Most graduations have a different look this year due to the pandemic. But the occasion hasnt lost its significance. Graduations are a time to celebrates the hard work and dedication students put into their education. I want to congratulate all iowans graduating this spring as you begin a new chapter in your life. Barbara and i wish you all continuous success. The pandemic continues to nation on high alert. More than 1. 4 million americans have been infected and more than 80,000 lives have been tragically lost. The livelihoods of tens of millions of working families have been turned upside down in what seems like the blink of an eye. The nations Healthcare System hasnt been stretched by contagion on this scale in over a century. Unemployment hasnt been this high since the second world war. A newth generation from the medical professionals and web researchers and Grocery Store workers to custodians and Community Volunteers have been called to the front lines to serve. For several weeks n
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. God of our destiny, you have watched over us from generation to generation. May our lawmakers trust your faithfulness during this challenging season of our nations history. Lord, inspire them to recall how you have sustained the land we love in prosperity and adversity, in peace and in war. Give our senators the wisdom to believe that they can trust your constancy and greatness, as they cling to your promise never to leave or forsake them. Believing in your power, help us all to face fresh challenges with total confidence in you. And lord, we pray for the health and safety of all as communities begin the process of reopening businesses. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it
January in order to stockpile medical supplies. Furthermore, the Chinese Communist Party Government tried to hide its actions by denying there were any export restrictions. They even tried to obscure and delay their trade data so they wouldnt get caught. These acts are outrageous. Even worse the c. I. A. Informs intelligence agencies have found evidence that china threatened the World Health Organization to stop cooperating on efforts to combat covid19 if the organization declared a Global Health emergency early on. So it was declared and hence valuable time lost to fight the virus. This is simply unacceptable behavior. Behavior. To fight the virus. This is simply unacceptable behavior. The Chinese Communist party ought to be held accountable for the countless lives lost around the globe due to the nontransparent aggressive and inhuman behavior. The World Health Organization is comprised of many honorable and dedicate gated medical professionals who believe in the whos mission. If any
District of columbia. Core business of our nation does not stop while we fight the sen. Mcconnell core business of our nation does not stop while we fight the coronavirus. Members are tracking the implementation of the cares act. We are discussing how congress can do everything from further shuttering getting strengthening the house frivs lawsuits does not redirect the National Recovery into a trial lawyer bonanza. Here on the floor, were filling major vacancies in the federal government. Today well confirm William Evanina to lead the National Counterintelligence and Security Center as our nation grapples with challenges at home, it is important that a complement of skilled professionals keep watch on our foes, adversaries and competitors. He will be the first Senate Confirmed director of the cnsc. He is the senior most expert in counterintelligence. He has served three decades as a special agent with the f. B. I. As chief of the c. I. A. s Counterespionage Group and one of the princip
Evanina to lead the National Counterintelligence and Security Center as our nation grapples with challenges at home, it is important that a complement of skilled professionals keep watch on our foes, adversaries and competitors. He will be the first Senate Confirmed director of the cnsc. He is the senior most expert in counterintelligence. He has served three decades as a special agent with the f. B. I. As chief of the c. I. A. s Counterespionage Group and one of the principal advisors to the director of the national intelligence. His long professional experience has given him al welltrained eye and hes made clear hes been focused on the most severe espionage threats facing our country today. Chinas insidious efforts to steal our industrial, governmental, technological and political secrets and russias continuing efforts to meddle in our democracy. So we have a qualified professional who is tailored made for an important job. Our colleagues on the Intelligence Committee report him out