Government institutions but is connected and responsive to the every day concerns of our people. Theres no doubt that how a united europe works together can be improved. But look around the world at authoritarian governments and those that are ruled by fear and oppression. And there is no doubt that democracy is the most just and effective form of government ever created. [ applause ] and when i talk about democracy, i dont just mean elections. Because there are a number of countries where people get 70 , 80 of the vote but they control all the media. And the judiciary and Civil Society organizations and you have to be registered and are intimidated. I mean real democracy, the source we see here in europe and in the United States. So we have to be individuvigilae pillars of democracy. Not just elections but the rule of law as fair elections, a free press, vibrant Civil Societies where citizens can work for change. And we should be suspicious of those who claim to have interests of euro
Watch book tv all weekend, every weekend weekend on cspan2, television for serious readers. Next on book tv afterwards program, Washington Post columnist talks to williams of fox news about republican politics. Host the author of why the right went wrong, from goldwater to the tea party and beyond, ej, thank you for doing this. You are a much a steam columnist for the Washington Post but people think of you as a liberal columnist. Is this book intended for liberals, conservatives, or both . Guest i like to think of both, thanks for doing this i really appreciate it. At the beginning of the book i make the point that a healthy conservativism is in the interest of everybody including liberals. I also make the point that i grew up in a conservative family and only started becoming a liberal in my early teen years. My dad and i had a lot of great arguments, he encouraged them. He thought it was a good was a good thing when kids and parents argued about politics. I say that because i dont l
Part of the longterm future of syria. Secretary of state john kerry speaks to al jazeera about the future of Bashar Alassad. And how many child brides in niger who escape poverty end up in even worse circumstances. Were learning more about the shooter at an Oregon Community college. The Police Identified Chris Harper Mercer as the shooter in the massacre. He was discharged from the army in 2008 for failing to meet the minimum standards to serve. A rifle and a flak jacket was does covered with ammunition. More was found at the shooters home. Sabrina, you talked to people who knew the suspect . Well, we actually have been here for the last couple of hours because a steady stream of students and families have been arriving here at the fairgrounds. Theyve been bussed to the School Campus where they can retrieve their cars and their personal belongings. They left everything there yesterday after the lockdown was lifted. In the meantime were learning more about the heavily armed shooter. He
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Everything, and nothing. Ifill all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. Supported by the john d. And catherine t. Macarthur foundation. Committed to building a more just, verdant and peaceful world. More information at macfound. Org and with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Ifill for democrats, a season of uncertainty is at an end Vice President joe biden will not join the president ial race after all. Hed pondered the possibility at least since summer, and announced his decision today in the white house rose garden. Joined by his wife, jill, and president obama, he said he and his family took the time to consider all political options after his son, beau, died of cancer in may. Unfortunately i believe w