all times ready for war. it was in line with this principle that washington advocated as mrs. patton has said, a system for universal military training for our country. it is for the same reason that we advocate it noy and we believe that the article argument for it is stronger now than ever before because of the character of modern warfare and that universal military training will remain a necessary component of any adequate military security until such time as the nations have established an adequate police force with adequate powers and without weakening limitations. february is black history month and the c-span bus is on the road visiting the top historically black colleges and universities to speak with their faculty and discuss public policy issues and highlight their role in american history. this tuesday we ll be at fisk university in nashville, followed by morehouse college and spelman college in atlanta. this month we ll be focusing on the life and legacy of
all this month we will be focusing on the life and legacy of george washington. to mark the anniversary of his birth in 1732. up next, george washington s role in the constitutional convention in 1787. the founding fathers crafted a new document to replace the articles of confederation which was in i confess for washington was voted to preside over the convention, taking an active role in shaping the constitution we know today. george washington s mount vernon hosted this hour-long event. this concludes an amazing year that began the year ago last september with the opening of the library for the study of george washington. during that year as a library fellow, i finished my book on washington which just came out this week and i was able to get a copy today. during that time while i was here, i learned what a rich treasure we all have, especially those of you who live near it the staff here is extraordinarily dedicated loyal , and for 150 years the mount vernon ladies
this is getting some things done. and it s appropriate that we take up this bill today. and here is why. do you realize 8 % of all 88% of all americans support energy independence? 88%. 65% of all americans think that building the keystone pipeline is what this country should do. now, i have to tell you, i listened to the president and to the excuses that come out of the administration and i think with the supreme court decision in nebraska today the president is out of excuses. he s out of excuses. he s run the gamut on it. no more excuses. it is time that we pass it, the senate pass it and that this legislation go to the president s desk. one of my colleagues said that being here on the floor today is a waste of time. i really disagree with that, mr. chairman. the president vetoing this legislation is a waste not only of the american people s time but of the resources and the taxpayer money that come into the coffers for this government to function. create 20,000 new jobs
representatives, according to the rules and limitations prescribed in the case of a bill. mr. goodlatte: i now yield to the gentlewoman from ohio, ms. kaptur. . ms. kaptur: section 8, the congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states, but all duties, imposts, and excises shall be uniform throughout the united states. mr. goodlatte: i now yield to the gentleman from texas, mr. hensarling. mr. hensarling: to borrow money on the credit of the united states, to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the indian tribes, to establish an uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the united states. mr. goodlatte: i now yield to the gentleman from virginia mr. connolly. mr. connolly: to coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of w
you call us today to grow in the knowledge of that love and invite us to receive your blessings. accept the prayers we offer for our beloved nation, protect it and keep it ever in your sight. fill this house of representatives with your holy wisdom and may that wisdom lead to right action. strengthen these representatives and their staffs as they labor for the common good and for what is just in your eyes. may true harmony, lasting freedom and justice be secured for all so that there may be lasting peace. we ask this in your most holy name, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day s proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 thjonastdsppve the pledge of allegiance today will be led by the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. marino. mr. marino: please join me in the pledge. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god indiv