George w. Bush institute in new york city. It begins with brief remarks from former first lady, laura bush. [applause] mrs. Bush thank you all. Thanks, everyone. Thank you, ken. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to todays the spirit of liberty. In 1944, a federal judge and judicial philosopher, judge learned hand, delivered a speech in central park to over a Million People on i am an american day. His remarks spoke directly to the 150,000 people in the audience who had just been sworn in as naturalized United States citizens. He said, weve gathered here to affirm a faith, a faith in a common purpose. A common conviction. A common devotion. Some of us have chosen america as the land of our adoption. The rest of us have come from those who did the same. What was the object that nerved us . Or those who went before us, to this choice . We sought liberty, freedom from oppression, freedom from want, freedom to be ourselves. Behind me, just across columbus circle, is central park. 73 years
His remarks spoke directly to the 150,000 people in the audience who had just been sworn in as naturalized United States citizens. He said, weve gathered here to affirm a faith, a faith in a common purpose. A common conviction. A common devotion. Some of us have chosen america as the land of our adoption. The rest of us have come from those who did the same. What was the object that nerved us . Or those who went before us, to this choice . We sought liberty, freedom from oppression, freedom from want, freedom to be ourselves. Behind me, just across columbus circle, is central park. 73 years later were here to affirm that common faith that learned hand proclaimed. Today well begin a conversation about how to strengthen our democracy at home. And help foster a new consensus that spreads freedom abroad. Over the past century, the world has witnessed the transformative power of freedom around the world. In 1900 there were no true democracies. My mother was born before women had the right t
Agenda this week. Our guests are Steven Dennis of bloomberg and jordan fabian. At 9 00 a. M. , we talk about the u. S. Nuclear arsenal. Host good morning. Tuesday, november 28, 2017. Pennsylvania avenue between the capital and the white house will be a busy stretch of roadway with President Trump said to be on capitol hill around lunchtime. We will talk about the budget and tax reform issues that are expected to dominate those discussions later this morning. We begin getting your thoughts on the Sexual Harassment allegations that have been leveled against politicians. When it comes to reporting the treatment, do you think the media has been fair in its coverage . Give us a call. You can catch up with us on social media. A very good morning to you. Has the media been fair when it comes to coverage of Sexual Assault allegations, Sexual Harassment allegations . That is our question for you. You can start calling in now. Were having this discussion a day after senator al franken returns to
5. 9 trillion. The tax package, the driver right now getting closer and closer to a done deal. In the Senate Committee will be procedural motions, then 20 hours of debate, then the tax cut vote should be by friday. Believe it or not, it is possible senator mccain will pass the deciding vote. He killed obamacare repeal, will he kill tax cuts . We simply dont know. Will Claire Mccaskill vote yes . That too is possible especially after President Trump speaks in her home state of missouri today. He will say tax cuts, quote, poor rocket fuel on the economy. Just let missouri voters want to hear. Senator mccaskill is up for reelection. Have we got a show for you, including Nbcs Matt Lauer has been fired. Varney company is about to begin. This is truly a bomb show. Nbc not lower its outcome is fired from the today show. Heres the reaction from savanna guthrie in the morning show today. Roll it. For the moment, all we can say is we are heartbroken. Im heartbroken. Matt is made dear, dear frien
Mr. President , the first motion the senate will vote on is a straightforward proposition. The motion says lets send this bill back to the senate on a bipartisan basis and come up with a plan that actually works for the middle class. I will wrap up just by recapping the republican rhetoric on his tax plan. First it was said to be a guaranteed middleclass tax cuts. Then it was merely focused on the middle class. Next it was an average tax cut across a variety of income cohort. But now, the numbers are actually in. Republicans want to run up enough red ink to threaten medicare and Social Security and still raise taxes on more than half of the middle class. The senate on a bipartisan basis can do better than this. I urge my colleagues to support this proposal, to send the bill back and come back h on a bipartisan basis with tax reform that actually works for the middle class. I yeild back. The question on motion. Nay. Is there a sufficient second . The clerk will call the roll. [roll call