International community to do the things they are doing. In our meeting earlier with us afghan womens council, one thing is so many nonprofits have gone in, lets get some for profits in afghanistan. [applause] figure out ways to help develop the country so the Afghan Government can stand up and be the ones that take care of things in afghanistan. I want to add something to all of this. I am really honored as always to be around you. They have done an incredible job. When i saw the book it reminded me, took me to 14 years ago. I want to read something to you. The honorable mrs. Bush, i would like to thank you on behalf of afghan men and women for all the help you have supported and the care you have given the afghan women and children. I do remember those days. I gave my first lobbying speech in chicago in 2004. And American Progress men and women. In afghan women capacity to fund for the projects. And ended with the following sentence with a lot of hope. After her pain, i feel like the
Now, we kick up the with the politics of marriage. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] , like to welcome you all. Thank you for coming. My very good friend will give me a set of rules to impart to you and i know if i dont do it right i want to read leave right away. I have already welcomed you. I will tell you on the second floor after this session the authors will be signing books and your authors are gentoo and kate bolick. When they signed some of the proceeds will go to the library foundation, which is near to all of our hearts, so hope you consider buying maybe more than one copy. Kate bolick is the author of spencer, making a life of ones own. Shes also a contributor editor to the atlantic and host of touchstones, and annual literally interview series. I would like to come next year. In august, preferably. Her work has appeared in cosmopolitan, the New York Times, among other publications and Sheila Rebecca both live in brooklyn. Rebecca is the author both of thes
Supreme Court Justice sonya sotomayor. [applause] kathryn fitz. [applause] and Supreme Court publications director. Claire kurtzman. [applause] it is now my privilege to introduce the Board Certified cardiologist, jazz musician, and former president of Cornell University and university of iowa. He is interested in learning and most importantly, it he is a pescatarian. Thank you for the introduction and thank you on behalf of the American People for the great job you do. So innovative and creative. This is an amazing museum. [applause] and especially in such an interesting election year, we appreciate all you and your colleagues are doing to share so many aspects of america. Esteemed colleagues and friends, welcome to this unique opportunity to find out more about the highest court in the landing and how its members have worked together. The Supreme Court and the smithsonian have long had close ties. Since the 19 century, the chief justice is served as the smithsonian board of regents.
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My name is john gray and i have the privilege of being the director of your museum of natural history. Particularly on nights like tonight when we can look at American History in a unique way. We are honored to be joined by panel. Hts Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. [applause] Supreme Court justice soanya sotomayor. [applause] kathryn fitz. And Supreme Court publications director. [applause] it is now my privilege to certifiedthe board cardiologist, jazz musician, and former president of Cornell University of iowa. He is interested in learning and most importantly, it he is a pescatarian. You for the introduction and thank you on behalf of the American People for the great job you do. So innovative and creative. This is an amazing museum. [applause] and especially in such an interesting election year, we appreciate all you and your colleagues are doing to share so many aspects of america. Esteemed colleagues and friends, welcome to this unique opportunity to find out more ab