otherwise. this video, the answer we re getting from both sides, when asked that question. this event on people s calendars for a long time. it was originally scheduled to be the 20th anniversary celebration of george h.w. bush s foundation. but as those floodwaters ravaged houston and hurricane harvey devastated so much of the coast of texas, it was george h.w. bush himself had the idea to turn this celebration into an opportunity to raise funds for those in need. that need of course grew with hurricanes maria and irma. we do know tonight we will see all five former living presidents on stage together. though, fred, it s unclear who among them will address the crowd. portion, tboris, the white h strategy, the importance of releasing this video now as opposed to saving it until this, you know, this evening, and then unanswered from the white house as to why the president wouldn t be there live.
donna, what does that mean to you, a coalition of conscience? well, the coalition of conscience really came together about 30 years ago during the 20th anniversary celebration. and mrs. ki and mr. king envisioned a much larger coalition that envisioned the body of dr. king to bring together those who marched for jobs and freedom but also those who cared about peace and justice issues, not just here but abroad. so it was an intergenerational movement, and as witnessed this crowd today, it feels the same way it did about 30 years ago when i participated. i wasn t old enough to march back in 1963. i was not yet four years old when dr. king echoed those words, free at last, free at last. but there were many members of my family and community who attended, and i m proud to be here today. and it s really, i think, 50 years later, it s this time where you take stock. you sort of measure progress. so i wonder, and to you first,