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. Almighty god, we are reminded at this time of year of the greatness of your gift to us in sending your son. Use us as instruments for his glory. Because of our faith in you, make us bold as lions in these turbulent times. May our lawmakers Work Together to protect and defend our constitution, realizing, as iron sharpens iron so friends sharpen friends. Make our senators grateful for the fires in our nations history that have tested their commitment to freedom, providing opportunities to become profiles of courage, serving their generation with faithfulness. We pray in your great name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting 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.
Which looks like it will happen and its inevitable he wanted the senate to take the time because he thought it would be politically advantageous but at this point it looks like hes been talked out of that. Mcconnell, the Senate Majority leader, felt like he wanted a quick trial and do not want to bringo in new witnesses and was able to prevail upon the white house if that was the best way toin go in those negotiations ae still ongoing and they are happening not only between the white house and the republicans n but also between the republics in the senate and democrats but at this time it looks like they are coming in on trying to have a relatively Speedy Senate trial that does not bring a lot of new witnesses but President Trump felt like maybe they could have brought in witnesses like hunter biden and others to expand the scope of it and try to push it for political advantage but at this point it looks like they will go in a different direction and also what is happening this alast w
Was running for president. Afterwards, she took questions from the audience. [cheers and applause] hey, good afternoon. Im chair of the Johnson County democrats. Im not here to make an endorsement im here to welcome you and i know the reason youre here. And that reason is you want to make the change in the way our state and our government in washington is being run. [applause] absolutely. And really whats the best way th do that . Get involved. You can get involved with the Johnson County democrats and what to do is go to jcdems. Org. Thats jcdems. Org, get out your phones right now and had their, and sign up for our weekly email. On the email there is a newsletter that will give you the latest of the important political events going on in our area as well as you can have details about the caucasus, where youre going to caucus, information about training on what, and also in person online. So please go to that site, join the Johnson County democrats and help us take back the state, the
Isaacson, and were expecting to break this afternoon so they can attend their caucus meetings. Now live here on the floor of the senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father, be with us not only in great moments of experience but also during mundane and common tasks. Through the power of your spirit, may our senators mount up with wings like eagles, running without weariness and walking without fainting. Give them the wisdom to be patient with others, ever lenient to their faults and ever prompt to appreciate their virtues. Lord, rule in the hearts of our lawmakers, keeping them from sin and sustaining their loved ones in all of their tomorrows. Surround us all with the shield of your mercy as you provide us with a future and a hope, and blessings too numerous to be stored. We pray in your sovereign name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting
Here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead us in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, your truth endures forever. Make us conscious of our shortcomings, limitations, and liabilities. Lord, guide our lawmakers. Give them the humility to deped on your leading and to receive the gift of your grace for daiy living. Create in them joy in living, courage in danger, and an enthusiasm in glorifying you in our nation and world. Inspire them to be people who will stand for right though the heavens fall. We pray in your sovereign name. Amen. The president pro tempore will you please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of americ, 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 iowa. Mr. Grassley id like to address the senate for one minute in