Prudent path forward on the health front is that even as we hope for the best, we should continue planning for the worst. If this nasty disease continues to ramp in roughly the same proportions as it has in italy and spain, it would overwhelm our hospitals so i think that the social distancing recommendations from the president and from the c. D. C. Over the last four days are a prudent course of action. At the same time, we are also in the midst of a genuine economic crisis, lots of moms and dads are worried that they might be laid off, and lots of Small Businesses are evaluating whether theyre going to be able to make payroll and whether theyre still going to be in business months down the line. Theyre scared and d. C. Needs to act a lot more urgently than they used to do. But, this is an important but, just saying that we need to act urgently is not a substitute for actually having good ideas and advancing good policies. There is a herd mentality around this building right now where
As you all know [inaudible] with your support that we are able to bring wonderful authors like tony to the literary community. So we really appreciate, you know, your support. So several events and author of Overground Railroad will be joining us on the 13th, the roots of black travel america. Theyll feature author and journalist charles jecko. Be sure toe check online. A bunch of events coming up in february. Journalists, activist from st. Louis, missouri, a member to have communist party usa and serves for the party in kansas, missouri and senate seat. [inaudible] served as a member on political and labor organizations including [inaudible] unique and neglected aspects of the communist party usa. Places within the political and historical contest. Topical aspects of the partys ongoing work especially in post 1956 period. Hope is that each individual story helps build and adds to completer and more complex usa history. So tonight, tony will be discussing, answering your questions and
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal father, answer us speedily. When we dont know which way to turn, guide us with your light. When we cannot see the way. Do not hide your face from our lawmakers, as they seek to do your will. For in the time of trouble, you continue to hide us in your pavilion. Lord, teach our senators how to live in a way that will honor you. We magnify your name for the way you have preserved our nation through the seasons of its existence. You have made us glad, for you are our light and salvation. We pray in your glorious name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance to the 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. Grassley mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from i
Coronavirus briefing with vermont governor phil scott to keep longterm commitment to coverage of the us senate. You can watch the remainder of this briefing on cspan. Org. Senate lawmakers are completing work on the third coronavirus economics to me was plan, final vote on the bill is expected today. Now live coverage of the u. S. Senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god, our father, we lift up our hearts in prayer because we trust in you. Lord, we know well the weakness and the insecurity of our hold upon this life. Comfort those who have lost loved ones during this Global Health crisis. When we wrestle with sad memories of mortal loss, give us all the glorious hope of life eternal. Lord, provide our lawmakers with the confidence that your allsufficient grace and power will enable them to become more than conquerors during this time of trouble. Remind them t
And International Studies this is about one hour. [inaudible conversations] welcome back. Cliff, happy birthday. You are welcome. It is all for you. I really am delighted to welcome general joseph votel for our keynote address today. He currently serves as ceo and president of Business Executives for National Security and he joined their in january 2020 following 89 years of distinguished military service and served for three years as commander of u. S. Central command and prior to serving as commander of Central Command he commanded the u. S. Special Operations Command and the joint special Operations Command and in addition to his current role at the visit executive Financial Security hes also a distinguished senior fellow National Security at the middle east institute and unwelcome credit [inaudible] he will talk about a theme that has come up throughout the discussion this morning which we are all aware of but werent exactly sure what to think about and i think in 30 minutes we wil