She is the henry rogers professor of African American studies and greed of writing at Rutgers University new york and a contributing critic at large for the new york times. And like some of you, i have received a very special gift come the expense of being her student. She said dear mentor and beloved friend now nearly for two decades. I am beyond proud and grateful to say a few words to mark this special occasion. I first met salamishah winners just out of college and she was in the process of finishing her dissertation. It is fitting we spent much of our early time getting to know each other in a library on the second floor. At the time i didnt yet know how libraries and books have helped shape her journey. I found that out later, that when she was just out of college and at the same life juncture i was that when we met, she worked at the free library of philadelphia with her sister and with her now partner, solomon. So this event tonight at the free library of philadelphia is a home
With President Trump at the winstonsalem North Carolina airport. Life coverage begins at 7 00 p. M. Eastern on cspan. Senator edsetts markey spoke to supporters after defeating challenger representative joe kennedy in the democratic u. S. Senate primary election in that state, afterwards well hear from congressman kennedy. [applause] thank you, guys. Thank you so much, thank you. Good evening everyone, thank you for joining me tonight here in my hometown. I spoke with congressman kennedy just a few moments ago and i extended my respect and congratulations for a campaign that has been fierce at times, but always fueled by a shared commitment to the people of this great commonwealth. We both love massachusetts and the United States of america, i look forward to talking with Carson Kennedy and working with him to make meaningful change that i know we are both committed to. To my beautiful partner [applause] to my beautiful partner and my best friend, susan, since you married me at 32 year
I spoke with congressman kennedy a few moments ago and extended my respect and congratulations on a campaign that has been fierce, but always fueled by a shared commitment to the people of this great commonwealth. Massachusetts, and the United States of america. I look forward to talking with congressman kennedy and working with him to make the lasting meaningful change i know we are both committed to. [applause] to my beautiful partner and best friend, my wife susan. Since you married me 32 years ago, every day of my life has been brighter and fuller and more joyous. I am honored to walk through this life together and to celebrate tonight with you. Have been witho me since that day in 1976 that i first decided to run for Congress Come i would not be here without you. Teame greatest campaign staff, fellows, supporters, volunteers, the marquis that andy candidate has ever been blessed to know, you have my unending gratitude. Your brilliance and creativity and passion inspire me everyday
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The answer is, that i feel prepared . Yes, i really did. First of all, i wasnt elected, so it didnt make that much difference. I did notice though the difference between being the Vice President s wife and the president s wife is huge, because the Vice President s wife can say anything. Nobody cares. The minute you say one thing as president s wife, youve made the news. So that was a lesson i had to learn. During george bush is presidency, barbara bush used the office of first lady to promote literacy and to raise awareness about aids and homelessness. She also earn her way into the history books this color. She and Abigail Adams are the only women in our history to be both the wife and mother ebay president. Good evening, and welcome to cspan series, first ladies, influence and image. Tonight is the story of Barbara Peirce bush, the wife of our 41st president , George Herbert walker bush. And here for the next 90 minutes sets to tell us more about her life and her influence our two gu