Who is the director of center for constitution, attorney general sessions will speak on free speech and Higher Education. Free speech and Higher Education is at the core of our academic mission. As you can see from the protest outside georgetown law is a place that takes ideas very seriously and where people sharply disagree. I have heard from many faculty and students that they wanted to protest the actions of the administrations and is part of the mission of a great academic that they are able to express their views and engage in civil debate. As an Academic Institution it is also important that we hear the attorney general express his ideas about free speech at the university. I welcome attorney general sessions and i look forward to hearing what you say. [applause] Jeff Sessions is the 84th attorney general of the United States. Born in selma, alabama he received his bachelors of arts from Huntington College in montgomery. His law degree from the university of alabama in 1973. Mr.
Hhs security we should see a vote throughout the day. Live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, were grateful that your will prevails when reliance on humanity is futile. Give our senators the wisdom to understand that without your help, they cannot succeed. Today, use them to work and act to accomplish your purposes on earth; help them not to repay evil with evil, but plant seeds of goodness that will bring a harvest of joy. Arise, oh lord. Lift yourself up in these dangerous times to bring your peace to our hearts. Help us to remember that you saved the upright in heart, and your justice will sustain us. Keep us from conceiving troubles and embracing falsehoods, as we focus on loving and serving you. We pray in your loving name, amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance
Weve only got three hours to cover it, Varney Company is about to begin. Otto warmbier has just passed away. He spent a year and a half in north korea. A lot of bad things happened. But at least weve got him home to be with his parents, with are they were so happy to see him, even though he was in very tough condition, but he just passed away a little while ago. Its a brutal regime and well be able to handle it. Well, that was President Trump commenting on the death of north korean detainee Otto Warmbier. Take a look, oil prices are at a new low, the supply a major concern, hasnt been this much since november of last year. For many people, the good news, silver lining, the National Average is 2. 28 nationwide. The cheapest gas, by the way, south carolina, 1. 96. In oklahoma 1. 99. Alabama close to the dollar handle. And take a look at u. S. Futures, stocks are at record territory. We were up and now were down. The question people ask, is there any stopping this market . I dont think so
Quorum call mr. Udall mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from new mexico. Mr. Udall mr. President , i would ask to vitiate the quorum call. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Udall thank you, mr. President. Thank you for the recognition. All across my home state of new mexico, thousands of hardworking people owe their health care and in some cases their lives to the Affordable Care act. Since early january, i received over 10,000 letters, emails and calls from new mexicans pleading with me to help save their access to health care. Over 96 of my constituents who have contacted me about health care oppose trumpcare. Let me say that again because i think its a very, very important number here. Over 96 of new mexicans who have contacted me about health care over the past six months are opposed to trumpcare, and theyre opposed to the effort to repeal the Affordable Care act. Mr. President , the Trumpcare Bill is a disgrace and a disaster. It is a disgrace that Senate
Quorum call mr. Udall mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from new mexico. Mr. Udall mr. President , i would ask to vitiate the quorum call. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Udall thank you, mr. President. Thank you for the recognition. All across my home state of new mexico, thousands of hardworking people owe their health care and in some cases their lives to the Affordable Care act. Since early january, i received over 10,000 letters, emails and calls from new mexicans pleading with me to help save their access to health care. Over 96 of my constituents who have contacted me about health care oppose trumpcare. Let me say that again because i think its a very, very important number here. Over 96 of new mexicans who have contacted me about health care over the past six months are opposed to trumpcare, and theyre opposed to the effort to repeal the Affordable Care act. Mr. President , the Trumpcare Bill is a disgrace and a disaster. It is a disgrace that Senate