On the history of u. S. Iranian relations. I should stress that these events are strictly nonpartisan. They are not intended to offer any kind of policy recommendations or agendas. They are simply sort of meant to give greater insight into how we got to where we are, which we believe helps us understand how we solve problems. So, a few thanks and then ill turn it over to alan. First of all, the Mellon Foundation funds this program. Were very grateful for them. Secondly, the room has been booked for us by congressman jerry connollys office. Finally, i want to thank my assistant director, who is at the table outside and will be coming in shortly. Now, i will turn this over to the professor of american university, who will moderate the event. Most of you will find these index cards on your seats. The intent is, as the discussion proceeds, if you have questions, write them on these cards. We will collect them after formal remarks and use them to initiate discussion. Alright . So think abou
Montana governor Stephen Bullock is one of those who sees himself as a moderate, also pulling in the single digits. Governor, it is good to see you here. I almost didnt recognize you without nine people standing to your left. The format today will include remarks from the governor followed by questions from myself and the audience. Governor bullock is the only candidate who won the election in 2016 in a state by donald trump and the only candidate who has a National Campaign finance reform at the core of his. Latform governor bullock expanded aticaid, expanded programs schools. He made montana the first state to protect Net Neutrality through legislation. He has promised that if elected president of the u. S. , his First Official act, we define an executive order requiring corporations to disclose every dollar they scan on electoral. Olitics he told those of his fellow candidates who support the Illegal Immigrants are walking into a trap donald trump has set for them. After this weeken
Announcer the white house did not release a weekly address. Senator chris murphy of connecticut gave the weekly democratic address, focused on health care coverage. Each week, i walk 100 miles across my state from one end to the other. Findked to everybody i can about what matters to them, what worries them, and what congress should be doing to help. Every year when i have done this walk, health care is the dominant issue people raise. A few years ago, a young woman tracked my route on social media and staked out a spot on the side of the road, waiting an hour to talk to me about her lupus diagnosis. She told me without protections for people with preexisting conditions in the Affordable Care act, she would be bankrupt. She did not understand why President Trump and republicans were hellbent on taking her insurance away. She was convinced President Trump wanted to put Health Care Companies Insurance Companies back in charge of our health care system. Two years later, President Trump ha
Governor bullock shared his personal story of his 11yearold nephew who was shot and killed a School Playground by fellow classmates. The governor called for expanded background checks, red flag was, and a boost to Mental Health care as well as a ban on assault weapons. Governor bullock is a native of montana and the and his wife live in helena with their three children. He served as attorney general and lawyer in private practice where he was an adjuvant professor at the George Washington school of law. We welcome governor bullock to the National Press club. [applause] thank you so much, thomas. Thank you all for taking a little bit of time this morning. It is an honor to be here. First, the Mass Shootings in el paso and in dayton, they are heartbreaking. Not just for the families, not just for the communities, but for our entire country. Fbi, since thee attacks of 9 11, more americans have been killed by domestic terrorism, often fueled by ,atred and White Nationalism then by foreign
I am a past president of the National Press club. Last tuesday, 10 of the people seeking the democratic partys nomination for president took the stage on the first night of the second round of candidate forums. As the dust settled following both forums, one of the storylines is the candidates who see themselves as moderate working hard to assert their views as those who dont see themselves as moderate. Montana governor Stephen Bullock is one of those who sees himself as a moderate, also pulling in the single digits. Governor, it is good to see you here. I almost didnt recognize you without nine people standing to your left. The format today will include remarks from the governor followed by questions from myself and the audience. Governor bullock is the only candidate who won the election in 2016 in a state by donald trump and the only candidate who has a National Campaign finance reform at the core of his. Latform governor bullock expanded aticaid, expanded programs schools. He made m