Were, and the bus where rosa park defied and discrimination. We hosted a sister cultural parks conference, tying together World Heritage sites in mexico with those in the u. S. We like to remember when there were borders, which of the scars of history. Through our National Parks and their counterparts in history, we initiated project 2020 with the American Film Institute and the department of state supporting International Lawmakers with Community Discussions International Film makers with Community Discussions. We led the highest level cultural delegation to ever visit the peoples republic of china and created joint nina case that are continuing today and particularly with the library of congress. When mrs. Bush says that time is short, get going, she means what she says. She trusts others, and people respond. After leaving the white house, she means it still as she continues to lead. One area i have been involved in the Womens Initiative at Bush Institute, in which she the chair. Beg
Next, a look at just given by previous president s. Including president clinton. He begins by referencing travels to africa and chile. [applause] president clinton thank you very much. Thank you very much. Thank you, mr. Powell. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. As you know, i have been traveling to other lands quite a lot lately. I just want to say what a pleasure it is for hillary and me to be in your country. [laughter] since i live tear arrived here i have been struck by the beauty of your landscape. In the spirit of your people. The color of your native garb. The crowd to greet me here are not quite as adoring as in other nations. But they seem occasionally friendly, none the less. I have even sampled some of your indigenous cuisine. Your hamburgers. Quite tasty, sort of a meat sandwich. It appears that democracy is arriving here. There are regular elections contested with vigor. Honored by some. [laughter] [applause] president clinton any legislature in the legislature, persist
Maude barlow is the worlds preeminent water rights activist. If you google the phrase water rights activist she is the only person named in the result. She chairs the board for the member of the council of canadians food and water watch and the world future council. She holds 12 honorary doctorates and has received numerous awards for her work on water rights, most recently, the earth care award. She is highly published and her latest is blue future. Protecting water for people on the planet forever. Please help me welcome her. [applause] maude thank you. Thank you very much. I am absolutely delighted to be here and thank you for your beautiful words. I am quite embarrassed that is true. A shout out to edward, the founder. It is a true pleasure speaking at a university where your stated goals have to do with peace and justice and that is actually upfront who you are. It is not that common so it is really a treat to be here. I will talk to you a little bit about the global water crisis
Rule. Each amendment shall be debatable equally controlled by a proponent and opponent. No pro forma amendment shall be be in order. And may offer up to 10 pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. The chair of the committee of the whole, in recognition on the basis of whether the member. Amendments shall be considered read. The clerk will read. The clerk the following sums are appropriated for energy and Water Development for the fiscal year 2016. Namely, title 1 corps of engineers, Civil Department of the army, corps of engineers civil, appropriations shall be for authorized functions pertaining to river and harbor, floods and storm damage reduction and related efforts. Investigation 110 million. The chair for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition . Mr. Gosar i have an amendment at the desk. The chair the clerk will designate the amendment. The clerk amendment offered by mr. Gosar. After the dollar amount insert increased by 1 million. Page 27, line 13,
Ever closer to our national calling of equal justice under the law. Send that same spirit upon the members of this peoples house, that they who have been entrusted with ensuring this great calling might fulfill that great promise and it will truly come to pass that justice would roll down like a river and righteousness like an ever flowing stream. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance today will be led by the gentleman from florida, mr. Garcia. Mr. Garcia i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, e nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker the chair will entertain up to 15 requests for oneminute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentlelady from North Carolina rise . Ms. Foxx i ask unani