Transcripts For CSPAN Key Capitol Hill Hearings 20160227 : v

CSPAN Key Capitol Hill Hearings February 27, 2016

Responsibility, therefore i will build a Global Response to this crisis at the g7 and g20 meetings later this year. I want to and with a plea to end with a plea. We cannot simply wait and see. We have entered the most dangerous time in our history. We cap unresolved we count on your resolve, thank you. Thank you very much, president of the European Council. President , we had a debate without british friends, which was tough and which took time. The negotiations were difficult. At the end of the day, we that europe isr, capable of making decisions even if the situation it is coping with is difficult. Tribute e to play pay tribute to president tusk who assisted the commission in concluding the debate with elegance and ability. I would address the same confidence to scholz on the european parliament, without whose inspiration the outcome would not have been what it was. Much. E achieved many of the other Member States offered as much as they could offer, which leads me to say the deal with the u. K. Is fair, with the and complies great principles of the European Union and takes into account the concerns, the errata, and suggestions of the United Kingdom. History,he course of time and again, we have said yes to the arrangements that we have arrived at with the United Kingdom. Day thatssion from the the british people approve those will passts legislative text to parliament and council, with regards to the social aspects of the agreement. The legislative proposals will come to you as soon as they have it wont tabled. It will escape you that the European Council confirmed what the European Council had decided in principle in the past. It is now a question of ensuring the decisions are appropriately imitated implemented. The 28 Member States will contemplate how we can quickly apply the protocol. The European Council has made it loud and clear that a european approach will achieve the objective. To succeed nationally will prevent us from doing that. That austria, a country close to my heart, this as action against austria. We are now attempting, together with austrian colleagues, to deal with this matter. I hope that we will be successful, thank you very much, president. [laughter] [applause] [applause] mr. Faber. Mr. President , dear colleagues, what situation we find ourselves in at the moment is that we have finwar in libya, the ukraine. Neighborin putin, a who is imperialist and aggressive. Many people in europe are looking for employment and prosperity. Across europe, it is very difficult. Council, iteuropean was difficult to see how Welfare Benefits or the city of londons concerns could be put on the European Councils agenda. My question is, should these be considered priorities . The british bodies and choose brought these issues to the table. I think it is very good that we have managed to come to an agreement. That agreement is on the table, and we can support it. David cameron but for his points and got a solid outcome for the citizens of the United Kingdom. We support the core of the agreement. What is clear is that if the people of the United Kingdom choose to remain within the find union, we will what we have to make clear is that that agreement will have to be respected. If people are being told in the to saykingdom, we have very clearly that the agreement on the table is the agreement. This is the agreement that the epp will support, and there will be no followup negotiations. This debate is now up to the british people. It is important to clarify the truth of the matter. Said the u. K. Can perform much better outside of the European Union. Why is it that the usa is asking the u. K. To remain within the European Union, because it is better for their trade . Because of its agreement, its membership in the eu, military leaders have spoken out against britain leaving the European Union. Nigel faro wants to pedal untruths. He is looking forward to a time , vladimir putin, they will split the European Union, to fragmented, to infiltrate better. We have to stop them from doing this. Lets do things together. We live at a time of major uncertainty and insecurity. We have to be sensible. A divided europe is weaker. It is weaker in terms of tackling these difficulties. Hopefully, the british will address problems together with us in the future. Migration, the president of the commission has that we are already confirmed. There is still a lot of egotism and Party Politics at work. If you look at things from a positive angle, you can see there is a clear commitment, to securing the borders of europe, to supporting our commitment on that front. Aleppople fling bombs in , the russian bombs as well, those people should not be. Eglected, abandoned we have to open the border, but regulate things at the greek border, for the humanitarian approach. The constant must act properly. We need to Work Together to secure borders, but at the same time, show a willingness to cooperate. We have to start acting. Mr. President , i would just like to say that a few days ago, there was a representative study published across europe asking these, not politicians, questions. 79 of people across europe want us to keep the freedom to travel. 60 of british people want to keep the freedom of travel. 69 of people want us to help refugees, to solve this refugee problem. Sometimes the people no more than the politicians, thank you. Than theore politicians. Thank you. [applause] wants to put a question to you. Can i just ask you to repeat what he said . In there some People United kingdom who are giving the impression to the british electorate that there will be a referendum that will come back, and there will be renegotiations. Clarity, will you confirm to the people of the United Kingdom that the renegotiation has been finished and there will be no further renegotiations . Thank you. If you need clarification of what i have just said, i am happy to do that. The proposal on the table, that is the offer from all sides. It is a compromise. That is what we have to take into account on both sides. We have made movement and come to compromise. We hope it cameron hope that cameron and everyone in the l be convinced lb theref there is a no will be no followup negotiations. On behalf of my group, the United Kingdom must remain in the European Union. That any possible brexit would have disastrous consequences, particularly for the brits themselves. The eye making them must rein in the union. We have a shared history and culture. Without london and the United Kingdom, europe is no longer itself, the same thing. The agreement on friday, and thanks to all of , and myo contributed council, the european let me add with equal clarity that we cannot accept being taken hostage. Balance within the british factory. For weeks to be spent discussing the banking union, the fracking it shows in legal terms the principle of Free Movement of citizens is not to be touched. Im not convinced by one aspect, and that is the social dimension. , the same job compassing work the same job, the same work. The british will have less rights than the others. That is discrimination. Though i very much hope that we will see this be denied, it will again be crucial that this come from the commission. There are certain principles for us, there are things that must be handled with great care. Theywise, the danger is can be likewiseve wires. The situation will intensify, and we will fight to make sure this is reversed. That with every respect, it is up to them, it is up to them alone to make their choice. Respectay with great that you have been leaders in the world, protagonists. The u. K. Has done so much. The best place to demonstrate is the European Union. At a time of exile and fear, tumultuous after the unity is aon, the tremendous source of strength, thank you. [applause] thank you very much. Thank you mr. President. I need clarification did i was listen to what you said. Correctly just got your gist correctly, you said there coul bd be no discrimination in civil rights. I think i believe you said something like, we will have to see what happens when the legislation comes through the parliament. Are you saying that this legislation could be different from the agreement . The agreement may have been changed . Or, previously, you have said it will not be changed. Could the parliament change it if it wanted to . And will it . Thank you. You know the rules of the house as well as anyone. I am not inventing anything. That thepressing now british will vote to maintain the United Kingdom in the European Union and the European Commission will meet for the floor of house and the parliament. At that point, we will be able to examine and make them and debate them. The pilots are free parliaments are free to come to their conclusion. We cannot secondguess those proposals. We shall examine them in a constructive spirit. We want all of them to remain with your opinion with the European Union. Thank you, mr. Fox. Thank you, president. The deal struck last week was hardfought by all sides. Many countries have concerns and objections, and im glad those hurdles were overcome, aided by willpower, sealed following a visit to the chip shop. We found an agreement that enshrines the United Kingdoms special status as a country never joining the euro and never. Oining kingdom as a country that does not want to be part of the ratchet of the european political project, that delivers a live and let live agreement, where the United Kingdom continues to play an active role in the european facingithout discrimination in areas where it wishes to keep national control. The pcr Group Welcomes the steel. Thise ecr Group Welcomes deal. I will be supporting the campaign to remain in the European Union. [applause] britains economic recovery so good is still fragile. I will not put at risk by tearing us away from this market. I believe my constituents will be safer at of my country more secure if we continue our cooperation. There are good people who disagree with. With me. If the british people decide to leave, we must respect that choice and make it work. There are also those in this chamber who would not respect other peoples choices. We hear them cheering behind me. Those who compare the eu to the soviet union. That is foolish and offensive to those who actually lived under the yoke of communism. [applause] unlike the ussr, any country is free to leave the European Union. That is the will of the sovereign people. Being in the eu is a choice and the conservative party will respect it. The voters in britain will exercise their sovereignty. They will decide whether to remain or to leave. In the u. K. , we can now look forward to debasing this subject for the next four months. The eu must face the migration crisis. The dutch Prime Minister had six ight weeks to save wasmigrant crisis exacerbated with merkel said they would take people without limits. People are coming without limits. When some people defend that. Rder, they are criticized when others breakables, they are when others break the rules, the y are applauded. We will prevent a silent sick ors moving around the prevent Asylum Seekers moving around the e. U. At will. We need to give priorities to those already in the camps with humanitarian aid. That the eurverse gives priority to those who cross the agean . I reccomend that for the next summit, you order Copious Amounts of chips and tell the e. U. Leaders to get cracking. [applause] mr. Fox, there is a question for you from mr. Colbert. X im delighted to hear mr. Fox say he is off the fence in favor of campaigning to remain i am delighted to hear mr. Fox say he is off the fence in favor of campaigning to remain in the union. Among the conservative mps, how many will be campaigning with your party leader, your Prime Minister to remain in the year union in the union . And how many will be campaigning to walk out on our neighboring countries . [applause] well, mr. President , if mr. Corbyn is so interested in the opinions of my colleagues, he should ask them. [interruption] that was an interesting question by mr. Corbyn. I think i can add something. There was also another question. . Adame yes, if indeed this is the you shouldrliament, look we should be looking at the questions between british neighbors and other members. These are british questions. I would like to put a question to easter fox mr. Fox. You. Ank the rule is that the blue cards are not distributed. Off. Orbyns was first i give them on a firstcome firstserved basis. Mr. Corbin had signaled before the speaker spoke. If that is the case, how can you claim any difference madame . Me,ell, colleagues, behind they can see as well as you can. Hand upyn had his first. Going further on the question of mr. Corbyn, i am simply wondering why you are now speaking . He does not know for the moment what he is going to do, and that is a better answer i think to n. E question of mr. Corby i have another issue. Thise to ask myself why deal was so vital. Not about europe. Honest. I may not k willn remain in the unionow, but i am sure of one result. Nite the toryeui party. What i am seeing is a glorified cockfight. I can tell you, i have seen a business politician. I myself anm one. This takes it to another level. Againstlondon acting the citizens of london. [applause] this is all for personal ambition, not for a better europe. Pathetic, i should say, that this is happening. It is dramatic for britain, especially. Kingdoms unity is under tretch. Americas cousins are saying, please, we will not make a trade deal outside the union. The special relationship between the u. K. And u. S. Is not so special today. That after a no, you can come back to the table. Some people are thinking, well, it is europe. Some people are thinking this is like denmark or the netherlands. That was about the constitution. Here, it is about in or out. One or the other. I see how the currency of britain is in danger. Alienated from the u. S. And how britain is stepbystep transformed a little england, i think they would be wise to stay in the European Union. Its also a dramatic debate and important for europe, because lets be honest, what we are discussing now is crazy. We should not be divided. The only ones that would gain from a divided europe would be people like vladimir putin, people like bashar alassad, is, and instead of discussing and how to stand up to them and develop a strategy, what we are going for at the moment is division. We are weak. Becameay, it clear that the ceasefire in syria happened and we were not around the table for such a crucial decision. And somen continue now are doing it to complain about the deal to the downsides of the deal. Everybody in the house is to do the opposite. Choose the deal to put europe back on track and make europe work again. Lets finally stop the standstill because of the british issue. Givingnothing against special status to britain if next time you agree also we can also go ahead with integration. The reforms we need to establish the more united europe because we need it to settle the crisis we are facing today and the refugee crisis. This is my last point we should do more also want a refugee crisis. Do as as much efforts to solve the refugee crisis as we have done to get a solution for the deficit. Thank you. [applause] so, thank you. There are seven people that have questions. I know your colleague has entered the chamber. Fromirst colleague is finland. Ber, bringh mem your question. Mr. President , thank you for your floor. I would like to make a question whom i know is a passionate european. Aware of the fact that made afrom your Group Campaign for the exit . Thank you. I cannot see the interest of campaigning for it. I think it is more interesting that the british people are deciding and politicians are taking positions. If there is one party in the britain will fight that remains in the union it will be the liberal democratic movement. [applause] therefore, the group, please. , thedies and gentlemen result of an internal party squabble, an essential pillar which supported the eu. The social pillar has been reduced. What will happen with the aaa . Up and say can pack that was it. Onould make the point where route for the eu coming closer. O the radical market resurrected. It was a monument in brussels for that affect. Hundreds of thousands of people in the last few months have come into greece and the eu is refusing to enter into its commitment to resettle those people. Thehave got the fact that unanimous decision at the last summit has disappeared. A day after the summit, nobody was talking about the borders sealed off. It was agreed that by the summit in march we should still have opening borders. Now we have a conference excludingn vienna greece, the main player. How do we come to a european solution . There is a hint of criticism going on in vienna in council or commission. You made a point what we decided needs to be delivered. That would be the first precondition for the quotas being allocated and greece being helped with the legal route to be created. Greece needs tangible help. We cannot go one as if the Member States were left alone. Member states are duty bound. This is a human duty. We will be giving up our values if we did not do that. Me say it loud and clear should we take an example from the new portuguese government . Toe offer from costas an tsipras that thousands of migrants can be taken from t

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