Lord have mercy. May all that is done today be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from arizona. Mr. Ohalleran i pledge allegiance to the flag of 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 speaker pro tempore the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for oneminute speeches side of the aisle. For what purpose does the entleman from arizona seek recognition . Mr. Ohalleran i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Ohalleran thank you, madam speaker. In supporty to speak of my blackwater trading post and transfer act which passed the house of representatives by voice vote yesterday. Like to thank chairman
Mr. Jeffries good morning, everyone. Earlier today we had a caucus call which began with a special tribute to the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. Atragic loss for the country, tragic loss for the Supreme Court, a tragic loss for the principles of liberty and justice for all as well as democracy. Dehart from dr. Jayne who is a biographer, having written the authoritative piece on Justice Ginsburgs life in 2018. As well as Linda Greenhouse who of course is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who has covered the Supreme Court for over 30 years. This has been a very difficult year for many throughout america. Ts a time where leadership is desperately needed. We remain in the midst of a deadly pandemic. 200,000 or so americans dead. More than six million americans infected by the coronavirus. Over 100,000 Small Businesses have permanently closed, tens of millions of americans remain unemployed. Yet donald trump and the Senate Continue to do nothing about it. It
Its something we couldd have done in july if we had been willing to actually do our job and vote on the appropriation bills after the house of representatives have already shown the way. Four weeks ago the Trump Administration and Senate Republican leadership walked away from the negotiating table. Democrats have offered compromise. Republicans said my way or the highway and left town, just walked away from the capital when we had all these things that needed to be done. Here we are, back 40 later. As the situation better, of course not. Across the country families are sitting there, children back to School Without the necessary resources to ensure that they are safe. Still Summer Learning from home but without reliable access to the internet. Evictions are rising. Families are struggling to find child care. Unemployment is at the highest level i can remember and other unacceptable levels. States are preparing for novembers elections without the resources they need to make sure people
Pray. In conroy let us loving god, we give you thanks day. Iving us another peace. Your spirit of inspire the members of the peoples house this day. Spirit of wisdom, patience, and understanding in work they do. Throughout our country, the of the coronavirus plague continue. Those who are in arms way health care professionals, those engaged in delivering goods and services to communities, and teachers at all levels. Send your spirit of healing to those who suffer from and those who mourn died. Who have lord, god, have mercy on us. Day be that is done this for your greater honor and glory. Amen. Amen. Eaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of house 967, the journal of he last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from california, mr. Schiff. Please join me in the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it god, one nation under indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The s
Another emergency funding bill, the need to address the covid crisis. It is clear that theres something we actually could have done in july if we had been willing to actually do our job and vote on the Appropriations Bills after the house of representatives had had already shown the way. But four weeks ago, the Trump Administration and the Senate Republican leadership walked away from the negotiating table. Democrats had offered compromise. Republicans said my way or the highway and left town. Just walked away from the capitol when we had all of these things that needed to be done. And here we are, were back four weeks later, the situation better . Of course not. Across the country families are sending their children back to School Without the necessary resources to ensure theyre safe. And some are learning from home, but often without reliable access to the internet. Evictions are rising. Families are struggling to find child care. Unemployment is at the highest level i can remember a