0
0.0
Apr 17, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
he was questioned on a variety of topics including: mexico and china accountable. and the special counsel investigation into president biden's handling of classified documents. this runs just two hours. things such as upholding the rule of law and keeping our country safe. it is the job of congress to examine whether agency priorities line up with these themes and fund the department appropriately and accordingly. unfortunately, the department's budget underwhelmed and has not identified areas where strategic options could be made aside from eight to local law enforcement. i am not advocating for arbitrary, large-scale reductions that would make the department ineffective and our country less safe. i do believe robust law enforcement is not a conflicting goal. let's examine the department's 25 -- fiscal 20 five hours. and you know that the fentanyl epidemic accounts for some two thirds of the more than 110,000 drug overdose deaths each year. the submission rightly highlights defeating drug cartels and combating the communities -- the budget puts a departmentwide em
he was questioned on a variety of topics including: mexico and china accountable. and the special counsel investigation into president biden's handling of classified documents. this runs just two hours. things such as upholding the rule of law and keeping our country safe. it is the job of congress to examine whether agency priorities line up with these themes and fund the department appropriately and accordingly. unfortunately, the department's budget underwhelmed and has not identified areas...
0
0.0
Apr 9, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
alone, but also reflect the views of our allies in europe and japan and in developing emerging markets, mexico, india, among others. so this is a widespread set of concern. and i believe he heard very clearly my view that this is something that if not addressed will injure american workers and firms. and i think he also understands that we have concerns with respect to our supply chain resilience about developingresig overdependence on china as a source of supply in areas like clean energy, which will clearly be expanding, and we need to have some participation in this, as our allies do. so we agreed, as i mentioned, to launch intensive exchanges, unbalanced growth in domestic and global economies. the chinese have heard our concerns on control impacts on american workers and firms and realize that we need to discuss this and address it collaboratively. >> the next question goes to fatima from the associated press. >> hi, secretary yellen. excuse my voice. your counterparts brought up tiktok. is it practical to ban the output in the u.s.? incapacity, what is it looking for china to do in ng an
alone, but also reflect the views of our allies in europe and japan and in developing emerging markets, mexico, india, among others. so this is a widespread set of concern. and i believe he heard very clearly my view that this is something that if not addressed will injure american workers and firms. and i think he also understands that we have concerns with respect to our supply chain resilience about developingresig overdependence on china as a source of supply in areas like clean energy,...
0
0.0
Apr 13, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
we are working very closely with mexico and not only with mexico to interdict the flow of precursor chemicals as well as the pill presses and other equipment used to manufacture fentanyl, into this hemisphere. and i will share with you, i share your concern, congressman newhouse, because for 12 years i was a federal prussic tutor and into trafficking of substances as serious as cocaine and black tar heroin, and we've seen nothing like the consistent vitality of fentanyl, and we have to battle it together. and this is a scourge that has been growing for years. i believe it was in 2020 that there were 50,000 overdose deaths. this is not a new phenomenon. it is a years long phenomenon and we need to work together to address it. >> thank you, mr. chairman. i yield back. >> thank you mr. neuhaus. we now recognize mr. dent. >> thank you mr. chairman. mr. secretary, the discretionary budget this year is $62.2 billion. is that correct? >> i believe that's correct. >> and the request last year was $60.4 billion as it relates to discretionary spending, is that correct? >> i believe so, congressman. >>
we are working very closely with mexico and not only with mexico to interdict the flow of precursor chemicals as well as the pill presses and other equipment used to manufacture fentanyl, into this hemisphere. and i will share with you, i share your concern, congressman newhouse, because for 12 years i was a federal prussic tutor and into trafficking of substances as serious as cocaine and black tar heroin, and we've seen nothing like the consistent vitality of fentanyl, and we have to battle...
0
0.0
Apr 17, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
-- mexico. i'm talking about the money they make. not only passing drugs, but if you look at 1 million encounters over the last three years. multiplied by the average of 8000, that they are charging. they are making billions of dollars to our southern border. we have northcom, but has mexico. self calm, has everything central america and south. i want to see how we can get northcom and south, to work better at sharing information and resources as part of the work that you all do, the national security and defense of our country, is also in that particular area. we have already talked to both commanders. we have asked that they can align themselves. they see mexico very differently. i just want to get your thoughts on what we can do to get those two commended areas to work better. >> thank you sir, for your interest in this topic. i do believe that we have a credible job of working together currently. both commanders are great commanders. having said that, there are always things that we can do t
-- mexico. i'm talking about the money they make. not only passing drugs, but if you look at 1 million encounters over the last three years. multiplied by the average of 8000, that they are charging. they are making billions of dollars to our southern border. we have northcom, but has mexico. self calm, has everything central america and south. i want to see how we can get northcom and south, to work better at sharing information and resources as part of the work that you all do, the national...
0
0.0
Apr 14, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
are they working with you, in mexico? >> absolutely, i think one of the really bright spots that i see, especially when i compare to earlier in my career, is how close the partnerships are, across all levels of law enforcement. all the federal agencies, state and local law enforcement is so entwined with today's fbi. for in law enforcement, in a lot of instances, the intelligence community working with law enforcement. so, partnerships are, in many ways, stronger than ever. that is one of the things that is keeping us from becoming an even worse problem. we work with state dea on everything from strike forces, we have dea task force officers on a lot of our task forces. and vice versa. where work out at the sod where there is intelligence sharing, so there is a whole range of ways in which we can all work together. obviously, always room for improvement, we are always looking for ways to innovate and take that to the next level, but if there is one bright spot i can leave the committee with, it is that the partnerships am
are they working with you, in mexico? >> absolutely, i think one of the really bright spots that i see, especially when i compare to earlier in my career, is how close the partnerships are, across all levels of law enforcement. all the federal agencies, state and local law enforcement is so entwined with today's fbi. for in law enforcement, in a lot of instances, the intelligence community working with law enforcement. so, partnerships are, in many ways, stronger than ever. that is one of...
0
0.0
Apr 15, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
this morning i have the project representing new mexico's second disc of the birthplace of america's space and missile program. white sands continues be the department defense bring a research and testing facility for our nation those important weapons programs, we also continue to face struggles maintaining modern technology and facilities. during my visit to white sands this january leadership should repeat the long-range radars which are supposed to provide critical tracking capabilities for weapons testing have been in service and had not been upgraded since the 1960s. posing significant challenges to keeping them operational and in line with modern technology. beyond this maintenance challenges i've understood these radar challenges and the failures during tests have been come increasingly frequent occurring as often as five times per month and with tracking inaccuracies that are all my hundreds to thousands of yards. not being able to accurately track weapons during testing bottle it poses a safety risk to the folks that are working there but also to surrounding communities tha
this morning i have the project representing new mexico's second disc of the birthplace of america's space and missile program. white sands continues be the department defense bring a research and testing facility for our nation those important weapons programs, we also continue to face struggles maintaining modern technology and facilities. during my visit to white sands this january leadership should repeat the long-range radars which are supposed to provide critical tracking capabilities for...
0
0.0
Apr 17, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
we would restore the remain in mexico policy the previous administration under donald trump used to secure the border. we would end the catch and release policy that president obama first installed in -- and joe biden re-enacted. we would end abuses of the parole system and abuses of our asylum process and systems. that has allowed all of this flood of people into our country and even these dangerous criminals. we also would rebuild parts of the wall. as we have shown in texas, demonstrated elsewhere, that's a critical deterrent to people crossing illegally. that was h.r. 2. we sent it to the senate. it's been sitting on chuck schumer's desk ever since. since that time we passed resolutions in favor of the border. the house republicans will continue to push all of this legislation through the house and use every ounce of leverage that we have to get criminal of the border. i have begged and pleaded and demanded that the president use his executive authority, that he clearly has under law, section 212-f, the immigration and nationality act, that now everybody nobis heart, allows the preside
we would restore the remain in mexico policy the previous administration under donald trump used to secure the border. we would end the catch and release policy that president obama first installed in -- and joe biden re-enacted. we would end abuses of the parole system and abuses of our asylum process and systems. that has allowed all of this flood of people into our country and even these dangerous criminals. we also would rebuild parts of the wall. as we have shown in texas, demonstrated...
3
3.0
Apr 17, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 3
favorite 0
quote 1
so the way in which to fix the border is, number one, wait in mexico. number two, we have to build a border wall. we have to have -- i can't even believe that's controversial. a nation state doesn't have bored either, then they don't -- you don't have a nation state. there was a border wall that was funded that joe biden just stopped the construction on. that didn't make any sense at all. we need verify. there's a solution to the border crisis. it's simply that, unfortunately, the vast majority of democrats don't want to do it. host: dan is in indiana, independent line. dan, you got about less than a minute, go ahead. caller: yeah, i'm concerned about the border also. we live in arizona sometimes and indiana also sometimes. we're snow birds. but i've been living in arizona long enough to understand, and i talk with a lot of border patrol people, and i talk to a lot of people that lived there all their lives, and agree with the pree caller. that was -- with the previous caller. that was a bill that senator lankford, who i respect highly, put together wit
so the way in which to fix the border is, number one, wait in mexico. number two, we have to build a border wall. we have to have -- i can't even believe that's controversial. a nation state doesn't have bored either, then they don't -- you don't have a nation state. there was a border wall that was funded that joe biden just stopped the construction on. that didn't make any sense at all. we need verify. there's a solution to the border crisis. it's simply that, unfortunately, the vast majority...
0
0.0
Apr 13, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
now of course, we know that we shipped 5 million manufacturing jobs off to china and mexico. china's competitive is that it doesn't pay its workers, which is, you know, not really a natural, if you think about it, or at least it really shouldn't be treated as one. and the largest sector of of our economy. today's finance which again comes back to shareholder maximization. now, i don't have anything against, you know, corporations or billionaires. a lot of working class people admire billionaires. they see them as jobs creators. but i think this idea that we have to be in a race to the bottom on behalf of the american consumer. the consumer that's being pictured there is often somebody who already has all of their most basic needs met. and the idea that in order meet that bottom line, we would undercut our own workers seems to me to be a mistake. truth is that the resources you mentioned, let's say, would right food there is a natural limit on how much can have of those resources. and i america should see labor that way there is a natural limit on the amount of labor we can ha
now of course, we know that we shipped 5 million manufacturing jobs off to china and mexico. china's competitive is that it doesn't pay its workers, which is, you know, not really a natural, if you think about it, or at least it really shouldn't be treated as one. and the largest sector of of our economy. today's finance which again comes back to shareholder maximization. now, i don't have anything against, you know, corporations or billionaires. a lot of working class people admire...
0
0.0
Apr 15, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
united states, mexico, canada, $16 million through wyoming- based shell companies. the secrecy afforded provides and the violence they inflict on our cities. we also see u.s. shell companies used as part of other crimes the drug traffickers commit, including environmental crimes. for instance, the peruvian national using the pseudonym peter ferrari and his associates allegedly used millions of dollars through the united states as a means to launder drug money, using a shell company and other methods. as raised by other witnesses, they also endanger our national security. one example is particularly striking, in which individuals moved $1 billion in iranian funds held in korea through companies registered in the united states and elsewhere. decades of u.s. sanctions, and they still chose to move it through the united states. the cognitive dissonance here is palpable. any u.s. sanctions policy pursued without peril steps to close anti-money laundering loopholes is at best wishful thinking, and at worst, a farce. one way the united states can help stop the shell game i
united states, mexico, canada, $16 million through wyoming- based shell companies. the secrecy afforded provides and the violence they inflict on our cities. we also see u.s. shell companies used as part of other crimes the drug traffickers commit, including environmental crimes. for instance, the peruvian national using the pseudonym peter ferrari and his associates allegedly used millions of dollars through the united states as a means to launder drug money, using a shell company and other...
0
0.0
Apr 16, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
we would restore the remain in mexico policy. the previous administration under donald trump used to secure the border. we would end the catch and release policy that president obama first installed and joe biden re-enacted. we would end the abuses of the parole system and the abuses of our asylum process and sms
we would restore the remain in mexico policy. the previous administration under donald trump used to secure the border. we would end the catch and release policy that president obama first installed and joe biden re-enacted. we would end the abuses of the parole system and the abuses of our asylum process and sms
0
0.0
Apr 10, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
we vest ecuador to work with mexico to find a resolution to this diplomatic dispute and to that end we welcome the organization of american states permanent counsel meeting this week to help reach a peaceful diplomatic solution. finally, let me say something on an important issue that's moving to the house this week. reauthorization of 702 advisor. the administration strongly supports the bipartisan bill is text is now the rules committee to reauthorize essential intelligence authority and other provisions before they would expire on april 19. if we lost 702 we lose vital insight and the threats expect us to encounter. terrorist threats to the homeland fentanyl supply chain deadly drugs into american communities. also government recruitment of spies in our midst transnational repression by authoritarian regimes, penetrations or critical infrastructure adversary to illicitly dual use in commodities and technologies. ransom more attacks against major american companies and nonprofits. russian war crimes and more. to protect the american people we need to maintain this vital collection of
we vest ecuador to work with mexico to find a resolution to this diplomatic dispute and to that end we welcome the organization of american states permanent counsel meeting this week to help reach a peaceful diplomatic solution. finally, let me say something on an important issue that's moving to the house this week. reauthorization of 702 advisor. the administration strongly supports the bipartisan bill is text is now the rules committee to reauthorize essential intelligence authority and...
0
0.0
Apr 12, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
we delivered fisa section 702 to identify a supplier in mexico to help thwart the fentanyl threat. are you concerned about cyberattacks? i am. section 702 led to the prevention of a cyberattack. are you concerned about our troops? fisa section 702 has disrupted planned terrorist attacks on our troops in places like the middle east and a u.s. facility in the middle east and 702 is used to monitor communications as the terrorist traveled to go and execute those plans. mr. crawford: we can't overstate the importance of 702. i know you're concerned about the rights of the american people. i am, too. i'm an american just like you are. that's why there already is a warrant requirement in place. we're protecting u.s. persons. we can't allow 702 to expire and expect we'll have good results the end of the day. i support section 702 and i urge a yes vote. yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields. members are reminded to direct their remarks to the chair and not to a perceived viewing audience. the gentleman from connecticut is recognized. mr. himes: it's a pleasure to yield
we delivered fisa section 702 to identify a supplier in mexico to help thwart the fentanyl threat. are you concerned about cyberattacks? i am. section 702 led to the prevention of a cyberattack. are you concerned about our troops? fisa section 702 has disrupted planned terrorist attacks on our troops in places like the middle east and a u.s. facility in the middle east and 702 is used to monitor communications as the terrorist traveled to go and execute those plans. mr. crawford: we can't...
0
0.0
Apr 17, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from new mexico seek recognition? >> i ask for one minute to address the house and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. ms. stansbury: this week we're closing out black maternal health week, and focus on improving maternal health for black mothers. across the united states, black mothers are three times more likely to die from pregnancy, making them the most at-risk maternal mortality of any group. and in new mexico, our black babies have the highest rates of infant mortality and premature births. in addition, black women and families are more likely to experience economic instability, lack of access, racism, and implicit bias within the system. black maternal health is a crisis that demands action. that is why i am proud to co-sponsor representative lauren underwood's black maternal omnibus to help address the leading causes. because access to care is a right, not a live. and we cannot leave black women alone in this fight. our blac
the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from new mexico seek recognition? >> i ask for one minute to address the house and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. ms. stansbury: this week we're closing out black maternal health week, and focus on improving maternal health for black mothers. across the united states, black mothers are three times more likely to die from pregnancy,...
0
0.0
Apr 11, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
stansbury from new mexico for five minutes. ms. stansbury: thank you, dr. califf, for being here today. it's wonderful to have you. i want to thank your staff for being here as well. i'm grateful for the opportunity to highlight the importance of science and science-based decisionmaking in this hearing and all that you are doing to protect the american people to ensure that we have access to medicines that work. that we have food that doesn't harm us. and to ensure that every american can get lifesaving care. and also for your work and the administration's support of our work this last congress to pass once in a generation legislation to expand access to health care. to invest in science and innovation. and of course, to expand access to prescription drugs for seniors. the f.d.a. is truly on the frontlines of that battle every single day. and we are really grateful for the work that you do. and i'll say on a personal note i have a family member who was formerly an f.d.a. employee. and you represent the best of the best that our country has to offer. nowhere
stansbury from new mexico for five minutes. ms. stansbury: thank you, dr. califf, for being here today. it's wonderful to have you. i want to thank your staff for being here as well. i'm grateful for the opportunity to highlight the importance of science and science-based decisionmaking in this hearing and all that you are doing to protect the american people to ensure that we have access to medicines that work. that we have food that doesn't harm us. and to ensure that every american can get...
0
0.0
Apr 10, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
right now the president can reinstate remain in mexico. he can make changes to asylum and parole. he can expedite removal of individuals. can he shut down the border all together and he can cut off funding to nonprofit organizations. nongovernment partners who are basically allowing people to travel all around our country. again, sadly, president biden used these authorities instead to dismantle the policies of president trump. as a result, we have seen so many americans being killed. they have come over our border, illegal immigrants, i'll read you headlines. this is just from this year alone. illegal immigrant from el salvador charged with murder and shoot-out that killed 2-year-old boy, injured teen mom. venezuelan illegal immigrant charged with sexual assault against 14-year-old in virginia. i.c.e. confirms a georgia student murder suspect entered u.s. illegally and was previously arrested in new york city. five-time deported illegal alien accused of killing 10-year-old boy walking home from school. honduran illegal migrant arrested for rape of girl. 14. stabbing man during kn
right now the president can reinstate remain in mexico. he can make changes to asylum and parole. he can expedite removal of individuals. can he shut down the border all together and he can cut off funding to nonprofit organizations. nongovernment partners who are basically allowing people to travel all around our country. again, sadly, president biden used these authorities instead to dismantle the policies of president trump. as a result, we have seen so many americans being killed. they have...
0
0.0
Apr 16, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> the chair recognizes new mexico. >> thank you, mr. chairman and thank you dr. for being here. it's wonderful to have you. i want to thank your staff are being here and i'm grateful for the opportunity to highlight the importance of science and science-based decision-making in this hearing and all that you are doing to protect the american people to ensure that we have access to medicines that work, that we have food that doesn't harm us, and to ensure that every american can get lifesaving care. also for your work in the administration, support of our work that has allowed congress to pass legislation to expand access to health care, to invest in science and innovation, and to expand access to prescription drugs for seniors. the fda is truly on the front lines of that battle every single day and we are really grateful for the work that you do. i will say on a personal note, i have a family member who was formerly an fda employee and you represent the best of the best that our country has to offer. and nowhere is this more important than in the realm of reproductive care, where
. >> the chair recognizes new mexico. >> thank you, mr. chairman and thank you dr. for being here. it's wonderful to have you. i want to thank your staff are being here and i'm grateful for the opportunity to highlight the importance of science and science-based decision-making in this hearing and all that you are doing to protect the american people to ensure that we have access to medicines that work, that we have food that doesn't harm us, and to ensure that every american can...
0
0.0
Apr 17, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
if you really want to take the border seriously, wait in mexico needs to be reinstituted. it was not a part of that package. really, that's why it was dead on arrival. that's something joe biden can do. he just simply refuses to do so. if that's not a part of the package, it's window dressing. host: republican active pat fallon, thank you. guest: thanks, pedro. host: we now take you to the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. april 17, 2024. i hereby appoint the honorable randy k. weber sr. to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 9, 2024, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. the chair will alternate recognition between the parties with time equally allotted between the parties and each member other than
if you really want to take the border seriously, wait in mexico needs to be reinstituted. it was not a part of that package. really, that's why it was dead on arrival. that's something joe biden can do. he just simply refuses to do so. if that's not a part of the package, it's window dressing. host: republican active pat fallon, thank you. guest: thanks, pedro. host: we now take you to the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair lays before the...
0
0.0
Apr 13, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
we delivered fisa section 702 to identify a supplier in mexico to help thwart the fentanyl threat. are you concerned about cyberattacks? i am. section 702 led to the prevention of a cyberattack. are you concerned about our troops? fisa section 702 has disrupted planned terrorist attacks on our troops in places like the middle east and a u.s. facility in the middle east and 702 is used to monitor communications as the terrorist traveled to go and execute those plans. mr. crawford: we can't overstate the importance of 702. i know you're concerned about the rights of the american people. i am, too. i'm an american just like you are. that's why there already is a warrant requirement in place. we're protecting u.s. persons. we can't allow 702 to expire and expect we'll have good results the end of the day. i support section 702 and i urge a yes vote. yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields. members are reminded to direct their remarks to the chair and not to a perceived viewing audience. the gentleman from connecticut is recognized. mr. himes: it's a pleasure to yield
we delivered fisa section 702 to identify a supplier in mexico to help thwart the fentanyl threat. are you concerned about cyberattacks? i am. section 702 led to the prevention of a cyberattack. are you concerned about our troops? fisa section 702 has disrupted planned terrorist attacks on our troops in places like the middle east and a u.s. facility in the middle east and 702 is used to monitor communications as the terrorist traveled to go and execute those plans. mr. crawford: we can't...
0
0.0
Apr 10, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
just imagine if after 9/11 al qaeda controlled mexico or canada and vowed to continue to attack the united states from our own border again and again, would a single person in this country have called for us to retreat and let al qaeda remain in power next door, poised to replicate 9/11 again? of course not. there are many calls for some kind of a cease-fire. and there's no question that some kind of cease-fire is long overdue. even though everyone seems to have a different understanding of the term. no question israel must do its part. the israeli government must increase humanitarian aid so displaced palestinians can get the food and medical care they need, and they have been doing that much more robustly since a conversation between president biden and prime minister netanyahu last week. and the israeli government must be willing to enter into a reasonable agreement to stop the violence and get the hostages out. but one requirement of any reasonable rational cease-fire agreement must include that the innocent tortured, illegally held hostages are released. i dare -- i challenge anyone,
just imagine if after 9/11 al qaeda controlled mexico or canada and vowed to continue to attack the united states from our own border again and again, would a single person in this country have called for us to retreat and let al qaeda remain in power next door, poised to replicate 9/11 again? of course not. there are many calls for some kind of a cease-fire. and there's no question that some kind of cease-fire is long overdue. even though everyone seems to have a different understanding of the...
0
0.0
Apr 10, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
i went to the college of university of new mexico. it was $240 a semester for a full class load. i went for three years. paid for it. my dad paid for it, actually. here's the thing, if you go to college and you have to borrow $150,000, then you get out of college, you go to congress for $15,000 a month and you can pay it off in about 10 months, you know? that's the real racket after all [no audio] host: eating up. we got your initial point. then? caller: i'm an engineer for the federal government. my wife and i have paid off our loans. the conversation has been lacking in regards to the debt increasing so much. we are fortunate and privileged, but i have plenty of friends who have accrued the same amount of student debt as me who cannot afford a home. i could not afford a home here. i had to move out of the area and i could not afford a home on a government salary with my wife working full-time with a degree. what would you say to the folks who are able to make it out of this, you know, largely exploitive system and still are not able to participate in this large capitalist marke
i went to the college of university of new mexico. it was $240 a semester for a full class load. i went for three years. paid for it. my dad paid for it, actually. here's the thing, if you go to college and you have to borrow $150,000, then you get out of college, you go to congress for $15,000 a month and you can pay it off in about 10 months, you know? that's the real racket after all [no audio] host: eating up. we got your initial point. then? caller: i'm an engineer for the federal...
0
0.0
Apr 13, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
host: we will go to david in albuquerque, new mexico on the democrat line. david? caller: thank you. i just don't believe that we need any other countries coming in here and making factories to put americans to work. we have money. we have rich people here in america that should be doing that. they kick back, they make money, they are getting paid under the table, on top of the table, behind their back. if americans can't do it of course we are in trouble, without a doubt. our country is in trouble. if we can't do it, we don't need other countries to own our property, make factories that they have that they control in our country. if americans can't do it then don't do it. host: any comment? guest: no, i think what i said earlier, i stand by those comments. i would say it is not an either/or question. there is room for both. i think the combination of both is allowing us to employ even more workers, but it also is allowing us access to the types of technologies that some of these foreign companies have. host: we are talking with wendy cutler, vice president and man
host: we will go to david in albuquerque, new mexico on the democrat line. david? caller: thank you. i just don't believe that we need any other countries coming in here and making factories to put americans to work. we have money. we have rich people here in america that should be doing that. they kick back, they make money, they are getting paid under the table, on top of the table, behind their back. if americans can't do it of course we are in trouble, without a doubt. our country is in...
0
0.0
Apr 13, 2024
04/24
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 0
favorite 0
quote 0
host: we will go to david in albuquerque, new mexico on the democrat line. david? caller: thank you. i just don't believe that we need any other countries coming in here and making factories to put americans to work. we have money. we have rich people here in america that should be doing that. they kick back, they make money, they are getting paid under the table, on top of the table, behind their back. if americans can't do it of course we are in trouble, without a doubt. our country is in trouble. if we can't do it, we don't need other countries to own our property, make factories that they have that they control in our country. if americans can't do it then don't do it. host: any comment? guest: no, i think what i said earlier, i stand by those comments. i would say it is not an either/or question. there is room for both. i think the combination of both is allowing us to employ even more workers, but it also is allowing us access to the types of technologies that some of these foreign companies have. host: we are talking with wendy cutler, vice president and man
host: we will go to david in albuquerque, new mexico on the democrat line. david? caller: thank you. i just don't believe that we need any other countries coming in here and making factories to put americans to work. we have money. we have rich people here in america that should be doing that. they kick back, they make money, they are getting paid under the table, on top of the table, behind their back. if americans can't do it of course we are in trouble, without a doubt. our country is in...