I would like to juxtapose two children. Weve seen the photographs of the babies coming from south of the border. But ive also seen as of late a photograph of a child three years of age born in ukraine, came to this country with his father after his mother died. Grew up in brooklyn. Masters degree from harvard. Serves in the military. Purple heart recipient. There was no way to prognosticate at the time this child sought to enter the United States that he would become the person he is today. No way. One can but only imagine the number of children weve turned away who may have been of great benefit to our country. Immigrants have made america great. Not by themselves, but theyve been a part of the greatness of this country. And when i see the photograph of this baby being separated from a parent, crying, theres just no way to know what weve done when a person is seeking lawful asylum. In my research, i dont find any place where the colonel, whom i have Great Respect for by the way, dont
The chair on this vote the eas are 187, the nays are 224. He amendment is not adopted. The question is on the committee amended in the nature of a substitute. So many as are in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Accordingly, under the rules the committee rises. The speaker pro tempore mr. Chairman. The chair the committee of the whole on the state of the union has had under consideration h. R. 3624 and pursuant to House Resolution 629, i report the bill back to the house with an amendment adopted in the committee of the whole. The speaker pro tempore the chair of the committee of the whole on the state of the Union Reports that the committee has had under consideration the bill h. R. 3624, and pursuant to House Resolution 629 reports the bill back to the house with an amendment adopted in the committee of the whole. Under the rule, the previous question ised odd. The question is on adoption of the amendment in the nature of a substitute. So ma
Law clerks and analyze high court decisions. Ladies and gentlemen in this rich and illuminating daylong discussion celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Supreme Court clerkships. Once again, for nose who are just tuning in, im jeffrey rosen, head of the National Constitution center in philadelphia and law professor here at george washington, university. The Constitution Center is so honored to convene former Supreme Court clerks to discuss how their clerkships influenced their lives and i am so honored and thrilled to sit here with two of americas greatest appellate judges, to distinguished legal intellectuals and jurists who i just had the pleasure of getting to know and discuss the law with at the Constitution Center and over the years. Both were Supreme Court clerks. Both are acclaimed across america for their opinions and their rigor and their approach to the constitution and i just cant wait to ask them how their clerkships influence their approach to judging and the constituti
Smithsonian, lonnie bunche. People here are associated with the smithsonian in one form or another, work at the smithsonian or on a board so forth . Ok. How many came to the smithsonian as a child . Ok. How many think the smithsonian is the most unifying organization in washington . [laughter] ok. [applause] so, we can all use a little unification. The nationals do a pretty good job, but nothing, nothing is as good as the smithsonian. There is nobody that doesnt like the smithsonian. And that is true because of so much of the work all of you have done. Let me acknowledge the presence of our congressional regents who are here, senator lahey, congresswoman matsui. Thank you very much for coming. And let me acknowledge the presence of our regions and former regions who are here. Thank you for all you have done to make the smithsonian such a strong organization. I would like to acknowledge the presence of the Museum Directors and Research Directors as well. Thank you for everything you hav
Is it safe. You always have to think about that. Reporter she lives in fremont and decided to bring her family to the Arts Festival but not without having a conversation with her husband about whether it was safe. It was definitely something we talked about in were concerned about, but we have seen the cops and seen at them circle sort feel safe. Took police say safety and security is the top priority at this weekends festival. Our goal is to make sure the community is able to come to this event and know that we are trying everything we possibly can to do to keep them safe. Reporter that includes the watchtower in the center which is always staffed with at least two officers. There are also dozens of security cameras scattered throughout the area and 12 massive portable roadblocks around the perimeter. They are shooting. Reporter the deadly shooting less than a week ago at the garlic festival is still fresh in everyones minds, especially since the fremont festival of the arts is a simi