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Mm-hmm. Well, let's see if we can get a response to that from Julie Rovner. If the political risk to the president is - well, the American people seem to be opposed to this kind of legislation, and the process that Scott Horsley was talking about just a moment ago, the danger for the Republicans is they're seen as the ... | mm-hmm well let's see if we can get a response to that from julie rovner, if; the political risk to the president is - well the american people seem to be opposed to this; kind, of legislation and the process that scott horsley was talking about just a moment ago the danger. for the republicans is they're seen as the p... | Mm-hmm Well let's see if we can get a response to that from Julie Rovner If the political risk to the president, is - well the American people seem to be, opposed to this kind of legislation and the process, that. Scott Horsley was talking about just a moment, ago the danger for the Republicans is they're seen as the p... | mm-hmm. well, let's see if we can get a response to that from julie rovner. if the political risk to the president is - well, the american people seem to be opposed to this kind of legislation, and the process that scott horsley was talking about just a moment ago, the danger for the republicans is they're seen as the ... |
You know, there's a lot of different sort of factions. You know, if you just look at it as the Democrats versus the Republicans, that really is not a good snapshot. You've got liberals who are furious that their - you know, for - not just the people who support single-payer, who have been furious for a year... | you know there's a lot of different, sort of factions you know if you just look at it as the, democrats versus the republicans that really is not a good snapshot you've got, liberals who are furious that their - you, know for - not just the people who support single-payer who have been furious for. a | You know there's a lot of different sort of factions You know if. you just look at it as the Democrats versus the. Republicans that really is not. a good snapshot You've got liberals, who are furious that their - you know for - not just the people who support single-payer who have been furious for; a | you know, there's a lot of different sort of factions. you know, if you just look at it as the democrats versus the republicans, that really is not a good snapshot. you've got liberals who are furious that their - you know, for - not just the people who support single-payer, who have been furious for a year... |
They're outside demonstrating. | they're outside | They're outside | they're outside demonstrating. |
Yeah. That's right. The people who want a public option, that's not on the table anymore. Then within the Republican Party, you've got - as this caller points out - a lot of Republican moderates who would really like to do something. Remember, this bill looks an awful lot like the Republican moderate bill from 1993, of... | yeah that's right the people who want a public option that's not on the table anymore then within the republican party you've got - as this caller points out - a, lot of republican moderates who would really like to do something remember this bill looks an awful lot like the republican moderate bill. from 1993, of whic... | Yeah That's right The people. who want a public option that's not on the table anymore Then within the Republican Party you've got - as this. caller points out - a lot of Republican moderates who would really like to do something Remember this bill looks an. awful lot like the; Republican moderate bill from 1993, of wh... | yeah. that's right. the people who want a public option, that's not on the table anymore. then within the republican party, you've got - as this caller points out - a lot of republican moderates who would really like to do something. remember, this bill looks an awful lot like the republican moderate bill from 1993, of... |
And time to see the results for Massachusetts, perhaps. | and time. to see the results for massachusetts | And time to see the results for Massachusetts; | and time to see the results for massachusetts, perhaps. |
Yeah. So - yeah. There's a lot of - there's some moderate Republicans still around. And Susan Collins, who - also from Maine who does often what Olympia Snowe does. So it's hard to know where the, sort of, moderate Republicans are on this. | yeah so - yeah there's a lot of - there's some moderate republicans still around and susan collins who - also from maine who does often. what olympia snowe does so it's hard to know. where the. sort of moderate republicans are on | Yeah So - yeah There's a lot of - there's some moderate Republicans still around And Susan Collins who - also, from. Maine who does often what Olympia Snowe does So it's hard to know where the sort of moderate Republicans are on, | yeah. so - yeah. there's a lot of - there's some moderate republicans still around. and susan collins, who - also from maine who does often what olympia snowe does. so it's hard to know where the, sort of, moderate republicans are on this. |
Well, let's - we just have a couple of minutes left. And let's see where we think it's going to go if we don't emerge with any grand agreement at the end of the day from Blair House. Scott Horsley, the president says he wants a bill by the end of March. Is this - it's an active prospect at this point? | well let's. - we just have a couple of minutes left and let's see where we think it's going to go if we don't emerge with any grand agreement at the end of the, day from blair house scott horsley the president says he wants; a bill by, the. end of march is this - it's, an active prospect at this, | Well, let's - we just have a couple of minutes left. And let's, see where we think it's going to go if we don't emerge with, any grand agreement at the, end of the. day from Blair House Scott. Horsley the president says he wants a bill by the end of, March Is this - it's, an active prospect at this | well, let's - we just have a couple of minutes left. and let's see where we think it's going to go if we don't emerge with any grand agreement at the end of the day from blair house. scott horsley, the president says he wants a bill by the end of march. is this - it's an active prospect at this point? |
It is. It's certainly a possibility that they could force this through, through reconciliation. You know, that - we've got these conflicting polls where people don't like this bill, but they don't want Congress to give up. And I guess they're maybe hoping that they would do something like the Republicans are suggesting... | it is it's certainly a possibility that they. could force this through through reconciliation you know that - we've got these conflicting polls where people don't like this bill but they don't want congress to give up and i guess they're maybe hoping that they would do. something like the republicans are suggesting whi... | It is It's certainly a possibility that they could force this. through through reconciliation You know that - we've got these conflicting polls where people don't, like this bill but they don't want Congress to give up And I guess they're maybe. hoping that they would do something like the Republicans are suggesting wh... | it is. it's certainly a possibility that they could force this through, through reconciliation. you know, that - we've got these conflicting polls where people don't like this bill, but they don't want congress to give up. and i guess they're maybe hoping that they would do something like the republicans are suggesting... |
And Julie, is there a prospect - not just the political prospect of getting it through the Senate, through that very controversial reconciliation procedure if they have to do that, and that limits the kind of bill they can have. But nevertheless, are there votes for this kind of a bill in the House of Representatives? | and julie is there a prospect - not just the political prospect of, getting it through the senate through that very controversial reconciliation procedure if they have to do that, and that limits the kind of bill they can have but nevertheless, are there votes for this kind of a bill. in the house of | And Julie is there a prospect - not just. the political prospect of getting it through the, Senate through that very controversial, reconciliation procedure if they have to do that and that limits the kind of bill they can. have But nevertheless are. there votes for this kind of a bill in the House of | and julie, is there a prospect - not just the political prospect of getting it through the senate, through that very controversial reconciliation procedure if they have to do that, and that limits the kind of bill they can have. but nevertheless, are there votes for this kind of a bill in the house of representatives? |
Well, I think, they're going to, you know, have to be cajoled. But the other interesting thing about the polls is, yes, if you look at the polls, they don't like this bill. But if you then poll on the individual elements that are in the bill, the public likes those it very much. | well i think they're going, to you know have to be cajoled but the other interesting thing about the polls is yes if you look at the polls they don't like this bill but if, you then poll on the individual elements that are in the bill the public likes those it very | Well I. think they're going to you know have to be cajoled But the other interesting thing about the polls, is, yes if you look. at the. polls they don't like, this. bill But if you then poll. on the individual elements that are in the bill the public likes, those it very | well, i think, they're going to, you know, have to be cajoled. but the other interesting thing about the polls is, yes, if you look at the polls, they don't like this bill. but if you then poll on the individual elements that are in the bill, the public likes those it very much. |
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So the Republicans have done a really good job at pillaring the bill. But the things that make up the bill still remain very popular. | so the republicans have done; a really good job at pillaring the bill but the things, that make up the bill still, remain very | So the Republicans have done a really good job at pillaring the bill But the things that make up the bill still remain very | so the republicans have done a really good job at pillaring the bill. but the things that make up the bill still remain very popular. |
Julie Rovner, NPR health policy correspondent, we're going to let you get back to looking for women's curling on TV. And our White House correspondent... | julie rovner npr health policy correspondent we're going to let you get, back. to looking for women's curling on tv and our white house | Julie Rovner NPR health, policy, correspondent we're going to let you get back to looking for women's curling on TV And our White House | julie rovner, npr health policy correspondent, we're going to let you get back to looking for women's curling on tv. and our white house correspondent... |
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Or men's, anyway you go. And Scott, our White House correspondent, Scott Horsley, here with us in Studio 3A. Thank you both very much. And, well, I expect we're going to be back on this before the next six weeks are out. Thanks very much for being with us. | or, men's, anyway you go and, scott our white house correspondent scott horsley here, with us in studio 3a thank you both very much and well i expect we're going to be back on this before the next six. weeks are out thanks very much for being with | Or men's anyway you go And Scott. our White House. correspondent Scott Horsley here. with us in Studio 3A Thank. you both very much And well I. expect we're, going. to be back on this before the next six weeks are out Thanks very much for, being with | or men's, anyway you go. and scott, our white house correspondent, scott horsley, here with us in studio 3a. thank you both very much. and, well, i expect we're going to be back on this before the next six weeks are out. thanks very much for being with us. |
Coming up, the Oscar-nominated documentary that follows migrant children on a very dangerous trip from Central America through Mexico, to the United States: "Which Way Home." | coming up the oscar-nominated documentary that follows migrant children on a very dangerous trip from central america through mexico to the united states: "which way | Coming up the Oscar-nominated documentary that follows migrant children on a very dangerous trip from Central America through Mexico to the United States: "Which Way | coming up, the oscar-nominated documentary that follows migrant children on a very dangerous trip from central america through mexico, to the united states: "which way home." |
Stay with us. I'm Neal Conan. It's the TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. | stay with us i'm, neal, conan it's the talk of the nation. from npr | Stay with us I'm Neal Conan It's the TALK OF THE NATION from NPR | stay with us. i'm neal conan. it's the talk of the nation from npr news. |
And now to Washington, which is powering down for an August recess. The House has already left town. The Senate will do the same at the end of the week. Lawmakers, though, leave a lot undone. And joining us to talk about that is NPR's senior Washington editor Ron Elving. And, Ron, the biggest thing on everyone's mind i... | and now to washington which is powering, down for an august recess the house has already left town the senate will do the same at. the, end of the week lawmakers though leave a lot undone and joining us to talk about that is npr's senior washington editor ron elving and ron the biggest thing on everyone's mind is, of c... | And now; to Washington which, is powering, down for an August recess The House has already left town The Senate will, do the same at the; end of the week Lawmakers though leave a lot. undone And joining us to. talk about that is NPR's senior Washington; editor. Ron. Elving And Ron the biggest thing on everyone's. mind ... | and now to washington, which is powering down for an august recess. the house has already left town. the senate will do the same at the end of the week. lawmakers, though, leave a lot undone. and joining us to talk about that is npr's senior washington editor ron elving. and, ron, the biggest thing on everyone's mind i... |
Nothing new so far, Madeleine. The president has made mention of the Middle East several times over the last two days, at a T-ball game yesterday at the White House and at a bakery in Miami today, at a Coast Guard event today. No specific reaction on the Qana bombing, but a pledge to make the Middle East safe again, pa... | nothing new so far madeleine the president has; made mention of the middle east several times over the last two days at a t-ball game yesterday at the white house and at a bakery in, miami today at a coast guard event, today no specific reaction on the qana bombing but a pledge to make the middle, east safe again parti... | Nothing new so far Madeleine The president has made mention of the Middle, East several times over the last two days at a T-ball game; yesterday at the White House and at a bakery in Miami today, at a Coast Guard event today No specific reaction on the Qana bombing but a pledge to make the, Middle East safe again parti... | nothing new so far, madeleine. the president has made mention of the middle east several times over the last two days, at a t-ball game yesterday at the white house and at a bakery in miami today, at a coast guard event today. no specific reaction on the qana bombing, but a pledge to make the middle east safe again, pa... |
But no change in the United States position. He still says we need a sustainable peace, not an immediate cease-fire. Condi Rice is coming back to Washington this week. He will meet with her and Congress is not touching it. | but no change in the united states position he still says we need a sustainable peace, not an immediate cease-fire condi rice is coming back to. washington this week he will meet with her and congress is; not touching | But no change in the United States position He still says we need a sustainable peace not an immediate. cease-fire Condi; Rice is coming back to Washington this, week He will meet with her and Congress is not touching | but no change in the united states position. he still says we need a sustainable peace, not an immediate cease-fire. condi rice is coming back to washington this week. he will meet with her and congress is not touching it. |
Not touching it. And what about in Iraq - in violence - in Baghdad there is continuing violence there. | not touching it and what about in iraq - in violence - in baghdad there is continuing, violence | Not touching it And what about in Iraq - in violence - in Baghdad there is continuing violence | not touching it. and what about in iraq - in violence - in baghdad there is continuing violence there. |
Yes, indeed. Even less mention of Iraq, really, in recent days by the president and by Congress. Our troops, of course, are redeploying within that country to shore up forces in Baghdad. | yes indeed even less mention of iraq really in recent days by the president and by congress our troops of course are redeploying within that country to shore up forces, in | Yes indeed Even less mention of Iraq really in recent days by, the president and by Congress Our, troops of, course are redeploying within that country, to shore, up forces in | yes, indeed. even less mention of iraq, really, in recent days by the president and by congress. our troops, of course, are redeploying within that country to shore up forces in baghdad. |
And what about some other domestic matters, contentious matters the Senate's taking up? | and what about some other; domestic matters contentious matters the senate's taking | And what about some other domestic matters contentious matters the Senate's taking | and what about some other domestic matters, contentious matters the senate's taking up? |
More to the point, how is your job search going? | more to the point how is your. job search | More to the point how is your job search | more to the point, how is your job search going? |
Jacob Zuma has been under a cloud of suspicion and corruption for years since before he took office as president in 2009. He's both president of the country and his political party, the African National Congress. They hold the majority in Parliament. That should normally be enough to guarantee his safety, but this time... | jacob zuma. has been under a cloud of suspicion and. corruption for years since before he took office as. president in 2009. he's both president of the country and his political party the african national congress they hold the majority in parliament that should normally be enough to, guarantee, his safety but this tim... | Jacob Zuma. has been under a cloud of suspicion and corruption for years since before he took office as president in 2009. He's both president of the; country and his political party the African National Congress They hold the majority in Parliament That; should normally be, enough to guarantee his safety but. this tim... | jacob zuma has been under a cloud of suspicion and corruption for years since before he took office as president in 2009. he's both president of the country and his political party, the african national congress. they hold the majority in parliament. that should normally be enough to guarantee his safety, but this time... |
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The Constitutional Court has indicated that a secret ballot becomes necessary when the prevailing atmosphere is toxified or highly charged. | the constitutional, court. has indicated that a. secret ballot becomes necessary when, the, prevailing atmosphere is toxified or highly. | The Constitutional Court has indicated that a, secret. ballot, becomes. necessary when the prevailing atmosphere is toxified or highly | the constitutional court has indicated that a secret ballot becomes necessary when the prevailing atmosphere is toxified or highly charged. |
Highly charged is one way to describe the atmosphere in South Africa. Things heated up in March. When Zuma purged his Cabinet, a cascade of bad news followed. Credit ratings agencies downgraded South Africa to junk status. Opposition parties mobilized tens of thousands of people and anti-Zuma protests around South Afri... | highly charged is one way. to describe. the atmosphere in south africa things heated up in march when zuma purged. his cabinet a cascade of bad news followed credit ratings agencies downgraded south africa to junk status opposition parties mobilized tens. of thousands of people. and. anti-zuma protests around, south. a... | Highly charged, is one way, to, describe the atmosphere in South Africa, Things; heated up in March, When Zuma. purged his Cabinet a cascade of bad news, followed Credit ratings agencies downgraded South. Africa to junk status Opposition parties mobilized tens of thousands of people. and. anti-Zuma protests around Sout... | highly charged is one way to describe the atmosphere in south africa. things heated up in march. when zuma purged his cabinet, a cascade of bad news followed. credit ratings agencies downgraded south africa to junk status. opposition parties mobilized tens of thousands of people and anti-zuma protests around south afri... |
It's definitely in the ANC's interest to get rid of him earlier. I don't think - there must be very few people within the ANC who do not realize what a liability he has become. | it's, definitely in the anc's interest to get rid of him earlier, i don't think - there must be very few people within the anc. who do not realize what a liability he has | It's definitely in the. ANC's, interest to get rid of, him earlier, I don't think - there must be very few people within the ANC who do not realize what a liability he has | it's definitely in the anc's interest to get rid of him earlier. i don't think - there must be very few people within the anc who do not realize what a liability he has become. |
The ANC has dominated politics in South Africa since Nelson Mandela guided the party to victory in the first democratic elections in 1994. But Cathy Powell says under Zuma's leadership, it's impossible to tell what the party now stands for. | the, anc has dominated politics in south africa since nelson mandela guided the party to victory in the first democratic elections in 1994. but cathy powell says under zuma's leadership it's impossible to tell what. the party now stands | The ANC has dominated politics. in South Africa since Nelson Mandela guided the party to victory. in the first, democratic elections in 1994. But Cathy Powell says under Zuma's leadership it's impossible to tell what the party now stands | the anc has dominated politics in south africa since nelson mandela guided the party to victory in the first democratic elections in 1994. but cathy powell says under zuma's leadership, it's impossible to tell what the party now stands for. |
It doesn't appear to have any principled basis for any government. The corruption is so endemic that what it seems to believe in now is the enrichment of the people who hold positions of power. | it doesn't appear to have any principled basis for any government the corruption is so. endemic that what it seems to believe in, now is the enrichment of. the people who hold positions. of | It, doesn't. appear to have any principled basis for any, government, The, corruption is so, endemic that what, it seems to believe in now is the enrichment of the people who hold positions of | it doesn't appear to have any principled basis for any government. the corruption is so endemic that what it seems to believe in now is the enrichment of the people who hold positions of power. |
Powell says regardless of who leads the party, the ANC could lose its majority and mandate to govern the country in 2019. For NPR News, I'm Peter Granitz in Pretoria. | powell says regardless; of who leads the party the anc. could lose its majority and mandate to govern the, country in 2019. for npr news i'm peter granitz in | Powell says regardless of who, leads the party the ANC could lose its majority and mandate to govern the country in 2019. For. NPR News I'm Peter Granitz in | powell says regardless of who leads the party, the anc could lose its majority and mandate to govern the country in 2019. for npr news, i'm peter granitz in pretoria. |
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This is Talk of the Nation. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. The photographs have been taken, the mortarboards tossed, the relatives have come and gone and so have many of your best buds. You're standing there in San Francisco, Raleigh, Portland, in cities all over the country, with a brand new diploma in hand. All you ne... | this is talk of the nation i'm neal conan in washington the photographs have been taken the mortarboards tossed the relatives have come and gone and so have many of your best buds you're standing there in san francisco raleigh portland. in cities all over the country with a brand new diploma in. hand all you; need now.... | This is Talk of the Nation I'm Neal Conan in Washington The photographs have been taken the mortarboards tossed the relatives have come and gone, and so have many of, your best buds You're standing there in San Francisco Raleigh Portland in cities all over the country. with a brand new diploma in hand All you need now ... | this is talk of the nation. i'm neal conan in washington. the photographs have been taken, the mortarboards tossed, the relatives have come and gone and so have many of your best buds. you're standing there in san francisco, raleigh, portland, in cities all over the country, with a brand new diploma in hand. all you ne... |
The answer may surprise you. Experts say it's a pretty good year to graduate. It depends on your major, what kind of work you're looking for, and what part of the country you want to live in. But according to Job Outlook 2008, an annual survey of college recruiters, employers plan to hire eight percent more new college... | the answer may, surprise you experts say it's a pretty good year to graduate it depends on your major what kind of work you're looking for and what part of the country. you. want to live in but according to job outlook 2008, an. annual survey of college recruiters employers plan to hire eight percent more new college g... | The answer, may. surprise you Experts say it's a pretty good year; to graduate It depends on your major what, kind of work you're looking. for and what part of the country, you want to; live in But. according to Job Outlook 2008, an. annual survey; of college recruiters employers plan to hire eight percent more new col... | the answer may surprise you. experts say it's a pretty good year to graduate. it depends on your major, what kind of work you're looking for, and what part of the country you want to live in. but according to job outlook 2008, an annual survey of college recruiters, employers plan to hire eight percent more new college... |
A bit later in the program, the inside scoop on how to get one of those jobs you may have dreamed about, brew master maybe, cowboy, fashion designer. How about a band manager? We'll also talk to Kevin Connolly about his unique perspective on the lives we imagine about strangers. Kevin was born without legs and traveled... | a bit later in the program the inside scoop on how to get one of those jobs you may have dreamed about brew master maybe cowboy fashion designer how about a band manager? we'll also talk to kevin connolly about, his unique perspective on the lives we imagine about strangers kevin was born without legs and traveled to m... | A bit later in the program; the inside scoop. on how to get one of those jobs you may have dreamed about brew master maybe cowboy; fashion designer How about a band manager? We'll also talk to Kevin Connolly about his unique perspective on the lives we imagine about strangers Kevin was born without legs and traveled to... | a bit later in the program, the inside scoop on how to get one of those jobs you may have dreamed about, brew master maybe, cowboy, fashion designer. how about a band manager? we'll also talk to kevin connolly about his unique perspective on the lives we imagine about strangers. kevin was born without legs and traveled... |
But first, the job market for college grads. If you're fresh out of college with an associate, bachelor's, or a master's degree, and maybe a load of debt, too, give us a call. What sort of job are you looking for? Are you willing to move to get it? Tell us your story. 800-989-8255 is the phone number. Our email address... | but first the job. market for college grads if you're, fresh. out of college with an associate bachelor's or, a master's degree and maybe, a load of, debt too give us a call, what sort of job are you looking for? are, you willing to move to get it? tell us your story 800-989-8255 is the phone number our email address i... | But first the job market for college grads If you're fresh out of college with, an associate bachelor's or a master's degree and maybe a load of debt too, give us a call What sort of job are. you looking for? Are you willing to move to get it? Tell. us your story 800-989-8255 is the phone number Our. email address is t... | but first, the job market for college grads. if you're fresh out of college with an associate, bachelor's, or a master's degree, and maybe a load of debt, too, give us a call. what sort of job are you looking for? are you willing to move to get it? tell us your story. 800-989-8255 is the phone number. our email address... |
Our guest is Marilyn Mackes, executive director of the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Her organization produces the job outlook report and she joins us today from the studios of member station WHYY in Philadelphia. Nice to have you with us today. | our guest is marilyn mackes executive director of the national association of colleges and employers her organization produces the job outlook report and, she joins us today from. the studios of member; station. whyy in philadelphia nice to. have you with us | Our guest is Marilyn Mackes executive director of the National Association of Colleges. and Employers Her organization produces the job outlook report and she joins us today from the studios of member station WHYY, in Philadelphia Nice to have you with; us | our guest is marilyn mackes, executive director of the national association of colleges and employers. her organization produces the job outlook report and she joins us today from the studios of member station whyy in philadelphia. nice to have you with us today. |
So great to be here. Thank you. | so great to be here thank | So great to be here Thank | so great to be here. thank you. |
Is it strange to you that companies are hiring more when the economy is pretty flat? | is it strange, to you that companies. are. hiring more when the economy is pretty | Is it strange to you that companies are hiring. more when the economy is pretty | is it strange to you that companies are hiring more when the economy is pretty flat? |
Well, actually, not really. If we look at the patterns of recent history, say, over the last 15 years, we're going to see some ups and downs. And actually, during the course of that time, the employment market sometimes does - will particularly lag what's happening in the economy itself. But also, you have the added di... | well actually not really if we look at the patterns of recent history say; over the last 15 years we're, going to see some ups and downs and. actually, during the course. of, that time the employment market sometimes does - will particularly lag what's happening in the economy itself but also you have the added dimensi... | Well actually not really If we. look at the patterns of recent history say over the last 15 years we're going to see some ups and downs; And actually during the course of; that time the employment market sometimes does - will particularly lag what's happening in, the economy itself; But also you have the added dimensio... | well, actually, not really. if we look at the patterns of recent history, say, over the last 15 years, we're going to see some ups and downs. and actually, during the course of that time, the employment market sometimes does - will particularly lag what's happening in the economy itself. but also, you have the added di... |
One of the things that happens is you have shifting demographics, more people retiring. You have industries that are looking for new people to come in, bring different kinds of skills and knowledge. It's interesting. You mentioned the eight percent increase this year. This - I would say it is a more conservative increa... | one of the things that happens is you have shifting demographics more people retiring you have industries that are looking for new people to come in bring different kinds of skills and knowledge it's interesting you mentioned the eight percent increase this. year this - i would say it is. a more; conservative, increase... | One of the things that happens is you have shifting demographics more people retiring You have industries that are looking for new people to come in bring different kinds of skills and; knowledge It's interesting. You mentioned the eight percent, increase this year This - I, would say it is a more conservative increase... | one of the things that happens is you have shifting demographics, more people retiring. you have industries that are looking for new people to come in, bring different kinds of skills and knowledge. it's interesting. you mentioned the eight percent increase this year. this - i would say it is a more conservative increa... |
So, in fact, the last four years have all been good. | so in fact the last four years have all been | So in fact the last four years, have all. been | so, in fact, the last four years have all been good. |
They have been. In fact, we've had - last year the increase from the previous year was 17.4 percent, which was really significant. The last time we really saw a decrease was right after 9/11. In 2002 and 2003, we saw some significant decreases, but since that time, it's really been an upswing for college grads. | they have been in fact we've had - last year the increase from the, previous year, was 17.4 percent which was really significant the last time we really, saw a decrease was right after 9/11. in 2002 and 2003, we saw some significant decreases but since that time it's really been an, upswing for college | They have been In fact we've had - last; year the increase from the previous year was 17.4 percent which, was really significant, The last time we really saw a decrease, was, right, after 9/11. In 2002 and 2003, we saw some significant decreases but since that time it's really been an, upswing. for college | they have been. in fact, we've had - last year the increase from the previous year was 17.4 percent, which was really significant. the last time we really saw a decrease was right after 9/11. in 2002 and 2003, we saw some significant decreases, but since that time, it's really been an upswing for college grads. |
And which particular college grads? What majors are in demand? | and which particular college grads? what majors. are in | And which. particular. college grads? What. majors are in | and which particular college grads? what majors are in demand? |
Well, you know, it really does depend, as you said earlier, on geography, on industry, and obviously discipline. I will tell you that the top employers come from engineering services, accounting services, consulting. We're even seeing some financial services, despite what's happening in the financial-services industry.... | well you know it. really does depend as you said earlier on geography on industry and obviously discipline i will tell you that the top employers come from engineering services accounting services consulting we're even seeing some financial services despite what's happening in, the financial-services industry obviously... | Well you know; it; really does depend as you said earlier; on geography. on industry and obviously discipline I will tell you that the top employers. come from engineering, services accounting services consulting We're even seeing some financial services despite what's happening, in the financial-services industry. Obv... | well, you know, it really does depend, as you said earlier, on geography, on industry, and obviously discipline. i will tell you that the top employers come from engineering services, accounting services, consulting. we're even seeing some financial services, despite what's happening in the financial-services industry.... |
So technical degrees, are they in demand? Engineering, computer science, that sort of thing? | so technical. degrees are they in demand? engineering. computer science that sort of | So, technical degrees are they in demand? Engineering computer science that sort of | so technical degrees, are they in demand? engineering, computer science, that sort of thing? |
So research, and the salary's good, and you're happy? | so research, and the salary's good and you're | So research and the salary's good and you're | so research, and the salary's good, and you're happy? |
You'd get some human intelligence or some intercept intelligence from some other portions of the government about a potential terrorist action, and you'd try to establish whether the banking network and the banking information permitted you to create a picture of the network of contacts that this person had. | you'd get some human intelligence or some intercept intelligence from some other portions of the government about a potential terrorist, action and you'd try to establish whether the banking network and the banking information permitted you to create a picture of the network of contacts that. this. person | You'd get some human intelligence, or some intercept intelligence from some other portions of the government about a potential terrorist action and you'd try to establish whether the banking network and, the banking information permitted you to create a picture. of the network of contacts; that this person | you'd get some human intelligence or some intercept intelligence from some other portions of the government about a potential terrorist action, and you'd try to establish whether the banking network and the banking information permitted you to create a picture of the network of contacts that this person had. |
So it turned out to be very helpful. Not just in combating terrorist financing, but in trying to prevent calamities. | so it turned out to be very helpful not just in combating terrorist financing but in trying to prevent | So it, turned out to be very helpful Not just in combating terrorist financing but in trying to prevent | so it turned out to be very helpful. not just in combating terrorist financing, but in trying to prevent calamities. |
Were terrorist groups, as far as you can tell, using these international wire transfers that often anyway? | were terrorist groups as far as, you can tell using these international wire, transfers, that often | Were terrorist. groups as far as you can tell using, these international wire transfers that often | were terrorist groups, as far as you can tell, using these international wire transfers that often anyway? |
It's probably wrong to say terrorist groups. People who might want to bank radical movements were using the wire transfers system. It's the easiest way to move value across borders. | it's probably wrong to say terrorist groups, people who, might want to bank radical movements were using the. wire transfers system it's the easiest way to move value across | It's probably wrong to say terrorist groups People who. might want to bank radical movements were using the wire transfers system It's the easiest way to move value across | it's probably wrong to say terrorist groups. people who might want to bank radical movements were using the wire transfers system. it's the easiest way to move value across borders. |
In the months after September 11, much was made of the fact that a lot of terrorist financing appeared to be going through informal channels. The Hawala system, as it's called, where one person in Afghanistan telephones a person in Pakistan - or in Miami for that matter - and money is transferred without a formal bank ... | in the months after september 11, much, was made of the fact that a lot of terrorist financing appeared to be going through informal channels the hawala system as it's called where one person in afghanistan telephones. a person in pakistan - or in miami for that matter - and money is transferred without a formal bank b... | In the months. after. September 11, much was made of the fact that a lot. of terrorist financing. appeared to be. going through informal channels The Hawala system as it's, called where one; person in Afghanistan telephones a person in Pakistan - or in, Miami for that matter - and money is transferred without a, formal... | in the months after september 11, much was made of the fact that a lot of terrorist financing appeared to be going through informal channels. the hawala system, as it's called, where one person in afghanistan telephones a person in pakistan - or in miami for that matter - and money is transferred without a formal bank ... |
You're right. The Hawala transfer system, which is the largest, really, informal international banking transfer system out of the third world, is the most vexing problem. And you have to use other tools. Basically you have to try to penetrate the sales that are the Hawalas. But that's not to say that alternative means ... | you're right the hawala transfer system which is the largest really informal international banking transfer system. out of the third, world is the most. vexing problem and you have to use, other tools basically you have to try to penetrate the sales that are the hawalas but that's not to say that alternative, means to ... | You're right The Hawala transfer system, which is the largest really informal international banking transfer system, out of the, third world is the. most vexing problem And you have to use other tools, Basically you have to try to penetrate the sales that are the Hawalas But that's not to say that alternative means to.... | you're right. the hawala transfer system, which is the largest, really, informal international banking transfer system out of the third world, is the most vexing problem. and you have to use other tools. basically you have to try to penetrate the sales that are the hawalas. but that's not to say that alternative means ... |
Maybe throw up a roadblock over the international banking system will force people to (unintelligible)... | maybe throw up a roadblock over the international banking system will force people to | Maybe throw up, a roadblock over the international banking, system will force people to | maybe throw up a roadblock over the international banking system will force people to (unintelligible)... |
You want to make things difficult to kill people. And so if you diminish the opportunity to transfer currency that's intended to cause another calamity, like 9/11, then you've saved lives. | you. want to make things. difficult to kill people and so if you diminish the opportunity to transfer currency that's intended; to, cause another calamity; like. 9/11, then you've, saved | You. want to make things difficult to kill. people And so if you diminish the opportunity to transfer currency that's intended. to cause another calamity like 9/11, then you've saved | you want to make things difficult to kill people. and so if you diminish the opportunity to transfer currency that's intended to cause another calamity, like 9/11, then you've saved lives. |
To the extent that you can, can you give an example of a transaction that would be of interest to the United States government, and what the U.S. government would then do about it? | to the extent that. you can can you give an example of a transaction that. would be, of interest to the united, states government and what the u.s government. would then do about | To the extent that you can can you give an example of a transaction, that would be of interest to the United States government and what, the U.S government would then do about | to the extent that you can, can you give an example of a transaction that would be of interest to the united states government, and what the u.s. government would then do about it? |
Certainly. A transaction where you have a piece of human intelligence that tags somebody as a potential participant in a terrorist cell, if that information were then pinged against the SWIFT database and identified dozens of people that that person had transacted business with. Or, for example, purchases that were mad... | certainly a. transaction where you have a piece of human intelligence that tags somebody as a potential participant in a terrorist cell if that information were then pinged against the swift database and identified dozens of people that that, person had, transacted business with or for example purchases that were made ... | Certainly A transaction where you have, a piece of human intelligence that tags somebody as a potential participant in a terrorist cell if that information were then pinged against, the SWIFT database and identified dozens of people. that that person had transacted business with Or for example purchases that were made ... | certainly. a transaction where you have a piece of human intelligence that tags somebody as a potential participant in a terrorist cell, if that information were then pinged against the swift database and identified dozens of people that that person had transacted business with. or, for example, purchases that were mad... |
Did you notice al-Qaida adapting as you tried to adapt to what they were doing? | did you notice al-qaida adapting as you tried to adapt to what they were | Did you notice al-Qaida adapting as you tried to adapt to what they were | did you notice al-qaida adapting as you tried to adapt to what they were doing? |
Yeah, but I don't think it was just to the money. Al-Qaida once had a central nervous system and now it's atomized, which has made it more difficult to police it. A little less important that you know what's going across the borders because a lot of the terror is being financed through pedestrian criminal domestic acti... | yeah but i don't. think it was just to the money al-qaida once had a central nervous system and now it's atomized which has made it more difficult to police it a little less important that you know what's. going across the borders because a lot of the terror is. being financed through pedestrian criminal domestic. acti... | Yeah but I don't think it was just to the money Al-Qaida. once had a central nervous; system and now it's atomized which has made it more. difficult to police, it A little less important that you know what's going across the borders because a lot; of the terror is being financed through pedestrian criminal domestic act... | yeah, but i don't think it was just to the money. al-qaida once had a central nervous system and now it's atomized, which has made it more difficult to police it. a little less important that you know what's going across the borders because a lot of the terror is being financed through pedestrian criminal domestic acti... |
That underscores a high priority for sharing national intelligence information with local police in a reciprocal way. | that underscores a, high. priority. for sharing national, intelligence information with local police in a reciprocal | That underscores a high priority, for sharing national intelligence information with local police in, a reciprocal | that underscores a high priority for sharing national intelligence information with local police in a reciprocal way. |
So is the SWIFT program as important a tool as it once was? | so is the swift program; as important a tool as it once | So is the SWIFT program as important a tool as it. once; | so is the swift program as important a tool as it once was? |
Yes, it's all the more important, that if we get small (unintelligible) of information from those cells, that suggest that something may be amiss, and somebody is up to the kind of mischief which would bring calamity to a city or a town, that we have some central databank to rationalize that information. The SWIFT prog... | yes it's all the more important that if we get small (unintelligible) of information from those cells that suggest that something may be amiss and somebody is up to the kind of mischief which would bring calamity to a city or a town that we, have some central databank to rationalize that information the swift program r... | Yes it's all the more important that if we get small (unintelligible) of information from those cells that, suggest that something may, be amiss and somebody is up, to the kind of mischief which would bring. calamity to a city or a town that we have some central databank to, rationalize that information The. SWIFT prog... | yes, it's all the more important, that if we get small (unintelligible) of information from those cells, that suggest that something may be amiss, and somebody is up to the kind of mischief which would bring calamity to a city or a town, that we have some central databank to rationalize that information. the swift prog... |
David Aufhauser, formerly of the National Security Council, as well as the U.S. Department of Treasury. He's now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies here in Washington. Thanks very much. | david aufhauser formerly of the. national security, council as well as the u.s department of treasury he's now with the center for strategic and international studies here in washington thanks very | David, Aufhauser formerly of the National Security Council as well as. the U.S Department. of Treasury He's now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies here in Washington Thanks very | david aufhauser, formerly of the national security council, as well as the u.s. department of treasury. he's now with the center for strategic and international studies here in washington. thanks very much. |
Sure. Thank you. | sure, thank. | Sure Thank | sure. thank you. |
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Sarah Jessica Parker is back on screen this spring. In May, she'll reprise her role as Carrie Bradshaw, when "Sex and the City: The Movie" struts into theaters. | sarah jessica. parker is back on screen this spring in. may she'll reprise her role as. carrie bradshaw when "sex and the city: the movie" struts into | Sarah Jessica Parker is, back on screen this. spring In May. she'll reprise her role as Carrie Bradshaw when "Sex and the City: The Movie" struts into | sarah jessica parker is back on screen this spring. in may, she'll reprise her role as carrie bradshaw, when "sex and the city: the movie" struts into theaters. |
But first, she's in a smaller film playing a very different single gal. In "Smart People," Parker trades in her designer duds and stiletto heels for sensible pumps and a lab coat. She plays a 40-something E.R. doctor who finds herself falling for her former English professor who just happens to be her current patient. ... | but first she's in a smaller film playing a very different single gal in "smart people" parker trades in her designer duds and stiletto heels, for sensible pumps and a lab coat she plays a 40-something e.r doctor who finds herself falling for her former english professor. who just happens to be her current patient as a... | But, first she's in a smaller film playing a very. different single gal In "Smart People" Parker trades in her designer duds and stiletto heels for sensible pumps and a lab coat She plays a 40-something E.R doctor who finds herself falling for her former English professor who just happens to be her current patient As a... | but first, she's in a smaller film playing a very different single gal. in "smart people," parker trades in her designer duds and stiletto heels for sensible pumps and a lab coat. she plays a 40-something e.r. doctor who finds herself falling for her former english professor who just happens to be her current patient. ... |
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(As Dr. Janet Hartigan) Forty-five minutes. | (as dr janet hartigan) forty-five | (As Dr Janet Hartigan) Forty-five, | (as dr. janet hartigan) forty-five minutes. |
(As Lawrence Wetherhold) Excuse me? | (as lawrence wetherhold) excuse, | (As Lawrence Wetherhold) Excuse | (as lawrence wetherhold) excuse me? |
(As Dr. Janet Hartigan) Forty-five minutes. That's how long it's been since I've uttered a single word. I mean, do you even know where I'm from? Where I grew up? Where I live, you know, anything about my family? What kind of day did I have? Well, if you actually did want to know, I was having a great day until about 30... | (as. dr janet hartigan) forty-five minutes. that's how long it's been since. i've uttered a single word i mean do you even know where i'm from? where i grew up? where i. live you, know anything about my family? what kind of, day did i have? well if. you actually did want to know. i was having a great, day, until about ... | (As Dr Janet Hartigan) Forty-five minutes That's how. long it's been since I've uttered a, single word I mean do you even know where I'm from? Where I grew up? Where I live you know anything about my family? What kind of day did I have? Well if. you actually did want to know I was having a great day until about 30 minu... | (as dr. janet hartigan) forty-five minutes. that's how long it's been since i've uttered a single word. i mean, do you even know where i'm from? where i grew up? where i live, you know, anything about my family? what kind of day did i have? well, if you actually did want to know, i was having a great day until about 30... |
Sarah Jessica Parker stopped by our New York studio to explain why she's attracted to prickly characters. | sarah jessica parker stopped by our new york studio to explain why she's. attracted to prickly | Sarah Jessica Parker stopped. by our New York studio to explain why. she's attracted to prickly | sarah jessica parker stopped by our new york studio to explain why she's attracted to prickly characters. |
I really like to find roles that people that I don't relate to, sometimes that I don't even like particularly, that are not immediately likable or are complex and flawed in ways that I'm not. And generally, that comes from good writers. So, really, I really look at the script as a whole first. | i really like to find roles that people that i don't. relate to sometimes that i, don't even like particularly that are not immediately likable or are complex and, flawed in ways that i'm not and generally that comes from good writers so really i really look at the script as a whole | I really like to find roles that people, that I don't, relate to sometimes, that I don't even like particularly that are not immediately likable, or are complex and flawed in ways that I'm not And generally, that comes from good, writers, So really I really look at the, script as a, whole | i really like to find roles that people that i don't relate to, sometimes that i don't even like particularly, that are not immediately likable or are complex and flawed in ways that i'm not. and generally, that comes from good writers. so, really, i really look at the script as a whole first. |
Now, compared to your other work, you're very unadorned in this film. You're often wearing a white doctor's coat. There are no designer clothing; no designer duds. You look much more like the average 40-something woman that you might run into at the grocery store. | now compared, to your. other work you're very unadorned in this film, you're often wearing a white, doctor's coat there are no designer clothing no designer duds you look much more like the average 40-something woman that you might run into at the grocery | Now. compared to your other work you're very unadorned in, this film You're often wearing a white doctor's coat There are no designer. clothing, no designer duds You look much more like the average 40-something woman; that you. might run into at the grocery | now, compared to your other work, you're very unadorned in this film. you're often wearing a white doctor's coat. there are no designer clothing; no designer duds. you look much more like the average 40-something woman that you might run into at the grocery store. |
The last three recruiting months has taught the Army the lesson that the traditional peacetime policies for recruiting and selection have been stretched about as far as they can go. And simply throwing money in terms of bonuses at young soldiers to get them into the service is no longer enough to me... | the last three recruiting months has. taught the army the lesson that the traditional peacetime policies for recruiting and selection have been stretched about as far as they can, go and simply throwing money in terms of bonuses, at young soldiers to get. them, into the service is no longer enough t... | The last three recruiting months has, taught the Army the lesson that the traditional peacetime policies for recruiting and selection, have been stretched about as far. as they can go And, simply throwing money in terms of bonuses at young soldiers to get them. into the service is no longer enough t... | the last three recruiting months has taught the army the lesson that the traditional peacetime policies for recruiting and selection have been stretched about as far as they can go. and simply throwing money in terms of bonuses at young soldiers to get them into the service is no longer enough to me... |
O'HARA: Scales suggests that the US military should compensate service personnel based on the level of risks that they take. Scales says that combat pay doesn't begin to do that. For his part, General Rochelle says the American people need to stand behind the all-volunteer Army by encouraging you... | o'hara: scales suggests that the. us military should compensate service, personnel based on the level of risks that they take scales says that combat pay; doesn't begin to do that for his part. general rochelle says the american people, need to stand behind the all-volunteer army by encouraging y... | O'HARA: Scales suggests that the US military should compensate service personnel based on the level of, risks; that, they take. Scales says that combat pay doesn't begin to do that For his part General Rochelle says the American people need to stand behind the all-volunteer Army by encouraging yo... | o'hara: scales suggests that the us military should compensate service personnel based on the level of risks that they take. scales says that combat pay doesn't begin to do that. for his part, general rochelle says the american people need to stand behind the all-volunteer army by encouraging you... |
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been under fire since a Washington Post columnist was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Bessma Momani is an expert on Middle East affairs, and she joins us now to talk about how the Saudi crisis is playing out across the region. Thanks for being with us. | saudi arabia's crown, prince mohammed bin salman has, been under fire since a. washington post, columnist was killed in, the saudi consulate in istanbul bessma momani is an expert, on middle east affairs and she joins; us now to talk about how the saudi crisis is playing out across the region thanks for being with | Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed. bin Salman has been under fire since a Washington Post, columnist was killed in the Saudi consulate. in Istanbul Bessma Momani is an expert on Middle East affairs and she. joins us now to talk about how, the Saudi. crisis is playing out across the region Thanks for being with | saudi arabia's crown prince mohammed bin salman has been under fire since a washington post columnist was killed in the saudi consulate in istanbul. bessma momani is an expert on middle east affairs, and she joins us now to talk about how the saudi crisis is playing out across the region. thanks for being with us. |
My pleasure. | my | My | my pleasure. |
How are the developments of this story playing out in the Middle East? Is it proving to be a loyalty test to the kingdom, or is there any opposition in the region? | how are the developments, of this, story playing out in, the, middle east? is. it proving to be a loyalty test to the kingdom or is there any opposition in the | How are the developments, of this story playing out, in the Middle, East? Is it proving to be a loyalty test to the kingdom or is there any opposition in the | how are the developments of this story playing out in the middle east? is it proving to be a loyalty test to the kingdom, or is there any opposition in the region? |
Well, I mean, governments are certainly crowding to display their loyalty, many of them issuing statements supporting both Saudi Arabia and King Salman. Of course, the public is a whole different story. I think there, there's a lot of fear, a lot of worry that people who are activists, journalists, dissidents and those... | well i mean governments are certainly crowding to display their loyalty. many of. them issuing statements supporting both. saudi arabia and, king salman of course the public is a whole different story i think there there's a lot of fear, a lot of worry that people who are activists, journalists dissidents and those who... | Well I mean governments are certainly crowding to display their loyalty. many of them issuing statements supporting, both Saudi Arabia and King Salman Of course the public is a. whole different story I think there there's a, lot of fear a lot of worry, that people who are activists journalists dissidents and, those who... | well, i mean, governments are certainly crowding to display their loyalty, many of them issuing statements supporting both saudi arabia and king salman. of course, the public is a whole different story. i think there, there's a lot of fear, a lot of worry that people who are activists, journalists, dissidents and those... |
Many are trying to figure out Turkey's role here. We wouldn't know what happened to the Washington Post columnist without their intelligence services leaking the information. It's also a major player in the Middle East, an American ally, though far from a robust democracy. How is this affecting Turkey's role in the reg... | many are trying to, figure out turkey's role here we wouldn't know what, happened to the washington post columnist without their intelligence, services leaking the information it's also a major, player in, the middle east an american ally though far from a robust democracy how is this affecting turkey's role in the | Many, are trying to figure out Turkey's role here We wouldn't know what happened to the Washington Post columnist without their intelligence services leaking the information It's also a major player in the Middle East an American ally. though far from a, robust democracy How is this affecting Turkey's role in the | many are trying to figure out turkey's role here. we wouldn't know what happened to the washington post columnist without their intelligence services leaking the information. it's also a major player in the middle east, an american ally, though far from a robust democracy. how is this affecting turkey's role in the reg... |
Well, they've been very interesting, I think. And they've been very calculative in terms of how they've released information really to extract as much, I think, leverage as possible, particularly with the Saudis. And I would say that they've played it very smart. They've looked like the hero in this story. | well they've been very interesting i think, and they've been; very calculative in terms of how they've released information really to extract as much i think leverage as possible particularly with the saudis and i would say that they've played it very smart they've looked like the hero in, this | Well they've been very interesting I think And they've been very calculative in terms of how they've released information really to extract as much I think leverage, as possible particularly with the Saudis And I would say that they've played it very, smart They've looked like. the hero in this, | well, they've been very interesting, i think. and they've been very calculative in terms of how they've released information really to extract as much, i think, leverage as possible, particularly with the saudis. and i would say that they've played it very smart. they've looked like the hero in this story. |
Ironically, they have, you know, 40,000 people imprisoned. Many of them are journalists, as well, and activists and others. So they're clearly not the beacon of liberal democracy in the region, but they've been able to play this role of basically defending, you know, this one man, Jamal. And, of course, it - really ext... | ironically they have you know 40,000 people imprisoned many of them are journalists as well, and activists. and others so they're. clearly not the beacon of liberal democracy in the region but they've been able; to play this role of basically. defending you know this one, man jamal and of course it - really extracting ... | Ironically they have you know 40,000 people, imprisoned Many; of them are journalists as well and. activists and others. So they're clearly not the beacon of liberal democracy in the region but they've been able. to play this role of basically defending you know this one man Jamal, And of course, it - really extracting... | ironically, they have, you know, 40,000 people imprisoned. many of them are journalists, as well, and activists and others. so they're clearly not the beacon of liberal democracy in the region, but they've been able to play this role of basically defending, you know, this one man, jamal. and, of course, it - really ext... |
I mean, that's the bigger question - I mean, what is in it for Turkey? What game are they playing? I mean, why expose Jamal Khashoggi's murder in this way? | i mean that's the bigger, question - i mean what is in it for turkey? what game are they playing? i mean why expose jamal; khashoggi's murder in this | I mean that's the bigger question - I mean what is in it for Turkey? What game are. they playing? I mean why expose Jamal Khashoggi's murder in this | i mean, that's the bigger question - i mean, what is in it for turkey? what game are they playing? i mean, why expose jamal khashoggi's murder in this way? |
Quite simply, they want some sort of economic relief. They are facing an impending economic crisis. They have an enormous amount of dollar-denominated debt. They need hard currency. They need foreign exchange. They need investment. They need investment opportunities. And that's all something that Saudi Arabia and much ... | quite simply, they want some sort of economic relief they are facing an impending economic crisis they have an enormous amount of dollar-denominated debt they need hard currency they, need foreign exchange they need. investment. they need investment opportunities. and that's all something that, saudi arabia and much of... | Quite simply they want some sort of, economic relief They are facing. an impending economic. crisis, They have an enormous amount of dollar-denominated debt They need. hard currency They need foreign. exchange They need investment, They need investment opportunities And that's all something that, Saudi Arabia and much ... | quite simply, they want some sort of economic relief. they are facing an impending economic crisis. they have an enormous amount of dollar-denominated debt. they need hard currency. they need foreign exchange. they need investment. they need investment opportunities. and that's all something that saudi arabia and much ... |
And just briefly - we only have about 30 seconds left - we can't talk about Saudi Arabia without mentioning Iran. How do you see this balance of power playing out? | and. just briefly - we only have about 30 seconds left - we can't talk about saudi arabia without mentioning iran how do you. see, this balance of power playing | And just briefly - we only have about 30 seconds left - we can't talk about Saudi Arabia without mentioning Iran How do. you; see. this balance, of power playing | and just briefly - we only have about 30 seconds left - we can't talk about saudi arabia without mentioning iran. how do you see this balance of power playing out? |
Well, in many ways, it's kind of strengthening Iran. But more importantly, I think it's going to make it very difficult, I believe, for the U.S. government, who wants to impose sanctions next week and continue to ratchet up the pressure on Iran, when, in fact, Saudi Arabia looks like a much more menacing actor in the r... | well in many ways it's kind, of strengthening iran but more. importantly i. think, it's going to make it very. difficult i believe for. the u.s government who wants to impose sanctions next week and continue to ratchet up. the pressure on iran when in fact saudi arabia looks like a much more menacing actor in the | Well in many ways it's kind of strengthening Iran But more. importantly; I think it's going to make it very. difficult. I believe for the, U.S government who wants to, impose sanctions next week and continue to ratchet up the pressure on Iran when in fact Saudi Arabia, looks like a much more menacing actor, in the | well, in many ways, it's kind of strengthening iran. but more importantly, i think it's going to make it very difficult, i believe, for the u.s. government, who wants to impose sanctions next week and continue to ratchet up the pressure on iran, when, in fact, saudi arabia looks like a much more menacing actor in the r... |
That was Bessma Momani, political scientist at the University of Waterloo in Ontario. Thank you so much. | that was bessma momani political scientist at the university of waterloo in ontario thank you so. | That was Bessma Momani political scientist at the University of. Waterloo in Ontario Thank you so | that was bessma momani, political scientist at the university of waterloo in ontario. thank you so much. |
Thank you. | thank | Thank | thank you. |
Harvey - downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm - continues to slog inland, pouring rain on eastern Texas. The storm has killed at least two people, including one in the little coastal tourist town of Rockport, which took a direct hit Friday night. NPR's John Burnett went there and sent us this report. | harvey - downgraded from hurricane. to tropical storm - continues to slog inland pouring rain on, eastern texas the storm has, killed at least two, people including one in the little coastal tourist town of rockport which took a direct hit. friday night npr's john burnett went there and sent us this, | Harvey - downgraded from hurricane to tropical, storm - continues to slog inland pouring rain on eastern Texas The storm has killed at least two people including one in the little, coastal tourist town of Rockport which took a direct hit Friday night NPR's John Burnett went there and sent us, this | harvey - downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm - continues to slog inland, pouring rain on eastern texas. the storm has killed at least two people, including one in the little coastal tourist town of rockport, which took a direct hit friday night. npr's john burnett went there and sent us this report. |
Rockport was known for its whooping crane tours, the massive live oaks that were here when Texas was a republic and sport fishing for redfish and speckled trout. Now Rockport will forever be known for Hurricane Harvey - the most powerful storm to strike Texas in more than half a century. | rockport was known for its whooping crane tours, the massive live oaks that were here when. texas was a republic and sport fishing for. redfish and speckled trout now rockport will forever be known for hurricane harvey - the most powerful storm to strike texas in more than half a | Rockport was known for, its whooping crane tours the massive live oaks that were here when Texas was a republic and sport fishing for, redfish and speckled trout Now Rockport will forever be known for, Hurricane. Harvey - the most powerful; storm; to strike Texas in more than half a | rockport was known for its whooping crane tours, the massive live oaks that were here when texas was a republic and sport fishing for redfish and speckled trout. now rockport will forever be known for hurricane harvey - the most powerful storm to strike texas in more than half a century. |
Though officials ordered a mandatory evacuation, they estimate nearly half the residents stayed. Among them was Ruben Nino, a house painter who says he does not own a vehicle. He cowered in his apartment with his family while the winds shredded the building around them. | though officials ordered a mandatory evacuation they estimate nearly half the residents, stayed among; them was ruben nino a house, painter who says he, does. not own a vehicle he, cowered, in his apartment with his family while, the winds shredded the building around, | Though officials; ordered a mandatory evacuation they estimate nearly, half the residents stayed Among them was Ruben Nino a house painter who says. he does not own a vehicle, He cowered in his apartment, with his family while the winds, shredded the building, around | though officials ordered a mandatory evacuation, they estimate nearly half the residents stayed. among them was ruben nino, a house painter who says he does not own a vehicle. he cowered in his apartment with his family while the winds shredded the building around them. |
It was dangerous. There's sheet rock and glass breaking and all kinds of stuff. We survived in a little closet with four people until we called 911. And they came and rescued us. There was a lot of screaming and praying to Jesus and stuff like that. | it was dangerous there's sheet rock and glass breaking and all kinds of stuff we survived in a little closet with four people until we; called 911. and they came and rescued us there was a, lot of screaming and praying to jesus and stuff like | It was dangerous There's sheet rock and glass breaking and all kinds of stuff We survived in a little closet with four people until we. called. 911. And they came and rescued us There was a lot of screaming and praying to Jesus. and stuff; like | it was dangerous. there's sheet rock and glass breaking and all kinds of stuff. we survived in a little closet with four people until we called 911. and they came and rescued us. there was a lot of screaming and praying to jesus and stuff like that. |
His mother-in-law, Diane Smith, was the one praying. | his mother-in-law diane smith was; the one | His mother-in-law Diane Smith was the one | his mother-in-law, diane smith, was the one praying. |
I'm just throwing my hands up, praying to God and asking God to just hold everything together and be with everybody. I'm hurting bad, sick. My medicine is at my house. | i'm just throwing my hands up praying to god and. asking god to just hold, everything together, and be with everybody. i'm hurting bad sick my medicine is at my | I'm just throwing my hands up praying. to God and asking God to just, hold everything together and be with everybody, I'm hurting bad sick My medicine is, at my | i'm just throwing my hands up, praying to god and asking god to just hold everything together and be with everybody. i'm hurting bad, sick. my medicine is at my house. |
When the eye of the hurricane passed over at about 11 p.m., a police car raced out to pick the family up and brought them to the jail, which was being used as a makeshift shelter. They slept in cells until morning. | when the eye of the; hurricane passed over at about 11 p.m., a police car raced, out, to pick the family up and brought them. to the jail which; was being used as a makeshift shelter they slept, in cells until | When the eye of the hurricane passed, over at about 11 p.m., a police car raced out. to pick the family up and brought them to the; jail which was, being used as a makeshift shelter They slept in cells until | when the eye of the hurricane passed over at about 11 p.m., a police car raced out to pick the family up and brought them to the jail, which was being used as a makeshift shelter. they slept in cells until morning. |
Aransas County Sheriff Bill Mills says his dispatchers heard from people like Ruben Nino's family during the storm, but with 130 mph winds roaring outside, they couldn't do anything about it. | aransas county sheriff bill mills says his dispatchers heard from people like ruben nino's family during the storm but with. 130 mph winds roaring outside they couldn't do anything. about | Aransas County, Sheriff Bill Mills says his dispatchers. heard from people like Ruben Nino's family during the, storm but with 130 mph winds roaring outside they couldn't do anything about | aransas county sheriff bill mills says his dispatchers heard from people like ruben nino's family during the storm, but with 130 mph winds roaring outside, they couldn't do anything about it. |
Couldn't put officers out, not in the wind and with what was going on. And that was some tough calls for dispatchers to make. | couldn't put officers out not in the wind and with what was going on and that was some tough calls for dispatchers to | Couldn't put officers out not in the wind and with what, was going on And that was some tough calls for dispatchers to | couldn't put officers out, not in the wind and with what was going on. and that was some tough calls for dispatchers to make. |
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