SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE: National Security

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Welcome to the Senate Committee on National Security.  The first order of business will be to hold hearings on the recent Treaty Ratification Amendment.  Therefore, I am inviting Senator NCYankee, the sponsor; SoEA Kalwejt, Ambassador Cathcon, and President Napoleon to come testify on this legislation.  That will then be followed by a vote on whether or not the full Senate should ratify the Amendment.

So let's get started!  Opening statements?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

As far as I am aware, no procedures presently exist.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Mr. SoEA, I expect you to testify.  You have been summoned before this committee, and so you shall testify.

I want to make sure that this applies only to defense treaties and not any sort of trade agreement.

Traditionally, FTA's have been separate; certainly all the ones we've passed have had only a majority requirement.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Indeed.  The vote is now open on whether this Committee believes the amendment should be passed.  Please vote aye, nay, or abstain.
Aye

[Kaine for Senate '18]

By a vote of 3-0, the Committee formally recommends that the Senate pass this Amendment.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Nope; we're going to go next into overview hearings on foreign policy.  The President, SoEA, and Ambassador are all called to testify.  Then we'll move to the Iran bill.  On this one, the SoEA will have to testify, or else.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Senators, I'll gladly discuss the new developments regarding Iran with you.

Thank you, Mr. Secretary.  This hearing is an overview hearing on foreign policy; if you could please submit a statement summarizing our international actions with a special focus on the Iranian negotiations it would be much appreciated

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Senator,

Do you believe that this new openness will be able to in any way calm fears amongst our allies, especially Israel, that Iran will not use its nuclear capabilities to harm the State of Israel?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I want to add that the Department of External Affairs, while is ready to consider a lot of issues during, hopefully incoming, talks, will not compromise on Israel's right to existence.

Good to know.  Could you explain the Department's other activities at present, strategic goals, etc?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I hate to point this out but with the exception of the all the comments posted on the 12th, this committee has been silent for two separate sets of three days each.

Well, the individuals called to testify ain't talking much

Is this meant for a Senator?

I meant for the SoEA to answer the question.  Mr. President, what is your view on the matter?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Thank you, Mr. President.

What has and/or what can Atlasia do to improve relations with Islamic nations like Egypt, Libya, and Turkey?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Mr. Ambassador, what actions have you been engaged in on your trip abroad?  Have they yielded any sort of diplomatic fruit?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Could the Acting SoEA potentially give an answer fairly soon?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Urgh.  To all those testifying, please give your opinions on Senator Clarence's Iran Resolution in your testimony.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

There's not much I can do when Kal disappears, Yankee, and I don't have the power to force Cathcon to testify yet.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Cathcon has been summoned to appear since he is now the nominee to be the next SoEA, and to give an opinion on the Iran legislation, killing two birds with one statement.

Cathcon, what is your expert opinion about the Iran legislation?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

And now everyone has testified.  Senators, should the Senate pass this resolution?  Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Aye

[Kaine for Senate '18]

By a vote of 2-1, the Committee formally recommends that the Senate pass this legislation.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

And we're back!  I am going to start by summoning SoEA Cathcon to appear before us and testify about what he's been up to.

CATHCON, YOU ARE SUMMONED.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Dr. Cynic, you are called before this committee to testify prior to a vote on your confirmation as SoEA.  Hurry on over

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Dr., what will be your top priorities as SoEA?  Will you continue to pursue negotiations with Iran?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Sorry Yank, fall break

As soon as Cynic presents a full version of the "Factbook", we'll begin hearings on it.  Until then, sit tight guys.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

That would be delightful; that will also allow me to introduce it formally as legislation.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Let us begin!  Mr. Secretary, can you explain the deviations from the last policy?  Specifically, your policies relating to China, Iran, Mexico, Turkey, and Libya?