My colleagues the status of where we are in regards to the professions in the cares act that relate to Small Businesses. First i want to make it clear that our top priority for americas businesses, whether they be Small Businesses or large businesses, is to get this covid19 behind us, to stop the spread of this deadly disease, to give confidence back to the American People that its safe to pursue their economic desires and, therefore, to have businesses be able to go back to a situation where they have customers and they can be open for business. We have appropriated significant resources in order to make sure we do whats right financially to deal with this deadly disease. And we have provided the tools to to protect our economy. So let me talk a little bit about the attention to Small Business. Im pleased and proud to be the ranking democrat in the Small Business and entrepreneurship committee. I serve with senator rubio, who is the chairman of the committee. And we have worked togeth
Talented people, some of whom are standing with me, and thats available. Dr. Birx will be speaking about that in just a few minutes. Its important for the young and Healthy People to understand that, while they may experience milder symptoms, they can easily spread this virus and they will spread it indeed, putting countless others in harms way. We especially worry about our senior citizens. The White House Task force meets every day and updates guidelines based on the fast evolving situation that this has become all over the world. Its incredible whats happened in such a short period of time. The new modeling conducted in consultation with governors, we have made the decision to further toughen the guidelines and blunt the infection now. We would much rather be ahead of the curve than behind it, and thats where we are. Therefore, my administration is recommending that all americans, including the young and healthy, work to engage in schooling from home when possible, avoid gathering i
For a short session. Continue uled to we will take you live to prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, reverend dr. Dan c. Cummins, capitol worship, washington, d. C. The chaplain come pray with me. Heavenly father, creator of all things, throughout our history have plagues and diseases pillaged our human frailties and still another leviathan plunders your children, stealing, destroying, and killing without prejudice. We besiege you this morning without timid it but in all reverence and humiliation, reminding you of your promise to us, your children, that if destruction should come in the guise of drought or by the hordes of of locusts or peril of pest till lens, and whether it comes with the morning sun, the noon day heat, or the parkness of night, and whether comes by natures chance, mans nefarious deed, or by your outstretched hand, you promise that if your people who are called by your name shall humble themselves, pray, seek your face, and turn from our wicked ways, you will
Join me ahead to look ahead on sunday morning futures. Maria so the week has arrived the senate trial will begin this tuesday. How long will this impeachment trial last . Here is Senate Judiciary chairman Lindsey Graham on this program two weeks ago. Well i hope to have the trial over by the end of january. We used the clinton model, where you take the record established in the house, let the house managers appointed by pelosi make the argument. Let the president make his arguments why the two articles are flawed. Then well decide whether or not we want witnesses but this should be done in a couple weeks. Maria joining me right now in exclusive interview senator ted cruz of texas, member of the Senate Judiciary committee. Chairman of the judiciary subcommittee on the constitution. Senator, always a pleasure to see you. Thanks so much for being here. Thank you, maria, good morn. Maria this is the first time we hear from the president. The president and white house coming out with a Stat
Of representatives at 5 p. M. Eastern. And you can see that here on cspan2. Now, live to the floor of the u. S. Senate. 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, we whisper our prayer boldly before your throne of grace. You have invited us to come to you with all our needs. We thank you for our requests that you have already answered. We have sought and found. We have knocked and walked through open doors. Lord, with your grace and mercy, strengthen our lawmakers for their journey. Prepare them for the ravages of the valley and the chill of the mountain summits. Guide them, great redeemer. They are pilgrims on this earth. They are weak, but you are mighty. Inspire them to keep their eyes on you and not the problems that seem too difficult to solve. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pled