[applause] [applause] [applause] [applause] [applause] [applause] [applause] senators and representatives, its my pleasure and honor to present the honorable governor of the state of colorado. [applause] [applause] so this is always a lastminute change. Thank you. Little time when sometimes shouting seems to replace talking in insults replace ideas i want to start by honoring the men and women who join me in this chamber and those five made it their lifes work to serve the people of colorado, driven by their abiding desire to serve make our great state greater. President speaker drink, members of the general assembly, Lieutenant Governor lynn and her husband jim, justice of the Supreme Court and attorney general kaufman secretary of state in the treasure, southern youth counseling you mountain chairman and vice chairwoman, members of the state board of education, mayor hancock, other elected officials in attendance, my hardworking cabin staff and of course, my amazing wife who cannot b
Im going to read a statement which i typically dont do at these but i want to make sure you full will you understand fully understand what i have to say on the issue that i think is mostly on our minds this morning. Obviously, any foreign breach of our cybercurt measures is serving, and i strongly condemn any such efforts. Prior to the election the director of National Intelligence released a statement saying that the russian government directed the recent compromises of emails from u. S. Persons and institutions. Including from u. S. Political organizations. That is what the Intelligence Community believes can be said in had unclassified remarks without risking sources and methods. Anything else, anything else is irresponsible likely illegal, and potentially for partisan political gain. I agree with senator schumer, chairman mccain, burr, and others simply cannot be a partisan issue. Let me remind all of you that the Senate Intelligence committee on which i and chairman of the Arm Ser
[ inaudible ] the committee will come to order. Good afternoon. I want to begin by thanking the members as well as the panelists. All of whom are present for participating in todays forum on the Electoral College. Were holding this panel because recent election answers public sentiment made it clear there are Serious Problems with the present system for electing our president and vice president. We began with the fact that Hillary Clinton received more than 2. 5 million more popular votes than donald trump. The largest divergent between the popular and electoral votes in our nations history. This constitutes the very definition of any democratic, in my view. Under our current system, the votes of millions of people in nonswing states are effectively lost when they vote for the candidate who loses their state because all of that states electoral votes will be given to the other candidate. This is why members of congress over three years over the years have introduced more than 700 propo
[ inaudible ] the committee will come to order. Good afternoon. I want to begin by thanking the members as well as the panelists. All of whom are present for participating in todays forum on the Electoral College. Were holding this panel because recent election answers public sentiment made it clear there are Serious Problems with the present system for electing our president and vice president. We began with the fact that Hillary Clinton received more than 2. 5 million more popular votes than donald trump. The largest divergent between the popular and electoral votes in our nations history. This constitutes the very definition of any democratic, in my view. Under our current system, the votes of millions of people in nonswing states are effectively lost when they vote for the candidate who loses their state because all of that states electoral votes will be given to the other candidate. This is why members of congress over three years over the years have introduced more than 700 propo
The majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to five minutes. But in no event shall debate continue beyond 1 50 p. M. The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from indiana, mrs. Brooks, for five minutes. Mrs. Brooks i ask unanimous consent to address the chamber for up to five minutes. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mrs. Brooks thank you, mr. Speaker. I rise today to discuss the sobering but extremely consequential topic of christian persecution. Last week i had the honor of visiting with more than 100 parishioners at st. Al fon as Catholic Church in zionsville indiana. Including many Interested High School students who shared with me their passionate concerns about the senseless persecution of their christian brethren. Through the churchs social action committee, they wanted to know