And the vote is set for 11 eastern advancing nomnation for the u. S. Court of International Trade. Live Senate Coverage is here on cspan2. Thpresiding officer the senate will come to orde the chaplain dr. Barry black will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray holy god, continue to be our strength and shield. Extend your powerful hands to aid and deliver us. Lord, inspireur senators to bieve that you continue to work for the good of those who love you. Let your favor shine upon our lawmakers, and sustain them with your unfailing love. Lord, release to them the pleasings you have stored for those who honor you. You are our god, and our future is in yourands. Remind us al to seek first to understand before we stri to be understood. We pray in your sacred name. Amen. The presiding officer 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 one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and
Candidate ross perot. [applause] thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you my fellow americans. On this day, with high hopes and brave hearts, in massive numbers, the American People have voted to make a new beginning. This election is a call for our country to face the challenges of the end of the cold war, in the beginning of the next century. To restore growth to our country and opportunity to our people in. To empower our own people so that they can take more responsibility for their own lives. To face bob runs too long ignored, from aides to the environment, to the conversion of our economy for the defense to a domestic economic child. And perhaps, most important of, all to bring our people together as never before so that our diversity can be a source of strength, in a world that is ever smaller, where everyone counts and everyone is a part of americas family. I want to begin this night by thanking my family, my wife without whom i would not be here tonight. And who i
We want dole all right. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. You know i was just thinking on the way down, soft yes, i was thinking on the way downstairs. I was just thinking on the way downstairs, law i was thinking on the way down an elevator, tomorrow will be the first time in my life i dont have anything to do. [laughs] but i wanted to come down and thank all of you. Youve done a great job, and im very proud of trent. Were going to keep the senate. We are going to keep the house. [applause] thank you bob thank you bob thank you bob thank you. Thank you very much. Let me say that ive talked to president clinton. We had a good visit, and i congratulated him. Boos. I said repeatedly, i said repeatedly in this campaign, the president is my opponent not my enemy. And i wish him well and i pledge my support and whatever advances the cause of a better america, because thats with the race was about in the first place. A better america as we go into the next century. And im very proud
Maggie haberman. This is an hour and 10 minutes. Election law expert trevor potter, and New York Times White House Correspondent Maggie Haberman, guided by our capable moderator journalist alex wagoner will offer their analysis in what will surely be an insightful discussion of this National Election held nine days ago and still counting. Of thell tell us which last tuesdays outcomes surprised them and what their expectations are for what it means for american politics for years to come. I have many questions about this wild, unusual campaign, and i cant wait to hear our panelists take them on. If i may be allowed a little editorializing, i would like to say a few words on behalf of my husband about the importance of the american election. John believed that selfgovernment was the only moral government, and every human being on earth was entitled to it. It was americas great cause in the world, and he served it with unwavering dedication. Asloved nothing as much traveling abroad. Moved
President bill clinton delivered his victory speech in the top 1996 election on the steps of the old state house in arkansas, he celebrated his first president ial win four years earlier. He defeated bob dole in the 1996 race. My fellow americans, think you for being here. Just four years from now, more we will enter a new century and cree challenge, unlimited possibility. Weve got a bridge to build and im ready if you are. Today the American People have spoken. Soft they have affirmed our course. Theyve told us to go forward. Americas told everyone of us, democrats, republicans, and independents lead him clear, its time to put politics aside, join together and get the job done for americas future in the last four years, weve made remarkable progress. But in our schools, our families, our workplaces and our communities, our journey isnt done. My fellow americans, weve got work to do and that is with this election was all about. I want to say to all of you here and to all the American P