Where theres darkness, light. Here theres sadness, joy. To be understood as to understand. To be loved as to love. For it is in using that we receive. It is in the pardoning that you are pardoned. And it is in dying that you are born to eternal life. We pray for peace in the world. We pray that our hands and hearts be stretched out in compassion in the service of others. You remind us, whoever wants to be first must take last place. And the be the servant of everyone else. Lord, make us an instrument of your peace. Amen. In the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house her approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The chair will now lead the house in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag f the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The chair will now entertain requests for oneminute speeches. For what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . Mr. Mcgovern ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Mcgovern mr. Speaker, President Trump said that the u. S. Is locked and loaded and ready to launch an attack against iran in retaliation for tax on Saudi Oil Facilities that hootie rebels in Houthi Rebels in jemen have claimed responsibility for. Lets be clear, mr. Speaker, this congress has not, let me emphasized, has not authorized any kind of military operation gainst iran. What happened in saudi arabia is a logical outcome of failing to negotiate an end to yemens civil war. Its a logical outcome of the president s blind support for saudi arabia against the will of congress. Its time for cooler heads to prevail. Its time to end u. S. Support for saudi arabias war in yemen. Ts time to end the failed maximum pressure against iran. Its time to remind the president that the constitution gives the congress right to declare war, not him. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, madam. Pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2h of rule 2 of the rules of the u. S. House of representatives, i have the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the white house on september 16, 2019, at 5 48 p. M. And said to contain a message from the president whereby he notifies the congress of his intent to enter into a trade Agreement Regarding Tariff Barriers with japan. Signed sincerely cheryl l. Johnson, clerk of the house. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the message. The clerk to the congress of the United States, on october 16, 2018, my administration notified the congress that i intended to initiate trade negotiations with japan on a United States trade agreement. As stated in the notification and subsequent consultations with the congress, my Administration Proposed pursuing negotiations with japan in stages. I am pleased to report that my administration has reached an initial trade Agreement Regarding Tariff Barriers. The agreement with japan and i intend to enter into the agreement in the coming weeks. Accordingly, pursuant to section 103a2 of the bipartisan trade priorities and accountability act of 2015, public law 11426 title 1, the act, i hereby notify the congress that i intend to enter into a trade Agreement Regarding Tariff Barriers with japan under section 105a of the act. In addition, i also will be entering into an executive agreement with japan regarding digital trade. My administration looks forward to the continued collaboration with the congress on further negotiation was japan to achieve a comprehensive trade agreement that results in a more fair and reciprocal trade between the United States and japan. Signed, sincerely, donald j. Trump, the white house, september 16, 2019. The speaker pro tempore this is referred to the committee on ways and means and ordered printed. The chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk the honorable the speaker, house of representatives. Madam, pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2h of rule 2 of the rules of the u. S. House of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on september 17, 2019, at 11 25 a. M. That the senate agreed to, Senate Concurrent Resolution 25. Signed, sincerely, cheryl l. Johnson. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to clause 12a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in recess until approximately 4 00 p. M. Today. In the house today, six bills are on the schedule. Several dealing with child safety issues. Lawmakers will also debate Veterans Department issues and funding for historically black colleges and universities, tribally controlled colleges, and other Higher Education institutions that serve minorities. Well bring you back here when the house gavels back in on cspan. Take you live now to the house jish Committee Meeting to hear from President Trumps former campaign manager. Mr. Chabot thats not to say that the russians werent trying to interfere and influence our 2016 president ial elections. Its clear that they were
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