Senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The senate will be opened by the senator from oklahoma, mr. Inhofe, and he will lead us in prayer. Mr. Inhofe let us pray. Almighty god, creator of all, as we gather here today, we are grateful for the Service Members who are deployed in the defense of our great nation under god. We ask for your comfort of the families who continue the duties at home with the courage to maintain the home front in the absence of their loved ones. Protect our service men and women with the shield of your strength as they discharge their Sacred Mission and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise you for your loving care. Assist with your spirit of counsel and fortitude for the president and other government leaders of these United States. May they always seek the ways of righteousness, justice and mercy. Grant that
The week lawmakers are excited to start the week with 2020 federal spending bills. Focus will be in a culture, commerce and interior environment and transportation hud department. First vote at 5 30 pm eastern eastern. Not to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. 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 god, in spite of our d shortcomings, you have shortcomings, you have promised never to forsake us. In this decisive season of our nations history, grant our lawmakers wisdom and courage. May they remember that history is a fateful stenographer that will judge their words and deeds in the shining light of truth. Lord, provide our senators with the grace to glorify you as they remember you have appointed them for this moment in time. And, lord, we thank you for the courage and professionalism of the men and women in our nations military. We also thank you for the life and
[applause] thanks, chris. Can you hear me . By the way, the staff for this commission is so good. [applause] they produce 120 questions for me [laughing] to interrogate this panel with. So this is actually a ten hour session, not a one hour session. I am thrilled to be here with this panel, some old friends and new friends are with me on stage. Stage. To my immediate left his Andrea Thompson known to many of you. She was the former under secretary of state for arms control. She was the National Security adviser to the Vice President , and most importantly, 25 years of service, time in combat zones and certainly served her country nobly. So andrea, welcome. I have the great pleasure of having islanders with us, the former danish prime minister, chairman of the Danish Liberal Party and formerly the country generally of nato. Most recently though he is the ceo of rasmussen global as well is the sound of the alliance for democracies, or of democracies can which we will get you a little bit
Judicial nominations, including District Court nominees for arkansas and pennsylvania, as well as Appeals Court nominations for the 9th circuit covering the western u. S. And the 2nd circuit which includes connecticut, new york and vermont. And now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. 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 god, thank you for not leaving us alone in a challenging world. You remain our refuge in every storm. We call you when troubles arise, and you rescue us even from selfinflicted wounds. You clean up our debris, restoring us to your sweet fellowship. As our lawmakers commit this day to you, help them navigate through its turbulence. May your spirit impinge on their minds, guiding them by the light of your truth. Be the resource they need to be faithful stewards of your unfolding providence. We pray in your gracious name. Amen. The president pro t
Would make the balkan a debate on executive damnation of the 2020 spending. We taking live to the floor of the senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain of the senate, doctor black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal master, we find shelter in your shadow, for you are our refuge and fortress. Lord, we place our trust in you. Rescue our senators from the forces that seek to threaten freedom. Remind our lawmakers that nothing is impossible for you. Be with them this day as they strive to serve you and country. We call on you because you have promised to answer us, so satisfy our longings with your saving power. Lord, use us all to help heal the wounds of a divided nation. We pray in your strong name, amen. The president pro tempore will you 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, ind