Landmark cases, the book features instructions, background, highlights, and the impact of each case. Published by cspan in cooperation with cq press, an imprint of Sage Publications incorporated. Its available for 8. 95 plus shipping. Get your copy today. And chairman of the Armed Services committee in the house just entering as they get ready to talk with two witnesses today, defense secretary Ashton Carter and the chair of the joint chiefs of staff, generally joseph dunford. Theyre going to give an update on military strategy in syria and iraq to fight isis. [ no audio ] today is the first hearing we have had with secretary carter and chairman dunford together in their current roles. I think its appropriate for it to be on this topic foremost in the minds of the american people. I want to thank you both for being here and also for this opportunity to thank each of you for your service its my view that we are fortunate to have you. And all that has been written and said about isis [ i
Opposition to your agenda. Im wondering how you prevent that. Specifically in the appropriations process. President obama i dont expect you are going to see a 180 turn on russian strategy. They have invested years in keeping a sovereign power. Assad in power. It is going to take some time for them to change how they think about the issue. As long as they are aligned with the regime, a lot of russian resources are still going to be targeting those opposition groups. But they ultimately will be ending up in an inclusive government. Those that are fighting the regime and fighting isolate the same time. Shouldnt have the illusion that russia will only hit isil targets. What can happen is if the , as john kerryss has so meticulously stitched if that works indiana, it is possible given the existing accord that we start seeing pockets of ceasefires. That may mean that certain opposition groups no longer find themselves subject to syrian or russian bombing. They are then a conversation about p
Reserve. Its there for a reason. The word strategic is there in a very significant place. On that front, the proposal by some to permanently ban production in a small sliver of the nonwilderness, which could be the strategic reserve, is just wrong. Its dead wrong. As terrorists threaten oil supplies in the middle east and as state sponsors prepare to make billions of dollars from selling our oil to allies, some within congress are talking about intentionally and severely hurting American Energy production. This hearing this morning is about education. Members of the house and senate and the Administration Must understand the economic and the geopolitical context of the National Interests that we are considering. This committee has a unique perspective, given that over 90 of Iraqi Government revenues are due to oil exports, given nearly 09 of syrias Oil Production is offline and given that oil accounts for over 40 of isis monthly revenue, according to ihs. So you can expect me as chairm
That will stick and make their military efforts worthwhile . Congressman, it is a great choice. What you said a minute ago about backwanting to go in five years is something we all feel strongly about. As difficult as it would be, i do support the objective to unify baghdad. That is the best prospect for a stable and secure iraq that would not be a sanctuary for pilot extremism. Sanctuary for violent extremism. General mcfarlane is working enable theto government to stand up on its own to provide the support it needs to be independent of influence from outside actors, particularly the malignant influence of iran. Getting where we need to is difficult at best. I dont have a better idea to enable the current government in iraq to be successful to promote the kind of security we need. I believe that that assumption , if it no longer ask for a will different plan. I believe we are in fact since i been in the job, we have had two different meetings and specificiscussed issues on the campaig
Miller with timesaver traffic. Were ready for you, allyson. We are just excited about today weather wise. Its going to be absolutely wonderful. Were talking about temperatures into the mid70s which is warmer than yesterday and warmer than average. Lets take a look at our michael son camera. A beautiful start to the day. Well see a few fair weather clouds like yesterday but theyre just fair weather clouds. Were going to enjoy that sunshine for a good while through the early afternoon even and temperatures will soar. 55 degrees right here in the district but once you get into the suburbs t is a little cooler. Into the lower 40s. You might want to grab the light jacket. You wont need it later on today. We dont have that wind so it doesnt feel as cool as maybe it did yesterday. 52 for arlington. Fairfax at 47. Waldorf at 46 and Upper Marlboro youre at a degrees. Sunshine today. Look at this. 70 degrees by lunch time. 74 by 4 00. Well top out at 75 and just a few clouds for a nice sunset. G