Representatives and a member of the advisory meeting on the records of congress, to which the legislative records reports twice annually. He is a longtime friend and supporter, as well as a source of guidance to the center through his service on the advisory committee. Matts here today to discuss hispanic americans in congress, 18222012, which was published last year. This is the third in a series that has come out of the house office of the historian under leadership, the previously published volumes being women in congress 19172006, and black americans in congress, 18702007, published in 2008. The total page count for these three volumes is 2573, and still counting. I believe there is a fourth volume in the works. [laughter] so, this series obviously represents a very substantial effort for which were all grateful and eager to hear about this latest publication and thank you so much for joining us, matt. Matt thanks for inviting me. Its a pleasure to be here. Pleasure to see so many
Hello its 1 in the morning here in moscow im calling for a welcome to this i was world news from the international 1st protestors close to the white house attempted to shout down donald trump during his speech on the final night of the Republican Party convention with horns and chanting loudly hundreds tried to disrupt the event and number one carry in class lives not so bad as that didnt stop the president from claiming hes done more for black people than almost all of his predecessors. I say very modestly that i have done more for the Africanamerican Community than any president since Abraham Lincoln our 1st republican president. And i have done more in 3 years for the black community then joe biden has done in 47 years. When im reelected the best is yet to come. From speech came this furious black lives matter protesters once again turned out in kind im sure in the wake of Sundays Police shooting of a black man be aware we are about to show you the disturbing video of that incident
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[ gavel ] and i guess the the subcommittee will come to order. Without objection the chairs authorized to declare recess of the subcommittee at any time without objection. Members of the full committee not on the subcommittee authorized to participate in todays hearing. So long as they participate virtually and will be recognized after members of the subcommittee are recognized. Members who are participating via webex platform reminded to keep video function on at all times even if not recognized by the chair. Members participated by webex platform also reminded they are responsible for muting and unmuting themselves. And they should mute themselves both before and after the time that they are allotted. But in addition to that, consistent with regulations, the company and accompanies each res 965, staff will also be muting members when they are not recognized. Members are reminded that all house rules relating to order in decorum apply to this hybrid hearing. In addition, the chair inf
Unemployment assistance since the crisis began. Very soon our country will reach another grim milestone. We are fast approaching the day when more than 100,000 american lives who have been lost to covid19, the size of a small city erased from the map p senator pelosi and i sent a letter to President Trump this morning requesting that the American Flag be flown at halfmast on the day that the toll reaches is see,000. As families all across this great country mourn the loss of friends, colleagues, and loved ones, flying the flag at halfmast would be a national expression of grief. And, of course, this weekend is also memorial day, where we commemorate the so Many Americans who through the centuries have lost their lives for our country. And we never forget them. We never forget them. I Hope Memorial day every american will take a minute amidst this crisis to remember our veterans who have served and made the great sacrifice and to remember their families as well. Now, in a flash, this di