As marshall of the college, it is my privilege to welcome one and all. Jim, marchtoric 1946, Prime Minister churchill, president truman and other dignitaries were escorted to the stage and to this lectern by westminsters first marshall. In the spirit of that occasion, watson toyou, lord westminsters hallowed halls. I declare this convocation open. I am pleased to welcome the grand marshall. Thank you, dr. Jones. On behalf of a future alumni of ourminster college, of guest, alumni, Winston Churchill who was granted an Honorary Degree, tonight. Before we begin, i would like to inform you that this occasion is being recorded by cspan. A short questionandanswer session will take place after remarks from our guest. I asked that all cell phones be turned off at this time. I am honored to recognize someone who is with us to perform the same duties as seven years ago 70 years ago when president truman and Winston Churchill came to a similar stage. I would like to ignore knowledge, with thanks
There. Egyptian president al sisi. [ speaking in Foreign Language ] the president expresses our appreciation and respect and let me say that you have a unique personality that is capable of doing the impossible. Thank you. I agree. Certainly friendlier confines than washington, d. C. , where the president left behind the most devastating week of his young presidency, which, capped with the bombshell report that he told the russians inside the oval office that firing fbi director james comey greatly relieved the pressure he was facing because of the fbi investigation into possible collusion between russia and his campaign team. The news came just after the Justice Department appointed another former fbi director Robert Mueller to serve as special counsel to oversee the investigation. Theres so much to talk about and while we await President Trumps speech i want to get to republican senator marco rubio, on the intelligence and Foreign Relations committees. Senator, thanks very much for j
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