[ applause ] members of the cabinet and legislature, distinguished guests and most them rightly, fellow citizens of wisconsin. It is an honor to come before you this afternoon to report on the state of our great state. Before we start, i want to recognize the first lady of wisconsin, my wife and our two sons, matt and alex. [ applause ] last year as you might remember, my wife joined me at this podium to talk about her groundbreaking work called fostering futures. She and her team continue their efforts regarding tribal council, county governments, nonprofits, colleges and universities and employers across wisconsin. Our state agencies have been trained how to incorporate trauma informed care. She brought together a group of for spouses and staff to wisconsin to talk about this work and she went to washington to get the federal government more involved in syria. I want to thank you for your leadership, jeanette, leadership that will change the lives of children, adults and families acr
The cabinet and legislature, distinguished guests and most them rightly, fellow citizens of wisconsin. It is an honor to come before you this afternoon to report on the state of our great state. Before we start, i want to recognize the first lady of wisconsin, my wife and our two sons, matt and alex. [ applause ] last year as you might remember, my wife joined me at this podium to talk about her groundbreaking work called fostering futures. She and her team continue their efforts regarding tribal council, county governments, nonprofits, colleges and universities and employers across wisconsin. Our state agencies have been trained how to incorporate trauma informed care. She brought together a group of for spouses and staff to wisconsin to talk about this work and she went to washington to get the federal government more involved in syria. I want to thank you for your leadership, jeanette, leadership that will change the lives of children, adults and families across wisconsin. [ applaus
Now, Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott walker delivers the faith date of the state address and focus on new Child Tax Credit, funding for rural schools and Small Businesses commit changes to the welfare system and Health Care Coverage for those with existing conditions. [applause] speaker ross, speaker pro tem august, president ron, majority leader fitzgerald, majority leader schilling, minority leader has come a Supreme Court stays, car additional officers, tribal leaders, members of the cabinet, members of the legislator, distinguished guests and most importantly fellow citizens of wisconsin, and it is an honor to come before you this afternoon to report on the state of our great state. Before we start come i want to recognize the first lady wisconsin, my wife. Net and our two sons, scotty and alex. [applause] last year as you might remember, join me at this podium to talk about her groundbreaking work called fostering fugitives could she and her team continued their efforts with t
Live at Arlington National cemetery were Vice President pence will be placing a wreath at the tomb of the unknowns. He is taking part in this annual tradition in place of President Trump who is currently overseas. The president did release a video message to veterans earlier, calling them this countrys greatest national treasure. Wreathlaying is followed by a ceremony at the memorial will include which remarks from the Vice President and Veterans Affairs secretary David Shulkin. Right now we will watch the scene while we wait for the Vice President. This is live coverage on cspan. Ladies and gentlemen Vice President pence has arrived. And Major General Michael Howard commanding general of the United States Army Military district of washington. [applause] [applause] he and ladies and gentlemen Major General michael heller. Executive director Army National military cemetery. Mr. Thomas stevens governmental in or Veterans Association United States of america. And the honorable David Shulk
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome [applause] armyecutive director National Military cemeteries. [applause] mr. Thomas stevens, Korean War Veterans Association, United States of america. The honorable david j. Shulkin, secretary of Veterans Affairs. Ladies and gentlemen, the Vice President of the United States. Ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing for the procession of our nations of our Veterans Service organizations. As we march on the colors, the United States air force band the National Emblem march. Render a hand salute. Please remain standing for the prayer for all veterans by chaplain mccoy, sr. , director Chaplain Service national center. Let us pray. Nations andof veterans, you are so awesome in ways. Y we invite your presence in this where many ofrden our veterans and families have gathered and many of our nations heroes rest. We give you thanks on this veterans day for the courage, alltion, and sacrifice those who have worn our nations militaryand offered service f