They were shaped in large part by the trials and tribulations that they endured and had to overcome. My generation lived through the fall of the berlin wall and vietnam war, made us challenge the unquestioned patriotism of our parents generation. Civil rights and the war on poverty focused our commitment to ending segregation and reducing income inequality. One year before i graduated from college in 1970, the u. S. Landed a man on the moon. An event that unleashed the innovative and competitive spirit of the american people, the impact of which is still being felt today. The Civil Rights Movement offered an opportunity to redefine race and gender relations in america. Today, our country is far stronger because of the courage and sacrifice of those who fueled it. It was these issues and events that tested my generation. Like all College Graduates entering into lifes stage, your generation will be tested by the possibilities before you. As i sat through my commencement address in 1970 a
And i do know that its up nearly 90 so far in the First Quarter of this year. Around 54 officers killed in the line of duty. The exact total i dont have. Judge poe i have more questions and i will submit them in writing. Thank you. Chairman the gentlelady from texas has a unanimous consent motion. Representative jackson lee may i just say one or two points, mr. Chairman . First of all, let me ask to have unanimous consent to enter into the record the following documents and statement from the aclu, statement of the National Urban league, executive order 136 88 which provides federal standards for acquisition of military equipment, a letter from mr. Scott and colin requesting a hearing for myself, im sorry. For mr. Scott and mr. Cohen. And an article entitled, Law Enforcement warrior problem to be added into the record. Chairman without objection. Rep. Jackson lee and if i might make one simple comment. That is i want to express to all of you, the significance of your testimony. That th
Some might call it the miracle and in a sense it was miraculous, but not in the way you might think. His name was billy, and he could walk because some good people trained him on how to use a device we call the exoskeleton. It wasnt so much about getting someone to walk. That is important. But it is important because of what happens when you dont walk. When you dont walk, your muscles atrophy. Your bones become brittle. And your gastrointestinal system stops working the way that it should. So an important aspect is getting the human body to function properly again. But to billy, the most important thing was this. He could look you in the eye again. It was that simple. Talking about being able to look another person in the eye. It was about his sense of human dignity. The miracle wasnt billy standing, it was his sense of purpose that Guiding Light his sense of purpose. That Guiding Light that drove people to make a profound difference in the life of more than just one person. Others wil
George w. Bush at Southern Methodist university. Commencement addresses begin at noon eastern here on cspan. George bush when i mention the speech through some of my pals they were surprised i was going to give it. I have not given a commencement speech since leaving office. My decision is quite practical. I got a phone call from my landlord. [laughter] gerald turner. Rather than reasoning raising the rent or holding the security deposit, i was surprised to hear him ask if i believe in free speech. [laughter] i said, yes. He said, perfect, this is your chance to get one. I am truly honored to be here. You can see all of george w. Bush plus commencement speech bushs commencement speech tomorrow noon. Sunday night at midnight some provisions of the patriot act require. Mitch mcconnell wants to extend all of the act, but ran call rand paul opposes. To try to come up with a legislative compromise, Mitch Mcconnell has called senate back in one day early on sunday at 4 00 p. M. When the sena
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