Quorum call quorum call quorum call mr. Reed mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from rhode island. Mr. Reed mr. President , i ask that the quorum call be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Under the previous order, the senate will proceed to the consideration of the following nomination, which the clerk will report. The clerk nomination, department of defense, mark t. Esper of virginia to be secretary of the army. The presiding officer under the previous order, there will now be up to ten minutes of debate on the nomination equally divided in the usual form. Mr. Reed thank you, mr. President. Mr. President , i rise today to discuss the nomination of dr. Esper to serve as the next secretary of the army. The Senate Armed Services Committee Held a hearing on his nomination on november 2 and he was voted out of committee shortly thereafter. Dr. Esper is a proud graduate of the United States military academy. Following his graduation from west point, dr.
Were just two days away from another partial government shut down, which may be averted. A group of bipartisan lawmakers came up with a deal to prevent a shut down. It includes about 1. 4 billion to build barriers along our southern border. The question is, will the question sign it. The president says theres no need for another shut down. He doesnt want one but he still has to see the bill. We havent gotten it yet. Well be getting it and looking for land mines. You could have that. Its been known to happen before. Shepard and theres a lot of support. Nancy pelosi, the democrat calling for her lawmakers to support the compromise. I support the bill for what is in it. Dont judge it for what is not in it. We have other days to pass other legislation. Shepard were told lawmakers could finish the actual text of the bill sometime later today. So lets get the details. Team fox coverage, mike emanuel reporting live on capitol hill. First to john roberts who is live out in the yard. Hi, john.
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