Americans who preceded us, with the exception of many African Americans who were brought here in bondage, virtually all of the rest of us are the sons and daughters of immigrants to america, immigrants from literally all over the world, who have come to this nation and made us different, different in a positive way. They have given life to this democracy. They have given hope when it comes to our future. They have inspired us. Ill be the first to admit that i do not come to this debate without strong personal feelings. Like millions of americans, i am the son of an immigrant. In 1911, 107 years ago, my grandmother came to this country with three little kids. One of those kids was my mother. She was two years old when they landed, their ship landed in baltimore. My grandmother didnt speak a word of english, but somehow she managed to take those three kids and make her way to join my grandfather in east st. Louis, illinois. On the credenza behind my desk here in the capitol is my mothers
In a positive way. Given life to this democracy and hope coming to our future. I will be the first to admit a do not come with strong personal feelings like millions of s americans like a son of an immigrant. In 1911107 years ago my grandmother came to this country with three little kids. One of those was my mother. She was two years old when they landed in baltimore. My grandmother didnt speak one word of english but somehow she managed to take those three kids and make it her way to join my grandfather in illinois. On the credenza behind my desk is my mothers naturalization certificate. I keep that as a reminder of my heritage. That is my story. That is my family story. That is americas story. Because of my family history, i really believe in immigration. There is a positive force in america and i remember going back to the tiny village then in 1911 to be taken on a tour of my moms birthplace. I could see it where she was baptized, the well in the town square that people used and i t
And members will recess today from 12 30 to 2 15 eastern and we do hope to bring you leadership briefings and hear more about the plans for the senate. Live coverage. U. S. Senate here 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 god, we fix our minds on you, the author and perfecter of our faith. Remind our lawmakers that a heavenly focus brings joy. Give them the wisdom to see that those who have done the most good in this present world often have thought most about the world to come. May our senators permit the diligent focus of their hearts on heaven to preserve the vigor of their work on earth. May your kingdom come. May your will be done on earth even as it is done in heaven. We pray in your strong 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
Americans who preceded us, with the exception of many africanamericans who were brought here in bondage, virtually all of the rest of us are the sons and daughters of immigrants to america. Immigrants from literally all over the world who have come to this nation and made us different, different in a positive way. They have given life to this democracy. They have given hope when it comes to our future. They have inspired us. I will be the first to admit that i do not come to this debate without strong personal feelings like millions of americans. I am a son of an immigrant. In 1911, 107 years ago my grandmother came to this country with three little kids. One of those kids was my mother. She was two years old when they landed their ship landed in baltimore. My grandmother didnt speak a word of english but somehow she managed to take those three kids and make her way to join my grandfather in east st. Louis, illinois. On the credenza behind my desk here at at the capital is my mothers n
We have a vehicle that went through the fence and then it ended up on the tracks where the supply train killed the person inside. It has disrupted caltrain. We have a bus bridge in place and ive outlined that between palo alto and redwood city there. Its just off buckingham which is a surface street. It will not impact el camino or wood side. B. A. R. T. Recovering from 20minute delays. Laura, back to you. Thank you very much, mike. A live look at washington, d. C. , this morning where congress is set to return with a very packed agenda. It may be overshadowed by President Trumps decision today on whether to deport thousands of undocumented immigrants. Tracie potts, we will learn a lot more of what is next for the daca program. Good morning, tracy. Laura, good morning. Reporter that daca News Conference set just under three hours from now and interestingly not from the white house. The announcement is not being made by President Trump but by his attorney general. Immigrants known as d.