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Today we do it again. I am pleased that we have one again three republicans, three democrats to take part in this historic reading. And at this point, as we get to that letter, id like to yield the floor to my friend from south carolina, senator scott, for a special introduction to this important reading. I yield the floor, madam president. Mr. Scott thank you, madam president. The presiding officer the senator from south carolina. Mr. Scott thank you, maam. Madam president , we are at a critical time in our nations history. I think we can all sense the opportunity that is before us. Through the challenges of covid and the death of george floyd and its aftermath, we can affect real lasting change. Perhaps the most famous line from dr. Kings letter from birmingham jail is injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Let me say that one more time. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere where. More than at any time i can remember, people of all ages and races are st
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To her daughter, i wouldnt wish this on even my worst enemy. It was on everybodys radar. The case was never closed. It was constantly being investigated. I remember turning on the tv and just seeing an arrest had been made. Tonight investigators say theyve cracked the case. I saw a picture of mandy. Oh, my gosh, is this really what i think it is . It was stunning. How could this have happened after so long . The story of mandy stavik is the story of a young womans disappearance from a tightknit rural community. Its the story of a family devastated and a whole community devastated. It was a big deal. I was initially appointed sheriff in 2003. I went out and spoke with mandys mother, mary, and told her that i was going to make every effort, that we would solve this case. Mary stavik is a very sweet woman, but shes a very tough woman. I remember the first time i went out to meet her, she was out splitting wood in her front yard, and she was in her 70s at that time. I dont think i ever bel
And finally israel has a government months of elections and political deadlock have led to an unprecedented power sharing cabinet enjoyment netanyahu and benny gantz will both lead it over the next 3 years but with different agendas can these 2 men actually work to get that this is inside story. Hello everyone im come all santamaria he is seen as an unparalleled political survivor and once again he got what he wanted Benjamin Netanyahu will lead a 5th government in israel but for the 1st time he will not be governing alone netanyahu will be rotating the Prime Ministers job with his former rival benny gantz 18 months each power sharing deal was agreed last month ending a year of political deadlock in which 3 inconclusive elections were held a unity government now sworn in it is a rarity in israels politics count says its needed to tackle the coronavirus during quote not normal times but what about Prime Minister netanyahu and his own battles he is facing a corruption trial this month th