Mr. Chairman, my fellow americans my fellow democrats, i proudly accept the nomination of our party. applause this moment is one of personal pride and gratification. Yet one cannot help but well reflect the deep sadness that we feel over the troubles and the violence which have erupted lid regrettably and tragically in the streets of this great city. And for the personal injuries which have occurred. Thats Hubert Humphrey accepting the 1968 democratic nomination for president. A chicagos comrade hilton hotel. The democrats had gathered for the convention in the midst of the vietnam war while thousands of protesters demonstrated outside. Hubert humphrey longtime minnesota senator and unsuccessful candidate for president in 1968 is the focus of this weeks contenders program. We are live from Minnesota History center. Mick caouette is the documentarian of Hubert Humphreys life. Just finished documentary last year. We are standing in the middle of an exhibit about the tumultuous year of 19
Democrat house of representatives is not even in town. The senate is here doing work. And important work i might add. Deceptive passing legislation heard well the week before memorial break we passed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act reauthorization, a critical piece of National Security and intelligence legislation that all our Intelligence Experts tell us is critical to fighting the war against terrorists. Pretty important legislation i and he pointed out the agenda for the month of june does not atinclude much. Thats only if you dont think the National Defense authorization act is not important, funding the military, authorizing the weapon system, paying personnel, the technology, the intelligence, although things are going to protecting the country seem to me very important. To the National Defense act as a peach ofio demonstration will process in the upcoming weeks in june. Ill probably take a good week to move across the floor of the senate, typically does and we have to
F. Kennedy school of government. Teresa miller, Insurance Commissioner an honor to have you here. Gary cohn very similar to the capital. Former deputy Administrator Center for medicare and Medicaid Services. To our distinguished witnesses coming your testimony today is very important to s. Because the marketplace is essential to the success in good health of the American People. It is my privilege not to call to order our hearing action now updating and improving the Affordable Care act to lower costs and ensure options for families. Democrat take great pride in the success of the aca lowering costs them are protecting health and financial situated families. Cover more than 20 million. But that is just the beginning of it. We talk about the additional names. That is important. What is also important are the over 100 Million People in the 350 Million People who have expanded and if it in one access under the Affordable Care act. This quality for every american no matter where they get t
Just coming out of an abusive relationship and i did not know how i would be able to support myself and my family. I found a job in Madison Square garden. I knew it would help me change my life and i got a lot of support for my Union Sisters and brothers in a job i was able to move forward with in my life. [applause] mary i am supporting hillary because she has the experience we need as the next president. She knows, she knows the issues that working families and working women face and she will fight, deliver, when for us win for us. Hillary knows when women succeed, america succeeds. [applause] mary she stood with so many workers including fast food workers, airport workers and york. 15 workers in new she will keep standing with us as president. That is why i am standing with her. [applause] mary now i am proud and honored to introduce hillary clinton. , madam president. [applause] and with my friends, elected officials, activists. Some behind me, some around me. I want to thank mary
You. [ laughter ] [ applause ] saturday night at 8 30 eastern an indepth look at policing in minority communities. Speakers include former st. Louis Police Officer hudson, the Atlantic City coates and washington, d. C. Police chief kathy lanier. Most people get defensive if they feel youre being offensive. So being very respectful, you know, encounters and request, if its not a crisis, its not a dangerous situation request versus demands, those things change the dynamics a little bit. Sunday afternoon at 2 00, race and the criminal Justice System with white house Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett and others. Then at 6 30 portions of this years washington ideas festival. Speakers include virginia senator mark warner, former Vice President al gore and author ann marie slaughter. We have to banish the word hes helping at home. Right. Helping is not actually taking the burden off you. You are still figures out what needs to be done. And you are asking him to help. Hes not the agent. Right. He