Fact that so many elderly people in need are no longer able to assistance because of the policies being pursued by this government . Cabinet made up of so many multimillionaires is so ignorant to the needs of people who are most honorable . I remember sitting on that side of the house when labor gave pensioners a 75 dont think we have forgotten about that. Forgottenk we have about the abolition of the 10 the income tax as well. Got 3this government that million of the poorest people out of tax. We have seen the pension go up by 15 pounds a week. We are putting money into the social system. Thank you, mr. Speaker. In the week of my 50th earth day [indiscernible] will he join me in congratulating the head of the center of organizing the anniversary and also my first apprenticeship there. We will get more apprenticeships on top of the 3000 already. Publicly wish her a happy 50th birthday. At the same time, wish everyone a happy 50th birthday. I thank them for the kind present she gave me
Legislation to support ukraine and its urgent effort to meet its current crisis, including building up its Democratic Institutions. Mr. Speaker, russias land grab in crimea violates the Core Principles of several bilateral and multilateral agreements and treaties between ukraine and russia. The buddha pest memorandum, the United Nations charter, as well as the hell sinka helsinki final act. This includes strong sanctions against russians directly responsible for the aggression. H. R. 4278 also authorizes targeted sanctions against ukranians involved in undermining the democratic processes and provides assistance to the ukranian government for identifying and recovering stolen assets. It is after all these criminal officials, including and especiallyiana could he vitch yanokovich who have so harmed the ukranian people. Another key provision of the bill provides support for ukraines democracy and Civil Society and i want to recognize the importance of supporting as well the faithbased gr
Please and honor you with our lives. You know our remorse for neglected duties, missed opportunities, and selfish pursuits. Give our lawmakers strength for today and hope for tomorrow. Today, meet the needs of our senators as they confront our dangerous world, providing them with more than human wisdom to accomplish your will. Give them faith to trust that your sovereign providence will prevail in the unfolding events of our world. Remind them that they are never alone, for you will never leave or forsake. We pray in your sovereign name. Amen. The president pro tempore pleae join me in reciting the pledge f allegiance to the 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. Reid mr. President . The president pro tempore the majority leader. Mr. Reid following my remarks and those of the republican leader, if any, the senate will be if a period of morning
Welcome to hardtalk. Im stephen sackur. The people of hong kong are getting used to a new reality, a Draconian National security law made in china and imposed on the territory with no meaningful consultation. Pro democracy activists call it the death of the 0ne country, two systems principle. Well, my guest today is the former pro democracy politician turned beijing loyalist ronny tong. Is china suffocating the life out of hong kongs special status . Ronny tong in hong kong, welcome to hardtalk. Hello. Let me begin with the concept of consultation. Are you comfortable with the fact that china has just imposed a law on the territory of hong kong with no meaningful consultation with the government or people of hong kong . I dont think that is quite right. I think there are two things one needs to remember. First of all, it is a law to be it is a law enacted by the mainland according to the legislative law, it is not a law enacted by the legislative council. So they would consult the way
Now on bbc news, hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk. Im stephen sackur. The people of hong kong are getting used to a new reality, a Draconian National security law made in china and imposed on the territory with no meaningful consultation. Pro democracy activists call it the death of the 0ne country, two systems principle. Well, my guest today is the former pro democracy politician turned beijing loyalist ronny tong. Is china suffocating the life out of hong kongs special status . Ronny tong in hong kong, welcome to hardtalk. Hello. Let me begin with the concept of consultation. Are you comfortable with the fact that china has just imposed a law on the territory of hong kong with no meaningful consultation with the government or people of hong kong . I dont think that is quite right. I think there are two things one needs to remember. First of all, it is a law to be it is a law enacted by the mainland according to the legislative law, it is not a law enacted by the legislative council. So