Debate. Welcome toning and the district 17 congressional debate here in the wpix studio. That it is by now one of the biggest races in the u. S. House this november and we are very excited to be with you tonight for the next 30 minutes. Lets get right to it and meet our candidates. Enough about a colored or, the incumbent conor lamb, who has been in Congress Since 20 18. And the challenger, republican sean parnell, a retired army ranger running for office for the first time. We posted the rules for the debate online and we for bitcoin in studio to determine who goes first for opening statements. Congressman lam, you have two minutes. People want members of congress to stop attacking each other and start dealing with the real problems we face. That is exactly how ive done this job. 80 of the votes ive cast have been bipartisan. I cosponsored three bipartisan bills that the president signed into law. I know how to work with the other side to get things done and right now, we need that ap
The district 17 congressional debate here in the wpix studio. We all know by now that it is one of the biggest races in the u. S. House this november and we are very excited to be with you tonight for the next 30 minutes. Lets get right to it and meet our candidates. In alphabetical order, the incumbent conor lamb, who has been in Congress Since 2018. And the challenger, republican sean parnell, a retired army ranger running for office for the first time. We posted the rules for the debate online and we flipped a coin in studio to determine who goes first for opening statements. Congressman lamb, you have two minutes. Rep. Lamb thank you and good evening. At townhall meetings and at your front doors, ive had a chance to ask you about what you would like to see in your representative. People are concerned about how divided we are. They are tired of the shutdowns, tired of feeling like nothing gets done. People want members of congress to stop attacking each other and start dealing with
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In accordance with Governor Newsom executive order declaring a state of emergency starting the covid19 outbreak and mayor london n. Breeds proclamation declaring a local emergency issued on february 25, 2020, including the guidance for gatherings issued by the San Francisco department of Public Health center, members of t officer, aggressive directives were issued to reduce the spread of covid19. On march 17, 2020, the board of supervisors authorized their bhoord and Committee Meetings to convene remotely and will allow remote Public Comment via teleconference. Watch the sfgovtv website at www. Sfgovtv. Org to stream the live meeting or to watch meetings on demand. Members of the public are encouraged to participate remotely via detailed instructions on participating via teleconference. Members of the public may participate by phone or may submit their comments by email to ericamajor sfgov. Org. All comments received will be made a part of the official report. Chair peskin thank you. W