Were going to get started because we have a hard cue at 8 48. Please raise for the presentation of the colors and the singing of the National Anthem by tim kepler. Clr o say, can you see by the dawns early light what so proudly we hailed at the twilights last gleaming . Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight oer the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming . And the rockets red glare the bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there oh, say, does that starspangled banner yet wave oer the land of the free and the home of the brave . [ applause ]. Please be seated. We have a lot to do and a lot of special guests to thank before we get going tonight. Youll hear in a couple of moments from Rhonda Johnson who is the president of at t california. At t is the cosponsor with the Nixon Foundation at todays events which have been going on since the 5k race for space this morning right up to this moment celebrating 50 years ago. I
Place would stop. Its the closest that we came to royalty. Watch your back. Photographers at their door everywhere she went. That really tore her down. He was definitely under a lot of pressure as a kennedy. Flying for him was just freedom. I think it was the only place he could escape. All these rumors, john was having troubles with his marriage, he was having troubles with his magazine, the two most important things in his life. This is the oddest sky ive ever seen. If theres a private pilot, theyre going to be in a lot of trouble. Were interrupting your program for some information involving john f. Kennedy jr. I remember turning on the tv and the helicopter was over the water. Ready . Okay. Theres a large contingent of people staked out. A friend of mine said, have you heard . No, this cant be happening. To understand john f. Kennedy jr. And what he meant to the country you have to go back to where it all started. The unexpected climax saw senator kennedy the victor with a clear ma
You today to testify on the president s trade jaeagenda ande newly renegotiated United States mexico canada agreement. I would like to begin by notie ingnoteing that the American Economy is growing well. Were growing substantially faster than any other g7 country. We added 5. 8 million jobs since the 2016 election. Notab notably, 500,000 of those jobs are in manufacturing. The Unemployment Rate of 3. 6 is the lowest in half a century and has been at or below 4 for 15 consecutive months. Hourly wages were up some 3. 1 over the last 12 months. And contrary to what one hears, exports are growing. Indeed, 2018 was the highest year in our history for exports of both goods and services. While agricultural exports in 2018 were not the highest in history, they were up over 2017 and 2016. Im pleased to present the trade policy agenda at the 2018 annual report of the committee. This document, which u. S. Put out usgr put out recently outlines the administrations trade priorities and catalogs rec
The committee will cut the committee will come to order. Today, we welcome ambassador , including or negotiations with china, japan, and u. S. He u. K. Participation in wto. We are pleased to welcome you back. Have been eager to consult with you and it has taken a while to get this hearing on the books. To the members of the committee and american public, the democrats are already engaged with you and and allows us to further the engagement. I commit to you as a half the past many months, continue working with you on nafta in good faith based on facts and a desire to make responsible policy. The opportunity we have to ove nafta we can ensure that there are protections respected and Affordable Access to medicines is for now and the future. All of this is too important to rush. Im not the only person making this point. It is consistent from the. Usiness roundtable i believe from working with you, wef a lot in common have a lot in common. With respect to a larger trade agreement agenda, a
Secretary of state blinken speaking about new images he was shown by israels Prime Minister. It reminds me in some ways of the worst of what we saw from isis. As hamas calls for a day of rage this morning. Officials in israel and major cities across the u. S. Are on high alert. Whiplash on capitol hill. Overnight, majority leader Steve Scalise dropping his bid. Whats next in this unprecedented fight for speaker . Split verdict in the Elijah Mcclain case. One officer convicted, one acquitted in the death of the colorado man in Police Custody. Major storm on the move. At least ten reported tornados across the country. Now which cities are in the bulls eye for a flash flooding threat . Will it be another weekend washout . Ginger is tracking it all. Social security raise. The big change for more than 71 million americans. On the run. The texas woman accused of killing a romantic rival last year then fleeing to costa rica, caught on camera trying to escape officers. Dont click. Holiday scam