Political benefits. He also frequently attended comedies at fords theater and he was known for telling jokes, for his witty stories and selfdeprecation. The ability for a leader or politician to laugh at oneself and at politics more broadly is a hallmark of our democracy. In humor we not only have a to callvalve but a way attention to ideological differences while still maintaining the balance of democratic discourse. Today in these polarized times and as we head toward a president ial election we bring together a panel known for their ability to laugh about the business of leadership and politics. I am pleased to welcome our distinguished guest today. Log before Stephen Colbert and jon stewart mark russell dared to joke and sing about the often absurd political process. Though he actually knew little about politics when he first began performing russells ability to find humor in anything made him an immediate hit. His career spanned from a piano is mark0 years working russell comedy s
Will talk about later to get to senator alexanders remarks at the 10 30 scheduled time. Thank you, mister president. It is such an honor to be here and to join my colleagues in paying tribute to senator alexander, there are many that want to speak and have a few words to say. All of us wish we could do this to a background of music with lamar playing the piano. That would be the proper setting but i am so pleased to stand and honor the three terms of service in this body and the way he touched the lives of individuals in this body and millions of tennesseans. We know that he has talked about it in his remarks, he has worked with educators. He has worked with innovators. He has worked with the healthcare community, and works with entertainers, many of whom called tennessee home. When i was serving in the house and representing tennessees seventh Congressional District so many times i would look over here and i would say what is lamar not working on today because he always had such a bro
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Communicators, it is a look at some of the smaller phone, broadband and video providers and some of the issues they face. We want to introduce you to patricia jo boyers, president of a Company Called boycom vision that is located in Southeast Missouri. Patty boyers, what is it that boycom does . Patricia oh my goodness, peter, thank you for having me. It is an honor to represent my state. Southeast missouri is a predominantly rural area. We are at the foothills of the mountains. It is the mouth of the delta that runs through the Mississippi River and all the lush farmland in the state of arkansas. My husband and i are firstgeneration broadband, cable tv and phone supplier. We serve about five counties right at the cusp of the. Peter you say you serve about five counties. In what way . Patricia we are the broadband, video and phone provider. Peter just like and how many customers do you have . Patricia last check, we had 4,258. Peter can you make money with 4,258 customers in the broadb
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