America is back. Ready to lead the world, not retreat from it. Pres. Elect biden hi, everybody. Ok. Good afternoon, everyone. Today i am pleased to announce nominations for staff for critical Foreign Policy and National Security positions in my administration. It is a team that will keep our country and people safe and secure, and it is a team that reflects the fact that americas back, ready to lead the world, not retreat from it, once again sit at the head of the table. Ready to confront our adversaries and not reject our allies. Ready to stand up for our values. In fact, in calls from World Leaders i have had 18 to 20 of them so far, im not sure the exact number in the weeks since we won the election, im struck by how they look forward to the United States reasserting its historic role as a global leader, in the pacific, as well as the atlantic, all across the world. As a global leader. Both in the pacific as well as the atlantic. All across the world. Embody mybehind me core beliefs
At the Roosevelt Library, we completed a full redo of our permanent exhibit in 2013. And joining me today to discuss how these projects are done is clay bauske, the supervisory curator at the Harry S Truman president ial museum in missouri. Clay and his team are in the final stages of redoing their permanent exhibit. Where do things stand right now and what is your projected opening date for the new permanent exhibit . Clay we are probably within two months of having the new exhibits done and ready to open. The big question with all the libraries is when will the libraries actually open to the public. We are not really sure about that, but the work on our new permanent exhibits we are within two months of being done. Herman so the exhibits are being installed as we speak . Clay yes. Essentially all of the general construction in our museum we went in and had contractors literally rip out everything in the museum and start from scratch. That included installing all new walls in the exhi
Under 50 years after its founding, americas more diverse than ever before. However, stereotypes are beginning to fade, significant barrier still exist. Justice, equal opportunity, continue to be out of reach for many black, hispanic, lgbtq and other minority populations. This is a real problem. Were policy initiatives can be put in place to address these gaps and barriers. With politic for the rapper a should have pisces, perceptions, and bigotry in our institutions. Fair and equitable opportunities opening up across the port and across institutions. Were going to discuss all about it more and im going to discuss with some of my colleagues in the hills room. The heel staff writer is keeping me company this hour. Hes a great guy and i look forward to him intervening any way he wants. You can tweet us at at the hill, events using the hashtag, has tug hill diversity. Has to kill diversity were broadcasting live. Well take your questions for the program and if you spurs any problem reflect
Glaude, jr. Booktv recently asked a republican senator Shelley Moore capital of West Virginia what are you reading . I am reading two books. Im reading leadership by Doris Kearns Goodwin which it into the leadership style of four of our president s, the two roosevelts, Abraham Lincoln and lyndon johnson. Very interesting. Im also reading the order by daniel silva. What books are you planning on reading in the future and why . I do tend to move towards more historical types of books on leadership and political books, with historical perspectives. I dont have any titles in mind right now but i like to read nonfiction and i think thats probably what i will stick with. How do you select the books that you would . A couple of ways. Sometimes i get suggestions from friends. I used to be and a book club back in the day and i will get there reading selections and pick from that. And then i will just read the book review section of the newspapers to see whats good and whats considered page turn
But is accused of turning a blind eye to egypts human rights record. And lives torn apart by war poverty and the pandemic and the urgent appeal for funds to help millions of children in the middle east and africa. And im santa how much with the sport as europe holds its qualifying draw for the 2022 world cup in qatar details coming up this hour. Welcome to the news our hope of imminent Vaccination Programs is doing the thrill to reduce the devastating Global Impact of the coronavirus Record Numbers of people are being admitted into hospital in the us tough restrictions are also coming into force in different parts of the world on monday more than 33000000 people in Southern California in the San Joaquin Valley were hit with stay at home or does restaurants a close to in person dining in many other places like hair and nails salons museums and playgrounds have been completely shot in germany a chance and has hinted that harsher regulations will be required there she said existing measur