Killings of other americans names are now known for theched come awfully i in which they died. Eric garner, Michael Brown so some others whose names we do not know, all part of a n system thas not refls not the high side use o in fac it reflects the darkness of our past our president reflects racism and equal justice under the law. We aret in American History that is theca crossroads,mericans all 50 states, are engaging in some types of action of protest whether its on social media platforms or in the middle of the pandemic out in the streets. And the choice we have right now before us as this face of americans of all lot of folks want to reduce the approaches that are coming a democratic approach. Ill tell you right now this is not a choice between one side of an aisle or another. It is a choice between meaningful reforms in this moment are making symbolic gestures that will do nothing to save peoples lives. Its a choice between actio are proposing is not new. These are reforms that h
Lord, inspire our senators to know that you are still on your throne working for the good of those who love you. Listen to our prayers and give us wisdom, courage, and integrity that will enable us to glorify you. We pray in your wonderful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our 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. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask permission, one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley too often americans are cynical about our political system when all they see legislative gridlock. Yet, iowans were able to set themselves apart working together on Law Enforcement reforms in the wake of George Floyds murder. Every step of the way the iowa process was fueled with input fro