Afghanistan. It means half have nod not but its bang for the buck. Best money we spent in eastern afghanistan was 5,000, and how much does a drone cost . How much does a tank cost . How much does daves salary cost . 5,000 to do what . We basically provided taxi fare for all of the bus students to get in the come down from the mountains and go to host university. The only role the americans had was to make sure that the drivers dropped them off at the university, and took them back. Thats 5,000 bucks. Just trying to be wise more than smart. I think wisdom west. Coms at the end. As i gatemer gray hair i can relate to that. Time for one moreey. Sounds like the money was spent you did the best you could. You were directing us through the photographs in the book and i spend time on the photos. I was taken by this one here that shows barneys cereal bowl on display in the bush library with ai and mia badges and bracelets. A damning picture and showed the attitude. The host question comes at t
Theyre wonderful son, cooper, kelley and kelley, pam and nicole, plaintiffs in the case more than 30, you ought to matter. Your relationships matter. Your children matter. I felt like part of we the people. [inaudible conversations] hi, everyone. Thank you so much for coming out this evening. Before he gets started, a few housekeeping notes. If you could take the time now to silence or cell phones, that would be great. You dont have to turn it off. You can follow kramer books on facebook and twitter and its agreement signed for email newsletter if you havent already. A newly redesigned website kramer. Com. We would love for you to visit. You can see all the great events without going on. Melissa is here to talk about her new book, tea party by men which explores the women creating and reading the Tea Party Movement and the greater significance of womens involvement in the tea party and talks about our understanding of female Political Leadership in the future of women in the american r
It is a selfinflicted wound. Malcolm x in particular and that is a misnomer you can call people. [applause] government abuse is onesided. I care about freespeech and the First Amendment i was so libertarian for this. And i had written from the left for my column on the wall street journal i assumed i would have staff on the right to. [inaudible conversations] good morning. Thankyou everyone for the book festival i cannot count on saree. I was asked but thanks for your coming down to to the san antonio book festival. I want to remind you that end at the end of morriss comments there will be a microphone that is passed around and it reminded us immediately after the session and the question of the proceeds so good morning this is one of the best days whether wyse and i think it will stay that way. It is my honor to moderate this panel on the book, white backlash immigration, race, and american politics we urination of immigrants said immigration has always been a tradition were a multira
Send your spirit to empower us to live worthy of your great name. Guide our senators as they confront the struggles of our times, bringing them confident assurance that your purposes will prevail. In the hectic pace of their living, help them to slow down long enough to hear your still, small voice of wisdom. Eviscerate the tensions that pull them apart and keep them from being whole. Lord, you know us better than we know ourselves so have your way in our world. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Mcconnell the democratic leader. Mr. Reid the republican leader is on his way. I ask that the quorum begin to be called. The presiding officer the clerk will call the roll. Quorum call mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding o
Household saw the gains last year. We also want to hear how you think these new numbers might impact of the campaign 2016 debate over the Economic Health of the u. S. We have split our phone lines by income level this morning. If you make under 25,000 a year, 2027488000 this morning. If you make between 25,000 and 50,000, 2027488001 is your number. Between 50,000 a year and 100,000 a year, 2027488002. If you make over 100,000 a year, 2027488003. You can also tweet us and find us on facebook. A very good wednesday morning to you. Heres how the Census Bureau numbers played out on several of the front pages of major newspapers around the country. Heres the front page of the wall street journal this morning. The u. S. Got its first race last year since 2007. Last years ands 2007. Since 2007. Put it john is an economic correspondent with npr. Thank you for joining us today. Take us through the topline numbers and a general sense that these are good numbers, but how good are they . Caller by