Uighur muslims. Also today possible work on a covid19 aid bill. Live house coverage here on cspan. The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. God of the universe, father to us all, we give you thanks forgiving us another day for giving us another day. During these days, these few days before the house breaks for the final weeks of the campaign, send us your spirit of peace. Inspire the members to complete their charge, to promote the common good of our nation. Comfort those who continue to suffer from the coronavirus and protect those who labor still to treat the disease and bring an effective vaccine to the world. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Men. The speaker pursuant to section 4 of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from virginia, mr. Cline. Mr. Cline i pledge allegian
Confident, yet humble, wise, yet dependent on your guidance. Give them the wisdom to cultivate a faith that preserves, keeping them from growing weary in doing what is right. Strengthen their ability to see among their colleagues your divine image. May our senators increase in favor with you and humanity. Fill them with a passion to live for your glory. We praise you for being our helper and we desire to magnify your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting 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. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa is a recognized. Mr. Grassley i ask one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley quite often in our newspapers you can read about a lot of city, state Pension Funds that are in trouble. Theres
[applause] pres. Trump thank you very much, everybody. I want to start by wishing my good friend, Prime Minister abe, from japan, a very happy birthday. He is 39 years old today. [laughter] pres. Trump please extend my wishes to the Prime Minister. He is a great gentleman and we have had rate success, have you know. In addition to what we are talking about today, they are building in japan many car plants in the United States, which they were not doing for a long time. They are building in michigan, ohio, lots of different states. We appreciate it very much. It has been a tremendous investment. But we are here to talk about a different purchase, and that is good as far as we are concerned. I want to thank you very much for it. [applause] pres. Trump so we are gathered here today at the white house this afternoon to discuss a very strong and groundbreaking achievement for the United States and japan the signing of the new u. S. Japan trade agreement and the u. S. Japan digital trade agr
Minister. We have had tremendous success. As you know, they are building, japan, many car plants in the United States, which they were not doing for a long time. They are building in michigan, ohio, lots of different states. We appreciate it very much. It has been a tremendous investment. But we are here to talk about a different purchase, and that is good as far as we are concerned. I want to thank you very much for it. [applause] trump so we are gathered here today at the white house this afternoon to discuss a very strong and groundbreaking achievement to the United States and japan the signing of the new u. S. Japan trade agreement and the u. S. Japan digital trade agreement. Digital is becoming a very big factor in the world. These two deals represent a tremendous victory for both of our nations. Jobs,l create countless expand investment and commerce, reduce our trade deficit substantially, promote fairness and reciprocity, and unlock vast opportunities for growth. In the United S
The hearing of subcommittee on general farm commodities and Risk Management entitled reviewing the state of the farm economy will come to order. Good morning and thank you for joining us, as we look into this critical aspect of our economy. Every one of us seated up here has heard from farmers in our districts about the bad farm economy. Commodity prices are low, input costs are rising and financial pressure is mounting on farmers across this country. While we hear so much about the booming state of the overall economy, our rural and farm economy continues to struggle. You cannot have a successful National Economy when such a vital component hurts the way our farmers are currently. The numbers paint a rough picture. Usda forecasts net farming level for 2019 to be only 77 of the annual average for 2000 through 2017. Its down 50 from 2013 alone. Inflationadjusted farm debt is the highest it has been since 1980 and the debt to asset ratio for farmers is rising steadily. This hearing offer