Host good afternoon, everyone. I am the president of the center for American Progress and i am thrilled to be moderating this vital conversation today. I cant think of a more timely moment to gather these distinguished from a recent leaders. Im honored to be joined by the new york mayor, Atlanta Mayor and stockton mayor. I will say a few more words about them in a minute, but i want to really start by saying that we are gathering at a time where a lee are going through times of deep pain and anguish for so many americans. That has come to the floor in the last few, but it is a product of years in decades and centuries of equally and unfair treatment. The murder of george floyd, Brianna Taylor and many other black americans have shed a harsh light on this systemic racism that is pervasive in the country. The vaccines are on trial and medical professionals are working around. Still so many people are suffering and dying. Of the other this has riddled the country since birth and we have h
An equal and unfair treatment the murder of george floyd and Breanna Taylor and many other black americans has shed a harsh light on the systemic racism and pervasive in our country. Black people are not safe here go out for a jog or go to church or stay in their own home and too often at the hands of police right now the impact of two diseases one is medical professionals working around the clock and a global effort with a common enemy and still so many people are suffering and dying the other is a disease has never their country since birth and we have had decades in which we ignored the plight of black citizens. Those joining sar on the front lines attacking both of these diseases and challenges and they are truly leaning at a time where at the National Level we are fortunate to have these leaders to develop these options in all four of them have been working at the forefront to develop those systems to serve the entire community with the reform of the system so we really want to be
And stockton mayor. I will say a few more words about them in a minute. But he really wanted to start by saying that we are gathering at a time where all as a country, and in particular, leading us as we go through a moment of deep pain and anguish for so many americans. That has come to the floor the last few weeks that it is a product of years and decades and really even centuries of any cool and unfair treatment. The murders of george floyd, breonna taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many other black americans have shed a harsh light on the systemic racism that is pervasive in our country. People are not safe here. Now when they got their jobs are going to church, not even when they stay in our own homes. And they are too often killed at the hand of place. Black people. Right now our country is suffering of two abuses. One of them, medical professionals are working aroundtheclock theres a global effort to become a common entity. And still so many people are suffering. And dying. And for the
Yeas and nays are ordered. He orvotes objected to under the house irule 20. Proceedings on postponed questions at a later time. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker, i move hat house suspend the rules and pass that the house suspend the rules and pass h. R. 2227, as amended. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 2227, a bill to amend the Service Members civil relief act to authorize spouses of Service Members to incur a catastrophic injury or illness or die while in military service to terminate leases of premises and Motor Vehicles and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from california, mr. Takano, and the gentleman from tennessee, mr. Roe, each will control 20 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. Takano. Mr. Takano madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent that unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days
The hour 12 noon having a right to see things that was certain has. Gone from president of the United States. Article one. Of use of power article to obstruction of congress. The gravity of these charges is self evident to anyone who is not self interest the houses power. Is over. The senate. Is. Also coming up tonight is the russian president preparing his country for a change which guarantees more of the same will it be a 3rd decade of putin power these many and so busy i doubt and i think will change with his own the silly boy you think you may be in more civilized countries or states when this kind of thing happens people expect change and for things to get back. To the noise here. To our viewers on p. B. S. In the United States and all around the world welcome we begin the day with the beginning of the impeachment trial of u. S. President donald trump and the u. S. Constitutions clauses for impeachment in a trial. Sitter and emergency brake if you will Congress Taking exist rematc