http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/44464 James Randy Forbes's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:39:04 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=44464&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/44464 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313227-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313227-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:24 GMT Robert Mueller testified at an FBI oversight hearing. Among the topics he addressed were the Boston Marathon bombings, the disclosure of National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance programs by a former CIA employee. and the impact of sequestration budget cuts. Mr. Mueller said that the government would probably have caught one of the September 11, 2011, hijackers if it had been able to use the NSA phone records, and that leaks about NSA and other surveillance programs had harmed national security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313323-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313323-1 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:08:39 GMT One Minute Speeches H.R. 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Buck McKeon / Armed Services Committee) The Rule provides for no further general debate, makes in order the following amendments and allows for the Chairman to offer amendments en bloc: A full list of the 172 amendments made in order can be found HERE Special Order Speeches http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313226-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313226-2 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:23 GMT Representative Randy Forbes (R-VA) talked about the National Security Agency's surveillance programs, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included the defense authorization bill and military spending; sexual assault in the military, the future of the U.S. detention, detainment and interrogation facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cubam and immigration reform. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313335-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313335-4 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:36:54 GMT Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 634 - Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Michael Grimm / Financial Services Committee) 2) H.R. 2167 - Reverse Mortgage Stabilization Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. Denny Heck / Financial Services) 3) H.R. 742 - Swap Data Repository and Clearing House Indemnification Correction Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. Rick Crawford / Agriculture Committee) 4) H.R. 1038 - Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa / Agriculture Committee) H.R. 1256 - Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Scott Garrett / Financial Services / Agriculture Committee) Begin Consideration of H.R. 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (General Debate Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Buck McKeon / Armed Services Committee) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313225-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313225-2 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:59:50 GMT The House Armed Services Committee marked up the fiscal year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act for the Defense Department, national security programs, and overseas contingency operations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313168-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313168-1 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:03:28 GMT H.R. 45 - To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Closed Rule, Two Hours of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Michele Bachmann / Energy and Commerce Committee / Education and the Workforce Committee / Ways and Means Committee) Special Order Speeches http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312667-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312667-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:41 GMT Attorney General Eric Holder testified about Justice Department investigations, including revelations that the Justice Department had gathered two months of telephone records of Associated Press (AP) personnel from April and May 2012. The records included incoming and outgoing calls, how long each call lasted, the phone numbers of various reporters and editors and other information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312727-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 17:06:33 GMT John Morton testified about the release of more than 2,000 illegal immigrants from detention centers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311583-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311583-1 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:11:01 GMT Republican leaders of the House Armed Services Committee talked about the effect of sequestration budget cuts on defense programs. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311258-1 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:31:05 GMT Representative Randy Forbes (R-VA) spoke about the potential impact of automatic budget cuts, know as sequestration, on the defense industry and the economic implications for Virginia. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311265-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311265-8 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:05:25 GMT The Republican chairmen of two House Armed Services Subcommittees introduced a bill that would redistribute the automatic defense cuts scheduled to begin March 1, 2013, under sequester. They responded to questions from reporters. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311190-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311190-1 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:34:12 GMT Witnesses testified on immigration reform proposals and what needed to be included in a comprehensive immigration bill. San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro emphasized the need to include a path to citizenship for the nearly 11 million illegal immigrants currently living in the U.S. This was a portion of the testimony, before a recess. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310814-1 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:28:20 GMT The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310674-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310674-3 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:31:04 GMT House Speaker John Boehner held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took place earlier on the House floor. There were 35 new Republican members and 49 new Democratic members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310192-1 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:51:18 GMT At about 12:30 p.m., the House began debate on the rule for the defense authorization conference report. At about 1:30 p.m, the House began debate on the rule for the two Plan B-related measures. At about 2:30 p.m. the House took its first series of roll call votes on the two rules. At about 3:30 p.m. the House debated the defense authorization conference report. At about 4:40 p.m. the House debated HR 6684, the sequester/spending reduction bill. At about 6:30 p.m., the House took its second series of roll call votes of the day: final adoption of the defense authorization conference report, and possible motion to recommit, and final passage of HR 6684, the sequester/spending reduction bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310044-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310044-1 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:00:08 GMT State and Defense Department officials testified on the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda's involvement in the eastern Congo, where U.N. Security Council experts had alleged Rwandan support of rebels against the Congolese army. They spoke about violence from the rebel group M23 which was terrorizing people in Eastern Congo. Among the issues discussed were the role of ivory poaching and U.S. federal budget issues that could limit resources available to assist Congo. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310030-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310030-1 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:49:52 GMT Ambassadors representing Australia, India and the Philippines talked about their regional priorities and relationship with the U.S. Topics which include unresolved disputes with China, opportunities for increased exports, and the Obama administration's renewed focus on the Asia-Pacific region. They were interviewed by Representative Randy Forbes (R-VA), Armed Services Committee member and co-chair of the Congressional China Caucus. "All Eyes on Asia: Perspectives from our Allies" was a session of the forum "The Price of Greatness: The Next Four Years of Foreign Policy," held at the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309627-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309627-2 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:52:19 GMT Jeffrey Zients and Ashton Carter testified on the effects of automatic budget cuts on Defense Department and other government programs. The cuts, also known as sequestration, were part of the 2011 debt ceiling agreement and were scheduled for January 2013 unless Congress passed $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction. Among the programs discussed were base support services for military families and veterans, funding for civilian investments, training for troops in Afghanistan, the Federal Aviation Administration, food and workplace safety inspections, and the National Weather Service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307342-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307342-1 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:04:18 GMT Witnesses testified on the Defense Department's civilian and contractor personnel as a result of impending budget cuts due to sequestration. Proposed cuts to the Defense budget from sequestration and the Senate would likely cost nearly 128,000 civilian jobs, possibly higher. Topics included importance of the military on the job market, trimming noncritical operations, and the retention and importance of civilian military workers. Sequestration refers to across-the-board budget cuts mandated as part of the 2011 debt ceiling agreement, and were scheduled for January 2013 unless Congress passed $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307264-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307264-1 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:02:15 GMT Representative Randy Forbes (R-VA) explained his opposition to the looming sequestration defense cuts, and address other issues before Congress. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307268-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307268-3 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:49:32 GMT Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Secretary of Veteran Affairs Eric Shinseki discussed ways to more effectively reintroduce those in the armed forces back into civilian life. The joint committee hearing was called to elaborate on the highest level of suicide from members of the armed forces in more than a decade, on average one per day. Topics included improvement of psychological tests, veteran unemployment, increased interaction with veterans, and better communication between the Departments of Defense and Veteran Affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307243-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:01:32 GMT Witnesses testified on legislation that would require Internet retailers to collect applicable state and local taxes on all their sales. Topics included obstacles to collecting taxes from retailers that do not have a physical presence in a state, and software technology that allows tax collection. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307223-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307223-1 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:21:03 GMT Secretary Janet Napolitano testified at an oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security. Many questions focused on Secretary Napolitano's June 15th memo on deferring deportation for some illegal immigrants who fall under the Dream Act. Other topics covered were visa overstays and security leaks in Homeland Security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307135-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307135-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:13:10 GMT Defense industry executives testified on the possible effects on the private sector of sequestration, automatic across-the-board budget cuts Congress enacted as part of the August 2011 agreement to raise the debt ceiling. They warned of dire economic consequences, such as job losses and layoffs, if sequestration were allowed to be implemented. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307131-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307131-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:33:34 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307001-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307001-1 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:00:21 GMT Attorney General Holder testified at a Justice Department oversight hearing. Much of the hearing focused on national security leaks and the government's "Fast and Furious" operation aimed at arresting members of drug cartels. Committee Republicans said the documents show that senior Justice Department officials knew the operation involved a tactic known as "gun walking," where smugglers moved guns across the border with Mexico. Mr. Holder said the documents contain no reference to gun walking. He also talked about voting rights enforcement and the Justice Department's effort to stop a purge of the voter rolls in Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306441-1 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:27:15 GMT Legislative business: Amendments to Defense Authorization http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306023-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306023-2 Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:23 GMT Legislative Business One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.R. 4970 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate H.R. 5740 - To extend the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes (Suspension, 40 minutes of debate) Begin Consideration of H.R. 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (General Debate Rule, One Hour of Debate) Postponed Votes on Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 4119 - Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 2) H.R. 2621 - Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act 3) H.R. 2745 - To amend the Mesquite Lands Act of 1986 to facilitate implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan for the Virgin River in Clark County, Nevada, as amended 4) H.Res. 568 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability, as amended http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306022-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306022-2 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:12 GMT The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would authorize $554 billion for the Defense Department and national security programs, and $88 billion for overseas contingency operations. Among the topics they addressed were the detainee situation at Guantánamo Bay, U.S. relations with Pakistan and Iran, funding for missile defense, the impact of automatic defense cuts, and the acquisition of weapons. This was the first of four parts of the day-long hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-1 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:03:19 GMT The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would authorize $554 billion for the Defense Department and national security programs, and $88 billion for overseas contingency operations. Among the topics they addressed were the detainee situation at Guantánamo Bay, U.S. relations with Pakistan and Iran, funding for missile defense, the impact of automatic defense cuts, and the acquisition of weapons. This was the third of four parts of the day-long hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-3 Wed, 09 May 2012 23:33:55 GMT Witnesses testified on Korean peninsula security, specifically the issue of whether or not a satellite North Korea plans to launch in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War is a cover for a long-range missile test. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305161-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305161-1 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:30:46 GMT General John Allen and Undersecretary James Miller testified on operations in Afghanistan. Among the topics they addressed were the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country by 2014, as well as the killing of Afghan civilians by an American soldier. General Allen said the mission in Afghanistan was on-track, and expressed confidence in the 2014 withdrawal deadline, saying he had seen no indication from the Obama administration of a push to speed up the withdrawal. He downplayed Afghan President Hamid Karzai's recent call for foreign troops to withdraw to their bases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304961-1 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:00:28 GMT H.R. 1837 - San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: (10 minutes of debate each) Rep.McClintock Manager's Amendment Reps. Thompson/Eshoo Amendment Rep. McNerney Amendment #3 Rep. McNerney Amendment #4 Rep. Garamendi Amendment #9 Rep. Napolitano Amendment Rep. Garamendi Amendment #8 Reps. Markey / Thompson (CA) / Matsui Amendment Rep. Garamendi Amendment #7 Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 3902 - To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to revise the timing of special elections for local office in the District of Columbia, as amended 2) S. 1134 - St. Croix River Crossing Project Authorization Act 3) H.Res. 556 - Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy, as amended http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304662-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304662-2 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:01:06 GMT General Ray Odierno and John McHugh testified on the fiscal year 2013 Army budget request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304483-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304483-1 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:01:40 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the 2013 military budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304437-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:01:28 GMT The Joint Chiefs of Staff representing the four major military services appeared before the House Armed Services Committee to speak against additional defense cuts or sequestration. They said such action would hurt national security and could cost lives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302457-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302457-1 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:32:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302430-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302430-4 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:29:54 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302430-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302430-3 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:48:06 GMT Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy leaders testified on the state of U.S. military readiness and potential cuts in Defense Department spending. They talked about a number of issues including the potential impact of automatic spending cuts on each service branch in the event Congress failed to reach an agreement on deficit reduction, they also talked about recruitment and retention, overseas military operations, and military technology. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302350-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302350-1 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:19:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302356-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302356-1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:01:06 GMT Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified at an oversight hearing that focused on her department's immigration enforcement record. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302336-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302336-1 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:06:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302091-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302091-1 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:01:23 GMT Witnesses testified on lessons learned by the Department of Defense over the preceding decade, and gave a comprehensive assessment of how those lessons might be applied in the future in light of anticipated reductions in defense spending. This was General Dempsey's first appearance as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302046-1 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:00:18 GMT House Armed Services Committee Republicans released their recommendations to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. They also answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302065-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302065-1 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:07:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302039-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302039-2 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:00:36 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301928-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301928-1 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:00:21 GMT Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee discussed the level of defense spending that they favored under the debt ceiling legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300814-1 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:34:37 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300366-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300366-1 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:00:36 GMT Michelle Flournoy and Admiral Mike Mullen testified about President Obama's Afghanistan troop reduction plan. Admiral Mullen said he supported the president's plan to reduce U.S. troops in Afghanistan, but that the "president's decisions are more aggressive and incur more risk than I was originally prepared to accept." He later added "if the strategy if it's not working in a year or two, it needs to be reassessed" and that "we're now paying the price for walking away in 1989" from Pakistan and Afghanistan. The president's plan called for 10,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan to return home by the end of the year and a total of 33,000 troops by the end of the next summer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300192-1 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:46:48 GMT