Mount Washington University, in st. Louis. The audience was made up of undecided voters chosen by the galaxy organization. Good evening from the field house at washington arizonian st. Louis. I am jim letter, or of the news hour on pbs. And i welcome you to this third and final campaign between the democratic candidate for president , Vice President all galore, and the republican candidate, governor george w. Bush from texas. Lets welcome the candidates, now. [applause] before proceeding tonight, we would like to observe a moment of silence in memory of governor mail karen ham, of mystery, along with his son and his former chief of staff, died in a private plane crash last night, near st. Louis. A reminder, as we continue know that these debates are sponsored by the commission on president ial debates. The four months and the rules were worked out by the commission, and the two campaigns. Tonights questions will be asked by st. Louis area voters, who identify as being on committed by t
Candidate for president , Vice President al gore, and the republican candidate, governor george w. Bush of texas. Lets welcome the candidates now. Before proceeding tonight we would like to observe a moment of silence in memory of governor mel carnahan of missouri, who along with his son and his former chief of staff, died in a private plane crash last night near st. Louis. A reminder, as we continue now, that these debates are sponsored by the commission on president ial debates. The formats and the rules were worked out by the commission and the two campaigns. Tonights questions will be asked by st. Louis area voters who were identified as being uncommitted by the gallup organization. Earlier today each of them wrote a question on a small card like this. Those cards were collected and then given to me this afternoon. My job, under the rules of the evening, was to decide the order the questions will be asked and to call on the questioners accordingly. I also have the option of asking
Welcome you to this third and final campaign 2000 debate between the democratic candidate of president , and Vice President al gore, and the republican candidate governor george w. Bush of texas, and lets welcome the candidates now. Hello. Hello, jim. Good to see you. Governor. Good to see you both. Nice to see you again. How are you all . Before proceeding tonight, we would like to observe a moment of silence in memory of governor mel carnahan of missouri along with his son and former chief of staff died in a private plane crash last night near st. Louis. A reminder, as we continue now, that these debates are sponsored by the commission on president ial debates. The formats and the rules were worked out by the commission and the two campaigns. Tonights questions will be asked by st. Louis area voters who were identified as being uncommitted by the gallup organization. Earlier today, each of them wrote a question on a small card like this. Those cards were collected and then given to m
Highly contested races in u. S. History. The outcome was not decided until five weeks after the boaters went to the polls, when the u. S. Supreme court stopped the florida recount. This awarded the states electoral votes to president bush. Mr. Lehrer good evening from the field house at Washington University in st. Louis. Im jim lehrer of the newshour on pbs. And i welcome you to this third and final campaign 2000 debate between the democratic candidate for president , Vice President al gore, and the republican candidate, governor george w. Bush of texas. Lets welcome the candidates now. [applause] before proceeding tonight we would like to observe a moment of silence in memory of governor mel carnahan of missouri, who , along with his son and his former chief of staff, died in a private plane crash last night near st. Louis. A reminder, as we continue now, that these debates are sponsored by the commission on president ial debates. The formats and the rules were worked out by the comm
Uighur muslims. Also today possible work on a covid19 aid bill. Live house coverage here on cspan. The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. God of the universe, father to us all, we give you thanks forgiving us another day for giving us another day. During these days, these few days before the house breaks for the final weeks of the campaign, send us your spirit of peace. Inspire the members to complete their charge, to promote the common good of our nation. Comfort those who continue to suffer from the coronavirus and protect those who labor still to treat the disease and bring an effective vaccine to the world. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Men. The speaker pursuant to section 4 of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from virginia, mr. Cline. Mr. Cline i pledge allegian