And securing the blefg of liberty blessings of liberty for all americans has taken a long and bumpy road and we still have a lot further to go. It starts with that one step. But at this moment the country and the world are demanding we pick up the stride. Lets follow iowas lead. Lets come together and take meaningful action. And to be clear, the passage of a single bill is not going to suddenly reverse centuries of injustice. Passing laws are a simple part. If we really want to change behavior, we need to commit ourselves to changing our hear hearts. The best way that we can personally commemorate the life of george floyd and the many others before him who lost their lives or suffered injustice is to open our own hearts. Chaplain black summed up the solution best when he quoted to me mark 12 31. Love your neighbor as yourself. Its both that simple and that challenging. So im asking all of us in this body to be more like iowa. Lets find a solution. Lets take that first step and begin ou
On thursday, georgia governor, brian kemp, talked about efforts to be transparent with data about the coronavirus moving forward. Since the information we used to determine further statewide openings. This is an hour. Good afternoon, everyone. Let me just thank everybody for being with us today for our covid19 weekly briefing. Crowd you will hear from. Fema,thleen toomey, from from the National Guard, colonel l, the department of Public Safety, commissioner Mark Williams with the department of Natural Resources, and to wrap us up, the agriculture commissioner, gary black. For several months, our nation has been fighting an invisible enemy and uniting to ensure the health and wellbeing of all americans. The path has been long and difficult, and everybody has make has made sacrifices to keep one another out of harms way in communities all the United States. Medical providers, Public Health officials, frontline workers, first responders, Law Enforcement are all working very long hours and
Health and wellbeing of all americans. The path has been long and difficult, and everybody has made sacrifices to keep one another out of harms way in communities all the United States. Medical providers, Public Health officials, frontline workers, first responders, Law Enforcement, they are all working very long hours and spending significant time away from their families to help limit potential exposure. These brave men and women are literally saving lives everyday. It is impossible to thank them enough for what they have done for us. But i know that countless georgians joined my family and i praying for them daily. As you all know, this weekend is a powerful one for all americans. For years, we have taken this moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by those in uniform. We honor these american heroes who answered the call of duty and paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Earlier today, i was honored to attend a Memorial Day Ceremony with the Georgia National guard to honor the l
Like in the fall. And mothers messages. New moms tell us about living throsi a their hopes for the future. Mothers never give up hope, but first, heres todays effe vaccine and unless something very unexpected happens, our viral enemy will be with us for many months and possibly many years. The former head of the cdc warned the scope of this pandemic is unprecedented. The worst thing that can happen is three to four weeks from now we see the numbers are really going up and then we have to decide whether or not were going to reverse course and ask people to stay home even more. Nearly 3. 17 Million People filed for Unemployment Benefits last week. It brings the total to more than 33 Million People over the past seven weeks as lockdown orders started. The president is taking heat for not wearing a mask during his tour of a mask factory in arizona. I actually did have one. I put a mask on i had a mask on for a period of time. We didnt see you in a mask. I cant help it if you didnt see me.
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