To the rocky mountains, the storm working its way through texas, louisiana, and the gulf coast, and most of all, who we are as a country. We are a nation that, at its best, loves, protects, and helps fellow americans. Today, we see pain, hurt, and destruction. In the ashes of wildfires in the damage of hurricane laura. We encourage everyone to continue following guidance from local authorities to stay safe. Joe and i pledge to be there for those whose lives were turned upside down. Those who need help from neighbors, strangers, and our government to make it through, to restore your lives and your communities. We also see pain, hurt, and destruction in the aftermath of yet another black man shot by police. Jacob blake, shot seven times in the back, in broad daylight, in front of his three young sons. Seven times, in the back, in broad daylight, in front of his three young sons. As Vice President biden put it, the shots fired at mr. Blake pierced the soul of our nation. It is sickening t