And securing the blefg of liberty blessings of liberty for all americans has taken a long and bumpy road and we still have a lot further to go. It starts with that one step. But at this moment the country and the world are demanding we pick up the stride. Lets follow iowas lead. Lets come together and take meaningful action. And to be clear, the passage of a single bill is not going to suddenly reverse centuries of injustice. Passing laws are a simple part. If we really want to change behavior, we need to commit ourselves to changing our hear hearts. The best way that we can personally commemorate the life of george floyd and the many others before him who lost their lives or suffered injustice is to open our own hearts. Chaplain black summed up the solution best when he quoted to me mark 12 31. Love your neighbor as yourself. Its both that simple and that challenging. So im asking all of us in this body to be more like iowa. Lets find a solution. Lets take that first step and begin ou
Remarkable superintendent general Daryl Williams for his outstanding stewardship. General, thank you very much. Great job. Thank you. [applause] few words in the english language and few places in history have committed as much awe and admiration as west point. This premier military academy produces only the best of the best, the strongest of the strong and the bravest of the brave. West point is a universal symbol of american gallantry, loyalty, devotion, discipline and great skill. There is no place on earth i would rather be than right here with all of you. It is a great honor. Across this hallowed plain have passed many of the greatest and most fearsome soldiers that ever lived. They were heroes who drove thundering columns of sherman tanks into the heart of a wicked empire. They were legends who unleashed the fury of american artillery upon our enemies on remote islands and distant shores. They were titans who strode through cannon blasts and cavalry charge and stared down our foe
Let me say congratulations. Everyone, have a good time. Enjoy yourself. Youre here to celebrate achievements, and great achievements they are. Let us also recognize your remarkable superintendent for his outstanding stewardship. Thank you very much. Great job. Thank you. Words in the english language and few places in history have commanded us much as weston and awe point. This academy produces the best of the best, the strongest of the strong, the bravest of the brave. West point is a universal symbol devotion,ry, loyalty, discipline, and great skill. There is no place on earth i would rather be than right here with all of you, a great honor. Passed many of the greatest soldiers that ever lived, he rose who drove thundering columns of sherman tanks into the heart of a wicked empire. They were legends who unleashed the fury of american artillery up our enemies on remote islands and distant shores. They were titans who strode through cannon blasts and cavalry charge, stared down our foe
President for the ceremony. Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States accompanied by the lieutenant of the United States military academy. Anthem]l what is endemic, the chaplain will offer ladies and gentlemen, the chaplain will offer the invocation. God, we gather here on the plane and online to celebrate the graduation of the class of 2020. Expression we lead their worldview that leaders of the future have a responsibility to have a vision and to see that vision through. Vision, the people perish. So make us instruments of your of president ses prejudice macys. Where there is darkness, may us bring light. Where there is despair, hope and life. Where there is confusion, clarity. Where there is hatred, charity. Help us a desire list to be understood less to be understood than to understand. And with this decision to renew the. Of our land and with irit vision to renew the sp of our land. Amen. Tomorrow, june 14 march the two 45th birthday we recognize soldiers bravery se
We want your comments on the president s relationship with the military. Our phone lines are open, 202 7488000 if you are active or retired military. For those in the eastern or central time zones, 202 7488001. Matt lauer pacific, mountain or pacific, 202 7488002. Us a text atgive comment on003, or facebook and twitter. A shooting took place outside of a wendys in atlanta, a white Police Officer to a black man. Some of the photos are posted on the atlanta journals website, and this is the front page of the Atlanta Journalconstitution as the situation continues to unfold, and a statement from the mayor of atlanta. Erika shields has been a solid member of the Police Department for two decades and have the deep and abiding love for the people of atlanta. Toef shields has offered immediately step aside as police chief so that the city may move inward with urgency rebuilding the trust so desperately needed throughout our community. That from the mayor of atlanta, as the demonstrations conti