To bring former nazis to justice. They explored questions raised by recent trials, such as if perpetrators are ever too old or frail to prosecute, and whether it ever too late for accountability. Speakers at this event included a holocaust survivor, a Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist, and a documentary filmmaker. Good evening, everyone. My name is jessica abraham. Im very pleased to welcome all of you in the audience, as those as well as those of you watching online. I want to recognize the embassy of canada, cosponsor of tonights program. You will hear from a representative of the embassy a little later in the evening. I also had the pleasure of serving as cochair of the museums lenders community. The institution and the museum is one that not only honors the victims of the holocaust, but stands as a stark reminder of the importance and relevance of the lessons of the holocaust. The museum has found impelling ways to engage many audiences, audiences one would never expect, people from
Welcome all of you in the audience in the theater as well as those of you watching online tonights Program Limits of justice. Cosponsor of tonights program, youll hear from representative of the embassy a little bit later in the evening. I also have the pleasure of serving as the cochair of the museums Washington Lawyers Committee. My husband and i have also enjoyed a long and extremely meaningful relationship with this extraordinary institution. The institution of the museum is one that not only honors the victim victims of the holocaust but stands as a stark reminder to the importance and relevance of lessons of the holocaust and the relevance of those lessons to issues of conflict in todays world. The museum has found compelling ways to engage many audiences, people from every background, religion and political perfect situation. While the experience is grounded in holocaust history, it serves as a powerful springboard to reflect on contemporary issues, especially genocide. The muse
Understand commissioner yachi, youre on the telephone . I am. Thank you. A quorum of the commissioners is president. Is the Court Reporter yes . I need a verbal yes. Thank you. Is the staff director present . Protect. I as our motion to approve the agenda for this business meeting . So moved. Thank you. Is there a second . I second. Thank you. I begin the call for amendments with one of my own adding a discussion and vote on the wyoming state Advisory Committee appointment. I also move to place the voting items at the top of the agenda. I understand at least one commissioner will need to leave in order to catch a flight. Is there a second for my amendments . Second. Thank you. Any other amendments . I have an amendment. Id like to amend the agenda to include a vote on a draft statement circulated earlier this week from the commission including the enforcement of hate crimes against white nationalism. Okay. Thank you. Is there a second . Second. Thank you. Is there any other amendments
Survivors of the holocaust who share with us their firsthand accounts of their experience during the holocaust. Each of our firstperson guests serves as a volunteer here at this museum. Our program will continue to august 8th. The museums website at www. Ushmm. Org provides information about each of our upcoming firstperson guests. Irene will share with us her firstperson account of her experience during the holocaust and as a survivor for about 45 minutes. If time allows, we will have an opportunity for you to ask irene a few questions. If we do not get to your question today please join us in our online conversation, never stop asking why. The conversation aims to inspire individuals to ask the important questions that holocaust history raises, and you can ask your question and tag the museum on twitter, facebook and instagram using holocaustmuseum and the askwhy. Todays program will be live streamed on the museums website meaning people will be joining the Program Online and watchin
Are on the telephone. Can you confirm . Stopping a quorum is present. Court reporter present . I need a verbal yes for the court reporter. The meeting comes to order. I see the commissioner is joining us as well. And approving the agenda for this meeting. So moved. Is there a second . I begin the second. I understand at least one commissioner will need to leave to catch a flight. Is there a second . Are there any other amendments . I would like to amended to include a vote on a draft a statement that was circulated earlier this week from the commissioner regarding a portion of crime against white nationalism. Is there a second . Second. And any other . I think your microphone is off. Turn your microphone on. It appearsi thought escapement was included. It is not. I move my statement should be included. Are there any other amendments . Lets vote to approve it as amended. All thoseany of those . The motion passes unanimously. The commission was privileged to receive a tour of the Holocau