Supreme Court Justice sonya sotomayor. [applause] kathryn fitz. [applause] and Supreme Court publications director. Claire kurtzman. [applause] it is now my privilege to introduce the Board Certified cardiologist, jazz musician, and former president of Cornell University and university of iowa. He is interested in learning and most importantly, it he is a pescatarian. Thank you for the introduction and thank you on behalf of the American People for the great job you do. So innovative and creative. This is an amazing museum. [applause] and especially in such an interesting election year, we appreciate all you and your colleagues are doing to share so many aspects of america. Esteemed colleagues and friends, welcome to this unique opportunity to find out more about the highest court in the landing and how its members have worked together. The Supreme Court and the smithsonian have long had close ties. Since the 19 century, the chief justice is served as the smithsonian board of regents.
My name is john gray and i have the privilege of being the director of your museum of natural history. Particularly on nights like tonight when we can look at American History in a unique way. We are honored to be joined by panel. Hts Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. [applause] Supreme Court justice soanya sotomayor. [applause] kathryn fitz. And Supreme Court publications director. [applause] it is now my privilege to certifiedthe board cardiologist, jazz musician, and former president of Cornell University of iowa. He is interested in learning and most importantly, it he is a pescatarian. You for the introduction and thank you on behalf of the American People for the great job you do. So innovative and creative. This is an amazing museum. [applause] and especially in such an interesting election year, we appreciate all you and your colleagues are doing to share so many aspects of america. Esteemed colleagues and friends, welcome to this unique opportunity to find out more ab
The Opposition Free Syrian Army says the rebels will not attend a peace conference in geneva in january. It says there will be no ceasefire during the talks. Thousands of pro european protesters demonstrate against ukraine this is jailed Opposition Leader yulia to recycle goes on a Hunger Strike in solidarity. At present one thousand soldiers to the Central African republic a six Month Mission is going and maybe to support the African Peacekeeping mission there. Firstly this hour the head of the Free Syrian Army says it will boycott the upcoming peace talks in geneva. Opposition general citing injuries said the fsa will not abide by a ceasefire and continue its fight to topple syrian president. Charlottes up through out the geneva to cricket in january. Justin someone is covering this story for us now from the re tested. The surprise was his decision to boycott the talks heres brian lately the sodas and snacks and games especially on a couple of areas. So to move on to that going into