Department of State Daily Press Briefing – May 4, 2022. Transcript Good afternoon everyone. Maybe I should say good evening. I am very sorry for the delay. I assume you all have seen the statements that is just hitting your inbox is regarding the fact that Secretary Blinken has tested positive for Covid. The good […]

Navy boot camp graduation from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, April 29, 2022. Transcript Ladies and gentlemen, if you will board a member of your party required wheelchair assistance. Following ceremony, please remain seated and helpfully provided to assist you with your business center party. The blue chairs located near the reviewing stand are […]

The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services hears testimony from special operations commanders on efforts to sustain special operations force readiness and transform the force for future security challenges. Witnesses include: Army Lt. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, commander of Army Special Operations Command; Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Slife, commander of Air Force Special […]

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken testifies before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs on “The Department of State and Related Programs FY23 Budget Request,” on Capitol Hill, April 27, 2022. Transcript call this hearing of the State and Foreign Operations subcommittee, The Senate appropriations committee to order. […]

Meditations for the Lord’s Supper As I wrote last week, nothing else you do in a week comes close to being equally important with eating the bread and drinking the cup. While we’re eating the bread and then drinking the wine, the church becomes quiet. In that quiet, where are your thoughts—are you thinking about […]