18 years ago this week the epicenter of ground 0 makes todays program especially meaningful. I know many of you toured the museum last night, some for the first time. The events we chronicle here, the lives we remember and the aspirations we embrace for a world free from the scourge of terrorism are inextricably linked to the work of this committee and the topics you will discuss today. Here at the 9 11 memorial and museum we testify to the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on american soil and the single greatest loss of rescue personnel in a single event in american history. Our exhibitions and programs recount the collective experience of profound shock, unprecedented vulnerability and overwhelming grief caused by the attacks. Yet visitors take away more than a cautionary tale to remain vigilant to continued threats by sharing the manifold expressions of courage, compassion and service in response to 9 11. This museum also affirms the best of who we can be. As hum
Can know and share the fruits of your spirit, especially in this time, virtue of tolerance and reconciliation, of justice and righteousness. Watch over this house and cause your blessing to be upon each member that they might serve all the people in their home districts, those who voted for them and those who did not. May all that is done within the peoples house this day be for your greater honor and glory amen. That we all the speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from arkansas rise . Mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. The speaker the question is on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. The journal stands approved. The gentleman from arkansas. Mr. Womac
Share reflections and ask questions of our panelists using the powerofmemory. Anights program as part of series of conversations we are posting examining the power of memory to shape our future. This season, we are taking timeout think about why we remember the events that led to the holocaust and other global atrocities and how collective understanding can help us make informed decisions about our a better world. To learn about this Program Series and all the conversations and programs we host, we hope you will sign up for the museum email and follow us on social media. Some people have questioned why is there a Holocaust Museum on the National Mall . For how can we fulfill our Message Mission as a living memorial to the past and the victims while still being relative enough relevant enough to engage youth today . I am sure similar Big Questions have been asked about the 9 11 museum about your role and year vision and tonights conversation will examine that and more. It is important t
Tonights program is part of a series of conversations that were hosting, examining the power of memory to shape our future. This season were taking time out to think about why we remember the events that led to the holocaust and other global atrocities and how collective understanding can help us make informed decisions about our future and shape a better world. To learn about this Program Series and all the conversations and programs that we host, we hope youll sign up for the museum email and follow us on social media. Some people have questioned why is there a Holocaust Museum on the National Mall . Or how can we fulfill our mission as a living memorial to the past and the victims while still being relevant enough to engage youth today . Im sure similar Big Questions have been asked of the 9 11 museum about your role and your vision, and tonights conversation will examine that and more. In that regard, its important to note that one of our founders ellie ra zel often said this museu
Tonights program is part of a series of conversations that were hosting, examining the power of memory to shape our future. This season were taking time out to think about why we remember the events that led to the holocaust and other global atrocities and how collective understanding can help us make informed decisions about our future and shape a better world. To learn about this Program Series and all the conversations and programs that we host, we hope youll sign up for the museum email and follow us on social media. Some people have questioned why is there a Holocaust Museum on the National Mall . Or how can we fulfill our mission as a living memorial to the past and the victims while still being relevant enough to engage youth today . Im sure similar Big Questions have been asked of the 9 11 museum about your role and your vision, and tonights conversation will examine that and more. In that regard, its important to note that one of our founders ellie ra zel often said this museu