Last week working on a public lands package that would permanently fund the land and Water Conservation fund with a vote to move forward on that this afternoon at 5 30 p. M. Eastern, live coverage here of the u. S. Senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. Dr. Black, the chaplain of the senate, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god, our righteousness. As each new day seems to bring the unexpected, we thank you for your power that keeps us from stumbling on lifes road. Today, give our lawmakers the wisdom to find in you their refuge and strength. Lord, as they face complex challenges, may they plead to you for guidance and fellowship. Remind them that in the multitude of counselors, there is safety. May our senators plant seeds of righteousness in order to reap a harvest of goodness and grace. May they make you the foundation of their hope and joy as you empower them to meet every trial without weariness. And lord, have mercy
Was won, and what it means today. The building we are in tells what i call the war part of the story, how it was won. Here we are in the first gallery. Behind me, you will see the large portraits of the political leaders of the axis and allied powers, a lineup of the two sides engaged in this great struggle. When our visitors arrive in this gallery, we believe they will know that pearl harbor has already occurred due to exhibits on the other side of the street in our museum. With the country already at war, we have a video that introduces them to the five major Strategic Elements that the United States and our allies must master in order to win world war ii. These five key Strategic Elements include arsenal of democracy, building a greater war machine than our enemies, technology its not enough just to out produce our enemies, we have to make better equipment and weapons. Control of the sea lanes, control of the air. And then the last strategic element, mastery of amphibious landings,
[applause] thank you. This lecture series has been ongoing almost since the beginning of my tenure 15 years ago. It has been our great series in the library. This is probably my last introduction because i have been drafted by the president. Some of you can identify with that. To go to washington to save the republic, which needs saving. Say, theys like to command school is the intellectual center of the army. It is selfcritical, selfaware. It plays no favorites and is the best place to learn from the experience and history of the battlefield. And with extraordinary teaching and technology, to learn from todays battlefields and commanders. It is also a school for our and futurepartners military leaders from around the world. A place where a future chief of staff of the Pakistani Army might rub shoulders with the future defense minister from india were a future commander of the Israeli Defense force might meet the future commander of the arab legion. Communication has been incubated. It
On cspan. Later, President Trump speaks at a voter outreach event in atlanta as part of his reelection campaign. Also live here on cspan starting at 3 00 p. M. Eastern. On thursday, President Trump posthumously presented the president ial citizens metal to the late Richard Bruce gola, retired u. S. Army colonel who died on 9 11 while helping people evacuate the south tower of the World Trade Center before it collapsed. Excepting the metal on his behalf was his widow susan. This evening, we come together to pay tribute to a fallen hero who devoted his life to defending freedom and who made the supreme sacrifice to safe others on september 11, 2001. Colonel richard rescorla. Richard was a great gentleman. Hes looking down proudly on this wonderful family. And congratulations. Its a big its a big evening. And its great to have you at the white house because theres no place like it. Thank you. [applause] were profoundly grateful to have with us ricks beloved family. Please join me in welco
The committee. The head of the hearings read testimony from the deposition. Find the transcripts at cspan. Org impeachment. Trump offered the president ial citizens medal to who saved manya people at the World Trade Center before its collapse. His wife susan accepted the metal medal. V. P. Pence thank you very much. Please. Thank you. Great to be with you. And thank you all for being here. Today, its my honor to present an award reserved for those who perform exemplary deeds or acts of service for this great nation and its citizens, the president ial citizens medal. And its a big deal. [cheers and applause] v. P. Pence this evening, we come together to pay tribute to a fallen hero who devoted his life to defending freedom and who made the supreme sacrifice to save others on september 11, 2001. Colonel richard rescorla. Richard was a great gentleman. Hes looking down proudly on this wonderful family. And congratulations. Its a big its a big evening. And its great to have you at the whit