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Are authorized to participate. Even when they are not recognized and that they are responsible and then to convince themselves after they finished speaking consistent with the regulations and only is appropriate. All house rules related to order and decorum applied to this remote hearing. To hold financial regulators tyaccountable and in conclusion perspective from the offices of minority and women inclusion. I now recognize myself or four minutes to give an opening statement. Todays hearing focus Holding Financial regulators accountable with diversity and inclusion. Our country is facing covi...

Chair clyburn good afternoon. The committee will come to order. With out objection, the chair has authorized to declare a recess for the committee at any time. For anecognize myself opening statement. This morning, we heard the president in his own words, recorded in february, described the coronavirus as deadly stuff. Recordingo heard a from march, in which he admitted quoted again i wanted to always play it down. I still like playing it down because i dont want to create a panic. DidTrump Administration play down the pandemic, refusing to level with the American People about the known danger...

Disinformation is a major topic we need to discuss. We need to share our experiences in dealing with china. A forum where we can review all aspects of the chinese presence in europe, globally, and how we deal with that. They plan to kick this off. We are looking for a date in the near future. Trying to do scheduling. I think we are resigned to the fact that this may have to be virtual. Step in person. Just given the pandemic requirements. The deputy secretary has agreed to participate in a number of conversations. Directors of all the Member States will gather and have this on their agenda. Th...

Let me also make a few reminders for these members appearing in person. You will only say members and witnesses appearing remotely on the monitor in front of you when they are speaking and active speaker view. A timer is visible in the room directly in front of you. For members appearing remotely i know you are all familiar with the webex by now but let me remind you of a few points. First you will be able to see each person speaking during the hearing. Whether they are in person or remote. As long as you have your webex set the active speaker view. If you have any questions about this please ...

Committee held a confirmation hearing for chad wolf to formula become head of the Homeland Security department. Mr. Wolf has been serving as acting dhs secretary since november of last year. Answered questions on election interference, domestic terrorism, and Human Trafficking, among other topics. This is just under two hours. Meeting toe are consider the nomination of acting secretary of Homeland Security, chad wolf, to be the confirmed secretary of the department of Homeland Security, which is an enormous task. This in the past, i truly appreciate anybody who was willing to undertake such en...