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Live this morning cspan3, the Senate Armed Services Committee Meeting to talk about the reappointment of general Joseph Dunford, seated at the witness table. General dunford appointed two years ago and expected to be reappointed, though he might be getting tough questions today on north korea and transgender people serving in the military among other topics. Just waiting for the chair of the committee to arrive. John mccain of arizona. You can see on the right side of the screen Ranking Member democratic jack reed of rhode island. Here the senator Armed Services Committee Meeting to discuss th...

Foundation and or douglas and Sarah Allison auditorium. Of course we welcome those are joining us on her heritage. Org website on all of these occasions as well as of those joining us on the cspan networks. We would ask everyone in house to be so kind to check that are mobile devices have been silenced or turned off as a courtesy. And, of course, for those watching online youre welcome to send questions or comments at any time simply emailing speaker heritage. Org. We will of course posted his program on the heritage homepage for everyones future reference as well. Leading our program today an...

Pending is a bill citing Defense Department programs for the next budget year. Live coverage now of the senate. [inaudible conversations] the president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Holy god, who causes wars to cease, bring peace to our nation and world. Let that peace first begin in our hearts. Use our lawmakers to bring a spirit of concord instead of chaos to our world. May they set aside time each day to be still in your presence. Lord, help them to know that time spent with you is never wa...

Doneford testifying on a military strategy on south asia that includes india pack tan and afghanistan. This hearing is just getting underway. These fundamental issues do need to be discussed openly for the American People and for those who have sacrificed over the last 16 years. Thats the reason we are here today. Mr. Smith. Thank you mr. Chairman. And i think the chairman raised all the questions that need to be raised. This is offense a revery difficult part of the world. We clearly have National Security interests in how afghanistan is governed and pakistan as well. Going back to 2001 when ...

President trumps new military strategy in afghanistan. This House Armed Services committee is just two hours. One of the primary concerns i would like each of you to address are the rules of engagement in afghanistan. During the previous administration, i introduced a resolution calling to the revision under operation resident support in afghanistan in an effort to succeed where combatants face. What are the standard rules of engagement for efforts in afghanistan . Includedhe old rules both rules of engagement and operating principles, including a requirement for proximity of the enemy to be e...