United states senate. Excuse me if i pinch myself. I have lived the American Dream and spent my entire life adding for others to make sure they do the same. We have been divided for too long. To me folks here in South Carolina lack the opportunity to live the American Dream themselves. Tonight, you will probably hear from Lindsey Graham and he will scare you to buffer him. To vote for him. I hope tonight to inspire you to support me. Thank you, sir. Senator grant, you have one minute. You have nothing to worry about foreboding for me. Thank you for tuning in. Thank you for everyone who has got me here. We are in difficult times. 2020 is the most incredible year. We have a challenge like no other time. Coronavirus has turned our state and our nation upside down. Mr. Harrison lost an aunt. The president of United States is in the hospital as i speak. We are going to get through this. When i was 21, my mom died and 15 months later my dad died and i was in charge about 15yearold sister 13
Flag draped casket to pay my respects. It was somber and it was personal. And it was an extra ordinary moment for me, as i am sure it was for you and millions of americans and people around the with who felt a connection the great are bg rbg. It was sad because we lost a giant not only of the court but of american life. It was a celebration. Few people in our history have done more to change the lives of the American People than Ruth Bader Ginsburg did as a lawyer, advocate, and a Supreme Court justice. And it was an inspiration and a call to each of us, for each of us to be better, to stay in the fight, and stay committed to what motivated Justice Ginsburg etched inthat phrase the marble of the United States Supreme Court equal justice under the law. Justice ginsburg came to her view of the law not from a textbook but from life. Her own life. She often told the story of how she had personally felt the sting of discrimination as a woman, as the mother of a young child trying to find wo
Up the q a. My final words of introduction are a more personal note. The last time i saw ambassador she hosted men, at her residence for the launch after the berlin wall, dealing with contemporary germany. Was anand my father, it unforgettable evening. I am so grateful to you, ambassador haber, for hosting me and very grateful that you have joined us today. The floor and the screen are yours. Please unmute yourself. Haber can you hear me now question were ok. Fork you, professor harris, inviting me today. It is a great honor and lovely. Thank you for that. Talking about covid, just to say to the audience who have family or friend suffering from covid or have lost family and friends, my deepest condolences. It is a really difficult time. This crisis, nationally, european, and i want to talk the experience that i serving. While there is a discussion of germany. The truth is that we are at 285 people infected today. We see a new surge of cases. It may not seem like much to but an entire c
Would be good to do three things. Some we will look back at of the history of debate, president ial debate history. Then we will turn to two experts on debate. , theeen Hall Jamieson renowned scholar from the university of pennsylvania, one of the countrys foremost experts on media and politics and the founder of factcheck. Org. Experienced, and republican strategist and Media Consultant who has worked in many president ial campaigns including the campaign of mitt romney in 2012. In our third segment we will take questions from the audience. You can submit questions in the chat function or via twitter. Via eventss 2020 or at brookings. Edu. Lets have a look at the very first president ial debate between kennedy and neck than. Here is a picture of them that shows really the problem. The very first televised president ial debate was between these two men in 1960. The idea did not come from the candidates or plug or parties, came from the networks. Kennedy quickly accepted. Nixon against
President of the National Press club. Im the former general manager of cbs radio network, now journalist in residence at university of maryland global campus and executive producer of the cal report public broadcasting series, moderated by journalist, marvin cal. We thank you for joining us today for our virtual headliner event with renowned ethologist and environmentalist, dr. Jane goodall, who will share her thoughts on the state of our world during the covid19 pandemic, the ongoing threats caused by climate change, and other topics that ultimately affect us all. Were honored to welcome dr. Goodall back to the National Press club, as she joins us virtually today from her family home in england. Dr. Goodall, welcome. Dr. Goodall well, thank you so much for inviting me, and hello to anybody whos listening or looking, or whatever. Michael there are a lot of people listening and looking virtually, so thank you. Were pleased to accept questions from our audience, especially from our journ