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how important this process is, to getting confirmation, as we saw what happened in 1986. more importantly, i think he took head on a lot of the critics and criticism of decisions that he s made and votes he s cast. and i thought in particular, with cory booker becoming historic, you saw the first sho for the 2020 democratic nomination for president. let s just put that on the table. certainly, that s part of the drama and theater of what he chose to do. but i also found it somewhat ironic that just in january of 2016, in legislation that he co-sponsored with mr. sessions, that celebrated those who walked from walked the selma mile, if you will, that he referred to him as it was a great honor to work with him and that he appreciated his commitment to civil rights. and yet now sees him as he referred to him as a danger with danger to our country, as he s been quoted to say. the politics is not lost here. i think everyone in this town understands that. and to have this stag ....
Legislation, and it does exactly, i believe, what the name says. secure america from russian interference, but also it includes a defend against russia disinformation and aggression act as well. what it will do is expand the intelligence community s ability to, number one, investigate acts from russia and other foreign enemies against our democracy, by making sure that the intelligence community has additional resources that they need. it also will strengthen sanctions against russia, and also do so with coordination through our allies, through nato. all right. congresswoman val demings of florida, thank you for joining me and response to the questions. thank you. the secret summit meeting. if only the stenographer could say. ....
Out on the question on lobbying on sanctions you stated on the record that you weyou were mir r mirrorly seeking. lists exxonmobil activities on four specific pieces of legislation authorizing sanctions, the investment act of 2010, russian aggression act of 2014, and the stand for ukraine act. i know you re new to this but it s pretty clear when you employ lobbyists who submit forms turned law you are taking a position is that not correct? if the form clearly ....
Exxon ever lobbied against sanctions. that you were merely seeking information. i have four different lobbying reports totaling millions of dollars as required bit lobbying disclosure act that lists exxonmobil s lobbying activities on four specific pieces of legislation authorizing sanctions, including the comprehensive iran sanctions accountability and divestment act of 2010, russian aggression act, ukraine freedom act of 2014 and stanford ukraine act. i know you re new to this, but it s pretty clear. my understanding is when you employ lobbyists who submit lobbying forms under the law, you are taking a position. is that not correct? if the form clearly indicates whether we were i don t know i haven t seen the form you re holding in your hand. does it indicate we were lobbying for the sanctions or against the sanctions? ....