Approval. I asked for your deliberation. Cppcc for their comments. The covid19 epidemic is the fastest spreading, most extensive, and most challenging Public Health emergency china has encountered since the founding of the peoples republic. Under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the communist party of china with comrade xi jinping at its core, and through the hard work and sacrifice of our entire nation, we have made major strategic achievements in our response to covid19. At present, the epidemic has not yet come to an end, while the tasks we face in promoting development are immense. We must redouble our efforts to minimize the losses resulting from the virus and fulfill the targets and tasks for economic and social development this year. First, a review of our work in 2019 and the first few months of 2020. In pursuing Development Last year, china faced many difficulties and challenges. World Economic Growth was weak, International Economic and trade frictions intens
Government in this coronavirus pandemic and efforts to combat the pandemic. He also discusses the political situation in hong kong and taiwan. [applause] premier li fellow deputies, on behalf of the state council, i will now report to you on the work of the government. I ask for your deliberation and approval. I also ask members of the National Committee of the cppcc for their comments. The covid19 epidemic is the fastest spreading, most extensive, and most challenging Public Health emergency china has encountered since the founding of the peoples republic. Under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the communist party of china with comrade xi jinping at its core, and through the hard work and sacrifice of our entire nation, we have made major strategic achievements in our response to covid19. At present, the epidemic has not yet come to an end, while the tasks we face in promoting development are immense. We must redouble our efforts to minimize the losses resulting from
Director of intelligence and and votes throughout the day. Live coverage of the u. S. Senate now here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Lord of our lives, make these moments of prayer more than mere words, but may this reverent pause fill our hearts with gratitude and love for you. May our lawmakers appreciate the fact that through prayer, they have the privilege of talking to you, the superintendent of the universe. Lord, inspire them to use this intercessory opportunity to seek your wisdom and guidance, knowing that you are eager to help them. Give us all the wisdom to remember that you continue to be our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. And lord, as we approach memoriamemorial day, thank you e men and women who gave their lives for this nation while serving in the United States military. Were grateful also for the great sacrifices made by
Republicans side of dale. I yield the floor created. In 50 minutes, we are voting to confirm the nominee as director of National Intelligence. Today, i want to discuss congressmans ratcliff confirmation as director of National Intelligence. I want to congratulate that congressman, on a job well done. With this new position, comes great responsibility. The congressman will have tremendous power to do good and to be transparent. I like to remind the congressman of i have reminded Committee Department before, transparency rings accountability. The publics business to be public. By its very nature the Intelligence Community is a secretive bunch. They often operate in the shadows. They have to in order to do the job the week asked them to do to protect our National Security. However, that does not mean when Congress Asked them questions, the intelligence communities grve a license to withhold information. When Congress Comes knocking, Intelligence Committee or community, must answer. After
The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk speakers rooms, washington, d. C. May 8, 2020. I hereby appoint the honorable Jennifer Wexton to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Compassionate and merciful god, thank you for giving us another day. As confirmation of the economic sufferingsu suffering so Many Americans are experiencing becomes known, we ask your blessing upon those who are working to ease the effects of lost jobs and spreading infection. Bless those who continue to serve even though threatened in doing so. Health care professionals, food service workers, and those whose work demands they engage outside zones of distance protection. Bless as well the members of this house, the senate, and those working in the admin