Americans, especially those who have grown up during this period, but in fact, it reflects tremendous progress. Today we can say that our country is a better and a stronger force for good in the world because more and more we are people that serve. For that, we have to thank president bush and his better half barbara, who is just as committed as her husband to service and has dedicated her life to it as well. [ applause ] the president s who followed president bush have had the good sense to continue this work and not just because one of them calls him dad. Even after leaving office, president clinton and both president bushes have come together to help people affected by natural disasters here at home and around the world. A reminder that service is not a democratic or a republican value but its a core part of being an american. At the white house today were proud to Carry Forward that legacy. I created the office of social innovation and civic participation to find new ways to use in
Everyone. His fingerprints is on every one of the patients. He has written those chapters of American History. Ferro. N talia next, a discussion on the many changes in the role of first lady from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. Well hear from women authors, historians and journalists with an introduction by the former Communications Director for first lady, laura bush. This is just under two hours. [applause] hi, everyone. Thanks, anne, it is so good to be back. I have such fond memories of being care. Probably most importantly, learning care. It is great to see all of the teachers. I cannot imagine coming for the position i had a being mrs. Bushs our secretary not to say thank you. Thank you for all you do. From someone who went all across this country visiting all sorts of schools and all kinds of conditions, we really appreciate all you do for children. When i was preparing for todays lecture, i thought of a lot of different stories i could possibly tell, but then i got so wrap
The Free South Africa Movement represents the collective strength of all of the people who took the immortal words of Frederick Douglass to heart. All those people who believe that where there is no struggle, there is no progress, took action wherever they were, inspired by the people of southern africa, and the imprisonment of leaders like Nelson Mandela, all of us everywhere, doing what they could. We picketed in bad weather. We filed legal briefs. We packed supplies for refugees. We drafted legislative language. Many of us, like many in south africa did not live to see a free south africa. Many more did not live to see this day. I would like to ask you on their behalf to take a moment of silence, for those we lost are too many to name here. All of them are remembered. Thank you. In the spirit of our common ancestors, and our future descendents, we thank you in this emancipation hall. We thank president mandela, and the people of southern africa, for bringing us together, reminding u
The pilot and paramedics met the plane on the ramp and assisted before transporting him to a hospital. We dont have word on his condition but we are told he is a 28year veteran pilot. The first officer an 11year veteran. Some of the passengers were rebooked on a shuttle flight to seattle while others had to wait until a replacement pilot arrived at about midnight or so. Another incident forced an Emergency Landing in denver. We have some cell phone video of this incident. A flight scheduled to come into san diego from new york city was diverted due to an unruly passenger on board were told. Jet blue flight 185 landed in denver at 7 15. Kusa reports it was a Customer Service issue between a Flight Attendant and female passenger. A federal air marshall got involved. Once the individual was escorted off the plane the flight was back in the air. Denver police, the tsa and fbi are now handling that investigation. Back to youp. All right. Tom costello, thank you so much. Were following anoth