On cspans q a. First Lady Melania Trump wednesday spoke at the 2017 International Women of courage awards ceremony at the state department. After her remarks, we hear from two of the winners, a human rights activist from botswana and a woman who was the victim of an acciden acid attack. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the first lady of the United States, melania trump, acting under secretary of state, tom shannon, and the 2017 International Women of courage award recipients. [applause] good morning. Its my great pleasure to welcome you to the state department and the 2017 International Women of courage awards ceremony. Madam first lady, mrs. Melania trump, thank you so much for being with us today. We are deeply honored by your participation in this important celebration and grateful for your commitment and that of the president to the wellbeing and success of women and girls across the globe. Please join me again in welcoming the first lady. [applause] i would also like to welcom
International women of courage award. She called for continued progress on womens issues around the globe. Two of the award recipients also spoke about their experiences advocating for human rights. This is 50 minutes. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the first lady of the United States, melania trump, acting undersecretary of state tom shannon, and the 2017 International Women of courage award recipients. [applause] mr. Shannon good morning. Its my great pleasure to welcome you to the state department and the 2017 International Women of courage awards ceremony. Madam first lady, mrs. Melania trump, thank you so much for for being with us today. We are deeply honored by your participation in this important celebration, and grateful for your commitment and that of the president to the wellbeing and success of women and girls across the globe. Please join me again in welcoming the first lady. [applause] i would also like to welcome the members of the diplomatic corps who are with us
International women of courage award. She called for continued progress on womens issues around the globe. Two of the award recipients also spoke about their experiences advocating for human rights. This is 50 minutes. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the first lady of the United States, melania trump, acting undersecretary of state tom shannon, and the 2017 International Women of courage award recipients. [applause] mr. Shannon good morning. Its my great pleasure to welcome you to the state department and the 2017 International Women of courage awards ceremony. Madam first lady, mrs. Melania trump, thank you so much for for being with us today. We are deeply honored by your participation in this important celebration, and grateful for your commitment and that of the president to the wellbeing and success of women and girls across the globe. Please join me again in welcoming the first lady. [applause] i would also like to welcome the members of the diplomatic corps who are with us
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And could spread much farther here in the u. S. As many as 30 states now in the danger zone. Our dr. General ashton live on the urgent call for action. New polls show donald trump and Hillary Clinton with big leads in their home state. Donald trump is talking running mates like marco rubio and john kasich as Hillary Clinton attacks Bernie Sanders. I have noticed that under the bright spotlight and scrutiny here in new york, senator sanders has had trouble answering questions. But she faces backlash over a joke. Nobody nobody and watch out. The tourist testing out a new camera. Gets a little too close to the shot. His amazing near miss also caught on camera and good morning, america. How much is that shot worth to you . He turns around and starts taking more photos like he thats an expensive haircut, dude. Youre in st. Barts. Get away from the airport. Go to the beach. It is a dangerous airport. Oh, you been told on yourself. Wow. Hes been to st. Barts. A lot of headlines to get to but