Let me say first that i accept the nomination of the Democratic Party. I accept it without reservation. And with only one obligation. The obligation to devote every effort of my mind and soul to lead our party back to victory and our nation to greatness. I am grateful that you have with a platform to run on. This is essential to the Human Dignity of all men. And our first principle. This is a platform on which i can run. I am grateful that i will rely on the many others. They bring unity and strength to our platform and articulate. One of the most articulate men of modern times, at least even sin. A great fighter for our needs and our people, stuart symington. [applause] and my traveling companion in wisconsin and west virginia, senator hubert humphrey. [applause] on paul butler, our devoted and courageous chairman, and on that fighting campaigner whose support i welcome, president harry truman. [applause] i feel a lot safer with all of them on my side. And i am proud of the contrast o
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A vaccine saying basic prevention measures remain crucial to finding a way out of the pandemic and we all hope to have a number of effective vaccines that can help prevent people from infection however there is no Silver Bullet at the moment and there might never be for now stopping outbreaks comes down to the basics of Public Health and disease control. Testing. And treating patients and through c. And quarantining their contacts. The philippines has reported more than 3200. 00 new Coronavirus Infections pushing close to overtaking indonesia as the worst hit country in Southeast Asia tougher restrictions be reimposed in and around manila after infections jump to more than 100000 from tuesday businesses and public transport are expected to close and people will need special passes to leave. To be a dog and has more from Manila Health workers were asking for is a return to what they call an enhanced Community Quarantine or in fact they told the lockdown of metro manila and nearby provin
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Quorum call the presiding officer the senator for mississippi. Without objection. Under the previous order, all postcloture time has expired. The question is on the nomination. A senator i ask for the yeas and nays. The presiding officer is there a sufficient second. There appears to be. The clerk will call the roll. Vote vote vote the presiding officer are there any other senators wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, the yeas are 556789 the nays are 42. The nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table and the president will be immediately notified of the senates action. A senator mr. President . The presiding officer the senator follow alaska. Mr. Sullivan mr. President , i ask unanimous consent the senate proceed to legislative session for a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Sullivan mr. President , i