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Security detail movements for one of the most important ceremonies in our democracy. Right now there is supposed to be singing. There is only one dress rehearsal, so today has to be done right. People lined the barriers to get a glimpse of the rehearsal all with different opinions and plans for january 20th. I think its a big piece of history seeing a new president come into office. I think its important to see that change or at least that we have new leadership. A lot of people i know are leaving town because the country is very divided now and the city is, too. Its largely a democratic city. Reporter new today someone jumped in as a trump standin and will have advice for the future first son tonight at 11 00. At the Capitol Building stephanie ramirez, wusa9. The senator elect trump may be only one of the very few not on the platform before. From the Army Color Guard to ....
Reception than what we saw for the Prime Minister of israel a month ago. Well notably, joe biden assumes that ceremony position in joint sessions of congress such as the state of the union, a familiar scene behind the speaker or the individual who is addressing the chamber, in this case of course ashraf ghani. A scene we did not see three weeks ago when Benjamin Netenyahu was here to make his speech to the congress against the Iranian Nuclear deal. Also joining us this morning is a Senior National security fellow at the new american foundation. Thanks for being with us. The president saying more than 9,000 u. S. Troops are going to stay in afghanistan through 2017. Should we brace ourselves for a troop presence like we see in japan or korea in well right now w ....
The speaker members of congress, i have the high privilege and distinct honor of presenting to you his excellency Mohammad Ashraf ghani president of the Islamic Republic of afghanistan. President ghani in the name of god the merciful and compassionate Speaker BoehnerVice President biden, Senate Majority leader mcconnell, House Majority leader Mccarthy House minority leader ms. Pelosi, Senate Minority leader, ladies and gentlemen of the congress, please allow me to thank you for your gracious invitation to address this unique forum of delib ....