Do you solemnly swear the testimony youre about to get this committee is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help you god . I do. Committee, tothe your family. The floor is yours, judge. Ranking member feinstein and members of the committee, i am honored and humbled to appear before you today as the nominee for associate justice of the Supreme Court. I think the president for entrusting me with his profound responsibility this profound responsibility and the graciousness he and his family have shown me throughout the process. I think senator young for introducing me, as he did at my hearing, to serve on the seventh circuit and i also think senator braun for his support. Well she could not be with us via satellite i am also grateful to former dean patty ohara of the notre dame law school. She hired me as a professor nearly 20 years ago and she has been a mentor, colleague, and friend ever sense. I thank the members of this committee other colleagues in the senate wh
Regarding a democratic motion to begin work on a bill dropping the Justice Department from supporting lawsuits to strike the Affordable Care act. Live now to the floor of the u. S. Senate on cspan 2. Eternal god, our heavenly father, we cry to you, but sometimes you seem so far away. In our despair you sometimes seem distant, and we are tempted to surmise that we are all alone. When we shout, we seem to hear the echoes of our anguish. Nonetheless, we know that you are holy, mighty, and good. We have trusted you too long to let go. Empower our senators for these challenging times. Remove from their minds all bitterness and contempt for one another. Keep their hearts clean, their spirits courageous, and their minds clear, as they face these daunting times. We pray in your omnipotent name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. The pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation unde
Democrats and special interests have been telling the country for 45 years, 45 years, that every Supreme Court vacancy underpr a republican president s going to bring about the apocalypse. John paul stevens, they said, vis antiwoman. David souter, they said, wanted to hurt vulnerable people. John roberts was out to get health insurance. And wouldnt you know the president ed had barely finished saying judge Amy Coney Barrett r name before the same old attacks began rolling in. Eur 77yearold male former Vice President and our 69yearold male Senate Democratic leader have tried to inform american women that this 48yearold workingin mom wants to roll back her own rights as a woman, roll back her own rights as a woman. Democrats is have tried democrats have tried to fear monger around a 4yearold aiademic paper that reenforced one unfair penalty in obamacare which congress, by the way, has already eliminated three years ago. As an aside, madam president , if the American People are interested
Pray. In conroy let us loving god, we give you thanks day. Iving us another peace. Your spirit of inspire the members of the peoples house this day. Spirit of wisdom, patience, and understanding in work they do. Throughout our country, the of the coronavirus plague continue. Those who are in arms way health care professionals, those engaged in delivering goods and services to communities, and teachers at all levels. Send your spirit of healing to those who suffer from and those who mourn died. Who have lord, god, have mercy on us. Day be that is done this for your greater honor and glory. Amen. Amen. Eaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of house 967, the journal of he last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from california, mr. Schiff. Please join me in the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it god, one nation under indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The s
Coverage continues as President Trump post a rally in minneapolis, minnesota. Eastern,sday at 8 p. M. The Washington Times on cspan. Org, and listen for you wherever you are in the free cspan radio app. Vice president mike pence visited iowa where he gave a speech on the u. S. Mexico trade agreement. This is 25 minutes. [bombastic music] well, hello, Iowa Governor reynolds, senator , former, senator ernst congressman david young. The epas assistant administrator. Speaker of the house cap grassley. All the local leaders and guests and neighbors and friends. It is great to be back in the Hawkeye State. Thank you for that wonderful, warm welcome. I am really honored to see you all turned out today. Thank you for taking some time away from work and your obligations to talk about an issue of great importance to iowa and the nation. Let me say thanks to a few friends who are with us today. Not just do i want to thank her for that overly generous introduction but i have to tell you, there is