Said freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. Reagan understood the importance of reaching young people throughout his life, which is why he joined our Advisory Board in 1962, and entrusted Young Americas Foundation to reagansf president consistent effort to reach new generations of young people, he inspired many to follow his lead and carry the torch for conservatism. One such leader who was inspired is our special guest this morning. Vice president mike pence is a leading proponent of reagan conservatism today. The people of indiana elected him six times to represent him in congress. On capitol hill he established himself as a champion of limited government, fiscal responsibility, economic as governor of indiana, Vice President pence increased school funding, expanded school choice, and crated the first prek plan in indian history. Cuts, thee record tax state remained fiscally responsible and the Vice President worked with members of the indiana journalists onl
Welcome, everyone. We are excited to have you here for our special guest today for our 34th annual National Conservative student conference, and i am honored to introduce our featured speaker this morning. President Ronald Reagan famously said freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. Reagan understood the importance of reaching young people throughout his life, which is why he joined our Advisory Board in 1962, and entrusted Young Americas Foundation to preserve his beloved ranch near Santa Barbara california. Because of president reagans consistent effort to reach new generations of young people, he inspired many to follow his lead and carry the torch for conservatism. One such leader who was inspired by president reagans words is our special guest this morning. Vice president mike pence is a leading proponent of reagan conservatism today. The people of east Central Indiana elected mike pence six times to represent them in congress. On capitol hill he establishe
Americas foundation, which is one of the principle outreach organizations of the conservative movement. Younger Americas Foundation introduces thousands of americas youth to fundamental conservative values, individual freedom, free enterprise, a Strong National defense and traditional American Values through campus activism, campus lecture tours and conferences. Thanks to young Americas Foundation, i have the great honor today to introduce my own senator, United States senator of florida, rick scott. [ applause ] senator scott was elected to the United States senate in 2018 and currently serving his first term, representing the state of florida. Prior to his election, senator scott served two terms as the 45th governor of florida. Senator scott grew up in Public Housing in the midwest, as his adoptive father, a world war ii veteran and truck driver, and his mother, a store clerk, struggled to financially support their family. After marrying his High School Sweetheart ah [ applause ] sc
Next, a hearing examines options for temporary and permanent Nuclear Waste storage. Lawmakers considered legislation and the future of the Yucca Mountain site in nevada. Held by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee, this is about two hours. Good morning, everyone. The committee will come to order. Were meeting to examine an issue that weve been at a stalemate for for quite some time. What we should do with the used nuclear fuel that is accumulating at our Nations Nuclear reactors. As a starting point, i think we should recognize that Nuclear Energy is an important part of our countrys electric generation. I believe it is a vital part of our mix. The large reactionors that dot the landscape provide Reliable Energy across our country. Our Nations Nuclear energy is critically important but it faces challenges and one that has impacted it since the first reactors began operation. The Nuclear Waste disposition. Beginning with the passage of the Nuclear Waste policy act in 1982,
Have the privilege of serving as director for the americas foundation. I think we ought to start this morning by thinking our good friends the United States secret service. There are a few of them in the room. [applause] they have done very important work. They have a very important job and fsoc to make this event possible so we are grateful or your service to our country along with the local Law Enforcement who acted as support for this event as well. It is such an honor to have karen pence, the second leg of the United States, and her daughter charlotte with us today. This talented duo will be introduced you in just a few moments, and when it happens lets make sure we give them a very warm welcome to Santa Barbara and the Reagan Ranch Center. Todays graham i think its worth noting is certainly not the first time that Young Americas Foundation has worked with the pence family. The whole family visited for private two other reagan ranch fn congressman mike pence addressed or student au