our growing populations have meant that demand for housing has been outstripping supply now this is a problem of success as is traffic but they are still problems that we have to deal with to stimulate housing supply in new york we've worked to create the conditions that would entice more housing developers into the market and that has meant clearing away antiquated zoning regulations that prevented the housing construction formulating public private partnerships that produced both affordable and market rate housing and expanding the public parks that attract residents whether it's the housing market or the commercial office space market or the market with specific industries government's role is not to command but to catalyze not to dictate development but to create the conditions that will allow it to take place for instance by building a new subway extension to man manhattan's last frontier the old industrial area on manhattan's far west side will create the business district that we need to sustain our economic growth in the decades to come now if this plan sounds familiar it should in development developing it we studied the experiences  might still be bankrupt and the jobs that are they are now would be scattered around the world and to highlight the link between economic development and cultural attractions i don't think there's a better example in the world than the tate modern which i've been pro support think about the millions of tourists have come to london so there's one museum and the millions of pounds that they've left behind making long term investments that don't pay off during a news cycle or an election cycle requires strong leadership and vision and that's the fourth and final piece of the puzzle i believe that strong leadership is focused around independent problem solving that's not a catchy campaign slogan and it's not born out of a poll or focus group or think tank just from my own experience in the real world i worked on wall street the fifteen years and then started the company that i ran for twenty years and i was lucky enough not only to have a front row seat in watching the economy develop my company actually helped push it along and as mayor i've worked to create a new government model and one we think is appropriate for western governments at the city and national level one  built around the demands of the new economy one that cuts across ideologies that rejects policy by polling and political calculus in favor of fact based decision making that proposes long term solution low often difficult and sometimes unpopular benefit all of society and that always holds governments accountable for producing real results in new york this approach has let us walk through the political min ields that others refused to go near even when their inaction came at a terrible cost both in human and economic terms the best example of this is education an issue i know that is very important here and that is essential to long term competitiveness when i came into office our school system was a dysfunctional disgrace but because the mega didn't control the system nothing ever got change we convinced the state government to give us local control and i think that this is an area we might find some broad consensus on devolution and we began asking some basic questions that others hadn't dated had to whisper why can't students be held accountable for their performance why can't we pay our teachers more if they raise student achievement why can't schools be built faster and cheaper why can't parents have more choices if the u k is anything like the u s when you ask these questions you will hear nothing but excuses from the political establishment let me tell you don't accept them in new york we are making all these changes and more and as a result test scores are up between ten and twenty percent and graduation rates are up twenty percent now from what i have seen the conservative party is embracing this independent problem solving approach especially when it comes to your ambitious market based green agenda to combat global warming rather than waiting for china and india to act you've committed to taking action on your own as i think every government should do and as we are doing  york earlier this year as david mentioned we set a goal of reducing carbon emissions by thirty percent by the year twenty thirty and like you we're committed to making the tough choices that will allow us to make real progress today not tomorrow or ten years from now it's not easy to propose controversial new ideas but don't forget no one pushed this party to embrace more unpopular positions than sir winston churchill and thank god he did courage said churchill is rightly esteemed as the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others you didn't think an american was going to come here and not quote churchill at least twice digicam out of the four steps that i've just outlined will not satisfy the ideologues who leave i want government simply to go away or those who wan throw money at every problem but from my experience the new economy has rendered the old orthodoxies of both the left and the right obsolete and it's raised the stakes for those who lead governments because the fact is governments can play a key role in spring economic growth and to survive in our global economy they must in new york the economic uncertainty our two countries face today is beginning to feel similar to the economic downturn we experienced six years ago but this time the stakes are higher because more people owe more debt and so to our governments it's time for us all to get our houses in order because the sun is rising on our borrowing bacchanalia and pretending otherwise will only make recovery slower and more painful in the months ahead i believe that in both of our countries voters will be looking to see which candidates offer an approach that is sensible responsible practical ethical and achievable and who they trust will deliver results i believe that's the path to progress the path that can lead our countries to more success in this new century than we the lots to combine to travel it confidently and know that you will be not alone not only because america would be with you travel it confident because millions of voters are sure house is taking a break to give members more time to return to the capitol from their districts when the house gavels in at six thirty eastern votes on bills debated earlier this afternoon as well as general speeches live coverage here on c span on c span three this afternoon a look at how the soviet satellite sputnik impacted the space race and u s foreign policy over the last fifty years since it was launched nasa astronaut the head of the national air and space museum and the son of former soviet premier  khrushchev share their views it begins at five eastern hi my name is tip me rock i'm a production assistant for a washington 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as a threat to arab israeli coexistence and a major source of instability in the region and she proposed that armed organizations like should be barred from participating in elections her speech is just under twenty minutes independence in the land of israel the bible tells us that on the voyage to liberty they made the crucial stop the giving of the thank commandments its mount sinai as there's another somebody gathered this year the jewish people recall that he stole a journey by making the festival of sukkoth and every year at this time our people remember that the long the heart of every democracy must be protected within society and promoted between them the sees the calling of our generation mr president the conflict in the cause for these global extremist agenda but a consequence of it yes it is up to the parties in the middle east to settle the political conflict and these  today the better that affects us all this battle is global not just because it targets civilians ever but also because the extremists have taken aim at the fundamental pillars of every modern society democracy tolerance and education these are the new battlefields of the twenty first century and the theories in these around us more than any other that the future  world will be decided mr president i believe in democracy i believe in its extraordinary power to produce free and peaceful societies founded on the respect for human societies but threatens our own today from this podium i call on the international community to adapt to the global level what democracy supply at the national one universal set of stands out for that but if the passion in genuine democratic elections we need a universal democratic code that requires that all those seeking the legitimacy of the democratic process dearly in the long run instead groups such as hamas and chris balla must be presented with a clear choice between the path of violence and the path of legitimacy they cannot unable to take effective action in the face of a direct assault on the very principles it was founded to protect it is time for the united nations and the states of the world to live up to the never again to say enough is enough to act now and to defend our basic values it is also time mr president to see the same kind of moral conviction in the human rights council so that it can become a shield for the victims of human rights not to worthen for its abuses is well as never try to avoid genuine discussion on its human rights record but so unfortunately you know we jhon we see children's television program in which mickey mouse puppets teaches the glory of being suicide bomber and the seven years old girl seeing through her dreams of blood and button religion from those who have made it a weapon rather than a shelter it is time to reclaim education from those who use it as a tool of hate rather than an opportunity a price for and there's a price to pay from the leader was to withstand public pressure from the businessman who has to forego economic opportunities from the teacher and spiritual gu future in the last month prime minister on earth and president abbas have been gauged in a sincere and genuine effort to reach the rightest possible common ground on political understanding the foundation for true police lies in the vision of two states israel and palestine living side by side in peace and security the world shares this vision but it is also important that  clearly embarrass the two core principles that emerge from it the first two states two homelands just as easily as homeland for the jewish people so palestine present and learning the lessons of the past as we make progress progress on concrete political understanding it is just as important to change reality on the ground to show palestinians and israelis exist in practice not just on the paper in recent months israel is taken tangible measures to create a better environment and we are ready to do more we know that palestinian life is full of  space time is of the essence we owe it to ourselves and to our children to fight both the courage and the wisdom to make the right choices in the right way mr president house is taking a break to get members more time to return to the capitol from their districts when the house gavels in at six thirty eastern votes on bills debated earlier this afternoon as well as general speeches live coverage here on c span on c span three this afternoon a look at how the soviet satellites but that he impacted the space race and u s foreign policy over the last fifty years since it was launched nasa astronaut the head of the national air and space museum and the son of former soviet premier nikita khrushchev share their views it begins at five eastern go to student camp out or for entry form and set on producing your own prize winning video the deadline is december thirty first so get started today now president bush lays a farewell ceremony for joint chiefs of staff chairman general peter pace and the swearing in ceremony for the new chairman admiral michael mullen this is an hour and forty minutes ladies and gentlemen please rise for the arrival of your personal lord and remain standing for the invocation led by joint staff chaplain robert bruno chairman of the joint chiefs of staff general peter pace the incoming chairman of the joint chiefs of staff admiral michael mullen secretary of defense robert gates and the bites president of the united states ladies and gentlemen the president of the united states knowing the will of god is the greatest knowledge finding the will of god is the greatest discovery doing the will of god is the greatest achievement let us pray lord god we gather today under the skies of a nation whose heart and soul and fiber defines freedom we praise you lord the source of all life and the answer to the human search transcendence and purpose and meaning we thank you lord for the legacy of america's liberty born on the shoulders and sacrifices of those who have gone before us many whose earthly remains lay at rest here in nearby arlington today we mark a transition of leadership as the mantle of the chairmanship of the joint chiefs of staff passes from general peter pace admiral michael mullen we thank you lord for the integrity and single minded devotion to duty worn by gen and mrs pace they have touched our lives and we are the better for their noble service we ask that you bless them with many more years of health and lead them forward in your plan for their future we ask your blessing on admiral and mrs mullen is his tenure begins grant him wisdom of mind courage and heart strength in character and patience in bearing as he takes on this new responsibility with his ever changing demands of people and mission and lord we pray for our president and all members of our government and for our citizenry from america's capital to our heartland that we may never fail to recognize the sanctity of your presence and always choose to live and govern from by your side bless our soldiers sailors airmen marines and coast guardsmen especially those now in combat and their families their extraordinary valor and bravery has forged a culture of generosity one that provides us with inspiration for today and hope for tomorrow with your blessing and by your side may our service and liberties common cause unable america to remain a beacon of light to all who the colors have always been one of the most important elements of a military unit therefore the synagogue formation is the armed forces color guard bring the national colors and the service flags the army marine corps navy air force and coast guard led today by sergeant dennis gab ladies and gentlemen please stand for the advancement of the colors and united states national an advice to the president secretary of defense homeland security council and national security council during an unprecedented period and united states national security affairs and consultation with national leaders he oversaw multiple and often simultaneous joint combined military operations in the war on terrorism setting more than fifty a million people in iraq and afghanistan on a path to freedom as vice chairman he chaired the joint requirements oversight council which became the principal form for senior military leaders to address war fighting requirements from a joint perspective as chairman general pace spearheaded reforms to improve the processes for assigning u s forces and mobilizing reserves he advocated major changes in the structure and responsibilities of the combatant commands and was devoted to improving the abroad and at home general pace's achievements in fighting global terrorism improving joint warfighting and transforming the military are emblematic of forty years of selfless service the distinct accomplishments of general pace culminated a long and distinguish career in the service of his country and reflect great credit upon himself the united states marine corps and the office of the secretary of defense general pace has also been awarded the distinguished service medals from the army marine corps navy air force and coast g the department of defense medal for distinguished public service is presented to mrs lynn paper distinguished public service and support of the united states army marine corps navy air force and coast guard service members and their families worldwide an october two thousand and one through september two thousand and seven mrs pace demonstrated commitment to service members during a unique period and united states history she routinely visited the wounded at military medical centers and diligently work to improve their quality of life mrs pace was primarily responsible for finding private don't who provided laptops to wounded personnel of it as the naval medical center and walter reed hospital so they can easily contact loved ones during their recovery she also hosted numerous luncheons for entered service members and their families and has been a staunch supporter of the fisher house foundation mrs pace was an ambassador of goodwill for the united states traveling to dozens of countries and hosting many engagements for foreign dignitaries a strong engaged leader she served as the co chair for the sixtieth anniversary celebration of care and as a member of the military advisory committee for the armed services y m c a furthermore she was an active member in many charitable institutions such as the u s o americans with disabilities association the international neighbors club and the joint on forces officers wives club mrs paces strong leadership and compassion for service members exemplify the finest traditions of public service the distinctive accomplishments of mrs base reflect great credit upon her so the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and the defense department mrs pace has also been awarded the department of the navy distinguished public service award mrs bates is receiving these awards on behalf of all united states military spouses around the world department of the navy special order number one eight one one dated one october two thousand and seven affective one october two thousand and seven general peter pace chairman of the joint chiefs of staff you are hereby relieved from active duty with forty years and three months of active service and retired effective one october two thousand and seven her title ten united states code section sixty three twenty one and the rank of general by order of the secretary of the na ladies and gentlemen secretary gates even a condensed version of general pete pace is forty years of distinguished service would take up much of the morning so i would like to spend a few minutes talking about the man i have come to know over the past ten months i should begin with a story about a place and a platoon at three forty a m on january thirty first one hundred sixty eight thousands of north vietnamese soldiers engulfed the ancient city of play as part of what became known as the tet offensive leaving a small contingent of american and south vietnamese surprised and surrounded several miles down the road at phu by members of gulf company second battalion fifth marines were called in to the rescue for what one officer called an afternoon of street fighting that afternoon turned into a month long campaign in a city where according to one officer every window every roof and every intersection harbored potential death by the end of the first week the american flag flew proudly the enemy headquarters on the south side of the city but for a second platoon the cost of this real estate had been high two thirds of their comrades could no longer bear arms including their leader many fell in the opening minutes of the battle while trying to take a bridge and there was much more fighting left such was the scene that awaited gauls second of the fifth newest platoon leader the third in as many weeks second lieutenant peter pace age twenty two such was the heroism and the hope of those who would begin to shape that young marine into the officer we honor today the first thing pete did was call together the squad leaders and say to them my name is pete pace and i have no idea what i'm doing if you guys will help me out and talk to me i promise that i will listen barney barnes was one of pete squad leaders he recalled some officers come in and they demand respect general pace didn't do that earned our respect he earned it by loving us caring for us teaching us making sure that we were the best marines that we possibly could be many years later of those men and of that experience pete said it was their blood that gave me a debt that i can never fully repay marine officers take special care to consider themselves leaders of marines first and whatever military specialty they might be second and general pace's certainly that but as as we have seen through forty years of extraordinary service this proud marine has also shown himself to be a gifted leader of soldiers sailors and with his wife lynne a firm advocate for their families as well general pace brings career to a close as one of the last of a dwindling breed of officers his four decades in uniform of spans four areas of the u s military's modern history from the vietnam war and the draft to the all volunteer force and victory in desert storm to the false tranquility following the cold war and then the post nine eleven campaigns are armed forces have waged in afghanistan iraq and against violent jihad as world wide i should note that about the same time pete was rallying his men and vietnam i was just beginning my transition combat is going to the hill to testify which is why i've always wanted peace there by my side when i arrived at the pentagon pete helped ensure that i had everything i needed to lead this department is expertise and wisdom across a wide variety of complex issues has helped guide my every decision i value his candor and i have come to trust his judgment in all matters his sense of humor has lifted me when i was down and his sense of duty has driven me to do right by the men and women of this department he has been more than a mentor he has been a friend and the one thing that sticks with me is that all although general pace's chairman of the joint chiefs of the most powerful military officer in the world he still cares for everyone in our armed forces as if he were still their platoon leader whenever we at the highest levels are faced with a decision no matter how big or small he will always ask aloud the question that has guided him throughout his career how will this impact private first class pay yes and mrs pace and general pace the men and women of the armed forces have had a leader who never lost sight of the individual or the troops on the front lines through it all he has carried himself with humility dignity and grace qualities that were on display when he joined those battle weary marines in the rubble of an ancient city halfway around the world and incurred as he said a debt he could never fully repay pete i believe i speak for everyone in the nation when i say your debt has been more than repaid in my service under seven presidents i have been privileged to serve with many great leaders you are one of the very finest you leave today as you should with flags flying words of tribute ringing in your ears and the heartfelt thanks of a grateful nation we wish you and len the very best thank you now my honor to introduce the commander in chief president george w bush mr president mr vice president mrs cheney secretary gates members of the cabinet members of the congress members of the diplomatic corps members of the finest military ever the united states military secretary rumsfeld general myers members of the pace and mullen families and distinguished guests today we paid tribute to an outstanding chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and we welcome his distinguished success ceremonies like this are a store and military tradition it is a time when families friends and comrades honor those who have to fill great duties to their nation it is a time when we show appreciation and appreciation to those who step forward to assume new obligations it's a time when we make generous use of words like honor and character range of talents and experience some of you may not know that his parents were highly regarded members of the hollywood community that work for some of the greatest entertainers of the day people are surprised when told about the admirals show business roots after all he's humble well grounded and filled with common sense not exactly what one thinks about when they think of hollywood values at a moment on left california to attend the united states naval academy to pursue a career in military service he soon found himself station daughter destroyer on the gun line off the coast of vietnam during that tour imo it was part of operation so intense that the gun barrels on a ship load read that was the beginning of a distinguished career commanded three ships an aircraft carrier battle group in the u s second fleet he served as a commander of all u s naval forces in europe and the nato joint forces command and later as the chief of naval operations he championed the construction of new types of vessels needed to deal with the threats of the twenty first century and while mike mullen understands what's at stake in the war on terror he was on duty at the pentagon when flight seventy seven made its doomed to plunge he felt the plane slam into the building he saw the carnage and devastation and like all who worked there that terrible day still carries the pain and the loss and will mullen was there when war recent american sure and he brings a talent vision and judgment needed to help us fight and win that war as germ of the joint chiefs of staff admiral mullen will follow his strong belief that every member of our armed forces is as he put it part of one team and one fight he will continue to set a sterling example to our men and women in uniform he will bring judgment and candor to decisions that may mean the difference between life and death for young americans who are serving our nation he will demonstrate the same love of country and dedication to duty that inspired his sons to follow him into military service and will mike mullen is a man who have decency and honor and i congratulate you on your new assignment and i know your prayer parents would be proud and i thank you and deborah and jack and michael for your service to our nation molan begins a service is germany is fortunate to have as an example the man we honor today general pete pace is one of the most respected and accomplished military leaders i have ever known he helped cra america's response to an unprecedented assault on our homeland he helped liberate two nations from brutal tyrannies and helped bring freedom to millions of people begin the process of transforming our military into a more efficient and effective force at these accomplishments do not begin to tell the full story of this remarkable man story begins in teaneck new jersey where general pace grew up the proud son of an italian immigrant is dad work two and sometimes three jobs to provide for his family his mom attend a church service every sunday and according to the good general still lights candles to pray that her children are happy healthy are places a good student a good athlete his mom said a general has been good at everything he's ever done some of you may think that mothers are required to say only admiring things about their sons but take it from me not always the case general pace's dad died before he could see a son raise the height of his career yet he always knew that his son would be a success is family believed in his potential and they weren't the only ones or something about general pete pace that makes believers out of nearly everyone that includes the men who served with him in vietnam and whom he led during some of the most vicious urban combat in american military history it includes the troops he led in somalia who look to him for resolve and guidance during difficult times and a close marines who look with pride on the first of their ranks to lead the joint chiefs of staff and includes two secretaries of defense who relied on the general during tough and trying times and it includes a president who has counted on general pace's candor and sound judgment there are certain some of the most difficult times in our country's history during a service at the pentagon general pete pace is shown as many talents he's shown an intellect sharpened by post graduate studies at george washington and harvard skills as a man who frequently speaks without notes i really don't recommend this to everyone he's shown a sharp wit when a naval commander once made an edgy joke in front of the secretary of defense the general stepped right in and gave the young officer some advice he said never let a promising career stand in the way of a good joke most important attribute general pete pace has shown us is a quiet strength it is a strength that has won the admiration of friends and peers it is a strength built on the love and support of a strong and devoted wife lynne and their family peter lindsay and tiffany it is a strength that gave general pace solace in the tough and sometimes bitter world of washington d c it helped them bring selflessness to a city filled with egos and  dignity to a political process that might have worn down a lesser man he now leaves active service with a distinguished team