A long and troubling history so our question on to the point racism how to heal the hurt. From welcome to this weeks show where were going to try and cast some constructive light on the racism and discrimination that are apparently rooted in our societies im peter craven and these are my guests in media roy french my birth she is the founder and executive director of the center for intersectional justice thats a bill in based organization combine all forms of inequality and discrimination in europe and she says as long as there is racism in germany the word racist must not be removed from the constitution as so our proposal. Also with us is Brendan Keith brown hes a Classical Music conductor working with renowned orchestras here in germany. Believes its important to speak his mind on issues like race and exclusion and brandon says for reflection on racism these are only tolerated when people of color. And a very warm welcome to so many time to heat an author and journalist with the ger
Lord, inspire our senators to know that you are still on your throne working for the good of those who love you. Listen to our prayers and give us wisdom, courage, and integrity that will enable us to glorify you. We pray in your wonderful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask permission, one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley too often americans are cynical about our political system when all they see legislative gridlock. Yet, iowans were able to set themselves apart working together on Law Enforcement reforms in the wake of George Floyds murder. Every step of the way the iowa process was fueled with input fro
A question on to the point racism come to heal the hurt. Welcome to this weeks show where were going to try and cast some constructive light on the racism and discrimination that are apparently rooted in our societies im peter craven and these are my guests in media roy french by birth she is the founder and executive director of the center for intersectional justice thats a berlin based organization competent all forms of inequality and discrimination in europe and she says as long as there is racism in germany the word racist must not be removed from the constitution as. Also with us is Brendan Keith brown hes a Classical Music conductor working with renowned orchestras here in germany. Believes its important to speak his mind on issues like race and exclusion and brandon says reflection on racism is only tolerated when people of color. And a very warm welcome to so many heated underdog and journalist with the german we create sights husseins here in germany too we must have known hi
Judge on the d. C. Circuit court. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee looks at the u. S. Response to the pandemic internationally. See it at 9 30 a. M. On cspan3. The House Judiciary Committee met to consider justice in policing act of 2020. The hearing started with Opening Statements by Committee Chair jerry nadler of new york and Ranking Member jim jordan of ohio. Members offered amendments throughout the day. That objection can declare recess at any time. This is approving any measure or matter or adopting an amendment for which this was ordered. I would like to remind evers that we have established any mail address and just be should list dedicated to circulating amendments. Otherts, motions or amendment is that you would like to submit are to be brought here today. We will circulate the materials to the members of the staff as quickly as we can. I would also ask all members of those appearing in person and those remotely to mute your members not all appearing in person and thos
Protected civil rights writ large. So this is going to require a longterm bipartisan commitment. But not just from us in washington but folks in the state capitals, city halls, and Police Departments across the country. Because ultimately its the local officials that have the responsibility to hire and fire the police chief, to make sure that bad Police Officers are removed from the force. And thats where the nearterm responsibility needs to lie, because we dont have that capability here. But we do believe, i do believe there are concrete steps we can take right now to address the racial injustices that were exposed once again with the death of mr. Floyd. So i appreciate senator scott and leader mcconnell for responding to this crisis with the urgency that it deserves, and im proud to be part of this effort in the senate. Mr. President , i yield the floor. The presiding officer the clerk will call the roll. Quorum call the presiding officer the senator from. The presiding officer the s