Diminishes us. We weep because of the grief of George Floyds family. We weep because of the explosive impact of deferred dreams. We weep because of the potentially catastrophic consequences of peaceful proking during a pandemic. We weep because justice delayed is justice denied. We weep because of the paralysis of analysis that often impedes your prevailing providence. We weep because of our personal culpability during these tragic times. We weep because of our sins of commission and omission. We weep because we know you are weeping. Today use our lawmakers for your glory. May they strive to find a vaccine to inoculate our nation against hate, sin, and despair. We pray in your merciful name, amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr.
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. God of our destiny, you have watched over us from generation to generation. May our lawmakers trust your faithfulness during this challenging season of our nations history. Lord, inspire them to recall how you have sustained the land we love in prosperity and adversity, in peace and in war. Give our senators the wisdom to believe that they can trust your constancy and greatness, as they cling to your promise never to leave or forsake them. Believing in your power, help us all to face fresh challenges with total confidence in you. And lord, we pray for the health and safety of all as communities begin the process of reopening businesses. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it
Admired and sought after by collectors today. Capitaine embodied the german economic miracle the boom years of the 1950 s. And sixtys it was a car that said ive made it a top of the line model the a pit of me of luxury. All models of the opal capitaine from 1938 to 970 are collected here this farm in northwestern germany owned by brothers yosef and. Is a treasure trove for local fans the brothers run a car dealership like their father before them and they collect opals preferably happy tanks as boys they had fun sitting at the wheel of a capitaine with wooden blocks under their feet so they could reach the pedals. I dont think this one has fantastic upholstery just like new. York. All star wars. The brothers are fascinated by a car that was once the admiration of the automotive world the opel capitaine was a showpiece of the west germanys Automotive Industry and a status symbol for its citizens as use of dignitaries it. By just all day was always the dream of our boyhood and teenage ye
On our streets. It has been a very tough week, but to watch how saturday and sunday played out, a thank you to our Public Servants out there on many different fronts. National guard, state patrol, police department, sheriffs departments, as well as those who are out there making sure we maintained utilities and Everything Else. Also speaking of, watching yesterday, the whole nature of why we do these things is to allow for that peaceful expression. We saw large peaceful protests focusing on the systemic changes that get to the heart of why we are in this situation. And when i say we, minneapolis, st. Paul, the state of minnesota, nationally and as we have seen over the last 24 hours, internationally. A society that does not put equity and inclusion at the center of it is certainly going to eventually come to the places where we are at. This is a moment of inflection, it is a moment of real change, it is a moment that those folks who are out there demanding this are not going to take a
Troubled by the tragic death of george floyd here in most. There were many deaths that took place in missouriened across the nation over the weekend. What happened to him was very wrong. And it is fill it has filled americans everywhere with sadness, grief, and anger. Were also saddened by the acts of violence that have transpired across our state and our nation in response to this event. Citizens have every right to peacefully assemble and protest. And we support those who are calling for justice and peace. However, an element that seized on these Peaceful Demonstrations to commit violence acts and endanger the lives of citizens and bring destruction to our communities. This violence not only threatens public safety, it drowns out the voices of the peaceful demonstrators calling for justice and working to improve our nation. On saturday, i signed an executive order activating the Missouri National guard to assist local authorities at their request. At this time we are taking a proacti