Wearing of mosques in public. If we do it right we can overcome this crisis the head of the European Commission says the stakes couldnt be higher as e. U. Leaders discuss a major financial virus Recovery Plan. Also ahead the u. S. Tells the European Union it should do more to tackle those defying a u. N. Arms embargo in libya. And the hamas with the sport real madrid have won the Spanish League title for a record extending the 34th time. Man ending the clubs 3 year wait for the tennessee. We begin in india where the number of corona virus infections has now surpassed the 1000000 mark several states and re imposing restrictions after the lifting of the nationwide lockdown last month. More than 25000 indians are reported to have died off to contract the disease the actual number of infections could be much higher than reports of life to elizabeth peron im in new delhi. Tell us more about the government reaction to this latest grim statistic. Hi peter well we very much seen the management
Advance the measure both for 11 30 a. M. Eastern. Now live to the senate floor here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal father, our souls long for you, for we find strength and joy in your presence. Guide our lawmakers to put their trust in you, seeking in every undertakin to know and do your will. When they go through difficulties, may they remember that, with your help, they can accomplish the seemingly impossible. Give them a faith that will trust you even when the darkness is blacker than a thousand midnights. May they always find strength in your providential leading. We pray in your strong 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. The
Quorum. Hispanic george floyd captured the attention and the emotions of the entire world. In the weeks that followed, most folks about the world have been crying out for a change should end at the end to racial inequality and the beginning of the new era of justice, understanding and healing. While sometimes uncomfortable, this conversation is much needed and in my opinion, it is long overdue. The in the communities that were rich in diversity its difficult to understand the unfairness someone faces due to their skin color. But we can make the time l to listen. I did this last week when i sat down with our own Senate Chaplain for those that do not know him, hes an inspiring person and after serving over 27 years in the United States navy. One of my favorite things he told me they listen hi would ses mother taught him. She taught him god gave us two ears, two guys that only one mouth and we should use them proportionately. I believe the United States is by far the greatest country in t
To begin to talk and listen and to learn i grew up in a predominantly white community. But as a young woman, i was blessed, truly blessed, to live, learn, in work in communities that were rich in diversity. It is difficult to understand the unfairness someone faces due to their skin color, but we can make time to listen. I did this last week when i sat down with our own senate chaplain, very black. For those who do not know him, chaplain black is a remarkable er barry black. After serving over 27 years in the United States navy, he now serves as a spiritual guide for senators, and opens our proceedings every day with a thoughtful prayer. One of my favorite things he told meld was about a lesson his mother had taught him. Ol she told him that god gave us two ears, two ayes, but only one mouth. And we should use them proportionately. I believe the nice states is by far the greatest country in the world that does not mean that we dont have past and Current Issues that we need to address.
Welcome, everybody, to our hearing. Both those in the room and those that arent in the room. Before we start, i think its important, again, to note whats going on all around us, and that is the acknowledgement of Racial Injustice that has gone on for far too long in our country. I certainly support those who are speaking out and making their voices heard in a peaceful manner to bring about change. While change does not always come easily, i want to remind those watching this hearing today that change is possible. In december 2018, the first step that i first introduced became law. And i worked in partnership with several republican and democrat senators. Senator durbin was the lead person for the democrats. This law is the most significant criminal Justice Reform in a generation. A lot of people didnt think it was possible but we did it by working together, in a bipartisan way. But also working together in other ways to address racial disparities. Such as in health care, the c. A. R. E