Chairs this subcommittee. The committee will come to order. Welcome to the fiscal year 2021 labor hhs subcommittee markup. Joined by my dear friend tom cole. I want to welcome mrs. Lowey, Ranking Member granger and the subcommittee members here in person and those by a secure video teleconference. Just to mention we have in person chairwoman lowey, Congress Woman lee, Congress Woman clark, Ranking Member cole, Ranking Member granger, Congress Woman butler, congressman graves. Those participating remotely are Congress Woman frankle and bonnie coleman. Before i give an opening statement, im required to offer a brief explanation how the markup will woman. Todays room has been configured for the six foot distancing between the staff and members and the press corps. And some have used security video teleconferencing to participate remotely. Video teleconferencing, once you start speaking there will be a slight delay. Speaking into the microphone activates the camera. Displaying the main spe
What is the case . In a nutshell it is that as christians we are called not only to be citizens of the kingdom of god which is here now and yet to come but also citizens on earth whatever nation we happen to be a part of. There is a consistent and clear teaching to exercise that citizenship in a robust fashion. First of all to defend our right within the government which of course in the United States means our rights under the constitution and the bill of rights freedom of speech, assembly, freedom of religion, all those things that are our birthright and second come as a witness of our faith so in the context of the decision of the overwhelming majority, the evangelical christian and faithful roman catholics those in 2016 and today my argument in the book is look at where he stands on the issues that they were defined as moral issues central to their pay like right to life, right to religious Freedom Defense of the state of israel moving the courts in the direction of respect for the
240 years ago our founders wrote words that have echoed through the ages. They declare these truths to be selfevident, that we are each of us and out by our creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 45 years ago the Supreme Court of the United States turned its back on the inalienable right to life but in that moment our movement began. A movement that continues to win hearts and minds. A movement defined by generosity, compassion, and love. A movement one year ago tomorrow, inaugurated the most prolife president in american history, donald trump. From preventing taxpayer dollars from funding abortion overseas to empowering states to respect life entitled him, nominating judges who will uphold our godgiven liberties enshrined in the constitution of the United States this president has been a tireless defender of life and conscience in america and today donald trump will do even more to defend the most vulnerable in our so
The answer is, i do feel i have been blessed my entire life. Even though i cant say i have had an easy life. I have always felt the seed planted by my mother and other about the importance of faith and relationship jesus christ, there is no room for despair. We have lost a child to read we have a disabled child permit we have had personal tragedies. As disheartened as i can be, as angry as i am, all things will work out for good if you hold on to that faith and belief. That is what he promises us. [applause] senator santorum i recently became aware that large amounts of money have been taken away from the teamsters who are retiring. They have been notified will start september. I saw a note look of expenditures by their retirement money. They tried to go to the railroads first. These guys were involved but they stopped us to read they have lots of other retirees in mind after that. What can and would he done in a republican presidency . Senator santorum i apologize, i am not familiar w
Speak at that convention on tuesday night and about 1. 5 hours before he spoke him i was backstage and these people came out before me. They were Small Business people. They were all cheering and they had placards at the Convention Hall saying we built that. They were sticking it to obama by saying Small Business did not create on jobs. We sent Small Business person after Small Business person out there for one hour talking about how they built their business. We did not send a single worker on stage. Not one. Why would they think we are for them . Why would they think we care about what they are going through . We never talk about it and we dont put programs together and policies together that directly impact them. The reason i was the only i think the only person in this race to ever win in a president ial year in a state that is a blue state that the president republican nominee lost and so on the election. I know there is a lot of folks in this race for governors who are running in