Note a quorum is present. We we will hear testimony from e department of education implementation of borrowed eventual. Pursuant to commingle 7c statements are limited to the chair and Ranking Member. I want to thank secretary devos of being with us today and thank her for a green to hold enough time in the schedule all of the members present to have amendments confinements of questions pursuant to house rules. Especially thankful because this cheer im exercise my prerogative to go last in question order so it she were to leave early i wouldnt get to ask questions. I want to thank you for agreeing to stay with us for the fulltime. I recognize myself enough for the purpose of making an opening statement. We are here to examine the department of educations implementation of the borrower defense rule. I want to thank you, madam secretary, for appearing before the committee to discuss this important issue. Borrower defense is a rule grounded in basic fairness. Student borrowers who are def
Policy and plans. The confirmation vote is expected at 11 a. M. Eastern. Lawmakers will also work on a judicial nomination. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, hear us when we cry to you. You have been our help in ages past, and our hope for the years to come. You dont keep a record of our transgressions but shower us daily with mercy and forgiveness. Great is your faithfulness. As our senators wait for the unfolding of your powerful providence, give them your peace. May they cling to your promise, knowing that you will lead them to a desired destination. Give them the wisdom to trust your unconditional love and your willingness to save those who call on your name. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands
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Movements he said it was in violation of chinese law but the removal happened one day after the communist Party Published an article titled is apple guiding hong kong thugs . To say that they discussed apples impending investment with Consumer Rights protection and fill fulfilling social responsibility. Is that all they talked about . Lets bring in from the wall street journal given what has been happening the last two weeks this smells fishy. It does. Beijing sends the message you better get in line for i think the ceo should be embarrassed for go basically to say we dont call the shots. I know i could not do that from beijing but companies around the world even American Companies operate in have restrictions on speech so to saudi arabia, so does the Thai Government does not allow any criticism of the emperor. Hate speech laws in germany. Incredible restrictions in russia. When American Companies do business in other countries we respect them even if we absolutely disagree with their