A responsibility of a few puts is all without risk limits that sort of demonstrations like those we saw of a weekend or health risk its an example its good it is the behavior of many demonstrators cannot be just a fight the chant is. Also coming up tonight Northern Ireland mourns the passing of john hughes the nobel peace laureate whose lifes work made it possible to turn the troubles into peace john hume genuinely was a political titan i dont think we would have to have really got the Peace Process going and. Implemented if he hadnt been down offering help and advice. Which our viewers on p. B. S. In the United States and all around the world welcome we begin the day with the reality of the pandemic in germany and the people who refused to believe it on saturday the streets of central berlin were flooded with protesters who say the coronavirus pandemic is fake they demanded an end to face mass requirements social distancing rules and all measures to stop the viral spread when police m
Unemployment assistance since the crisis began. Very soon our country will reach another grim milestone. We are fast approaching the day when more than 100,000 american lives who have been lost to covid19, the size of a small city erased from the map p senator pelosi and i sent a letter to President Trump this morning requesting that the American Flag be flown at halfmast on the day that the toll reaches is see,000. As families all across this great country mourn the loss of friends, colleagues, and loved ones, flying the flag at halfmast would be a national expression of grief. And, of course, this weekend is also memorial day, where we commemorate the so Many Americans who through the centuries have lost their lives for our country. And we never forget them. We never forget them. I Hope Memorial day every american will take a minute amidst this crisis to remember our veterans who have served and made the great sacrifice and to remember their families as well. Now, in a flash, this di
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
Navy ship at the center of a controversy which saw its captain sacked as died. And indigenous communities in malaysia take action to protect themselves from coronavirus. We will get to coronavirus shortly but 1st lets get you right up to speed with the developing story this hour out of new libya which is seen intense fighting the internationally recognized government is now saying its taken a 2nd city from the warlord of the 4 have to involve phone footage appears to show fighters on the streets of some prata earlier pro tripoli forces entered the city of sort of man west of the capital after his fighters have been trying to capture the capital and overthrow the government there for the past year. Joins us live from tripoli mark would just get us right up to date whats going on there. Will be to the government of National Accord that says that its a measure of advancement its forces have achieved today by taken control of both cities coastal cities in the west of libya and so brought u
You uphold the universe by the words of your power. Today, walk with our senators as they work. Help them to remember that there is no purity without vigilance, no learning without study, and no mastery without discipline. Give them the wisdom to be willing to pay the price to honor you. Provide them with joy in service and devotion in discipleship. Infuse them with a spirit of power, love, and selfcontrol. 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 stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley one minute in morning business. An oped i penned recently mentioned countries that still has laws on the books and it touched the nerve in bangladesh. I certainly didnt mean to imply that it was the worst off