Its significance. Graduations are a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication students put into their education. I want to congratulate all iowans graduating s this springs you begin a a new chapter in yr life. Barbara and i wish you all more years continued success. Mr. President , the covid19 pandemic continues to hold our nation on high alert. More than 1. 4 million americans have been infected, more than 80,000 lives have been tragically lost. And the livelihoods of tens of millionsng of working families have been turned upside down in what seems like the blink of an eye. Our nations Healthcare System has not been stressed by contagion on this scale in over a century. And unemployment has not been this high since the second world war. Americaneneration of heroes from medical professionals to Lab Researchers to Grocery Storewa professional, Grocery Store workers comp to custodians and janitors, to Community Volunteers have been called up to the front lines to servegh their neig
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. God of our destiny, you have watched over us from generation to generation. May our lawmakers trust your faithfulness during this challenging season of our nations history. Lord, inspire them to recall how you have sustained the land we love in prosperity and adversity, in peace and in war. Give our senators the wisdom to believe that they can trust your constancy and greatness, as they cling to your promise never to leave or forsake them. Believing in your power, help us all to face fresh challenges with total confidence in you. And lord, we pray for the health and safety of all as communities begin the process of reopening businesses. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it
Director of intelligence and and votes throughout the day. Live coverage of the u. S. Senate now here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Lord of our lives, make these moments of prayer more than mere words, but may this reverent pause fill our hearts with gratitude and love for you. May our lawmakers appreciate the fact that through prayer, they have the privilege of talking to you, the superintendent of the universe. Lord, inspire them to use this intercessory opportunity to seek your wisdom and guidance, knowing that you are eager to help them. Give us all the wisdom to remember that you continue to be our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. And lord, as we approach memoriamemorial day, thank you e men and women who gave their lives for this nation while serving in the United States military. Were grateful also for the great sacrifices made by
Out there are literally tens of billions of dollars being spent now on vaccine research, on antiviral therapeutics, on testing, and we believe that in order for us to get our economy fully back, we have got to deal with the Health Emergency in front of us. So dollars have been made available. Hundreds of billions of dollars to health care providers, hospitals, doctors, nursing homes, providers on the n front lines on the front lines of this crisis and dealing to deal trying to deal with this challenge every day. We have focused on the economic crisis, the impact this has had on our Small Businesses, on our workers, and everything that was included in the bills that have already been passed, number four here in the United States senate, which have been signed into law by the president , have been singularly focused on trying to assist and get people through this time as a bridge to hopefully get the worst of us behind us and get it to a time when the economy begins to open up again. So
Nomination of scott rash for the district of arizona. Live on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal master the father of us all we thank you that through your spirit you have provided our legislative body with the talents and capabilities to fulfill your purposes. May our senators remember that this body has many parts, each making its distinctive contribution to the success of the whole. As our lawmakers acknowledge and honor the value added by each member of this body, unite them with faith, civility, courage, and gratitude. And lord, we pray for the First Responders and Health Care Workers who stand on the front lines during this Global Health crisis. We pray in your unifying name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic