As my team was helping me get ready, i was reminded of a line from emerson i dont quote poetry often. President reagan quoted in westminster in 1982. An institution is lengthened by the shadow of one man, and there is no man who did more than reagan to restore americas confidence and human freedom in the post world war ii era. There is no better event than continuing that work by launching this new institution 40 years after america sent our 40th president to the white house. People watching online and those in this room are students of president reagan. As a kid growing up in california, i got to see him in action as the governor. It was a very different california then. [laughter] but it was Ronald Reagan as governor who believed in the promise of america and our people. He understood that no other nation under god was conceived in liberty quite the way that we are. His deep, innate understanding of americas exceptional place in the world gave him the strength to face down the soviet
And protests in peru as a 3rd president in 4 years is sawn into office. Thank you very much for joining as us president elect joe biden has called Donald Trumps refusal to concede the election an embarrassment, but biden says nothing will stop the transfer of power in january despite the chump Administration Reportedly refusing to help the president elects transition team. Alan fisher has our report from washington. Well, donald trump is keeping a low profile. Joe biden is putting himself front and center. This was an event to discuss the Affordable Care act, but the president elect questions on other topics and he had a message to the man he replaced. And his refusal to accept the result. I just think its an embarrassment. Great, frankly. The only thing that how can we say this tax . I think it will help the president s legacy. I think that i know from my discussions with foreign leaders of us for that they are hopeful that the United States Democratic Institutions are viewed once aga
Joes, and best believe people will be angry that joe is but really deep down inside they are happy because people love having a reason to not workout. I mean not me, yesterday i was planning to work out but then i had to cancel because i think i have got a cramp in my ear lobe, i just dont want to risk it, but to put it in perspective n some states the coronavirus positive iterate is around 50 right now. So if you live in south dakota or iowa, look at the person to your left, now the person to the your right, why are you sitting between two people, you are going to get coronavirus. So yes, coronavirus is getting worse and worse as the winter months arrive. And with things spiraling out of control just in time for the holidays, the cdc has issued new geud lines for how families can have a safe thanksgiving. To which some families are saying mind your own goddam business. Experts saying half of all americans plan to travel for the holidays, going against those new cdc guide lines which r
Thanks, roger, ben, and all the trustees and staff for making this event possible. It is really special to be here today. Im honored you asked me to inaugurate the center for freedom of democracy. [microphone feedback] as my team was helping me get ready, i was reminded of a line from emerson i dont quote poetry often. President reagan quoted in westminster in 1982. Westminster in 1982. An institution is lengthened by the shadow of one man, and there is no man who did more than reagan to restore americas confidence and human freedom in the post world war ii era. There is no better event than continuing that work by launching this new institution 40 years after america sent our 40th president to the white house. People watching online and those in this room are students of president reagan. As a kid growing up in california, i got to see him in action as the governor. It was a very different california then. [laughter] but it was Ronald Reagan as governor who believed in the promise of
Coronavirus. You know, it is a thing you are pretty sure you had in february but actually didnt. The world is now deep into the second wave of this pandemic, or maybe the third wave, or the fourth. I dont know. At this point covid has so many waves it is like those pals at the Amusement Park which is also big spreaders of exotic disease and after doing a little bet over the past few month, unfortunately the u. S. Shows no signs of getting out of the pool. The new explosion of cases in the coronavirus crisis, if you heard this, the u. S. Reported a recordshattering number of new infections. For the first time all 50 states reported increase in cases, shocking seven day averages in kansas at 41 percent. Iowa at 48 , south dakota at as ton you wering 54 . New restrictions are about to go into effect in new york state, beginning tomorrow all bars and restaurants must close for dining at 10 p. M. , gyms must also close at 10 p. M. , and all private gatherings must be limited to ten people o