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Day. We ask your blessing upon those throughout our country who are suffering so much more each day. Keep safe the firefighters out west. Keep safe those who are responding to the destruction of Hurricane Sally on the gulf coast. Listen to the cries of those who have lost so much as a result of these natural covid rs even as the pandemic weeks its havoc in our communities. Here in the capitol impel with your spirit the members of congress who, more than any others, have the opportunity to address our nations needs. Give them the wisdom and ourage to do so working as a united force for good in these times. Lord, have mercy. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Men. The speaker thank you, father. Pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from michigan, ms. Slotkin. Ms. Slotkin i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and
Underestimate senator mcconnell and his ability to corral maybe as many as 20 republican senators who believe that we have a vshaped recovery which of course is what President Trump has been saying. Its the senate that we look to, i think all discussions between secretary mnuchin and Speaker Pelosi have not borne fruit. One of the things i think they havent borne fruit because the republicans simply are not in favor of giving the states money. Speaker flossy wants to give many different businesses and states money because they are all strapped will this matter to that i dont think so i wish it would, i mean, in business i think it would, but not in politics. I feel, david, when i look at these numbers and i look at whats happened to the president , of course, we wish him well, i think that somehow nothing comes together in washington that you would think. Theres not a kind of a sympathetic lets get together, lets stop the war of words. It just doesnt happen like that anymore. No. There
To unmute your microphones anytime you speak. If at any time during hearing im unable to chair the hearing the human chairman colon or vice chairman of the committee congressman kennedy will serve as chair until im able to return. Documents for the record can be sent to Benjamin Tabor at the email address weve provided. All documents will be entered ininto the record with the inclusion of the hearing. The chair will not recognize herself for an Opening Statement. Today the energy and Commerce Committee continues itser oversight of the nations covid19 Pandemic Responsee examining a safe and effective covid19 vaccine that the American People can trust. In the eight months we battled covid19 over 7 million americans have had the virus and tragically over 200,000 have lost their lives. Millions ofll people face on employment and have lost their Health Insurance and families are still juggling childcare and virtual classrooms. The list of those most vulnerable to covid19 is especially on th