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Ms. Collins madam president. The presiding officer the senator from maine is recognized. Ms. Collins thank you, madam president. Madam president , the United States is facing a crisis unlike any other in our recent history. Madam president , this is no time for partisanship or for political differences to prevent us from coming together and working in the best interests of the American People. The coronavirus pandemic has arrived on our shores and is growing exponentially, sickening our people and devastating our economy. As of today, more than 26,700 americans have tested positive for the virus, and 340 people have died, while 176 have recovered. In my home state of maine, there are now 89 cases in eight different counties. Hospitals, doctors, and nurses are struggling to triage the influx of patients. Nursing homes are locking down their facilities in an attempt to safeguar ....
[inaudible] to the president. But thats why the framers gave the senate the responsibility to try impeachment cases. When it came to matter as serious as a potential removal of the president , they believe the senate was the only body of government, with enough independence to rise to the partisan consideration and act with the necessary impartiality. Will we live up to that vision . Right now the republican leader and i have very different ideas about what it means to conduct a fair trial. Democrats believe a fair trial considers all of the relevant facts and allows for witnesses and documents. We m dont know what the evidence will say. It may exculpate the president it may very well incriminate him. We only wanted trial that examine its all the facts and lets the chips fall where they may. The republican leader in contrast apparently leaves at trial should feature no witnesses, no relevant documents, and proceed according toen the desires of the white house, the defendant. The republ ....
Shelter us until the violent storms are passed. Let your glory shine on your lawmakers. May their thoughts, words, and deeds prompt people to glorify you. Inspire our senators to place their confidence completely in you. Eternal god, you are our salvation. We will trust and not be afraid, for you are our strength and song. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in the pledge. 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 clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington d. C. , january 7, 2020. To the senate under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable cindy hydesmith a senator from the state of mississippi, to perform the duties of the chair. Signed chuck grassl ....
Residents here enjoy the sun sea and sand seemingly unperturbed by the Nuclear Power plant in the distance. Will move through to nowhere used to it. I think its not been there for ages. The factory there was built in 1964 for the Nuclear Plants been there since the 1970 s. So were used to it but you. Also show naval base nearby. Where theres Nuclear Vessels and. Its normal for us is its part of our culture mood. Nuclear power it is part of french culture why are the french so blase about it opposite the film and the plant is another local landmark the nuclear fuel reprocessing facility. For many the french love affair with Nuclear Power is hard to fathom here on the Atlantic Coast in northern france we began a j ....