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Terrorist Attack in Benghazi: The Secretary of State's View, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, January 23, 2013
This is the January 23, 2013 hearing on "Terrorist Attack in Benghazi: The Secretary of State's View," held before the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of Chairman Edward Royce: "The Accountability Review Board, convened by you, Madam Secretary, found 'systemic failures and leadership and management deficiencies at senior levels within two bureaus of the State Department.' [...] According to the report, the board found that responsibility stopped at the Assistant Secretary level, below the department's most senior management. This seems to contrast with the recommendation of the 1999 Accountability Review Board on the East Africa bombings, which said that, 'The Secretary of State should take a personal and active role in security issues.' This committee is concerned that the department's most senior officials either should have known about the worsening security situation in Benghazi or did know something about that security situation. Either way, the point is that security requests were denied. I am not sure the board saw the full picture. And if not, its report is not a complete blueprint for fixing things. The State Department must get this right. Al-Qaeda and its affiliates will very likely be targeting other diplomats for years to come. Madam Secretary, the committee stands ready to help." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Hillary Rodham Clinton.
2013
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Hearing on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2014 and Oversight of Previously Authorized Programs Before the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, First Session, Full Committee Hearing on the Posture of the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, March 15, 2013
This is the March 15, 2013 hearing on the "Posture of the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command" held before the House Armed Services Committee. From the opening statement of Howard P. McKeon: "Admiral Stavridis, many believe Europe is now one of the most secure regions in the world. Even the President's Defense Strategic Guidance says 'most European countries are now producers of security rather than consumers. In keeping with [the] evolving strategic landscape, our posture in Europe must also evolve.' I think it's important to recognize that many of our European allies are also NATO allies, and they have been an integral part of the ISAF [International Security Assistance Force] effort in Afghanistan. However, Russia still remains a serious concern-to U.S. national security interests and to our regional allies and partners. Some may also forget that Europe is strategically located in the vicinity of the Middle East and North Africa. So, I'd like you to fully explain why Europe is still relevant, why the U.S. should remain engaged with and forward deployed in Europe, and how the ongoing instability in the Middle East and North Africa affect Europe and NATO." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Howard P. McKeon, Carter F. Ham, and James G. Stavridis.
United States. Government Printing Office
2013
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Renewing the United States' Commitment to Addressing the Root Causes of Migration from Central America, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, April 14, 2021
This is the April 14, 2021 hearing on "Renewing the United States' Commitment to Addressing the Root Causes of Migration from Central America," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the Opening Statement of Albio Sires: "While I am thrilled that we have two experienced witnesses with us to discuss how to strengthen U.S. policy and foreign assistance toward Central America, I believe our goal should be to ensure that every individual throughout Central America has the chance to achieve a life of dignity and opportunity in their home country. Only--only then will we be able to solve the challenge of irregular migration. [...] As the U.S. Government takes a longer term and more holistic approach to addressing migration, I believe that promoting democratic governance and human rights must be central. We need to tackle corruption. We saw progress in Guatemala and Honduras when the international community provided backing and protection to courageous domestic prosecutors. The anti-corruption mission in Guatemala helped reduce homicides by 5 percent annually during the 10-year period in which it operated. It showed that reducing corruption directly advances all our other policy goals. Unfortunately, there are economic and political elites in these countries who will fight tooth and nail to protect the status quo." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ricardo Zuniga, and Peter Natiello.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Tragic Anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Protests and Massacre, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, one Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, June 3, 2013
This is the June 3, 2013 hearing, "Tragic Anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Protests and Massacre" before the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of Christopher H. Smith: "Today, this week, the world remembers the dream that was and is the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. [...] Twenty four years ago today, the world watched in awe and wonder as hundreds of thousands of mostly young people peacefully petitioned the Chinese Government to reform and to democratize. [...] The Chinese Government not only continues to inflict unspeakable pain and suffering on its own people, but the cover-up of the Tiananmen Square massacre is without precedent in modern history. [...] A few days ago, the U.S. Department of State asked the Chinese Government to 'end the harassment of those who participated in the protests and fully account for those killed, detained, or missing.' The response? The Chinese Foreign Ministry acrimoniously said that the U.S. should 'stop interfering in Chinese internal affairs so as not to sabotage U.S./China relations.' [...] President Obama, as we know, is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday and Saturday to discuss security and economic issues. A robust discussion of human rights abuses in China must be on the agenda and not in a superfluous or superficial way. It is time to get serious about China's flagrant abuse. The Chinese Government's appalling record should make us question even the topic that is at hand: Can a government that crushes the rights and freedoms of its own people be trusted on trade and on security issues?" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Wei Jingsheng, Chai Ling, Yang Jianli, David Aikman, Sophie Richardson, and Steve Stockman.
United States. Government Printing Office
2013
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World Wide Threats, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, March 2, 2016
This is the March 2, 2016 hearing on "World Wide Threats," held before the House Committee on Armed Services. From the statement of James Marrs: "Chairman Thornberry, Ranking Member Smith, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the invitation to provide the Defense Intelligence Agency's (DIA) assessment of the global security environment and to address the threats facing the nation. They include a list of multifaceted challenges, adversaries, asymmetric threats, the emergence of foreign militaries with near peer capabilities, and highly adaptive transnational terrorist networks. This Statement for the Record has organized these threats regionally, followed by global issues such as Cyber, International Terrorism, and Foreign Intelligence capabilities, to include insider threats. These issues taken together reflect the diversity, scope and complexity of today's challenges to our national security." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: James Marrs and Vincent R. Stewart.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2017
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American Rescue Plan: Shots in Arms and Money in Pockets, Hearing Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session on Examining What the American Rescue Plan Has Meant for People Across the Country, March 25, 2021
This is the March 25, 2021 hearing on "American Rescue Plan: Shots in Arms and Money in Pockets," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. From the opening statement of Sherrod Brown: "Today's witnesses will talk about what the American Rescue Plan has meant for people across the country, shots in arms, money in families' pockets, children in schools, workers in jobs. We will explore how it helps black and brown communities hit hardest by the pandemic and left behind by other policies for decades." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Sharon Parrott, Amy K. Matsui, Rory Cooper, and Angela Rachidi.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs (Volume 5, Number 2)
This March-April 2022 edition of the Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs contains the following articles: "Emerging Technologies: New Threats and Growing Opportunities for South Korean Indo-Pacific Strategy" by Hyun Ji Rim; "For Your Situational Awareness: Autonomous Systems and Constabulary Tasking" by Richard Adams, John Nash, and Sean Andrews; "Let Taiwan and the Quad Fight Side by Side: How Can the Quad Incorporate Taiwan into Its Military Deterrence against China?" by Liang-chih Evans Chen; "Waging Information Warfare for Asymmetric Advantage: Increasing Multi-Domain Speed, Survivability, and Lethality in the Indo-Pacific" by Maj Brandon Spader; "Should the Quad Become a Formal Alliance?" by John Hemmings; "Reorienting Indian Military Grand Strategy: Defensive Territoriality to Offensive Oceanic in the Indo-Pacific" by Raja Menon; "Artificial Intelligence Technology and China's Defense System" by Jieruo Li; "Positioning the Bay of Bengal in the Great Game of the Indo-Pacific Fulcrum" by Anu Anwar; and "The Growing Importance of Vietnam to India's South China Sea Policy" by Huýnh Tâm Sáng.
Air University (U.S.). Press
2022-04
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Kids Online During COVID: Child Safety in an Increasingly Digital Age, Virtual Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, March 11, 2021
This is the March 11, 2021 hearing on "Kids Online During COVID [coronavirus disease]: Child Safety in an Increasingly Digital Age," held before the House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. From the opening statement of Jan Schakowsky: "[W]elcome to our hearing on child safety online during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. Children are spending twice as much time online as compared to before the pandemic. This time is increasingly spent on digital platforms not designed with children in mind. Although we all hope--and in some cases, it is already happening--the kids will be able to safely return to schools, we should not be naive, however, and believe that in-person schooling will mean that companies stop targeting our children online. Techniques honed by companies during the pandemic, and online habits developed by kids, will continue long after they are back in school. Many online platforms are addictive by design, grabbing attention and, of course, maximizing profits. Children are especially vulnerable to addictive or manipulative techniques and technologies. They are more susceptible to coercive advertising and have trouble resisting attention-grabbing features. The more time children spend online, the more likely they are to be subjected to harmful or age-inappropriate content." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Nusheen Ameenuddin, Corey A. DeAngelis, and Ariel Fox Johnson.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (Volume 28, Number 12)
This December 2021 edition of the Medical Surveillance Monthly Report contains the following articles: "Update: Osteoarthritis and Spondylosis, Active Component, U.S. Armed Forces, 2016-2020" by Valerie F. Williams, Saixia Ying, and Shauna Stahlman; "Incident COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Infections, Active and Reserve Components, 1 January 2020 - 31 August 2021" by Shauna L. Stahlman, Kayli M. Hiban, Heather J. Mahaney, and Susan A. Ford; and "Surveillance Snapshot: Donovanosis Among Active Component Service Members, U.S. Armed Forces, 2011-2020" by Denise O. Daniele and Thomas Wilkerson.
Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (U.S.)
2021-12
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Deficiencies in Reporting Reliable Physical Infrastructure Cost Estimates for the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program
From the Introduction: "In this report, the VA [Department of Veterans Affairs] Office of Inspector General (OIG) examines VA's reporting of cost estimates for physical infrastructure upgrades related to the 10-year Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) effort. This effort will replace VA's aging electronic health record system (the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture) with a system based on the one used by the Department of Defense. By doing so, VA expects to establish a single common system that will provide a comprehensive, lifetime health record for military service members. Significant physical infrastructure upgrades must occur at facilities nationwide to support successful system deployment, such as electrical work, cabling, and heating, ventilation, and cooling. [...] The OIG initiated this audit to determine whether VA developed and reported reliable life cycle cost estimates (LCCE) for physical infrastructure upgrades needed to support the new electronic health record system. Specifically, the OIG team examined whether the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) developed estimates that were comprehensive, well documented, accurate, and credible, in accordance with VA standards, and whether the Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization (OEHRM) reported reliable estimates to Congress."
United States. Department of Veterans Affairs. Office of Inspector General
2021-05-25
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Joint Cybersecurity Advisory: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures of Indicted State-Sponsored Russian Cyber Actors Targeting the Energy Sector
From the Executive Summary: "This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA)--coauthored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Energy (DOE)--provides information on multiple intrusion campaigns conducted by statesponsored Russian cyber actors from 2011 to 2018 and targeted U.S. and international Energy Sector organizations. CISA, the FBI, and DOE responded to these campaigns with appropriate action in and around the time that they occurred. CISA, the FBI, and DOE are sharing this information in order to highlight historical tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries to target U.S. and international Energy Sector organizations."
United States. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation; United States. Department of Energy
2022-03-24
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How China's Economic Aggression Threatens the Technologies and Intellectual Property of the United States and the World
From the Document: "The People's Republic of China (China) has experienced rapid economic growth to become the world's second largest economy while modernizing its industrial base and moving up the global value chain. However, much of this growth has been achieved in significant part through aggressive acts, policies, and practices that fall outside of global norms and rules (collectively, 'economic aggression'). Given the size of China's economy and the extent of its market-distorting policies, China's economic aggression now threatens not only the U.S. economy but also the global economy as a whole. [...] This report will document the major acts, policies, and practices of Chinese industrial policy used to implement these two strategies. Through such implementation, the Chinese State seeks to access the crown jewels of American technology and intellectual property."
United States. White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy
2018-06
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney [April 26, 2011]
In this April 26, 2011 press briefing, Press Secretary Jay Carney takes questions on possible sanctions against Syria, Libyan rebels who might have previously trained with al-Qaeda, the administration's energy policy, and the U.S. debt.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2011-04-26
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney and Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew [April 14, 2011]
In this April 14, 2011 press briefing, Press Secretary Jay Carney takes questions on U.S. budget negotiations and the U.S. debt, U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization actions in Libya, and the enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2011-04-14
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President's Press Conference [May 31, 2005]
President Bush addresses the press to discuss economic issues, international trade and Social Security. Other topics include the new Iraqi government, Iran's WTO [World Trade Organization] status and nuclear proliferation in North Korea and Iran.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2005-05-31
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Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden to the Opening Session of the U.S-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue [May 9, 2011]
In his May 9, 2011 remarks to the opening session of the U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue, Vice President Joe Biden discusses the economic and security relations of the U.S. and China, including: trade; a joint Clean Energy Research Center; and cooperation at the 2010 Nuclear Security Summit and stemming nuclear proliferation in Iran and North Korea.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Biden, Joseph R., Jr.
2011-05-09
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CTC Sentinel [March 2022]
This March 2022 issue of the U.S. Military Academy's Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) Sentinel features the following article: "The Colleyville Hostage Crisis: Aafia Siddiqui's Continued Pertinence in
Jihadi Terror Plots against the United States" by Bennett Clifford. From the Feature Article: "The January 15, 2022, hostage crisis at a Jewish synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, resurfaced a longstanding jihadi cause when the armed hostage-taker demanded the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist-turned-al-Qaida-operative currently serving an 86-year sentence in an American prison for attempting to murder U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Since Siddiqui's 2010 conviction, a laundry list of violent Islamist groups around the world have attempted to broker prisoner exchanges to secure her release and appealed to their followers to fight on her behalf. Evaluating the Colleyville hostage crisis and similar plots in the United States with a nexus to Siddiqui's case, this article traces why Siddiqui remains a major figure in the jihadi movement in the West." Other articles include: "The Security Threat Posed by the Corona-skeptic 'Querdenken' Movement in Germany" by Daniel H. Heinke; and "Examining Digital Currency Usage by Terrorists in Syria" by Audrey Alexander and Teddy MacDonald.
Combating Terrorism Center (U.S.)
2022-03
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National Security Decision Directive 238: Basic National Security Strategy
from the Document: "Significant progress has been made during the past six years in strengthening the position of the United States in world affairs. The constancy of purpose we have demonstrated in defending U.S. global interests and pursuing our policy objectives has strengthened global security. Yet, important changes have evolved in international affairs that must be considered as we further develop our strategy of peace for the future. This directive supersedes NSDD-32 [National Security Decision Directive 32] and its supporting documents as the primary source of U.S. national security strategy. It shall serve as the starting point for further development of policy and strategy where appropriate. Policy guidance now in effect is being reviewed to ensure its consistency with this document. Supplemental directives will be structured to ensure conformance with this guidance."
United States. White House Office
Reagan, Ronald
1986-09-02
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President Bush Addresses the 89th Annual National Convention of the American Legion [August 28, 2007]
In this address at the 89th Annual National Convention of the American Legion, President Bush discusses the U.S. role in combating terrorism abroad in order to provide security for the homeland.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2007-08-28
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Global Maritime Intelligence Integration Plan for the National Strategy for Maritime Security
From the Document: "Due to its complex nature and immense size, the Maritime Domain is particularly susceptible to exploitation and disruption by individuals, organizations, and nation states. The United States has more than 95,000 miles of shoreline and 3.4 million squares miles of water within our exclusive economic zone (EEZ), so we are particularly open to attack from the Maritime Domain. The openness that makes the Maritime Domain so important to international commerce also represents a great vulnerability. The vastness of the oceans, as well as the great length of shorelines, provides both concealment and numerous access points to land. Capitalizing on the relative ease and anonymity of movement by commercial ship or small, private vessels through the Maritime Domain, terrorists, criminal organizations and rogue nations are smuggling or attempting to smuggle materials and technology related weapons of mass destruction, conventional arms, money, narcotics, and human beings. Where possible, they use legitimate maritime business or apparent recreational activities as fronts for these attempts. Because 80 percent of the world's population lives within 200 miles of the shoreline, large numbers of people are potentially subject to threats from these groups."
United States. White House Office
2005-10
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President's Remarks to the Travel Pool in China [November 20, 2005]
President Bush speaks with the press pool in China regarding his meetings with President Hu and Premier Wen as well as U.S. domestic issues. The President discusses the current push by Congressman Murtha to withdrawal from Iraq, currency reform, trade, democracy and Christianity in China.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2005-11-20
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President Meets with Economic Team [August 9, 2005]
President Bush addresses the press about his meeting with his economic team and their agenda. Topics of discussion include Social Security, unemployment, economic growth, Iran's proliferation activities, and rising interest rates.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2005-08-09
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President's Radio Address [March 11, 2006]
This is the transcript of the President's radio address on March 11, 2006. President Bush discusses the attack on the Golden Mosque in Samarra, the IED [improvised explosive device] threat to coalition forces and the emphasis on training Iraqi police.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2006-03-11
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Notice of the National Emergency Relating to Cuba [February 18, 2005]
This statement continues the National Emergency Related to Cuba and the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels. President Bush explains the reasons for such action including the accusations of the Cuban government that the United States is planning an invasion.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2005-02-18
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Statement on H.R. 1588: Statement by the Deputy Press Secretary [November 24, 2003]
The White House Deputy Press Secretary released this statement on President George W. Bush signing into law H.R. 1588, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2003-11-24
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President Welcomes Russian President Putin to the White House [September 16, 2005]
President Bush summarizes his discussion with President Putin for the press. The two leaders talked about the war on terror, the International Convention on the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, proliferation in North Korea and Iran as well as U.S.-Russian economic relations.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2005-09-16
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Presidential Memorandum - Comprehensive Framework to Combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing and Seafood Fraud
In this memorandum, President Barack Obama explains the issues with illegal fishing and the damage it is doing both with businesses and wildlife. From the Document: "Therefore, by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to ensure that seafood sold in the United States is legally and sustainably caught and to combat the negative impacts of seafood fraud on the United States[.]"
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2014-06-17
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President Obama Outlines New Small Business Lending Fund [February 2, 2010]
From the Document: "Today [February 2, 2010], President Barack Obama outlined the new Small Business Lending Fund, which will transfer $30 billion from the Troubled Asset Relief Program [TARP] to a new program that will support small business lending. The Small Business Lending Fund will be targeted at community and smaller banks that lend the most to small businesses, and offer incentives for banks to increase small business lending."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2010-02-02
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Joint Statement by President Barack Obama of the United States of America and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada on Accelerating Economic Recovery and Job Creation [September 16, 2009]
President Obama and Prime Minister Harper of Canada discussed the economy in North America and internationally. "Unprecedented fiscal stimulus in both countries has helped to stabilize demand and avert deeper levels of economic contraction and job loss, but it is important to remain vigilant. They agreed to work with other countries at the upcoming Pittsburgh Summit to lay the foundation for balanced and sustainable growth and to further the reform of financial regulations and international institutions to reflect the realities of the global economy. The Leaders agreed that economic integration is a fundamental source of strength for both economies, that open trade and investment are essential for competitiveness and sustainable growth in North America and globally. They expressed satisfaction with the productive ministerial dialogue put in place since the President's visit to Ottawa in February on promoting a secure and efficient border, to contribute equally to North American security and prosperity." This document is their joint statement.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2009-09-16
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President's Radio Address [June 18, 2005]
This is the transcript from the President's radio address from June 18, 2005. President Bush discusses the economy and the war in Iraq.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2005-06-18
