[inaudible conversations] welcome, everybody, todays hybrid hearing. Pursuant house rules some members will appear in person and others will appear remotely via webex. Since some members are appearing in person let me first remind everyone that pursuant to the latest guidance from the house attending physician all individuals attending this hearing in person must wear a face mask. Members who are not wearing a face mask will not be recognized. Let me also make a few reminders for those members appearing in person. You will see members and witnesses appearing remotely on the monitor in front of you when youre speaking in what is known in webex as active speaker view. At time is visible in the room directly in front of you. For members appearing remotely i know you are all familiar with webex by now but let me remind everyone of a few points. First you will be able to see each person speaking during the hearing. Whether they are in person or remote, as long as you have your webex set to
By the from the senator from illinois president lincoln played our heavenly father is wage ourou grief. And then to have laid atl costly sacrifice and a President Trump complained about world war i because they were suckers and losers. President trump has received some lows. And with the depravity of his comments and the nature of military service in general the lowest of the low. And then to lay down their life for the country. No greater sorrow everyone who has the privilege of working in Public Office knows the deep truths in their bones. But not the current president of the United States. Not this man who dodged the vietnam war with bone spurs or families. Ed and then to say i prefer people who are not captured. Not this president who doesnt understand one iota of the word sacrifice and why they may not get themselves for a larger cause. When President Trump went to Arlington National cemetery and then he said i dont get it what is in it for them . Everyone should be appalled what
So lets fight with conviction. Odonnell welcome to cbs News Coverage of the fourth and final night of the virtual Democratic National convention. Good evening. Im Norah Odonnell in the nations capital, and tonight, joe biden looks to deliver the speech of his life as he seeks to fulfill a lifelong dream. Soon he will accept his partys nomination for president in his home town of wilmington, delaware. Biden has been a major figure in the Democratic Party for nearly 50 years. This will be the seventh time hes addressed a convention. Hes only missed one convention, and that was in 1988 when he was recovering from a brain aneurysm. Its his third run for the nomination, and we can expect the former Vice President tonight to mount a fullthroated attack on President Trumps record while laying out his own goals. Tonights official theme americas promise. Youre watching cbs news 2020, america decides. And joining me tonight for analysis throughout the evening our senior political analyst and 60
Hearing in person must wear a face mask. Members who are not wearing a face mask will not be recognized. Let me also make a few reminders for those members appearing in person. You will see members and witnesses appearing remotely on the monitor in front of you when youre speaking in what is known in webex as active speaker view. At time is visible in the room directly in front of you. For members appearing remotely i know you are all familiar with webex by now but let me remind everyone of a few points. First you will be able to see each person speaking during the hearing. Whether they are in person or remote, as long as you have your webex set to active speaker view. If you have any questions about this please Contact Committee staff immediately. Second, we have a timer that should be visible on your screen when youre in the active speaker with him know. Members who wish to pen the timer to the screen should Contact Committee staff for assistance. Third, thousand rules require that w
I think of smart, i think of decent, someone with integrity, someone who is honest, and someone who has provided myself much counsel. It has been very wise and also i want to do just thank you for your support on many of the provisions of this bill. Moment oft take a personal privilege to say to you one of my fondest memories was my visit to your district in gary, indiana and you were bringing me a bag of white castle hamburgers. I mean a bag. I will always be indebted to you, mr. Chairman. I value our friendship and look forward to visiting you again in gary, indiana and get two bags next time. [laughter] your leadership and expertise is going to be missed. Madam chair, my amendment is straightforward as i introduced it for several years and it has received support over the years from both sides. Three years ago it passed on a bipartisan basis under republican majority and i hope we can do that again. My amendment would sunset the eight broad 2001 aumf months after enactment of the ac