Founders and us, the relevance of our origins. I am gay gaines, and im an addict of founding American History. In november of 20 15i was having breakfast with jo ellis and speaker Newt Gingrich at mount vernon, my very favorite place in america. We were lamenting the fact that most colleges and universities in the United States are no longer teaching founding American History. And, in fact, most high schools are no longer teaching our founding American History. In 1898, when seniors and colleges and high schools were asked who is the greatest hero, they unanimously said george washington. In 1988, when they were asked the same question, the answer was michael jordan. We were discussing my dream of building a future for the past right here in palm beach, florida. In what some might think an unlikely location, but i told them about this incredible organization, the society for the four arts and its generous benefactors and members, and both historians were thousandtic. The goal was to at
Founders and us, the relevance of our origins. I am gay gaines, and im an addict of founding American History. In november of 20 15i was having breakfast with jo ellis and speaker Newt Gingrich at mount vernon, my very favorite place in america. We were lamenting the fact that most colleges and universities in the United States are no longer teaching founding American History. And, in fact, most high schools are no longer teaching our founding American History. In 1898, when seniors and colleges and high schools were asked who is the greatest hero, they unanimously said george washington. In 1988, when they were asked the same question, the answer was michael jordan. We were discussing my dream of building a future for the past right here in palm beach, florida. In what some might think an unlikely location, but i told them about this incredible organization, the society for the four arts and its generous benefactors and members, and both historians were thousandtic. The goal was to at
Help them to whisper a prayer for your wisdom. Remind them that you desire that they set their affection on the things above that will live beyond time into eternity. May they not forget that you expect them to be accountable to you, seeking to be responsible stewards of their talents and abilities. Lord, fill them with your spirit so that they will mount up with wings like eagles, running without weariness and walking without fainting. We pray in your strong 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. Mcconnell madam president . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell last week the senate took Decisive Action to address the Opioid Epidemic by passing the comprehensive addiction and recovery act. Its an important accomplishment for the
Sochi was born with scoliosis. Use ityou think of something that is curved any stretch it out. We did not have the slack to do that. Reporter a complicated surgery that was best if she had it done here. Hispanic we were the gift of life coordinators in counterparts to make arrangements for them to get the medical care in the us. To see the resilience that she has that is demonstrated by a child. Her ability to push through anything. And always managed to have a smile on her face it has been moving. Student the rotary club has been hosting families and helping with medical bills since the 80s. She will go home in a much better place. She has been a gift and others lives. Her favorite phrase is surgeries and smiles later she goes back to el salvador tomorrow the Spring Valley rotary club has helped 50 children since they started this initiative. It was a nice day but a chilly start, we dropped to 27 at the airport and 29 in the city and warmed up to 63 in the city of 60 for the airport.
3 3 happening today. The Richland County Sheriffs Department is offering free womens self defense class. From 9 am until 1pm women can learn how to defend themselves in a dangerous situtation. The class is being held at the North Springs park located on clemson road. 3 and gamers listen up. Today the 2016 South Carolina role players and board Gamers Convention kicks off. The 4 Day Convention will feature hundreds of board games. Minutatures. Along with role playing games. Its being held at the medallion center. On garners ferry road. In columbia through monday. 3 and today ted cruz will be in columbia. He is taking part in the conservative leadership projects forum. It the usc alumni center. Then he is holding a rally at 7 45 at north greenville university. 3 3 senators will continue talks on the roads bill on tuesday. After not being able to reach a compromise. That group has been meeting throughout the week. And they say theyve made significant progress from when they first started.