Trevor lets get straight into the big news over the weekend. Yeah, i finally learned how to dunk boom turns out you just need to make the net a little closer to the ground. Dont know why i didnt think about that. Also this happens. Cnn projects joseph r. Biden, jr. Elected the 46th president of the president of the united states. There was jubilee as people flooded the streets celebrating from the white house to the west coast. Celebrations in the streets. In new york city the trystate and across the world. In the streets of the largest cities, today a party. In President Trumps hometown new york city, biden supporters shouted out their windows. There were bands and champagne. Whoo costumes and tears. An impromptu dance party broke out. Had sweet caroline sing alongs and nah nah nah goodbye sing along. Trevor oh, yeah, what a day, what a day, what a day, now, people were out in the streets dancing, they were partying, singing sweet caroline which is genius because any generation singin
Caroline isnt going to get broken up by the cops. For real, this was such an amazing weekend. It was a festive atmosphere. Saturday always which mazing. Even coronavirus took the day off. Im kidding. But this weekend, joseph r. Biden was declared the 46t 46th president of the united states. I know it was tough waiting four days to get final results but its actuallile cool it happened on a saturday morning right . Because think about it, normally it happens tuesday, wednesday, just have to be at home. But now people could soak it in. They heard wit their families, going for a walk, even one guy found out ton golf course. President trump was not at the white house when he learned he lost it. He was golfing in virginia, driven home past his critics, cheering. cheers and applause trevor no matter what you think about trump, thats a terrible way to find out youre fired. Its bad enough for your boss to tell you to clean out your desk, but can you imagine on the way to your desk the entire of
Day. We ask your blessing upon those throughout our country who are suffering so much more each day. Keep safe the firefighters out west. Keep safe those who are responding to the destruction of Hurricane Sally on the gulf coast. Listen to the cries of those who have lost so much as a result of these natural covid rs even as the pandemic weeks its havoc in our communities. Here in the capitol impel with your spirit the members of congress who, more than any others, have the opportunity to address our nations needs. Give them the wisdom and ourage to do so working as a united force for good in these times. Lord, have mercy. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Men. The speaker thank you, father. Pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from michigan, ms. Slotkin. Ms. Slotkin i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and
Gentleman from texas, mr. Castro. Mr. Castro madam chair, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and tend their remarks the speaker pro tempore without objection, so ordered. Mr. Castro i yammings. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman virginia tech. Mr. Castro i rise in support of the uighur forced labor prevention act. The human rights atrocities, the Chinese Government is perpetuating are now wellknown. More than a million uighurs and muslims, ethnic north have been thrown into detention camps where they face torture, brainwashing, sexual abuse, and even forced sterilization. These atrocities are horrific, and the congress has acted to hold perpetrators of these crimes accountable by passing the uighur human rights policy act. We must not stop there. The legislation we are considering today focuses on a specific form of abuse. Forced labor, an abuse of human rights, which also has grave implications for supply chains and consumers worldwide
Sufficient significant discussion about veteran suicides today, let me start by sharing the Veterans Crisis line. If you were a veteran you know are struggling, please contact the Veterans Crisis line 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 182738255 and select option number one or text 838255. I want to thank everybody joining us today. Weve made Suicide Prevention or top priority and today 25 to 31 bills we will discuss or related to improving access and reducing suicide in the veteran population. The issues surrounding Mental Health care are broad and complex. Let me address some of the remarks made by the Senate Counterparts at the hearing yesterday. The committee has been trying to work with the senate for six month is a end after promising staff conversations we are pleased to hear they are committed to moving forward with meaningful improvements to help reduce veteran suicide and help prevent veterans from falling into crisis. I look forward to speaking with chairman mao ran direct