To a few of us here today this is a solemn and most momentous occasion, and yet in the history of our nation it is a commonplace occurrence. The orderly transfer of authority as called for in the constitution routinely takes place, as it has for almost two centuries, and few of us stop to think how unique we really are. In the eyes of many in the world, this every4year ceremony we accept as normal is nothing less than a miracle. Mr. President , i want our fellow citizens to know how much you did to carry on this tradition. By your gracious cooperation in the transition process, you have shown a watching world that we are a United People pledged to maintaining a political system which guarantees individual liberty to a greater degree than any other, and i thank you and your people for all your help in maintaining the continuity which is the bulwark of our republic. The business of our nation goes forward. These United States are confronted with an economic affliction of great proportion
Country. And the fact is, that would be an Important Role for those caucuses to play. We need to share the many faces of immigrants, including the undocumented in our nation. Do you believe that the 1965 Immigration Reform law that ended Northern European preference expanded the diversity that were experiencing in america . I think it played some role. So do birth rates and the like. I will say that even, again, i do think we have to be more realistic on the quotas. We have people with families for in some cases, decades and decades and beyond. It would seem to me to take that into account and reunifighting families. What is the likely timeline for congress to start debating an actual immigration bill . What is plan b if the republicans dont go for a full package . Im hoping on plan a. I will say this, we dont expect that this will just be up to the congress. Weve seen in the past, particularly, with this donothing congress of last session that they respond to public pressure. I think
Inauguration coverage. Speaking of congress, republicans at the house retreat this weekend have decided upon a plan they will vote upon next week to extend the debt limit by three months with hopes of using the federal budget as a way of tackling spending. What do you think of that strategy . You can call us at 202 5853880 for democrats and 202 5853881 for republicans. 202 6280205 for independents. Send us a tweet at twitter. Com cspanwj you can send us comments on our Facebook Page and our email at journal cspan. Org. From the Baltimore Sun a story about the weekend retreat and a detail about the plan. Writing debt limit vote set. Heres what they write host attending the retreat and writing a story about it, jonathan strong from roll call. He is their staff writer. Jon, can you give us a little bit of the thinking by house leadership as to how they came up with this as a plan . Good morning. Im happy to explain it. One of the parts of this plan thats been a little misconstrued, its no
Free, free at last free at last were free at last we are free, free at last our website will have added features, including video from our cspan crew and a visual blog page all at cspan. Org. Jimmy carter was inaugurated in 1977. He defeated gerald ford. Following president carters swearing in he walked the entire length of the parade route in about 40 minutes. Heres his remark from the podium which are about 15 minutes. Are you prepared to take the constitutional oath . I am. Place your left hand on the bible and raise your right hand. I will to the best of myability will to the best of my ability. Preserve, property and defend. The constitution of the United States. So help me god. So help me god. Congratulations. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States. [applause] for myself and for our nation, i want to thank my predecessor for all he has done to heal our land. [applause] in this outward and physical ceremony, we attest once again to the inner and spirit
Fields from medical research to computer software. Ifill we continue our weeklong focus on guns, after newtown. Tonight Jeffrey Brown reports on the possible links, if any, between violent video games and violent behavior. The result clearly shows that playing a violent video game increases aggressive behavior. One of the problems in this field is that people confuse aggression and violence. Woodruff and Margaret Warner gets an update on the Oscar Pistorius murder trial in south africa, as the prosecution and the defense lay out conflicting accounts of the events leading to his girlfriends death. Thats all ahead on tonights newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And by the bill and Melinda Gates foundation. Dedicated to the idea that all people deserve the chance to live a healthy, productive lif and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made p