Published on Dec 10, 2018
Monday, December 10, 2018
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Goodlatte and Gowdy Release Transcript of Interview with Former Director Comey
EXECUTIVE SESSION
COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY,
JOINT WITH THE
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT,
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, D.C.
INTERVIEW OF: JAMES COMEY
Friday, December 7, 2018 Washington, D.C.
Links below:
Transcript of Comey Testimony
Friday, December 7, 2018 Washington, D.C.
Links below:
Transcript of Comey Testimony
Saturday, December 8, 2018
For We Are [STILL] Opposed Around the World By a Monolithic and Ruthless Conspiracy- TRUST THE PLAN
"The very word "secrecy" is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths and to secret proceedings. We decided long ago that the dangers of excessive and unwarranted concealment of pertinent facts far outweighed the dangers which are cited to justify it. Even today, there is little value in opposing the threat of a closed society by imitating its arbitrary restrictions. Even today, there is little value in insuring the survival of our nation if our traditions do not survive with it. And there is very grave danger that an announced need for increased security will be seized upon by those anxious to expand its meaning to the very limits of official censorship and concealment. That I do not intend to permit to the extent that it is in my control. And no official of my Administration, whether his rank is high or low, civilian or military, should interpret my words here tonight as an excuse to censor the news, to stifle dissent, to cover up our mistakes or to withhold from the press and the public the facts they deserve to know......
....Today no war has been declared—and however fierce the struggle may be—it may never be declared in the traditional fashion. Our way of life is under attack. Those who make themselves our enemy are advancing around the globe. The survival of our friends is in danger. And yet no war has been declared, no borders have been crossed by marching troops, no missiles have been fired.............
......For we are opposed around the world by a monolithic and ruthless conspiracy that relies primarily on covert means for expanding its sphere of influence—on infiltration instead of invasion, on subversion instead of elections, on intimidation instead of free choice, on guerrillas by night instead of armies by day. It is a system which has conscripted vast human and material resources into the building of a tightly knit, highly efficient machine that combines military, diplomatic, intelligence, economic, scientific and political operations.
Its preparations are concealed, not published. Its mistakes are buried, not headlined. Its dissenters are silenced, not praised. No expenditure is questioned, no rumor is printed, no secret is revealed. It conducts the Cold War, in short, with a war-time discipline no democracy would ever hope or wish to match."
....Today no war has been declared—and however fierce the struggle may be—it may never be declared in the traditional fashion. Our way of life is under attack. Those who make themselves our enemy are advancing around the globe. The survival of our friends is in danger. And yet no war has been declared, no borders have been crossed by marching troops, no missiles have been fired.............
......For we are opposed around the world by a monolithic and ruthless conspiracy that relies primarily on covert means for expanding its sphere of influence—on infiltration instead of invasion, on subversion instead of elections, on intimidation instead of free choice, on guerrillas by night instead of armies by day. It is a system which has conscripted vast human and material resources into the building of a tightly knit, highly efficient machine that combines military, diplomatic, intelligence, economic, scientific and political operations.
Its preparations are concealed, not published. Its mistakes are buried, not headlined. Its dissenters are silenced, not praised. No expenditure is questioned, no rumor is printed, no secret is revealed. It conducts the Cold War, in short, with a war-time discipline no democracy would ever hope or wish to match."
-JFK 1961
TRUST THE PLAN
Friday, December 7, 2018
POTUS Signs "The Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victims Assistance Act" into Law
Office of the Press Secretary
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Statement from the Press Secretary
Today, President Donald J. Trump signed into law important legislation to help victims of child sexual exploitation, the “Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victims Assistance Act of 2018.” The Trump Administration is prioritizing the fight against this evil through our ongoing commitment to innovative initiatives, including Project Safe Childhood, and we are taking these steps to confront a truly disturbing reality. Since March 2015, for example, the number of distinct children identified in child pornography material has nearly doubled, from 8,600 to almost 16,000. We must end this scourge on our children and our society. The bill the President signed today will help ensure that victims of child pornography and other child sexual abuse crimes receive restitution for the harm they have suffered. It ensures that a minimum amount will be ordered in each case and allows victims to choose from different forms of restitution. Making America safe again starts with protecting our people—especially our children—from the savagery of sexual exploitation and abuse. The President is proud to have signed the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victims Assistance Act into law. |
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Presidential Proclamation on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2018
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts
POTUS was the only member of the quartet wearing an overcoat. Melania was wearing a two-piece black suit; Laura Bush was wearing a forest green dress.
The two presidents shook hands first, both smiling warmly. Then Laura Bush reached out to Melania and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Melania then gave President Bush a two-cheek kiss. Trump did not apear to kiss Laura Bush. The foursome went inside promptly - Laura led the way by a couple of steps, followed by the other three. Trump had his hand on Bush's back at one point and also repeated the friendly gesture as they walked up the 10 steps into Blair House. The only chill was in the air; the mood was totally convivial.
The Bushes did not walk the Trumps back to the curb, making their departures inside against the increasingly brisk weather. Before entering his limo the President waved to the press but did not take any questions.
Unclear if other Bush family members participated but the schedule suggested that this was a four-way visit.
The print pool was situated across Pennsylvanias Avenue so it was impossible to see, much less hear, anything. Much of this detail is courtesy of the incomparable Doug Mills of the NYTimes.
The two presidents shook hands first, both smiling warmly. Then Laura Bush reached out to Melania and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Melania then gave President Bush a two-cheek kiss. Trump did not apear to kiss Laura Bush. The foursome went inside promptly - Laura led the way by a couple of steps, followed by the other three. Trump had his hand on Bush's back at one point and also repeated the friendly gesture as they walked up the 10 steps into Blair House. The only chill was in the air; the mood was totally convivial.
The Bushes did not walk the Trumps back to the curb, making their departures inside against the increasingly brisk weather. Before entering his limo the President waved to the press but did not take any questions.
Unclear if other Bush family members participated but the schedule suggested that this was a four-way visit.
The print pool was situated across Pennsylvanias Avenue so it was impossible to see, much less hear, anything. Much of this detail is courtesy of the incomparable Doug Mills of the NYTimes.
POTUS AND FLOTUS VISIT BUSH FAMILY AT BLAIR HOUSE
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 5:12 PM
Pool Report - Blair House
The President and First Lady drove by motorcade the 250 yards to Blair House. They arrived ar 4:33 pm. They were met at the curb by George and Laura Bush. President Trump was the only member of the quartet wearing an overcoat. Melania was wearing a two-piece black suit; Laura Bush was wearing a forest green dress.
The two presidents shook hands first, both smiling warmly. Then Laura Bush reached out to Melania and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Melania then gave President Bush a two-cheek kiss. Trump did not apear to kiss Laura Bush. The foursome went inside promptly - Laura led the way by a couple of steps, followed by the other three. Trump had his hand on Bush's back at one point and also repeated the friendly gesture as they walked up the 10 steps into Blair House. The only chill was in the air; the mood was totally convivial.
The Bushes did not walk the Trumps back to the curb, making their departures inside against the increasingly brisk weather. Before entering his limo the President waved to the press but did not take any questions. They departed at 4:56 pm.
Unclear if other Bush family members participated but the schedule suggested that this was a four-way visit.
The print pool was situated across Pennsylvanias Avenue so it was impossible to see, much less hear, anything. Much of this detail is courtesy of the incomparable Doug Mills of the NYTimes.
Tom DeFrank - National Journal
Pool Report - Blair House
The President and First Lady drove by motorcade the 250 yards to Blair House. They arrived ar 4:33 pm. They were met at the curb by George and Laura Bush. President Trump was the only member of the quartet wearing an overcoat. Melania was wearing a two-piece black suit; Laura Bush was wearing a forest green dress.
The two presidents shook hands first, both smiling warmly. Then Laura Bush reached out to Melania and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Melania then gave President Bush a two-cheek kiss. Trump did not apear to kiss Laura Bush. The foursome went inside promptly - Laura led the way by a couple of steps, followed by the other three. Trump had his hand on Bush's back at one point and also repeated the friendly gesture as they walked up the 10 steps into Blair House. The only chill was in the air; the mood was totally convivial.
The Bushes did not walk the Trumps back to the curb, making their departures inside against the increasingly brisk weather. Before entering his limo the President waved to the press but did not take any questions. They departed at 4:56 pm.
Unclear if other Bush family members participated but the schedule suggested that this was a four-way visit.
The print pool was situated across Pennsylvanias Avenue so it was impossible to see, much less hear, anything. Much of this detail is courtesy of the incomparable Doug Mills of the NYTimes.
Tom DeFrank - National Journal
Statement by the President
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President Donald J. Trump will sign S. 140, the “Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018
December 4, 2018
From the White House
Pool, National Review
Tom DeFrank
Today, President Donald J. Trump will sign S. 140, the “Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018,” into law. This legislation authorizes funding for the United States Coast Guard through fiscal year 2019 and supports its plans to recapitalize and modernize its assets to carry out its critical missions. Specifically, the bill authorizes $7.9 billion for Coast Guard operating expenses and $2.6 billion for procurement, construction, renovation, and facilities improvement in fiscal year 2019. For fiscal year 2018, $12.1 billion was appropriated to the Coast Guard, a $1.7 billion increase from fiscal year 2017. President Trump and his Administration remain committed to prioritizing policies that strengthen and ready our military.
The following individuals are expected to attend:
The White House
President Donald J. Trump
General John Kelly, Chief of Staff
Derek Lyons, White House Staff Secretary
Shahira Knight, Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs
Doug Fears, Deputy Assistant to the President and Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor
Paul Miller, Deputy Senior Director for Legislative Affairs, National Security Council
Trump Administration
Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, Department of Homeland Security
Chad Wolf, Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
Members of Congress
Sen. Roger Wicker, MS
Rep. Frank LoBiondo, NJ
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, MO
Rep. Brian Mast, FL
Rep. Mike Rogers, AL
Rep. Bill Shuster, PA
Rep. Jason Smith, MO
Rep. Don Young, AK
Rep. Peter DeFazio, OR
United States Coast Guard
Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard
Master Chief Jason Vanderhaden, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
CDR Michael R. Sinclair, Legal, USCG
CDR Jessica Styron, Congressional Affairs, USCG
Mr. Nicholas Resendes, Legislative Counsel, USCG
LCDR Luke Petersen, Congressional Affairs, USCG
Scott Austin, Military Fellow, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs
Justin Smith, Aide to Commandant
From the White House
Pool, National Review
Tom DeFrank
Today, President Donald J. Trump will sign S. 140, the “Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018,” into law. This legislation authorizes funding for the United States Coast Guard through fiscal year 2019 and supports its plans to recapitalize and modernize its assets to carry out its critical missions. Specifically, the bill authorizes $7.9 billion for Coast Guard operating expenses and $2.6 billion for procurement, construction, renovation, and facilities improvement in fiscal year 2019. For fiscal year 2018, $12.1 billion was appropriated to the Coast Guard, a $1.7 billion increase from fiscal year 2017. President Trump and his Administration remain committed to prioritizing policies that strengthen and ready our military.
The following individuals are expected to attend:
The White House
President Donald J. Trump
General John Kelly, Chief of Staff
Derek Lyons, White House Staff Secretary
Shahira Knight, Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs
Doug Fears, Deputy Assistant to the President and Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor
Paul Miller, Deputy Senior Director for Legislative Affairs, National Security Council
Trump Administration
Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, Department of Homeland Security
Chad Wolf, Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
Members of Congress
Sen. Roger Wicker, MS
Rep. Frank LoBiondo, NJ
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, MO
Rep. Brian Mast, FL
Rep. Mike Rogers, AL
Rep. Bill Shuster, PA
Rep. Jason Smith, MO
Rep. Don Young, AK
Rep. Peter DeFazio, OR
United States Coast Guard
Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard
Master Chief Jason Vanderhaden, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
CDR Michael R. Sinclair, Legal, USCG
CDR Jessica Styron, Congressional Affairs, USCG
Mr. Nicholas Resendes, Legislative Counsel, USCG
LCDR Luke Petersen, Congressional Affairs, USCG
Scott Austin, Military Fellow, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs
Justin Smith, Aide to Commandant
POTUS Meets with Foreign Automakers
December 4, 2018
The White House
Automakers Meeting
The President had a brief meeting at the White House with German Automakers including - Herbert Diess, Volkswagen, Dieter Zetsche, Daimler and Oliver Zipse, BMW.
“President Trump met with three German automakers today at the White House. The President shared his vision of all automakers producing in the United States and creating a more friendly business environment. Members of the President’s Cabinet and economic team also met individually with each of the three companies.”
A list of the participants is below:
Daimler
Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars
Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars
Eckart von Klaeden, Vice President, External Affairs
Volkswagen
Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO
Dr. Thomas Steg, General Representative, Head of Public Affairs
Peik von Bestenbostel, Head of Communication
BMW
Dr. Nicholas Peter, CFO, Board of Management
Dr. Thomas Becker, VP, Global Head of Government Affairs
Bryan Jacobs, VP, Government and External Affairs
From pool
Lindsay Walters
The National Journal
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The White House
Automakers Meeting
The President had a brief meeting at the White House with German Automakers including - Herbert Diess, Volkswagen, Dieter Zetsche, Daimler and Oliver Zipse, BMW.
“President Trump met with three German automakers today at the White House. The President shared his vision of all automakers producing in the United States and creating a more friendly business environment. Members of the President’s Cabinet and economic team also met individually with each of the three companies.”
A list of the participants is below:
Daimler
Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars
Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars
Eckart von Klaeden, Vice President, External Affairs
Volkswagen
Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO
Dr. Thomas Steg, General Representative, Head of Public Affairs
Peik von Bestenbostel, Head of Communication
BMW
Dr. Nicholas Peter, CFO, Board of Management
Dr. Thomas Becker, VP, Global Head of Government Affairs
Bryan Jacobs, VP, Government and External Affairs
From pool
Lindsay Walters
The National Journal
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Bush Family Arrive at Blair House
December 4, 2018
The Blair House
The Blair House
Photo credits The GoldFish Report
Photo credits The GoldFish Report
Under very high security, the Bush family envoy arrived at The Blair House in Washington, D.C. yesterday. Larger than the White House inside, the Blair house is one of four buildings combined to serve as the President’s private guest house for foreign dignitaries and other guests. President Trump is expected to visit the Bush family later today. The President tweeted today that the former First Lady will come to the White House to be given a tour of the Christmas decorations by Melania.
Story by Louisa @ The GoldFish Report
More from NEC Director Larry Kudlow
December 4, 2018
The White House
NEC Chairman Larry Kudlow, who was on the White House grounds on his way to attending a Dow Jones CEO Meeting, offered additional comments to the press regarding the recent G20 meetings with President Trump and President Xi Jinping. “ I say this with respect and optimism” , with respect to President Xi’s willingness to to act of this agreement, “that President Xi said Yes without hesitation, and that’s the first yes I’ve heard in a while.”
Chairman Kudlow added, “ and another point, “ President Trump asked President Xi if the Chinese would reconsider the Qualcomm deal if it comes up again and President Xi said if it comes up again he said yes and he said it without hesitation”. But Kudlow added that, “two items like that doesn’t make a large trade deal but i just want to tell you that its the first Yes’s i’ve heard, and I think it does reflect the relationship between the two presidents and it does reflect the more positive nature of these talks. I think its a great omen.”
In response to a question about his meeting with Steven Schwartzman and why the President would want him to attend Kudlow responded, “ we may talk about a lot of subjects that may impact China and one of the topics is Artificial Intelligence, AI is going to be on the list, its a very big deal, how fast China is growing and how fast the U.S. is growing”.
Chairman Kudlow referred to himself as a Schumpeterian when it comes to economics. Offering an early morning history lesson on economics, Kudlow referred to the philosophy of Austrian Economist Joseph Schempeter’s classic book “Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy” who describes that “ The Gales of Creative Destruction” described entreprenurship as the best model for economics, that things change, the new replace the old, and innovation is critical”. Kudlow also mentioned that he suggested using the Schumpeter model at the 5G, AI Conference. Kudlow stated that the Schumpeter Entrepreneurial Business Model, has a very positive effect in his opinion. “That’s why we have the best technological innovation and best technological apparatus in the world”.
Chairman Kudlow acknowledged his meeting today with European auto makers but declined to comment about it. When asked how he expects talks will progress with China he responded, “ I don’t think they (Trump and Xi) will meet again (within the 90 days) but said its possible”, but added, “ I think phone calls will probably be more important. I can’t say specifically but I think the two teams will be meeting, we have much work to do, but we don’ know when”.
Lastly, Kudlow added, “ Bob Lighthiser is the best guy in the business for this. We have to make sure that there is enforcement on any so called agreement, that is so imprtant. I don’t want to throw a damper into this, but China has discussed these things with the U.S. throughout the years and the results have not been very good. So this time around I am hopeful, we are covering more groundwork than ever, they are more cooperative than ever, I am sure the team will be meeting”.
Story by Louisa @ The GoldFish Report
The White House
NEC Chairman Larry Kudlow, who was on the White House grounds on his way to attending a Dow Jones CEO Meeting, offered additional comments to the press regarding the recent G20 meetings with President Trump and President Xi Jinping. “ I say this with respect and optimism” , with respect to President Xi’s willingness to to act of this agreement, “that President Xi said Yes without hesitation, and that’s the first yes I’ve heard in a while.”
Chairman Kudlow added, “ and another point, “ President Trump asked President Xi if the Chinese would reconsider the Qualcomm deal if it comes up again and President Xi said if it comes up again he said yes and he said it without hesitation”. But Kudlow added that, “two items like that doesn’t make a large trade deal but i just want to tell you that its the first Yes’s i’ve heard, and I think it does reflect the relationship between the two presidents and it does reflect the more positive nature of these talks. I think its a great omen.”
In response to a question about his meeting with Steven Schwartzman and why the President would want him to attend Kudlow responded, “ we may talk about a lot of subjects that may impact China and one of the topics is Artificial Intelligence, AI is going to be on the list, its a very big deal, how fast China is growing and how fast the U.S. is growing”.
Chairman Kudlow referred to himself as a Schumpeterian when it comes to economics. Offering an early morning history lesson on economics, Kudlow referred to the philosophy of Austrian Economist Joseph Schempeter’s classic book “Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy” who describes that “ The Gales of Creative Destruction” described entreprenurship as the best model for economics, that things change, the new replace the old, and innovation is critical”. Kudlow also mentioned that he suggested using the Schumpeter model at the 5G, AI Conference. Kudlow stated that the Schumpeter Entrepreneurial Business Model, has a very positive effect in his opinion. “That’s why we have the best technological innovation and best technological apparatus in the world”.
Chairman Kudlow acknowledged his meeting today with European auto makers but declined to comment about it. When asked how he expects talks will progress with China he responded, “ I don’t think they (Trump and Xi) will meet again (within the 90 days) but said its possible”, but added, “ I think phone calls will probably be more important. I can’t say specifically but I think the two teams will be meeting, we have much work to do, but we don’ know when”.
Lastly, Kudlow added, “ Bob Lighthiser is the best guy in the business for this. We have to make sure that there is enforcement on any so called agreement, that is so imprtant. I don’t want to throw a damper into this, but China has discussed these things with the U.S. throughout the years and the results have not been very good. So this time around I am hopeful, we are covering more groundwork than ever, they are more cooperative than ever, I am sure the team will be meeting”.
Story by Louisa @ The GoldFish Report
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