Welcome, everybody, to our hearing. Both those in the room and those that arent in the room. Before we start, i think its important, again, to note whats going on all around us, and that is the acknowledgement of Racial Injustice that has gone on for far too long in our country. I certainly support those who are speaking out and making their voices heard in a peaceful manner to bring about change. While change does not always come easily, i want to remind those watching this hearing today that change is possible. In december 2018, the first step that i first introduced became law. And i worked in partnership with several republican and democrat senators. Senator durbin was the lead person for the democrats. This law is the most significant criminal Justice Reform in a generation. A lot of people didnt think it was possible but we did it by working together, in a bipartisan way. But also working together in other ways to address racial disparities. Such as in health care, the c. A. R. E
And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers li. Thank you. Laura this is announcer this is bbc world news america. Reporting from italy, i am laura trevelyan. It really tries to recover from the economic fallout of coronavirus. Will the crowds becoming . All 50 u. S. States have started to reopen, the death toll in americapa sursses 92,000. Government guidelines on how to reopen safely are finay released. ,000 people in michigan are in vacuum after two dams failed. The governor warns there could be historic levels of flooding. We hear from the u. K. Dr. Who survived coronavirus after weeks on a ventilator. You give yourself goals. My goal was just to get home. Laura to all of you watching on pbs and around the glowo, welcome tod news america. S the whorning that rising numbers of cases are in poor nations. Even thoug rich countries, like the u. S. , are emerging from lockdowns. The biggest daily increase in all 50 u. S. States are starting to reopen, along with much of europe
Representative clyburn thank you, distinguished democratic and republican colleagues, for your participation in this rather unique forum. Over 80,000 citizens have lost their lives due to covid19. More than in any other country on earth. Many families have lost loved ones, including my own. Our fellow Committee Member Maxine Waters has recently experienced a loss in her family due to this pandemic. This select committee was not established to cast blame on or cast disparities on foreign or domestic or to search for the viruses origin, but to pursue future success. We have been tasked with the urgent and important work to ensure that our countrys response to this seminal crisis is effective, efficient, and equitable. I agree with Ranking Member scalise that one of the most important components of our response is answering the region that is being discussed at every answering the question that is being discussed at every Kitchen Table in america right now. How do we know when we are read
Representative clyburn thank you, distinguished democratic and republican colleagues, for your participation in this rather unique forum. Over 80,000 citizens have lost their lives due to covid19. More than in any other country on earth. Many families have lost loved ones, including my own. Our fellow Committee Member Maxine Waters has recently experienced a loss in her family due to this pandemic. This select committee was not established to cast blame on or cast disparities on foreign or domestic or to search for the viruses origin, but to pursue future success. We have been tasked with the urgent and important work to ensure that our countrys response to this seminal crisis is effective, efficient, and equitable. I agree with Ranking Member scalise that one of the most important components of our response is answering the region that is being discussed at every answering the question that is being discussed at every Kitchen Table in america right now. How do we know when we are read
We will show you that meeting now beginning with Opening Statements. I i am glad to have senator sass as a new member of the committee. The senate received, the house of representatives received the bill to implement the agreement. Under fasttrack rules, the committee cannot amend the bill. We can only hold on whether to report the bill. We can only hope senators that wish to make statements can do so. In the interest of time, i ask that the statements be limited to three minutes. My staff has had a discussion with everybody about that. Satisfactory with the members. I will introduce staff and Administration Officials to provide an overview of the bill and answer any questions. Stwe will then vote on the bill. President trump promised to deliver a trade agreement with canada and mexico that would reflect the realities of the 21st amendment. He made this an issue in the campaign. A campaign that has been around for more than three years. Promised that it would promise support. The house