Listen on the free cspan radio app. For only the third time in u. S. History, a Major Political party is nominating a woman to be their Vice President ial candidate. The first time was in 1984, when democrats chose Geraldine Ferraro. 24 years later, republicans nominated then Alaska Governor sarah palin. Here are their speeches. When nominated, Geraldine Ferraro was representing queens, new york, for three terms as a member of the u. S. House. Earlier, as a Public School teacher, she took night classes at the university to earn a law degree and later work as an assistant district attorney. She went on to lose two primary races th was the u. S. Ambassador to the un human rights commission. Geraldine ferraro accepted the Vice President ial nomination in san francisco. [applause] [cheering] [applause] [cheering] [applause] [applause] ladies and gentlemen of the convention [cheering] [applause] ladies and gentlemen of the convention, ladies and gentlemen of the convention, my name is Geral
Cspan. Org. Test captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2008 starting in january in a mccain Palin Administration were going to lay more pipelines and build more Nuclear Plants and create jobs with clean coal and move forward on solar, wind, geo thermal and other alternative sources. We need [ applause ] [ applause ] we need american sources of resources. We need American Energy brought to you by American Ingenuity and produced by american workers. [ applause ] now ive noticed a pattern with our opponent and maybe you have too. Weve all heard his dramatic speeches before devoted followers and there is much to like and admire about our opponent, but listening to him speak, its easy to forget that this is a man who has authored two memoirs but not a single major law or even a reform, not even in the state senate. This is a man who can give an entire speech about the wars america is fighting and never use the word victory is, except when hes talking about his own campaign. But
P. P. E. And other medical supplies so they can adhere to the safety guidelines and provide a clean and safe environment. But it doesnt stop there. Im also working to assist our lowerincome families, those who rely on the Child Care Development block grants and those who simply need access to clean diapers. Just a couple of weeks ago i was in davenport, iowa, where i got to take part in a Diaper Distribution with the hiney heroes of the qadhafi at the quad city. The National Diaper bank donated 25,000 diapers to this important diaper bank. We know that during this pandemic the diaper supply has run short and ive teamed up with democratic senator chris murphy on this effort to include additional assistance for our diaper banks. Covid19 has also created challenges for our farmers. These hardworking folks are facing new challenges while working around the clock to make sure americans have adequate access to food and fuel. I was visiting with some farmers at the bloomfield livestock market
Youre an independent, 2027488002. Good sunday morning, the First Official start of summer and we wish you a happy fathered to the dads and grandfathers. Well get to your calls in a moment but the president taking aim at former Vice President joe biden. The speech lasting one hour and 15 minutes with the president s remarks alone. Heres part of what he had to say. President trump when biden first ran for president over 33 years ago, remember, i used to call him 1 joe, he never got more than 1 until obama took him off the trash heap but he blatantly copied the speech of a british politician, even ripping off the mans personal biography and Family History and claiming it as his own. He forgot to say he was born in america. Joe biden is a shameless hypocrite. Nce 2003, he has delivered fanning eulogying to the funerals and the funerals three leading supporters of segregation, including a former member of the kkk and yet biden is now smearing his racist, tens of millions of people like your
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, give our lawmakers the wisdom to remember and be grateful for all the things you have already done. Lord, you have sustained our nation during seasons of war and peace. You have helped us to find creative ways to strive for a more perfect union. You have provided us with solutions to difficult problems, just when we needed you most. Let this day be a time when senators find time to thank you for your bountiful blessings and faithfulness. As our lawmakers strive to live one day at a time, may they keep their focus on your power and love. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. 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 presiding