They will have five days to submit statements, extremist material, and questions for the record subject to limitation and the rules. Please have your staff email the previously mentioned address or contact for committee staff. Please keep your video function on at all times. Even when you are not recognized by the chair. Members are responsible for muting. Mute yourself after you are finished speaking. I now recognize myself for opening remarks. We meet to discuss reporting that russia put bounties on america and allied troops. Forian cash pouring exchange for american lives. While we will steer clear from discussing classified information, its safe to say these allegations and claims were never denied by the white house. Russias actions, if true, or unacceptable. The American People are american answer demanding answers and accountability. Nowicas longest war, approaching two decades of continued conflict, still rages on in afghanistan, bringing the 9 11 terrorist to justice with an i
Brief comments about justice brier cant begin to do justice to him, so im going to have to be unjust in right of time constraints im subject to. Justice brier has always been remarkably generous with his time in supporting society projects. And indeed in less than two weeks on june 6th at our annual meeting hell be delivering the societys 41st annual lecture. And of course hes doing these extra projects for the society at a tremendously busy time for him and for all of his colleagues on the court, so justice brier, thank you so much. Some background on justice brier. He was born in San Francisco. He eventually after stanford came east, farther east. Hes got a ba from Magdalen College at oxford, went onto clerk for Justice Arthur goldberg, this court he served with great distinction in the justice department. He serve said as chief counsel to the Senate Judiciary committee at one point and served in other similar roles during that period of his career. He has taught at Harvard Law Schoo
Where is he . What are you doing in the back . For anyone who has not heard of john milton hooper, shame on you. He wrote an awardwinning biography of Woodrow Wilson, and he has been enormously hopeful to us over the years, appearing many times, but also helping us unpack some of the difficult issues around Woodrow Wilson. The subject of todays conversation. So, in 1978, when the Wilson Center was 10 years old, we were charged by congress with creating a Hubert Humphrey fellowship in social and political thought. Good idea. The idea was that a quote, distinguished scholar, statesman, or cultural figure would deliver a lecture honoring humphreys legacy, which makes sense since he was a founding father of this place, as well as Vice President , senator, and dedicated public servant. And at times like this, when the mood in washington is so grim, he was always optimistic. Something i remember and cherish. Its taken us a few years, but we are very proud today to host the Hubert H Humphrey
By judPeter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuiam solutions for icas neglected needs. An tby contributions s pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Washington and this is bbc world. Yemen faces a crippling fight against the covid pandemic with little medical care. Plus hello, and welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. We hope to get back to katty kay shortly. Evelopedts of the world are weighing whether to restart schools. Plthe p of yemen are struggling to survive. Mb the s are small, but they dont tell the real story. Doctors on the ground and medical Officials Say the real toll of e viruss much higher. Our correspondent has been speaking to those on the front line of the crisis. There are no daily briefings about covid19 in yemen. No accurate statistics, and barely any test, but every day, the dead are buried in the quiet early hours of the morning. A few weeks ago, we spoke to him and hi friends as they shared their pandemic views. If the virus reaches yemen,
The freeman foundation. By judy and pete blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutione for americaected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. New york cy. I am laura trevelyan. There are more than 4 micoion confirmenavirus cases in america. More people are losing their jobs its over 30 million claiming unemployment in the u. S. More unrest overnight as President Trump and democratic mayors are in a standoff over his plans to send agents into American Cities. How the pandemic is increasing the profile the qanon Conspiracy Theory. We will hear from their families tonight. For all of you watching on pbs, welcome to world news ameca. We begin with the numbers showing the colossal impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the u. S. The number of confirmed cas has passed 4 million, one point 4 Million People lost theiranobs filed for unemployment. If congress does not reach a deal s expire next week, leaving millions unable to pay rent and bills. Here is