Responders in new york city, arlington, and into mortal rushed , putting their lives on the line to save strangers. And as the dust settled and 3000 American Families grieved their loved ones far before their time, we quickly saw there was no going back. The old world that we had woken up to that Tuesday Morning was gone. We had not gone overseas in search of these monsters. These monsters came to us. These enemies would not leave our nation alone if we declined to confront them, so as we reflect on this anniversary tomorrow, we will remember the thousands of innocent americans who died that day and the brave servicemen and women who went on to pay the ultimate sacrifice to do justice and to prevent more attacks. My fellow kentuckians and i could not be prouder of the heroes stationed on our soil who have deployed throughout the war on terror. Thespecial operators of campbell,d at fort kentucky, handled the very first airborne insertion of troops in midoctober. A dangerous flight over
11 30 eastern this morning. That vote series will include the first test for the latest republican Coronavirus Relief bill 60 votes will be needed to advance the measure. Live to the u. S. Floor of the senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will ms. Smith open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god, who sits on a lofty throne, we acknowledge your sovereignty over our nation and world. Keep us from becoming so desensitized to falsehood that we abort your plan for our lives. Lord, we are unworthy to approach your throne, for we are merely sinners, saved by your loving grace. Remove our guilt and forgive our sins. May we respond to your forgiveness by obeying your command for us to pray for our nation. Lord, use our senators today as messengers of truth, unity, and peace. Inspire them to stand for right, regardless of the consequences. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join m
Men and women of remarkable character and fortitude. Fueledaordinary spirit the dreams they held. That spirit lived on to win liberty in the revolution, and bold and the underground railroads, strengthened the brave souls of normandy, it endured with those who gallantly fought the spread of communism, and on 9 11, that same spirit was found in the men and women storming the gates to save precious lives. Heroism thrives in the presence of tyranny, disaster. It is stronger than antivirus. Then any virus. What there are those who seek to erase history and deconstruct the american ideal, remake america into something it was never intended to be. The spirit of heroism stands in the breach, lives in the heart, it breathes in the soul and is woven into the courageous fabric of americans like you. It preserves liberty. It strengthens families. It empowers the extraordinary. The spirit of heroism inspires us to act when others are in need. To build the right things. Join us tonight. Dream heroi
The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. July 31, 2020. I hereby appoint the honorable Dianne Degette to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving god, thank you for giving us another day. We turn to you, much as the psalmist did of old. Though we walk in the midst of dangers, you guard our lives with when our enemies rage. You stretch out your hand, your right hand saves us. And again we are surrounded by enemies who are like lions hungry for human flesh. Show your greatness in the sky, o god, and your glory over all the earth. And yet again look, your enemies are in an uproar and those who hate you have raised their head against your people. They devise deceptive schemes and lot toget