Conservativism for decades. Hes edited it since 1997, rich is also a syndicated columnist and author i very much recommend to you the previous book study of Abraham Lincoln social and economic thought lincoln unbound. This new one speaks to a very live and significant controversy in our politics a subject that has been an area thats been a subject of enormous amount of thought and argument in the last two years the question of nationalism of the nation and its place in our politics. Its connection to some of the forces and threads that have been driving the politics of the west in recent years. The forum will be very simple, will hear from rich a little bit about the book. Then he and i will discuss it for a few minutes and then open to questions from you. Please lets welcome rich lowry. [applause] thank you thank you everyone, its a pleasure to be here. Thank you so much for making the time. I will share with you what has been my favorite moment from my book tour so far, came very ear
current prime minister fumio kishida really encapsulated the emotions felt across japan. he was visibly upset, in tears almost, you know, as he talked about the current condition of former prime minister abe and went on to say that calling the shooting an unforgivable act. abe s brother and current minister of defense nobuo kishi also addressed the media calling the attack an affront to democracy and the suppression of freedom of speech. witnesses say that abe was shot from behind, he didn t collapse after that first shot but did collapse after the second shot before receiving cpr and the suspect as you described a man in his 40s was arrested on the spot in possession of what nhk is describing as a handmade gun. now, abe was there in japan s western city to deliver a stump speech for the liberal democratic candidates ahead of the upper house election set for this sunday, while a couldn t verse figure here in japan at times and around the world for his policies, abe is an in
Years since our two countries became allies in world war i. Since 1918, our relationship has grown beyond just military alliance. Has allowed our states and citizens to collaborate across a range of our tos and increase despite time zones. I had the opportunity to visit australia in 2016. I saw firsthand the significant cultural and economic ties between our two countries. I speak for all of us, mr. Prime minister, when i say governors are ready to elevate the support and partnership and hear from you on how we can better our bilateral cooperation in the next 100 years of make ship. Mateship. I fellow governors, ladies and gentlemen, please join in giving Prime Minister turnbull a warm welcome. [applause] thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you very much, brian. Much vice chair governor steve bullock. Governors of the United States r straley and premieres and chief ministers our australian premieres and chief ministers, friends, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, it is a gre
[applause] and now, for the main event. Our my honor to welcome first speaker and distinguished guest, the australian Prime Minister, malcolm turnbull. Mr. Prime minister, thank you for joining us today and providing an opportunity to continue our dialogue about how we can all work in partnership to grow our economies together. For those of you who do not know, the Prime Ministers address is especially timely. Years since our two countries became allies in world war i. Since 1918, our relationship has grown beyond just military alliance. Has allowed our states and citizens to collaborate across a range of our tos and increase despite time zones. I had the opportunity to visit australia in 2016. I saw firsthand the significant cultural and economic ties between our two countries. I speak for all of us, mr. Prime minister, when i say governors are ready to elevate the support and partnership and hear from you on how we can better our bilateral cooperation in the next 100 years of make sh
Bring your parents. At the end of the day, you are the next generation of american patriots. Come up and take part of this. All right, everybody. Here we go. Ready . I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation under god indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [ applause ] all right. Firstoff, i cant tell how loud i am. Firstoff, thank you, everybody, for coming. First up, we have Grammy Nominated singer and conservative radio talk show host Monica Matthews from atlanta, georgia, who will lead us in a blessing for the day to keep everybody safe and she is also going to sing the national anthem. Here she is. Thank you. Thank you. An honor to be here. If you can stand, please stand. If you have a hat on, please take it off. Thank you. Oh say can you see by the dawns early light what so proudly we hail as the twilights last gleaming whose bright stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight oer the ramparts