Be here at the council on foreign relations, which has played such a major role in the world for 98 years. You were founded in the aftermath of world war i, and the Senate Rejection of the treaty of versailles and the league of nations, a critical moment in history when america americalobal rejected a global role and retreated into isolationism. The rest, unfortunately, is history. Since that time, cfr has helped remind us of the importance of engaging in a world and helps us think about how we can work to resolve global challenges that affect us here at home, rather than simply wishing them away. David nationsago, of the Washington Post wrote an article entitled the internationalism of the heartland. And he wrote about how some defining voices of global commitment over the past halfcentury have come from americas metal, and he just didnt mean middle of the political spectrum, he meant people in the middle of the country. He meant people like senator howard baker of tennessee, senator
Played such a major role in the world for 98 years. You were founded in the aftermath of world war i, and the Senate Rejection of the treaty of versailles and the league of nations, a critical moment in history when america americalobal rejected a global role and retreated into isolationism. The rest, unfortunately, is history. Since that time, cfr has helped remind us of the importance of engaging in a world and helps us think about how we can work to resolve global challenges that affect us here at home, rather than simply wishing them away. David nationsago, of the Washington Post wrote an article entitled the internationalism of the heartland. And he wrote about how some defining voices of global commitment over the past halfcentury have come from americas metal, and he just didnt mean middle of the political spectrum, he meant people in the middle of the country. He meant people like senator howard baker of tennessee, senator jay William Fulbright of arkansas, senator Mike Mansfie
Government fights a block on arms sales to saudi arabia a quarter earlier. Could be used. Around the clock across the world this is our t. V. International from the team myself you know me well hello and welcome to the u. K. Government is looking into the possibility of a hostile state the dumbing secret memos sent back to london by britains ambassador in the us the embarrassing revelations expose what he really thought about the american president and his Administration Just couldnt resist getting back the way the u. K. Forced it upon the United States is not someone were thrilled with a very stupid guy who should speak to his country in a. Negotiation and not be upset with my criticism of how badly it was. Well with the probe into the case still ongoing it seems the british media have already made up their mind who is to blame lets find out all about it from polly boyd live in london for us this hour. Pretty damning verdict from the u. K. s man in washington we know that but is there
This morning Hillary Clinton facing the nation after her shocking loss. This is painful, and it will be for a long time. Reporter emotional at moments, clinton now urging supporters to move forward. Donald trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead. Reporter and president obama aiming to unify the country behind the new president elect. We are now all rooting for his success, the peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy. Reporter memphasizing the bigger picture. Everybody is sad when their side loses an election. We have to remember that were actually all on one team, the presidency and the vice presidency is bigger than any of us. Reporter donald trump overnight capturing the presidency in an historic and stunning victory, grabbing key battleground states and even taking Traditional Democratic strongholds from clinton who polls had leading going into election day. Ours was not a campaign but rather an incredible and
Academy of Television Arts and sciences and at 90 hes still a consultant. Thanks to roddie for saving us. And thank you. God bless america. [ applause ] all i can say is i want to look like these guys when im 90. Im very honored to call upon american pastor chris edmonds, son of the late Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, righteous among the nations from the United States of america to receive the medal and certificate of honor on behalf of his father and to offer some remarks. [ applause ] lester, you did good. Thank you. Ambassador dermer, mr. President , might i say its an incredible honor to have you here. This is one memory that our family will cherish always. And might also say its my first time speaking at the embassy as well. [ laughter ] [ applause ] rabbi lau, mr. Wiff, senator corker, the gunden family, im going to mess this up, im from tennessee. The be say it for me. There we go. Ill get it right next time. And distinguished guests. Tonight on this noble occasion my moer mary