Of allegiance. We do in honor the men and women who defend our freedom around the world. Tonight i ask as we recite the pledge we do so in honor of those are currently fighting, those are missing, those who have perished, and those who are veterans. Please stand and join in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands united one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Before we get started there are a few people in the honest id like to recognize tonight. I understand theres a large group hear from gary and maryss family include his mother, his brother and his daughter would just like any video. Could you please escargot and a summit to stand so we can thank. You all for being here tonight . H [applause] also here with us this evening our congressional medaln of honor recipients Lieutenant Colonel Robert Friend who is one of the last surviving tuskegee airmen. Good
Of allegiance. We do in honor the men and women who defend our freedom around the world. Tonight i ask as we recite the pledge we do so in honor of those are currently fighting, those are missing, those who have perished, and those who are veterans. Please stand and join in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands united one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Before we get started there are a few people in the honest id like to recognize tonight. I understand theres a large group hear from gary and maryss family include his mother, his brother and his daughter would just like any video. Could you please escargot and a summit to stand so we can thank. You all for being here tonight . H [applause] also here with us this evening our congressional medaln of honor recipients Lieutenant Colonel Robert Friend who is one of the last surviving tuskegee airmen. Good
Ask you to check that the various mobile devices have been silenced or turned off as we prepare to begin. For everyone inhouse there will be a slight shift in the program agenda. Our keynote will now follow our first panel, but it will also occur before the break that is scheduled before the second panel. So, opening our discussion today will be dr. Lee edwards, distinguished fellow and conservative thought here at the Heritage Foundation. Please join me in welcoming dr. Edwards. [applause] good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. And welcome to the Heritage Foundation. We thank you so much for coming out today. August is something of a slow month in washington, dc, and were so pleased that we could attract some of this Towns Limited attention to the matter of u. S. Taiwan relations. And i extend a warm welcome to our speakers, panelists, and of course, to you, members of the audience. Particularly want to offer my appreciation to the Taiwan Benevolent Association of america, and the inst
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Will sign a shot of her bainbridge full plaza heading into San Franciscos morning. Lb a 15 minute way as to make your way from the macarthur maison was down 80 into told it is mint and a downtown San Francisco across the span looks a good on other bay area bridges as well sematech abridge westbound 92 coming out of him were making your way over to the peninsula 12 minute commute so far and Golden Gate Bridge also problem free so far this morning accidents to report making your way out of nevada by near highway 37 between the drive time. All played down and to across the span into San Francisco. Freshman center fell bridges a quick trip as well westbound 587 mens from the tolls out to 11 a new drive coming up james and lawyers continue to chase the championship trophy state warriors win game 4 of the finals and the best of 7 against cleveland is tied to gains a piece gray news puts us in manhasset position as a comeback to a baseball game for game five and a big crowd here in cleveland