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By the from the senator from illinois president lincoln played our heavenly father is wage ourou grief. And then to have laid atl costly sacrifice and a President Trump complained about world war i because they were suckers and losers. President trump has received some lows. And with the depravity of his comments and the nature of military service in general the lowest of the low. And then to lay down their life for the country. No greater sorrow everyone who has the privilege of working in Public Office knows the deep truths in their bones. But not the current president of the United States. Not this man who dodged the vietnam war with bone spurs or families. Ed and then to say i prefer people who are not captured. Not this president who doesnt understand one iota of the word sacrifice and why they may not get themselves for a larger cause. When President Trump went to Arlington National cemetery and then he said i dont get it what is in it for them . Everyone should be appalled what
The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Butterfield as the member designated by mr. Price of North Carolina, pursuant to h. Res. 8, i inform the house that mr. Price will vote yes, he will vote yes on h. Con. Res 11. As the member designated by mr. Carson of indiana excuse me, mr. Speaker mr. Carson of indiana, pursuant to h. Res. 8, i inform the house that mr. Carson will vote yes, he will vote yes on h. Con. Res 11. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Mr. Garcia as the member designated by mr. Grijalva of arizona, pursuant to h. Res. 8, i inform the house that mr. Grijalva will vote yes on h. Con. Res 11. As the member designated by ms. Ocasiocortez of new york, pursuant to h. Res. 8, i inform the house that ms. Ocasiocortez will vote yes on h. Con. Res 11. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition . Mr. Stanton as the
American history of the civil war. She has published numerous books and articles, including the heart of the eagle, irishamerican volunteers in the union army, and the soldiers of most celebrated unit. This book will be on sale. She will sign it for you and after this presentation. You can get a copy at the gift shop and there will be an opportunity for her to sign. Shes a past president of the Mississippi Historical society, a member of the board of trustees for the society of military history and serves on the Editorial Board of civil war times magazine and the Advisory Board of the National Civil war museum. Her most recent research involves civil war governors of mississippi project, which she directs, this is a Collaborative Partnership between the Mississippi Department of archives and history, the Mississippi Digital Library and the university of southern mississippi, which will scan, stateribe, annotate and civil war era governors papers. About 50,000 documents spanning nine ad
Termination of and kirkpatrick now and were told that this was a week in conversation but they have been monitoring this about 2 and a half years we do also want to say that. She. There will be an acting chief to take her place until they move forward with a nationwide search to take this new job but lets take you into the press conference that just wrapped up minutes ago. So tonight. Oaklands Police Commission voted to terminate the chief and request that i as mayor join them in a joint no cause termination which i accept it. The Police Commission is the communitys voice. The voters of oakland and 20 16 created the most powerful and independent Police Commission in the country. Tonight they exercise that power. Its my duty as the mayor to recognize the role and authority of this commission. And also to recognize when the trust between the Police Commission and the police chief has become irrevocably broken. That will prevent this city from moving forward. Now on they would not discuss