House Majority Whip Steve Scalise played in the annual congressional baseball game this week, one year after he was nearly killed by a gunman while practicing for last year's game. Scalise and Democratic Rep. Cedric Richmond met while both served in the Louisiana legislature. They both joined us to discuss the shooting, their friendship and the current state of discourse in Washington. The following is a transcript of the interview with Scalise and Richmond that aired Sunday, June 17, 2018, on "Face the Nation." MARGARET BRENNAN: They've been called the Bayou Brothers: Democrat Cedric Richmond and Republican Steve Scalise have been friends since they served in the Louisiana statehouse; now they're both eyeing higher leadership roles in the U.S. Congress. A year ago, Scalise was critically wounded in an attack on Republican members of Congress practicing for a charity baseball game. Richmond was the first person to get to Scalise's side after he arrived at the hospital, their … [Read more...] about Transcript: Reps. Steve Scalise, Cedric Richmond on “Face the Nation,” June 17, 2018
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Full transcript: “Face the Nation” on June 10, 2018
Read more transcripts from Face the Nation here. MARGARET BRENNAN, CBS NEWS: It's Sunday, June 10. I am Margaret Brennan, and this is FACE THE NATION. The summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is about to get under way. We will preview the Singapore talks and tell you what the president is saying on the eve of this historic event. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) DONALD TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: It is unknown territory in the truest sense. But I really feel confident. (END VIDEO CLIP) BRENNAN: President Trump made those remarks after a tense gathering of top U.S. allies in Canada, with all parties still fuming over the president's decision to trigger a trade war. Mr. Trump sparked another controversy for the so-called G7 leaders with this: (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) TRUMP: This used to be the G8, not the G7. And something happened a while ago where Russia is no longer in. I think it would be an asset to have Russia back in. (END VIDEO CLIP) … [Read more...] about Full transcript: “Face the Nation” on June 10, 2018
Transcript: Former Ambassador Susan Rice on “Face the Nation,” June 10, 2018
President Trump arrived in Singapore on Sunday ahead of this week's historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He flew to Singapore straight from a meeting of the G7 nations in Canada, one that turned contentious over Mr. Trump's trade demands of Western allies. Susan Rice served as U.N. ambassador and national security adviser in the Obama administration. She joined us to discuss U.S. goals at the Singapore summit, Mr. Trump's comments about Russia and more. The following is a transcript of the interview with Rice that aired Sunday, June 10, 2018, on "Face the Nation." MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to President Obama's national security adviser and former U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice. Ambassador it's good to have you here on Face the Nation. FORMER UN AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE: Great to be with you. MARGARET BRENNAN: This is a historic summit. For you, what do you think the best possible outcome could be? AMBASSADOR RICE: I think the best possible outcome is that we have … [Read more...] about Transcript: Former Ambassador Susan Rice on “Face the Nation,” June 10, 2018
Transcript: Sen. Edward Markey on “Face the Nation,” June 10, 2018
President Trump and Kim Jong Un arrived in Singapore Sunday ahead of direct talks about North Korea's nuclear weapons program scheduled for Tuesday. The summit is the most highly anticipated meeting of world leaders in years, with high risk and reward possible for both sides. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Massachusetts, is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He joined us to discuss the summit, Mr. Trump's preparation for the talks and more. The following is a transcript of the interview with Markey that aired Sunday, June 10, 2018, on "Face the Nation." MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to "Face the Nation," I'm Margaret Brennan. We're joined now by Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey. He sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is the top Democrat on the panel that focuses on North Korea policy. Senator welcome to the program. SENATOR ED MARKEY: Thank you. MARGARET BRENNAN: Because of the kind of oversight role you have, you keep a close eye on the State … [Read more...] about Transcript: Sen. Edward Markey on “Face the Nation,” June 10, 2018
Full transcript: “Face the Nation” on June 3, 2018
Read more transcripts from Face the Nation here. MARGARET BRENNAN, HOST: It's Sunday, June 3. I'm Margaret Brennan, and this is FACE THE NATION. The meeting with Kim Jong-un in Singapore is on, and in less than 10 days, as the president welcomed a North Korean official to the White House. But the goal for the summit continues to be a question. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) DONALD TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: We have very significant sanctions on that. But we had hundreds -- we have hundreds that are ready to go. But I said I'm not going to put -- why would I do that when we're talking so nicely? (END VIDEO CLIP) BRENNAN: But things aren't so nice between U.S. and some of its closest allies. Countries, including Canada, Mexico, China, and members of the European Union, are furious about President Trump's new tariffs. Back home, it's the president's own party taking issue with his trade policies. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) SEN. MITCH MCCONNELL (R-KY), MAJORITY LEADER: I … [Read more...] about Full transcript: “Face the Nation” on June 3, 2018