The only way forward is to treat each other with the respect and empathy the presiding officer without objection. Mr. Durbin thank you. Mr. President , this past weekend, i went back to illinois and visited with two different groups, one on friday, another on saturday. They were Young African americans on the southside of chicago and in my hometown of springfield. I wanted to sit down with these young people, some just barely high school students, who had been engaged in the protests and demonstration in their hometowns and asked them what happened it was about, what it meant to them. I wanted to hear it first hand. They talked about the killing of george floyd in minneapolis and how it changed the conversation about justice in america, and it moved them to stand up and speak up. Im proud to say that those that i met with have engaged in Peaceful Demonstrations quint with american consistent with American Values and our constitution. Im proud of them because there were no distractions.
Chief of staff. Now, live coverage of the u. S. Senate. Vice president under the previous order, the senate will consider the following nomination. The clerk nomination, general charles q. Brown, jr. , to be chief of staff and general of the United States air force. The Vice President under the previous order, the question occurs on the nomination. Is there a sufficient second . It appears there is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. Vote vote vote the Vice President are there any senators wishing to vote or to change their vote . If not, on this vote, the yeas are 98, the nays are zero. And the historic nomination of general charles q. Brown, jr. As the United States air force chief of staff is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table and the president will be immediately notified of the senates action. Mr. Alexander madam president . The presiding officer the senator from tennessee. Mr. Alexander thank you
Senate can deliver major relief to the American People as soon as humanly possible. Im glad to say that talks are already well under way. Earlier this morning, a number of our Committee Chairmen began indepth bipartisan talks with their democratic counterparts. We were joined by representatives from the administration and those talks continue right now as we speak. Here are the next steps. These memberlevel discussions will proceed with the goal of reaching agreements on each of four components of the legislation by the end of today. By the end of the day, agreements on each of these four components. This would allow the first procedural vote to occur before the end of the day tomorrow. And that would allow a bipartisan package focused on immediate challenges to pass the senate monday. The nation needs and expectations are perfectly clear. Workers, families, Small Businesses, and the foundations of our economy itself need swift action. And in the senate swift means bipartisan. The sena
U. S. Senate while the chamber continues debate on an economic a package, negotiations are ongoing but it is possible senators could vote as early as monday on the deal. Live to the senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain dr. Barry black will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal lord, you are worthy of our praise. Save us from the forces that threaten our nation and world. Lord, inspire our lawmakers even though the earth seems to tremble and the mountains seem to shake. May our senators always embrace your divine principles and live blameless lives. Give them the wisdom to labor with integrity and to seek your divine approval. Illuminate the darkness that inevitably comes and lead them to your desired destination. Empower us all almighty god, with a faith that will keep us surefooted even in slippery places. We pray in your great name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegianc
Majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell yesterday i introduced the coronavirus aid relief and Economic Security act. Senate republicans bold proposal to continue combating this Health Crisis and the economic crisis it is causing. And i called on our democratic counterparts to join us immediately at the table for urgent discussions so that the senate can deliver major relief to the American People as soon as humanly possible. Im glad to say that talks are already well under way. Earlier this morning, a number of our Committee Chairmen began indepth bipartisan talks with their democratic counterparts. We were joined by representatives from the administration and those talks continue right now as we speak. Here are the next steps. These memberlevel discussions will proceed with the goal of reaching agreements on each of four components of the legislation by the end of today. By the end of the day, agreements on each of these four components. This would allow the first procedural vote to occur befo