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The fact that i did not learn of this allegation until five days after it is said to have occurred infuriates me. This is unacceptable. I called my senior staff together the week before last. I made clear my expectation for prompt notification of allegations of misconduct that could impact our mission or violate the agencys standards of conduct. If it is determined that any of our employees failed to report information about this alleged incident, they will be held accountable. Our mission is too important for this to happen. It undermines my leadership and i wont stand for it. I am resolved t...

Secretary of defense Ashton Carter and chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, general martin dempsey, both testified before the committee. And i have Great Respect for both of them. I asked them if after a decade in afghanistan keeping troops in afghanistan for nine more years would even make a difference. Last year in his politico article and i quote the title was down the opium rathole, roger says, and i quote, if you spent 13 years pounding money down the rathole with little to show for it you might wake up one morning and say, hey, ill stop pounding money down this rathole. Unfortunately, ...

Meet the standards. They are the same as the old bulbs, except they last longer, use less electricity and save consumers money. We heard for the Energy Efficiency standards restrict choice. If you shop for light bulbs, you know that isnt true either. Modern incandescent light bulbs and l. E. D. Of every shape, size and color are available. Consumers never had more choice. The efficiency standards spurns innovation that expanded options for consumers. They claim they would cost consumers money. In fact, the opposite is true. When the standards are in full effect, the average American Family wil...

The clerk will please call the roll. [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] the answer is yes. [inaudible conversations] the clerk will report the telly. Mr. Chairman they were 23 aye votes, 38 nay votes. The amendment does not agree to. Mr. Chairman . Mr. Smith. On the next boat ms. Lemperts amendment that i had asked for a recorded vote i will withdraw that requested except the voice passage to move us along here. So we will move then to the next one a recorded vote for mr. Johnson. On 18...

Full of patriots. [cheers and applause] we are here at a crucial time in american history. Because the truth is that we are in the fight of our lives. America today is weaker than it has ever been. And as a result, the world is a much more dangerous place. Individualism, patriotism, liberty, the unique properties of American Life and culture are all at diminished levels. For the first time any of us can remember, america appears to be becoming irrelevant in world affairs. But this is america. Its time to stop the pity parties and start [applause] its time to fight back. Its time to save americ...