And dr. Janetta cole said sure, she could imagine this day, but she would probably imagine it for someone else. But then dr. Black said, but she would claim it because she knew to claim it. So we really want to take a moment to just say how incredible it is that we are here to celebrate the fact that a woman whose parents were enslaved has replaced a confederate general in the National Statuary hall. [applause] you know, we all get so frustrated and think, oh my goodness, is there any progress ever to be made . And today gives us a sense of hope and a sense of promise. Included in this audience are the people who provide hope and promise. There are students from bassoon cookman from Bethune Cookman university. [applause] i see our sisters from the National Council of negro women. [applause] and i especially want to introduce to you the John Robert Lewis scholars who are here. They had just started. [applause] and they are determined to carry on the mission. We also have people from the
If she was here today, someone asked earlier, do you think she could have imagined this day . And dr. Janetta cole said sure, she could imagine this day, but she would probably imagine it for someone else. But then dr. Black said, but she would claim it because she knew to claim it. So we really want to take a moment to just say how incredible it is that we are here to celebrate the fact that a woman whose parents were enslaved has replaced a confederate general in the National Statuary hall. [applause] you know, we all get so frustrated and think, oh my goodness, is there any progress ever to be made . And today gives us a sense of hope and a sense of promise. Included in this audience are the people who provide hope and promise. There are students from bassoon cookman from Bethune Cookman university. [applause] i see our sisters from the National Council of negro women. [applause] and i especially want to introduce to you the John Robert Lewis scholars who are here. They had just sta
Asked earlier, do you think she could have imagined this day . And dr. Janetta cole said sure, she could imagine this day, but she would probably imagine it for someone else. But then dr. Black said, but she would claim it because she knew to claim it. So we really want to take a moment to just say how incredible it is that we are here to celebrate the fact that a woman whose parents were enslaved has replaced a confederate general in the National Statuary hall. [applause] you know, we all get so frustrated and think, oh my goodness, is there any progress ever to be made . And today gives us a sense of hope and a sense of promise. Included in this audience are the people who provide hope and promise. There are students from bassoon cookman from Bethune Cookman university. [applause] i see our sisters from the National Council of negro women. [applause] and i especially want to introduce to you the John Robert Lewis scholars who are here. They had just started. [applause] and they are d
And forced people from their homes. But first, the Severe Weather thats refusing to let up in the south. Heavy rain, devastating flooding, and tornadoes. Overnight, the death toll going up. At least 15 people now confirmed dead. Cnns nick valencia is following this latest weather system and the damage that its done. And a lot of damage that were looking at, nick. Hey, there, deb. Its been absolutely devastating for portions of the southeast United States. Atlanta, actually, got hit pretty hard Christmas Eve with some torrential downpours. It brightened up on christmas, but the front end of the states did get the brunt of the damage, especially alabama which is still under a state of emergency. Severe weather batters several southern states. Heavy rains hammer parts of alabama. The water made some roads impassable. Rescue crews helping residents trapped in their homes and the National Weather service said a potential tornado touched down in birmingham, causing damage to several blocks.
Pete someday, isnt it . Great to be here. Sandra i dont know what you mean. Lots of news to get to. We are following testimony from a whos who of Americas National Security Team on the most dangerous threats facing the u. S. Looming over the proceedings, the abrupt firing of james comey, less than 48 hours ago. The white house continue to defend the president s decision. Counselor to the president , Kellyanne Conway early on fox friends. We need and fbi director that is impartial, that has the trust of those at the bureau, the trust of people from both sides of the aisle in the house and senate and across the land. I think everybody has seen jim comeys performance since january. Just this week, the fbi had to correct his sworn testimony before the senate where he got wrong by a portion of thousands apparently, the questions about whom aberdeens email. Sandra democrats calling the firing unprecedented and has less to do with Hillary Clintons emails when more to do with russia. Democrat