great to see you all here today. i m here from 93.9 with dominique and it is very much an honor to be here today on behalf of radio one to celebrate the life and legacy of reverend dr. martin luther king jr. and i want to welcome each and every one of you to the ninth annual wreathlaying and day of prayer in reconciliation here at the martin luther king jr. memorial. it is definitely an honor to be here. one of the most beautiful and impactful and serene memorials that we have here in washington. it is so exciting to know that many of you supported building this memorial. it has become the fifth most visited memorial at our nations capital. round of applause for that for sure. i am proud to be one of those who this memorial was built for, a strong person of color, hbcu graduate. i have benefited from the life of dr. martin luther king jr. he is a man whose life was taken at the age of 51. we now have this breathtaking memorial in remembrance of his life and in betterment of
Might well offer. We will leave this hearing at this point. You can see the rest of it at cspan. Org. The senate about the gavilan to work on the highest job in the defense department, boeing executive Patrick Shanahan has been nominated for Deputy Defense secretary. Senators will vote at 5 30 eastern on advancing the confirmation process. Also pending is the republican care law replacement, Mitch Oconnell announcing over the weekend to date on the measure will be delayed now senator mccain recovers from surgery. Enter mcconnell may update us at the start of the session live coverage of the senate. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal spirit, today teach our lawmakers to do things your way, embracing your precepts and walking in your path. Lord, remind them that the road less traveled usually leads to life and few find it. As our senators receive guidance from you and follow your leading, replace anxiety with calm, confusion with clarity, and despair with hope. Use these legislatures to t
The committee will not come back to order since we decided to roll votes today the committee will resume postpones vote on the following amendments, number 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21. The committee will now vote on the amendment offered by mr. Yarmuth of kentucky. The clerk will redesignate the minute. Number 15. The clerk will call the roll. [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] are there any other members who wish to vote or change the vote . How is mr. Higgins recorded . Mr. Higgins aye. Any other members who wish to vote or change the vote . If not the clerk shall call the roll. Excuse me, if not the clerk shall report. Mr. Chairman, on that note the ayes are 11 and the nos are 20. The nos have it in the amendment is not agreed to. The committee will now vote on the amendment offered by ms. Lee. Okay, were going to the committee will now vote on the amendment offered by ms. Lujan grisham. The clerk will redesignate the amendment. Number 17. We are skipping 16. [inaudib
Quorum call quorum call a senator mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from missouri. A senator there is a quorum call. I move we suspend the quorum call. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Blunt mr. President , this week the white house started out the week with all kinds of activities at the white house grounds talking about things that we make here in america and the importance of manufacturing and, frankly, mr. President , the kinds of good jobs that have traditionally come with manufacturing. When we have an economy that focuses on making things and growing things, thats always been the strongest economy for working american families. An economy that competes, an economy that produces. Where you and i live, mr. President louisiana, missouri, the middle of the country, close to that great transportation corridor, close to the resources of the country we always particularly thrive when were in an economy thats focused on may going things. And all of the other d
Quorum call quorum call a senator mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from missouri. A senator there is a quorum call. I move we suspend the quorum call. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Blunt mr. President , this week the white house started out the week with all kinds of activities at the white house grounds talking about things that we make here in america and the importance of manufacturing and, frankly, mr. President , the kinds of good jobs that have traditionally come with manufacturing. When we have an economy that focuses on making things and growing things, thats always been the strongest economy for working american families. An economy that competes, an economy that produces. Where you and i live, mr. President louisiana, missouri, the middle of the country, close to that great transportation corridor, close to the resources of the country we always particularly thrive when were in an economy thats focused on may going things. And all of the other d