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north korea going. that this idea and tradition of kim il-sung. perhaps next generation leader will revise the party while kim jong il -- revive the party and be able to run the country, military, and party in a joint effort. also, there will not be such a great big change in north korean leadership who supports this successor. right now, i made a list of the people who are supporting kim jong il right now, and some of the people will not be reelected international defense council, and there are some people who will resign. for example, north korean navy commander has retired. very recently settled this naval confrontation with south korea. i'm not going to go into all the names of the people. i just do not have enough time. also, the administration of north korea, the government -- they appointed a new prime minister who is a veteran. he was a deputy prime minister, and he was once replaced in 1983-1984, but north korea recently appointed a new prime minister and six vice ministers -- new vice minister
north korea going. that this idea and tradition of kim il-sung. perhaps next generation leader will revise the party while kim jong il -- revive the party and be able to run the country, military, and party in a joint effort. also, there will not be such a great big change in north korean leadership who supports this successor. right now, i made a list of the people who are supporting kim jong il right now, and some of the people will not be reelected international defense council, and there...
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north korea. this is a very recent recession that demonstrates the u.s. is very strong in its reaction to the cheonan incident. they joined at the very beginning in the rescue operations, and also, [unintelligible] -- the were in strong support of the u.s. administration. this is the largest area ever conducted in the caribbean peninsula. -- kirby and peninsula. i might say that this is the reincarnation of the incident that happened between 1977 and 1993. it was a deterrent to north korean leadership and rain that in north korean policies -- north korean policies. one side effect of this is china's reaction. when we conducted this exercise in the wake of the cheonan sinking, the chinese reaction was unusually harsh. i think it has awakened at the international community. it is central in the war, as reflected in the sense of china. china had some objection to this joint exercise. for example, july 15 -- "we formally oppose any foreign militaries placed in the yellow city, undermining china's secu
north korea. this is a very recent recession that demonstrates the u.s. is very strong in its reaction to the cheonan incident. they joined at the very beginning in the rescue operations, and also, [unintelligible] -- the were in strong support of the u.s. administration. this is the largest area ever conducted in the caribbean peninsula. -- kirby and peninsula. i might say that this is the reincarnation of the incident that happened between 1977 and 1993. it was a deterrent to north korean...
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policy towards north korea? >>if something was done in terms of identifying the future leadership that this congress, this might not have any impact? >> leaders of all stripes change around the world. leaders don't live forever. at some point whether seeing sooner -- it is sooner or later, there will be a change in leadership. we are looking for a change in north korean policy and action. whether that is done by the present leadership or by future leadership is really difficult but not impossible for us to appreciate. >> you want the same thing a matter who is in charge? >> correct. >> [inaudible] >> i'm not sure i understand a new approach. >> maybe you're thinking about more friends approaching. >> we will continue our consultation with countries in the upcoming days. we are looking for specific actions by north korea. we are willing to engage north korea. there are things that want to see in terms of the seriousness of purpose and then we will respond to north korea. >> [inaudible] >> we will do what needs to
policy towards north korea? >>if something was done in terms of identifying the future leadership that this congress, this might not have any impact? >> leaders of all stripes change around the world. leaders don't live forever. at some point whether seeing sooner -- it is sooner or later, there will be a change in leadership. we are looking for a change in north korean policy and action. whether that is done by the present leadership or by future leadership is really difficult but...
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we are prepared to engage north korea, but before we can do that, we want to see what north korea is willing to do as it demonstrates is willing to change its current course, sees these provocative actions that in -- that increase tensions in the region that result in the death of property of 46 still years -- death of 46 sailors. we will be prepared to respond accordingly. what is crucial here is what north korea does. >> can you tell us what president carter talked about? did his visit there give us any insight into their sincerity? >> he was just here and he shared his views of his private trip. we will keep his insights private. >> what is the most important step that north korea can take to show they are committed to this process? >> a for step is to cease its belligerence and provocative actions. if north korea is prepared to engage more constructively with its neighbors and other countries in the region, assertively take steps to reduce tensions, that will improve the overall environment, and that environment becomes more open to further dialogue and engagement. but there are
we are prepared to engage north korea, but before we can do that, we want to see what north korea is willing to do as it demonstrates is willing to change its current course, sees these provocative actions that in -- that increase tensions in the region that result in the death of property of 46 still years -- death of 46 sailors. we will be prepared to respond accordingly. what is crucial here is what north korea does. >> can you tell us what president carter talked about? did his visit...
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e actions of north korea that they do. that north korea does. the first thing you said is you'll be guided by what they do not do. >> mackey, this is a situation of north korea is making. we have not tested nuclear devices. north korea did. not fired missiles threatening other countries. north korea has. north korea wants a relationship with other countries around the world including the united states we need north korea to demonstrate it can be a participant in the sixth party process and have a different kind of relationship with the rest of the world. we will evaluate this on an ongoing basis. this is a deliberative process. we're going to consult closely with other countries in the region, but the responsibility here rests with north korea. it has to demonstrate -- it has to earn its place back to the negotiation table. >> same topic. >> go ahead. >> of the previous question, can you say that there's a possibility that there might be a meeting? is that a possibility? >> i am not anticipating that as a possibility. >> what about the chinese t
e actions of north korea that they do. that north korea does. the first thing you said is you'll be guided by what they do not do. >> mackey, this is a situation of north korea is making. we have not tested nuclear devices. north korea did. not fired missiles threatening other countries. north korea has. north korea wants a relationship with other countries around the world including the united states we need north korea to demonstrate it can be a participant in the sixth party process...
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we'll deal with the issues with north korea and iran. i don't doubt that middle east peace is something that -- though a direct meeting is not a the schedule, will be the topic of quite a bit of conversation there. >> robert, two questions on don't ask, don't tell. first of all, we know you have been pushing out, but has lady gaga reached out to this white house? she is a part of this now. >> she has not called me. i don't know the answer to that. i have not heard that. [inaudible] >> note on don't spbinaudible] >> on a serious note on don't ask, don't tell, on the contradiction of civil rights issues and then department of defense being one of the first organizations to integrate in the country, could you talk to me what some perceive as a contradiction when it comes to this. >> flush it out for me. >> civil rights issue, they are being denied the repeal. >> sure. ok. this has been an issue that the president has -- believed was wrong and believed needed to be changed as a candidate in 2003, in a primary in illinois, in the general elec
we'll deal with the issues with north korea and iran. i don't doubt that middle east peace is something that -- though a direct meeting is not a the schedule, will be the topic of quite a bit of conversation there. >> robert, two questions on don't ask, don't tell. first of all, we know you have been pushing out, but has lady gaga reached out to this white house? she is a part of this now. >> she has not called me. i don't know the answer to that. i have not heard that. [inaudible]...
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i appreciate robert helping us focus in on some of north korea's strategy. if you look over 60 years, it truly does not seem to have changed. there is a steady agenda and they continue to take our lunch money. it would be somehow helpful if we could get in front of that. i know that is extremely difficult to do. our next speaker has 20 minutes. >> thank you, in general. this is my great pleasure to be invited to this wonderful occasion, happy to see some of my ideas here about changing the korean peninsula. the strategy includes transformation and change. my paper is relatively
i appreciate robert helping us focus in on some of north korea's strategy. if you look over 60 years, it truly does not seem to have changed. there is a steady agenda and they continue to take our lunch money. it would be somehow helpful if we could get in front of that. i know that is extremely difficult to do. our next speaker has 20 minutes. >> thank you, in general. this is my great pleasure to be invited to this wonderful occasion, happy to see some of my ideas here about changing...
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-- as in north korea meet its obligations. he met today in the region. he met yesterday with prime minister netanyahu. we expect he will have additional meetings with prime minister netanyahu and president abbas david euille tomorrow. >> hasn't been set where he goes after? >> i have not seen this. >> he will have additional meetings with prime minister netanyahu. >> you do not expect him to come home? >> are there any follow-up meetings with syria following the meeting today? do you have any expectation that senator mitchell might return in the near term? >> i do not believe that he will be going to damascus on this trip. he went through the likely scheduled before he left. that was on his list at the time. here is not entirely sure the times in sequences. i will try to get the details. >> any other serious meetings? >> the head senator mitchell could there. you have the deputy secretary. there is a lot of activity. i confirmed a number of nominees for the. robert ford was not confirmed last night for damascus. we will contin
-- as in north korea meet its obligations. he met today in the region. he met yesterday with prime minister netanyahu. we expect he will have additional meetings with prime minister netanyahu and president abbas david euille tomorrow. >> hasn't been set where he goes after? >> i have not seen this. >> he will have additional meetings with prime minister netanyahu. >> you do not expect him to come home? >> are there any follow-up meetings with syria following the...
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north korea has sunk the south korean ship. iran has funded yemeni insurgents and has accelerated their nuclear program. he gave rosso their number one foreign policy objective, abandonment of our european missile defense side spirit in return he got nothing. he insulted israel and forgot to mention hamas lost thousands of rockets into israel. we've seen success in iraq in spite of his policy preferences and thanks to those of his predecessors and to the courage of george w. bush. [applause] [cheers] as you know, his strategy in afghanistan has been needlessly modeled by announcing the withdrawal date. he put domestic politics ahead of national purpose. if we have serious enemies and growing threats around the world, we have an ministration whose idea of a rogue state is arizona. [applause] these are among the reasons why liberals will have to -- in november. this is not the first time the power has been taken from one political party and given to another. what is occurring is different in america today. not really the result o
north korea has sunk the south korean ship. iran has funded yemeni insurgents and has accelerated their nuclear program. he gave rosso their number one foreign policy objective, abandonment of our european missile defense side spirit in return he got nothing. he insulted israel and forgot to mention hamas lost thousands of rockets into israel. we've seen success in iraq in spite of his policy preferences and thanks to those of his predecessors and to the courage of george w. bush. [applause]...
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korea. -- iran and north korea. he served as the associate principal director for the deputy attorney general on all things counter-terrorism. before that, he was a partner in a washington law firm and an alumni of the core of distinguished clerks for judge silberman. he is what we call a two-time offender graduating from harvard college and harvard law school. not a bad club to be a part of. we are privileged to have him here today. he is a dedicated public servant who was -- his words, deeds, and more is known for the impact of his work. more important is the true gentleman. i count him as a close friend. i am honored to host him here today. we will hear from stewart. his remarks will be posted immediately on wwww.csis.org. with that, i would like to welcome undersecretary stuart levey. [applause] >> thank you for that introduction. thank you for coming. it is an honor and a privilege to be here at csis. this is my first visit here, but if i had non that i ever get that type of the introduction, i might had come s
korea. -- iran and north korea. he served as the associate principal director for the deputy attorney general on all things counter-terrorism. before that, he was a partner in a washington law firm and an alumni of the core of distinguished clerks for judge silberman. he is what we call a two-time offender graduating from harvard college and harvard law school. not a bad club to be a part of. we are privileged to have him here today. he is a dedicated public servant who was -- his words, deeds,...
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concern about iran and north korea. obviously, we made progress yesterday on a treaty that we still believe the senate will ratify before the end of the year. it will mark an accomplishment reduce nation's path to the stockpile of nuclear weapons to rid -- weapons. we will work through a longer list of additional bilateral meetings. i anticipate that issues around the global economy will be mentioned. >> last week in wisconsin, the president used language about social security. it was directed at? what's in which language? >> protected social security. >> there are candidates that are discussing privatization, going back to the ideas that were had in 2005 by the bush of administration. let's be clear, some candidates want to go past privatizing social security and do away with the whole thing. there is no doubt that insuring that a very successful idea is there for future generations is something that will be debated in this election. >> one more question on the general assembly. there was some talk of the present atten
concern about iran and north korea. obviously, we made progress yesterday on a treaty that we still believe the senate will ratify before the end of the year. it will mark an accomplishment reduce nation's path to the stockpile of nuclear weapons to rid -- weapons. we will work through a longer list of additional bilateral meetings. i anticipate that issues around the global economy will be mentioned. >> last week in wisconsin, the president used language about social security. it was...
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we have more live programming for you later with the discussion on north korea. that will get under way at 3:30 p.m. eastern. of course, this coming saturday marks the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack. we will be live on saturday with a panel discussion featuring aviation officials who will recount their experiences from that day. it will be from dallas and began at 2:00 p.m. eastern. >> c-span's local content vehicles are traveling, visiting committees and congressional districts as we look at some of the most hotly contested house races leading up to the midterm elections. >> nice to meet you. nice to see you. how are you doing? are you from delaware county? whereabouts do you live? i hope that you will vote for me in november. >> nice to meet you. [laughter] >> you are a lawyer. >> this is a lawyer thing. [laughter] >> candidates in the senate district. the democrat is brian, an up- and-coming -- he was a prosecutor in philadelphia, an army ranger, serve in iraq. clear he was very ambitious, going to run for congress in 2006. sestak retired from
we have more live programming for you later with the discussion on north korea. that will get under way at 3:30 p.m. eastern. of course, this coming saturday marks the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack. we will be live on saturday with a panel discussion featuring aviation officials who will recount their experiences from that day. it will be from dallas and began at 2:00 p.m. eastern. >> c-span's local content vehicles are traveling, visiting committees and congressional...
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. >> north korea is waiting for the six party talks. [unintelligible] >> the u.s.s. george washington will indeed exercise in the yellow sea again. we said that will take place. i do not think we have determined the date yet, but rest assured, the george washington will operate in the yellow sea as a dozen other international waters. it is not an affront to the chinese. it is meant to send an message to the north koreans about their behavior. clearly we believe we have the right to operate in any and all international waters, respecting territorial boundaries. that is our intent, for the george washington to return to the yellow sea just as it has been there in the past. we will get back to with the precise date as to when that will take place. >> [unintelligible] >> obviously, there was a tropical storm that delayed the most recent round of exercises. i do not think we have announced a date to resume those exercises yet, but i am sure we will let you know as soon as we have nailed one down. >> the japanese defense minister announced that there is a need to discuss t
. >> north korea is waiting for the six party talks. [unintelligible] >> the u.s.s. george washington will indeed exercise in the yellow sea again. we said that will take place. i do not think we have determined the date yet, but rest assured, the george washington will operate in the yellow sea as a dozen other international waters. it is not an affront to the chinese. it is meant to send an message to the north koreans about their behavior. clearly we believe we have the right to...
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this despite the fact that needless trade barriers that exist between the united states and korea. i e-- i recently joined with a bipartisan group with the south korea working group. this group represents districts from across the country and want to see the agreement ratified. despite being signed by president bush over three years ago, congress has yet to pass the agreement. president obama cites the u.s.-south korea trade agreement as one of the biggest trade priorities and would like to see disagreements worked out by the next g-20 meeting in november. it's already late september and very little progress has been made to get this agreement passed. the benefits to the united states are obvious. passing a free trade agreement with south korea is already over our -- who is our seventh largest trading partner would add an estimated $10 billion to $12 billion to our gross domestic product. what we have already seen in alabama could be expanded across the great country of ours. madam speaker, our number one priority must be getting americans back to work. we have already seen the ben
this despite the fact that needless trade barriers that exist between the united states and korea. i e-- i recently joined with a bipartisan group with the south korea working group. this group represents districts from across the country and want to see the agreement ratified. despite being signed by president bush over three years ago, congress has yet to pass the agreement. president obama cites the u.s.-south korea trade agreement as one of the biggest trade priorities and would like to see...
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korean invasion of south korea. he retired from public life in 1951 and passed way -- away on october 16, 1959. he had a profound impact on the 20th century, not only here in the united states but across the globe. this year we celebrate the 130th anniversary of his birth in renaming his post office in his honor is a fitting tribute to this great soldier, general, secretary and true american statesman. i urge my colleagues to support this bill and i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from ohio reserves. the gentleman from california. mr. bilbray: yes, mr. chairman. i would yield myself as much time as i may consume and at this time i'd like to yield to the gentlelady from north carolina. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from north carolina, ms. foxx. ms. foxx: thank you, mr. speaker. and i thank my colleague from california for yielding time. certainly, mr. speaker, i think that general marshall was a great man and deser
korean invasion of south korea. he retired from public life in 1951 and passed way -- away on october 16, 1959. he had a profound impact on the 20th century, not only here in the united states but across the globe. this year we celebrate the 130th anniversary of his birth in renaming his post office in his honor is a fitting tribute to this great soldier, general, secretary and true american statesman. i urge my colleagues to support this bill and i yield back the balance of my time. the...