The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will come to order. Welcome everyone, good morning. We will have senators participating both live and virtually. Since it is difficul the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will come to order. We will have senators participating live then virtually as a result of that its difficult to determine to go in ty, seniority and we both come three witnesses the assistant secretary of state and the bureau official for the European Eurasian Affairs and Principal Deputy assistant for western hemisphere fears. We appreciate you being here. We will be talking about china obviously that presents us with manyy challenges and opportunities. There has been a lot of legislation introduced and there is a bill we introduced earlier this year to bring together as many as possible so the minority introduced ase bill senator schumer is the lead sponsor but this is not a partisan issue that is an American Issue. When i put the bill togetheren originally come i did so to
End and a Pacific Region and they also discuss china handling of coronavirus pandemic. This is just over two hours. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will come to order. Welcome everyone, good morning. We will have senators participating both live and virtually. Since it is difficult to figure out when they showed up virtually, we will go on seniority. If that is agreeable with everyone, that is what we will do. Today, we welcome three witnesses to talk with us. Julie chung is here. We appreciate you all being here this morning. Will be talking about china presents us with many challenges. Opportunities as well but right now, challenges. There has been a lot of legislation introduced as far as china is concerned. There was a bill that we introduced earlier this year. That as early as today or yesterday, the minority introduced a bill of which senator schumer is the lead sponsor of the bill. In any event, this is not a partisan issue. This is an american issue. When i put the bill
America. This is just over two hours. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will come to order. Welcome everyone and good morning. Senatorsing to have participating both live and virtually. Since it is difficult to determine when they showed up virtually, we will go on seniority. If that is agreeable, that is what we will do. Three we welcome witnesses. David stillwell, secretary of state for east asia and pacific affairs. The senior pacific official. Assistant to pity secretary for western affairs. Today, of course, we are going to be talking about china. Obviously, china presents us with many challenges. With opportunities also. Right now, challenges. Ofre has been a lot legislation introduced as far as china is concerned. Bill we introduced earlier that tries to bring together as many as possible. I am told as recently as today or yesterday, the minority introduced a bill of which senator schumer is the lead sponsor, i am told. In any event, this is not a partisan issue. This is an
Pray. In conroy let us loving god, we give you thanks day. Iving us another peace. Your spirit of inspire the members of the peoples house this day. Spirit of wisdom, patience, and understanding in work they do. Throughout our country, the of the coronavirus plague continue. Those who are in arms way health care professionals, those engaged in delivering goods and services to communities, and teachers at all levels. Send your spirit of healing to those who suffer from and those who mourn died. Who have lord, god, have mercy on us. Day be that is done this for your greater honor and glory. Amen. Amen. Eaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of house 967, the journal of he last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from california, mr. Schiff. Please join me in the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it god, one nation under indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The s
On the coronavirus aid package. Senators are likely to talk about that upon the floor. Now to live coverage of the senate on cspan2. 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. Eternal god, our rock of safety, hear our prayers. Help us to live that the generations to come will know of your mighty acts. Today, give our lawmakers the hearts to seek, find, and follow your will. Lord, guide them in the path you have created, inspiring them with the potency of your powerful presence. May they trust you in adversity and prosperity knowing that they will reap a productive harvest if they persevere. Lord, we trust you to lead us with your loving providence. We pray in your merciful 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 for which it stands, one nation u