understanding they have the capacity to do this. That we have a high degree of confidence in their capacity. And we also assess they have the will to do this. They gave the president personally his assurances and personal commitment to upholding the agreement, so we are cautiously optimistic that there is the ability to do this. Of course, i think it wouldnt be an effective way to enter into it with blind faith. Well be working constantly to verify and assess from our standpoint. What is your view in the aftermath of the swap as to
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