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Investigation to this hearing. We are very happy to be working on the supporting issue with you all today. I also like to thank all of the majority and minority members and staff his above subcommittees for the coordination and flexibility while planning is hearing particularly given the cancellation of the yesterdays vote. I want to note that because of the cancellation modes, and every member is able to be here today. I did make a point of talking to mr. Colin, and mr. Bhatt to be assured that they were ok with proceeding and they assured me that they were right said mr. Big, mr. Selden will be here. We do appreciate that flexibility and her opportunity to learn more. To probate issues about this matter. I really do think the hearing in many ways is overdue. For two and half years, the administration has been allowed to arbitrarily to the United States individuals from predominantly muslim countries and there has been no oversight by the congress. Today, that oversight starts. As cam
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My name is Jane Campbell. I am fortunate to be the president and ceo of the United States capital Historical Society. I just took this job in february. This is my new adventure. This organization has been around for more than 50 years. And we are delighted to have you join us for a celebration of the distinguished history of the Senate Finance committee. We begin the program tonight with the presentation of colors by the United States Capital Police ceremonial unit and the pledge of allegiance. Please rise. Please join in the pledge of allegiance. 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. Right shoulder. Forward march. Thank you. Very much. You may be seated. Our celebration this evening is possible because we have generous support from the bank of america. From grant thornton, allergan , the National Retail federation, the association of global automaker
For the last eight. Heres hoping to organize an annual to celebrate and recognize d. C. Emancipation act becoming law on april 16th of 1862 and a free of a little over 3000 slave persons held in the district along in the series was named in honor of Benjamin Drummond, who was born around 1843 in nassau, new york. Drummond, a 24 year old black slave owner, was the first patient admitted to naval hospital, now known as the old vic. The hospital, when it opened on october 1st in 1866. Drummond was initially in assassins while serving on the u. S. Morning light. He was actually shot in the leg. He would receive care for that injury. A naval hospital, orleans, on december six, 1864, joining in the navy and came to be a patient in this building on october first of 1866, when he when his boat, he opened so we all dedicate celebration to benjamin charlton. We dedicate this Panel Discussion in which the lives and experience of africanamericans who served in the u. S. To Benjamin Franklin as wel