Im with the american its a pleasure to be here today. Thank you for coming. Of importance is on thursday the federal Communications Commission holds one of its December Open meetings and deals with several important topics. The issue today is the order to restore the Internet Freedom which includes a number prudish one is Broadband Access Services Information services it was once before. Removing the ambiguous conduct standard in the rules, establishing private mobile Service Classification for mobile broadband. In providing transparency among other things. The transparency issue is important because it gives consumers better information to make better decisions. Theres a lot of noise out there and what this will mean for consumers. Today a panel of experts will address the issue. First i want to introduce to special guests. We are very glad youre able to make it join us. The fcc commissioner was unanimously confirmed to the senate took office. Before he became commissioner he became c
Of importance is on thursday the federal Communications Commission holds one of its December Open meetings and deals with several important topics. The issue today is the order to restore the Internet Freedom which includes a number prudish one is Broadband Access Services Information services it was once before. Removing the ambiguous conduct standard in the rules, establishing private mobile Service Classification for mobile broadband. In providing transparency among other things. The transparency issue is important because it gives consumers better information to make better decisions. Theres a lot of noise out there and what this will mean for consumers. Today a panel of experts will address the issue. First i want to introduce to special guests. We are very glad youre able to make it join us. The fcc commissioner was unanimously confirmed to the senate took office. Before he became commissioner he became commissioner and was a lead advisor to the fcc commissioner on wireless, Publ
After words, talking about a book about Stephen Bannon alw ays a rebel. What odds do you give him for being able to reach his goals . So, you want me to be utterly honest or utterly hopeful . Have you come to agree with a lot of what he says . I think there is a deep chance because i think steve bannon believes the electorate has already changed. Even in the general election, donald trump was successful. He is not a perfect person, he would admit them himself by despite a lot of controversy he was elected. I think what anna believes is already the longing for populism whatationalism i think steve bannon already believes is the longing for populism and nationalism is already there. At some point, particularly the senate, is driving him. Announcer watch sunday night at 9 00 p. M. Eastern on cspan twos booktv. This week, the federal Communications Commission is scheduled to vote on a proposition that prohibits internet providers from blocking and slowing internet content. Brendan carr gav
Retired air force colonel morris davis was formerly the top prosecutor for terrorist suspects held at guantanamo bay. Colonel davis spoke at the National Press club recently, explaining what he sees as the problems with the military trials at guantanamo bay. All right. Good morning, everyone. Is this on . Can you hear me okay . Sure. Okay, its a small room. Im loud. Good morning. Thank you so much for joining us. I am molly mcincludeky. Im a member of the board of governors here at the National Press club and a freelance journalist, and im so proud to welcome colonel morris davis to this newsmaker this morning. During an election cycle that has seen an increasing crackdown on press freedoms and an administration that has also become known for censoring its critics and journalists alike, i can think of few more relevant guests than colonel davis to join us day. Now, morris davis was the former chief prosecutor for the Guantanamo Military commissions, and he later spoke out publicly agai
Attracted to the ideology, on the second question, the relationship with russia has been very complex and not to beat around the bush about it, russia is a player in syria and went in there to preserve their interests and at least to preserve it temporarily. But the russians will be key in moving him out at a certain time. Were in Constant Contact with the russians here and we have channels in geneva and people talk to them every single day about the ceasefire and in very extensive and detailed conversations. Our intelligence people work with them to resolve issues of fact. It is challenging at times. Very challenging at times. But i think it is fair to say that the ceasefire has been held in important areas in the country and it is always being negotiated in other parts of the country as well. Secretary kerry has been the best to say, he will not taken in by this and the proof will be in the results. For that matter, the rest of the International Community to advance the ceasefire. Ka