And from time to time when ive done this panel with friends and colleagues, ive called it on or off their pedestals. The debate over statues, memorials, memory and meaning. And ive discussed this topic at twice or three times with edna medford. And it is evolving even between us as we proceed over about a year and a half. And its a pleasure to welcome not only edna medford, but also liz varon and Gary Gallagher to join the discussion. Of 1,728 confederate memorials in 22 states and the district of columbia, 110 have been removed in the past few years. And three new ones have been built. So it is good to have the opportunity to take a snapshot. At best it will be a snapshot. And i think that we all have to agree that however we feel about art, ography and icons, history, and american heroes and villains alike, that the controversy over statues and memorials thought only attributed to confederates in the south and also to those, and for example and ill show you imanls, honoring figures i
Breathe your strength and peace into our senators and use them for your glory. May they continue to totally depend on you knowing that with your mighty power you will surround them with the shield of your blessing. Holy god, your goodness will prevail until the end of time, we pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. 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. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i request one minute to address the senate in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley as the coronavirus spreads, u. S. Federal health and intelligence agencies are working hard to protect the public. Its critical that their hard work not go to waste. Federal Health Agencies must have access to all Intelligence Community information
This is not a time for fear mr. Durbin madam president. The presiding officer the senator from illinois. Mr. Durbin madam president , yesterday, the president of the United States and the center for Disease Control contacted us individually and at least through the media to advise us to avoid gatherings of more than ten people. Its a reflection of the National Emergency we face and the Public Health crisis that america is facing head on, as it should. This morning, as we opened the senate, there were 18 people gathered on the floor of the senate, three senators and 15 staff people. As those who follow the senate can tell, our staffers come to work as they are expected to, but come under circumstances that are more challenging than they were just a few weeks ago. I want to thank each and every one of them here on the floor, as well as the many that you dont see behind the scenes who are necessary for the opening of this capitol and for the protection of everyone who works here. There ar
The president s lawyers following their own submission, calling it brazen and unlawful. What are we going to see this week . Well get into it with chuck todd. A live report from london where prince harry and Meghan Markle took another big step toward breaking away from the royal family. Later, a sunday sitdown with saturday night live star amy bryant along with her comedy mate Kate Mckinnon. I think people imagine our but its a lot of quietly talking about how much we like care about our mothers. Sunday sit down, and plus our look at the plant based alternative meat like the impossible whopper at burger king. Are they more than the latest health fad . And then we grab the stool at the last of the woolworths lunch counters. All that. Plus another life well live. But lets start with the latest on the impeachment trial two days away from now. The impeachment managers and trumps lawyers are squaring off this weekend. Kelly odonnell is traveling with the president in florida. Good morning.
Oversight subcommittee holds a hearing to look at the Economic Impact of climate change. Watch this live this afternoon at 3 00 p. M. Eastern here on cspan3 or listen live with the free cspan radio app. Lets show you the reaction President Trump had when he learned at last nights rally in battle creek, michigan, that the house had voted to impeach him. I think we have a vote coming in. So we got every single republican voted for us. Whoa. Whoa. So we had 198, 229. We didnt lose one republican vote. And three democrats voted for us. Wow. Thank you, hailey. Great job. Wow. The Republican Party has never been so affronted, but theyve never been so united as they are right now. Ever. Never. The Washington Post reports that there were 10,000 supporters at last nights rally. Heres the speaker of the house nancy pelosi after last nights votes. December 18th. A great day for the constitution of the United States. A sad one for america that the president s reckless activities necessitated us, o