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We will now hear from the president of the state of palestine. I will request protocol to escort his excellency. [applause] on behalf of the General Assembly, i have the honor to welcome to the United Nations the president of the state of palestine and to invite him to address the assembly. President abbas in the name of god, the compassionate, the merciful, his excellency, secretarygeneral of the United Nations the president of united , nations General Assembly, ladies and gentlemen, peace be upon you. 24 years have passed since the signing of the oslo accords that was an interim agreement th...

The killing of 50 people last night and outdoor Music Festival in las vegas and active quote pure evil. The president praised First Responders who stepped into harms to help the dying and the wounded. The speed with which they acted is miraculous. And prevented further loss of life. People were 500 wounded. The suspected gunman has been identified as 64yearold stephen paddock. Attack from a the room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Word on a motive. Islamic state has claimed responsibility for the attack above the u. S. National Security Council says its not aware of fact to suppor...

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...

Defense secretary james mattis and general joseph doneford were on capitol hill this week testifying on President Trumps new military strategy in afghanistan and discussed the need to remove terrorist safe havens in other parts of the globe. It ran three hours. Committee will come to order. Committee welcomes secretary of defense and the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff today for a hearing on afghanistan and south asia. The secretary had had previously indicated he would be back to discuss the approach to the region once it is decided and thats the topic for today. I understand there are ...