Couplets, korean war, the number, persian gulf, the wars in afghanistan and iraq the war powers was put in place postvietnam. I think theres some real constitutional issues but if we want to have that debate or want to have that debate about the authorization of use of military force from a one and 02, find lets have that. We had under the last several administrations but yesterday thats not what that was. The type of bill that moved through called concurrent resolution was the same type of bill we used to name post offices that it was basically what we call a messaging. It was intended to make a political statement. It was not debated in committee. Wasnt marked up in committee. Though no serious efforts to put amendments. Like esters piece of legislation in washington would have. This was intended to take a political shot at the present, not going to get picked up in the senate and thats essential that. I think thats unfortunate. Host the perspective you bring come from a military bac
Presidency on the line donald childfree to the annual meeting of the World Economic forum in switzerland where he criticized Climate Change activists but the most favorite all those activists say to turn back says leaders like chant all failing to avert a climate catastrophe. I lebanons new Prime Minister announces the formation of a new cabinet in his country so will the new government be able to satisfy demonstrate his demanding radical change. Im Going Home Free glad you could join me we start of the United States where history is being made donald trump is now the 3rd president u. S. History to face removal from office by trial the u. S. Senate is the setting for an impeachment trial where trump faces charges of abuse of power. And obstruction of Congress Congressional democrats say trump conditioned Critical Military funding for ukraine on the countrys help in hurting a potential political opponent in the 2020 alexion and then try to cover it up with republicans and trumps needle
Fair and lease zero impeachment inquiry in American History jeopardizing the foundations of our system of government. , Speaker Pelosi told the country impeachment is so divisive to the country that unless there is something so compelling and overwhelming and bipartisan, i dont think we should go down that path. That was the speaker less than a year ago. In 1998, when democrats were busy defending president clinton , congressman jerry nadler said there must never be a narrowly impeachmently voted. Of n impeachment that was obviously a standard when the democrat was in the white house. Democrats, house cared more about attacking President Trump rather than keeping their promises. They rushed through a slapdash investigation. They decided not to bother with the standard legal processes when pursuing witnesses and evidence. They dont have time to do that. Told theadam schiff country on National Television that Getting Court decisions take a long time. He did not want to wait. It takes a l
116th congress, no votes are planned but we spent remarks the two leaders, Mitch Mcconnell and Democrat Chuck schumer. Now live to the floor of the u. S. Senate on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Father of all, in a world where each new day seems to bring the the chaotic and unexpected, we praise you that you are the same yesterday, today, and forever. Lord, you are your help in ages past. You are our hope for years to come. Give thus day wisdom to know your words and obey your precepts. May we show our gratitude with obedience because you have demonstrated your might, wisdom, and love throughout the days of our earthly pilgrimage. As our lawmakers follow your lead, may they trust you to carve tunnels of hope through mountains of despair. Give our senators the courage to embrace integrity with a clear conscience. May they not retreat from lifes battles but faithfully keep their hands in