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and russian leaders. it makes no sense whatsoever 20 years after the end of the cold war that the president of russia and the president of the united states to have only a few precious minutes to decide whether to launch their new weapons in the event of getting a warning from their generals which could be a false alarm. not many think about it. not many people think about it. but when you really look closely at our security position, and we each have a stake in the other side's warning systems. it a mistake by russia is fatal for us and them, and vice versa. things can be done about it. cooperation on missile defense should also be a high priority and could indeed be a game changer. this was president ronald reagan's dream many years ago. it did not become a reality. today, there is a chance to could really work with russia on missile defense. military discussions are essential for this purpose. nuclear threats are not just between the united states in russia. we must also include china and other nuclear
and russian leaders. it makes no sense whatsoever 20 years after the end of the cold war that the president of russia and the president of the united states to have only a few precious minutes to decide whether to launch their new weapons in the event of getting a warning from their generals which could be a false alarm. not many think about it. not many people think about it. but when you really look closely at our security position, and we each have a stake in the other side's warning...
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if there is an understanding on the russian side and the u.s. side that there are certain opponents to the treaty and we are doing this with well informed optimism, and we believe that this treaty stands a very serious chance of being ratified within the next few months. that's my answer in her brief. as far as evaluating the work of the luxembourg form over the three plus years that it has been in existence, is not really for us to judge. ours is an entirely different objective. we see ourselves as speaking on behalf of the export community. the experts based on a vast number of details that have to do with this, the conflicts and important issue of nuclear non-proliferation or proliferation of nuclear weapons outside thought legal framework, which in fact constitutes the calamity that we are all witnesses to. to identify the key unique features and attributes of the process and call the attention of policymakers to this and based on the number of quotes, referencing the publications of the forum, and based on the run number of online queries a
if there is an understanding on the russian side and the u.s. side that there are certain opponents to the treaty and we are doing this with well informed optimism, and we believe that this treaty stands a very serious chance of being ratified within the next few months. that's my answer in her brief. as far as evaluating the work of the luxembourg form over the three plus years that it has been in existence, is not really for us to judge. ours is an entirely different objective. we see...
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we -- >> we are concerned about the actions from the russian government in recent years. shrinking the space for civil society. we have concerns about intimidation of citizens, intimidation of journalists, intimidation of non- governmental operators who are working on behalf of the russian people. it is part of our ongoing dialogue with the russian government and we hope and expect that russia will live up to its human rights obligations. >> have been in touch with them about yesterday? >> yes. >> and? >> through our embassy, we have expressed our concern to the russian government and that conversation is ongoing. >> what is the travel status? >> he is an the united arab emirates. he will be completing has traveled tomorrow and returning to the united states following what we think is a very successful tour that includes -- we have had the kind of dialogue and activity that we had hoped for to help people understand what it is like to be a muslim here in the united states. >> [inaudible] >> i believe so. he will be returning -- he completes his trip tomorrow. he is back i
we -- >> we are concerned about the actions from the russian government in recent years. shrinking the space for civil society. we have concerns about intimidation of citizens, intimidation of journalists, intimidation of non- governmental operators who are working on behalf of the russian people. it is part of our ongoing dialogue with the russian government and we hope and expect that russia will live up to its human rights obligations. >> have been in touch with them about...
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wednesday, the secretary will welcome the russian minister for defense to the pentagon for the first time. he is here on a two day visit. they will discuss items of shared interests, including defense reform. i think many of your note -- many of you know it that both are making a continued effort to change the way things work in our military. on thursday, the secretary will discuss iran, afghanistan, and several issues leading up to the lisbon had of state summit in september. this will include nato finances. this meeting will be followed by a joint press event here in the briefing room that afternoon. if you would indulge me with one personal remarks, i would like to extend my condolences to a person who lost his father this week. we wish you well in this difficult time. with that, let's get on with it. >> the secretary has made some comments in support of hamid karzai's commitment to the fight against corruption. today comes word that karzai wants to extend control over u.s. anti-corruption forces. what are the plans for those task forces, and did karzai get too big of a pass last
wednesday, the secretary will welcome the russian minister for defense to the pentagon for the first time. he is here on a two day visit. they will discuss items of shared interests, including defense reform. i think many of your note -- many of you know it that both are making a continued effort to change the way things work in our military. on thursday, the secretary will discuss iran, afghanistan, and several issues leading up to the lisbon had of state summit in september. this will include...
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another hypothesis that reportedly was proposed by the russians, since this was reported only in one newspaper, i do not know if it is true, but what is being circulated is a sea mine theory. there were a lot of sea mines planted. and that some of them have been retrieved, but there are still some that have not been retrieved. there is a clear sign of an explosion were there is a torpedo or sea mine. unheard so i am not sure if this holds the water. this is one possible hypothesis. another hypothesis is a [inaudible] theory. there was a u.s. submarine that was operating. a south korean submarine was in the vicinity. there were other ships operating in the vicinity. and it's possible there was some kind of collision. it is also possible that there were other types of accidents, and this is the one picture released by the j.i.g. said take a look and see what kind of hypophysis you would draw. what does that look like? what if i told you that the south korean submarine has the measurement that fit this? again, we do not have enough facts to conclude anything, but there are these hypothe
another hypothesis that reportedly was proposed by the russians, since this was reported only in one newspaper, i do not know if it is true, but what is being circulated is a sea mine theory. there were a lot of sea mines planted. and that some of them have been retrieved, but there are still some that have not been retrieved. there is a clear sign of an explosion were there is a torpedo or sea mine. unheard so i am not sure if this holds the water. this is one possible hypothesis. another...
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it is about the start treaty that has been proposed by the president with the russians. it may sound out of place, but it is not. our most important responsibility is the federal government. we should defend the citizens of the united states of america. when we entertain a treaty with another nation that diminishes our capability to defend our people, it is a moral issue, it is a value issue. i am thankful for the heritage foundation for taking this head on. thank you. >> is it worth every investment necessary checks we know it is. >> i whenever we went in defending america, what ever it takes. >> rush hour rising over the missile shield. the russians seem unconvinced. >> i believe we need this defense because of iran and north korea and the potential to launch nuclear missiles. >> i wanted to present you with a gift which represents what president obama and vice president biden and i have been saying. >> president obama has said he is backing away from plans for an anti-missile shield. this may fuel fears of insurgents. >> the longest range solid fuel missiles or on the
it is about the start treaty that has been proposed by the president with the russians. it may sound out of place, but it is not. our most important responsibility is the federal government. we should defend the citizens of the united states of america. when we entertain a treaty with another nation that diminishes our capability to defend our people, it is a moral issue, it is a value issue. i am thankful for the heritage foundation for taking this head on. thank you. >> is it worth...
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matter of fact, they seem to be sitting pretty good, celebrating, drinking, knowing that the chinese and russian support them. china and russia continue to use their own interest to shape their response. in other words, the implicit approval to continue provocations. our lack of response, in a kinetic way, does the same thing. i am not suggesting we go to war, but we do not learned to take out targets that cannot really hurt them, and without any retaliation, the bullying will continue. the north koreans have done a pretty good job using provocations as a military tool to shape us. when they do not do that, such as during the agreed framework, they basically take an operational pause, where they gain from concessions, and we do, too, in terms of the lang their programs, and but in large part, they are all operational pauses. year after year, they have progressed fairly well in being able to intimidate us. they do not have much money, so there are some great weaknesses. if we ever went to war on the peninsula, we would kick their butt. but that is about to change. their missile and nuclear progra
matter of fact, they seem to be sitting pretty good, celebrating, drinking, knowing that the chinese and russian support them. china and russia continue to use their own interest to shape their response. in other words, the implicit approval to continue provocations. our lack of response, in a kinetic way, does the same thing. i am not suggesting we go to war, but we do not learned to take out targets that cannot really hurt them, and without any retaliation, the bullying will continue. the...
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we have these subtext from competition to allow russian. i think it starts right here. i just want to tell you how grateful i am for everyone, to take times out of your busy lives and think about these issues over four days in aspen, colorado. sometimes it is more fun to be out in the mounds, hiking and fishing, riding horses and so forth. but this is an important conversation. thank you. i look forward to spending the rest of the weekend with all of you. [applause] >> it is my distinct pleasure to once again invite dr. christina johnson who is the undersecretary of energy and works with secretary steven chu , of course, president barack obama, and we're delighted that she could take time out of her busy schedule to join us. i want to read to you her brief bio again. this way you know exactly who dr. johnson is. dr christina and johnson is an undersecretary for the energy department and was provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at johns -- at john hopkins. she received her bachelor's in science with the distinction, masters of science and ph.d. from sta
we have these subtext from competition to allow russian. i think it starts right here. i just want to tell you how grateful i am for everyone, to take times out of your busy lives and think about these issues over four days in aspen, colorado. sometimes it is more fun to be out in the mounds, hiking and fishing, riding horses and so forth. but this is an important conversation. thank you. i look forward to spending the rest of the weekend with all of you. [applause] >> it is my distinct...
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. ->> there are members in congres that have been urging you to take on russian and chinese companies. they say they are doing a lot of business. had you chosen not to do that? >> not at all. i cannot discuss specifics. there are a lot of reports of companies that people have concern for thei. i think the range is not as great as some might assume. we are following the process outlined in the statute. if we find credible evidence come in fairly good to the next days to conduct an investigation. they may make a decision. it is a two-step process. we are negotiating for european firms by agreeing to withdraw. as we get reports, we talk about particular activities. we look into these. we look at a determination. >> he said there are negotiations with these companies. >> we are certainly talking to other companies. our goal is to persuade people. we have been very encouraged. they were very constructively with us. they came through with irresponsible measure. i think this will have a positive effect on companies when they say that this is what responsible companies are doing. unfortunatel
. ->> there are members in congres that have been urging you to take on russian and chinese companies. they say they are doing a lot of business. had you chosen not to do that? >> not at all. i cannot discuss specifics. there are a lot of reports of companies that people have concern for thei. i think the range is not as great as some might assume. we are following the process outlined in the statute. if we find credible evidence come in fairly good to the next days to conduct an...
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just one example how corporations that are being misused by terrorists, a man named victor boot, a russian arms dealer, has been indicted in the united states for the following -- conspiracy to kill u.s. nationals, u.s. anti-aircraft missiles, provide material to support terrorist organizations. he carried out his activities in part by using shell companies, including a number of them about 10 right here in the united states. we're trying to extradite mr. boot right now from thyland. -- thyland. in a g.a.o. report four years ago the f.b.i. was quoted saying that u.s. shell companies with hidden owners had been used to launder as much as $36 billion from the former soviet union and were involved in most of over 100 stock market manipulation cases. and many other reports have followed since then. corporations have been misused for drug trafficking, financial crime and more, yet, we continue to have a corporation formation regime in this country that does not require people forming corporations to provide information about the real owners. i believe every other country does make that requirem
just one example how corporations that are being misused by terrorists, a man named victor boot, a russian arms dealer, has been indicted in the united states for the following -- conspiracy to kill u.s. nationals, u.s. anti-aircraft missiles, provide material to support terrorist organizations. he carried out his activities in part by using shell companies, including a number of them about 10 right here in the united states. we're trying to extradite mr. boot right now from thyland. --...
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and these materials, we are now getting north korea materials, but they come largely from chinese, russian, czech, polish, albanian, romanian archives. what becomes clear is what we think we know about north korea has been influenced by such thing as the cold war enmity between the two koreas, the enmity between the united states and north korea. there are other influences, such as what we think we know about north korea often reflects the official north korean position on things. surprisingly kahlo we think we know about north korea also reflects -- surprisingly what we know about north korea also reflects imperial japanese philosophy. anyone who has read a history of north korea knows kim il-sung's position in north korea was largely unassailable from the late 1950's, after he are fully exploited factional rivalries to consolidate his own position. he purged these factions finally andhe late 1950's eliminated outside influence in the party. what we're finding in these documents is this is not in a highly accurate. you did not really have a factional rivalry in the korean workers' party t
and these materials, we are now getting north korea materials, but they come largely from chinese, russian, czech, polish, albanian, romanian archives. what becomes clear is what we think we know about north korea has been influenced by such thing as the cold war enmity between the two koreas, the enmity between the united states and north korea. there are other influences, such as what we think we know about north korea often reflects the official north korean position on things. surprisingly...
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there has been some high points, like the russian intelligence and the significant intelligence gained by the c.i.a. and d.o.d. but the danger is as high as it ever was. our enemies are motivated to strike us as they've always have been. the constant threat from violent extremists reinforces that now more than ever. we must give the intelligence community the resources and flexibility it needs to thwart the continuing and emerging threats to u.s. national security. since 2004, this country has gone without an intelligence authorization bill. each year the house intelligence committee has passed a bill, but we've not seen one signed into law in recent years. the intelligence community needs strong and independent oversight. this bill would make great strides in that direction. first, it would create a statutory inspector general for the anti-intelligence community. this bill also contains a new provision that i believe the chairman talked about in reforming the gang of eight process. i believe that the administration has a statutory and constitutional duty to keep members of the entire
there has been some high points, like the russian intelligence and the significant intelligence gained by the c.i.a. and d.o.d. but the danger is as high as it ever was. our enemies are motivated to strike us as they've always have been. the constant threat from violent extremists reinforces that now more than ever. we must give the intelligence community the resources and flexibility it needs to thwart the continuing and emerging threats to u.s. national security. since 2004, this country has...
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if the russians and the chinese keep back pedaling, they will never be successful. we are 40-something days before an election and not one person is talking about how the america or the world changes if the iranian government gets a nuclear weapon. that is just stunning. it will change the course of history. every arab state will be less than enthusiastic about the iranians having a nuclear weapon. why do we not have an ambassador at large for the gulf states? they, together, can form a buffer and could be a good ally. we talked to them one by one and let them fight amongst themselves. why do we not have an ambassador to the gulf states like we do to nato? we can get to the heart of the terrorism problem. why do we not have a responsibility instead of a apology? why do we save -- why do we not say they are the problem? why do we not ask the arab world to give as much to the palestinians as we do? because it would really matter. is anyone talking about that? no. in conclusion, talking does not win a war. i will introduce legislation to reform our procedures. honor ou
if the russians and the chinese keep back pedaling, they will never be successful. we are 40-something days before an election and not one person is talking about how the america or the world changes if the iranian government gets a nuclear weapon. that is just stunning. it will change the course of history. every arab state will be less than enthusiastic about the iranians having a nuclear weapon. why do we not have an ambassador at large for the gulf states? they, together, can form a buffer...
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the attitude argument that said [inaudible] we give the of russian that public-sector work as a problem. there was an interview in "the guardian," and tony blair was furious with me for doing that. i was willing to speak up on some of these issues. in the end, the loyal thing to do, sometimes, is to [inaudible] >> i think it goes straight from university to a career in politics. that gave me a different perspective on new labor. it was formed out of the distrust of their own grass roots, ordinary room -- ordinary members and trade unionists. it had to have a top-down, controlling, london-centered style to politics. going forward, we need to change that. we need to break the political elite that has a grip on labor. that is my kind of politics. no more parish a candidate. but the value where we came from and are trade union partners. [applause] >> response on the question about what you think a new labor did right? >> i know what labor union did right. we have a hospitals, trains. i have been here for 13 years. people should have appreciated and valued that were incredibly cynical. it wa
the attitude argument that said [inaudible] we give the of russian that public-sector work as a problem. there was an interview in "the guardian," and tony blair was furious with me for doing that. i was willing to speak up on some of these issues. in the end, the loyal thing to do, sometimes, is to [inaudible] >> i think it goes straight from university to a career in politics. that gave me a different perspective on new labor. it was formed out of the distrust of their own...
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they all -- when i said, spoke a little russian back then, when do you work in the field? and they laughed and one of them said, i make the same number of rubles if i'm out there, pointing out in the sun, in the field that really looked bad, or i'm here in the shade. so i'm here in the shade. that's why socialism doesn't work. if you're going to pay somebody the same thing to be out in a hot field getting sweaty and wearing themselves out, then -- and pay them the same as if they sit in the shade and don't do anything but laugh and cut up with their friends, they're going to be in the shade. it always fails. now, the reason free market systems fail is not because a free market system doesn't work. it works beautifully. you do need a government to make sure everybody plays fairly, not to take away from those who are able to produce more than others, not to kill the incentive for people to actually produce, but to provide a level playing field where everybody can compete equally. that's the job that we're supposed to have. that's the job of the government. and we've gotten t
they all -- when i said, spoke a little russian back then, when do you work in the field? and they laughed and one of them said, i make the same number of rubles if i'm out there, pointing out in the sun, in the field that really looked bad, or i'm here in the shade. so i'm here in the shade. that's why socialism doesn't work. if you're going to pay somebody the same thing to be out in a hot field getting sweaty and wearing themselves out, then -- and pay them the same as if they sit in the...