Soleimani, the commander of the revolutionary guard for the i codes force. In the days since, i have become increasingly alarmed at theen strike. A strike that was carried out with insufficient transparency without consultation of congress and without a clear plan that comes next. President trump had promised to keep the United States out of endless wars in the middle east. The president s actions have seemingly increase the risk that we could be dragged into the exactly such a war. It is indicative of President Trumps Foreign Policy record, which is riddled by chaotic, uninformed, erratic and impulsive decisionmaking. Without adequate consideration for the consequences. And just about every Foreign Policy area President Trump touches, we are worse off off them a were before he started with that. With china, north korea, syria, russia, the president has careened from one impulsive action to the next with no coherent strategy. North korea today, despite what President Trump said, we don
Restrict military action against iran. Live coverage of the house now on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving god, lord of us all, we give you thanks for giving us another day. You, o lord, are the source of life and love. You hear the prayer of congress for the good of this nation and for the good of humanity around the world. Help this congress and the president to discern your will in our day. May short term gains, selfinterest or partisan advantage never prove to be an obstacle to true vision. Rather, lord, grant each member depth of perception, clear analysis, and creative response to the needs of our time. Today, we especially remember our fellow citizens in puerto rico. As they recover from yet another natural disaster. Bless them and especially those who labor sometimes dangerously, to help in the long return to normalcy on that beleaguered island. In these days,
Better, a lot better than mr. Schumer mr. President. The presiding officer the democratic leader. Mr. Schumer now its been four days since the United States carried out a military operation that killed Major General qasam soleimani, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds force. In the days since ive become increasingly alarmed about the strike, a strike that was carried out with insufficient transparency, without consultation of congress, and without a clear plan for what comes next. President trump had promised to keep the United States out of endless wars in the middle east. The president s actions, however, have seemingly increased the risk that we could be dragged into exactly such a war. Its indicative of President Trumps Foreign Policy record which is riddled by chaotic, uninformed, erratic and impulsive Decision Making without adequate consideration for the consequences. In just about every Foreign Policy area President Trump touches, were worse off than we
Keep the United States out of endless wars in the middle east. The president s actions, however, hadr, seemingly incread the risk that we could be dragged into exactly such a war. Its indicative of President Trumps Foreign Policy record, which is riddled by chaotic, uninformed, erratic, and impulsive decisionmaking without adequate consideration for the consequences in just about every Foreign Policy area President Trump touches, we are worse off than we were before he started with it. With china, north korea, syria, russia. The president has careened from one impulsive action to the next with no coherent strategy. North korea today, despite what President Trump said, we dont have to worry about then, is a greater Nuclear Threat than theyve ever been. Trumps actions have been disastrous. North korea has more nuclear weapons, and by all reports has even developed or is i very cloe to developing an icbm that can hit the United States mainland. And that is the result of president s trumps
116th congress, no votes are planned but we spent remarks the two leaders, Mitch Mcconnell and Democrat Chuck schumer. Now live to the floor of the u. S. Senate on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Father of all, in a world where each new day seems to bring the the chaotic and unexpected, we praise you that you are the same yesterday, today, and forever. Lord, you are your help in ages past. You are our hope for years to come. Give thus day wisdom to know your words and obey your precepts. May we show our gratitude with obedience because you have demonstrated your might, wisdom, and love throughout the days of our earthly pilgrimage. As our lawmakers follow your lead, may they trust you to carve tunnels of hope through mountains of despair. Give our senators the courage to embrace integrity with a clear conscience. May they not retreat from lifes battles but faithfully keep their hands in