Live from dc with all the details. Hi alexandra. Hey vicky good evening throughout the week we saw the interactions between senators and judge barrett remain quite cordial. But today we did see lawmakers lose their patience with each other. Points. In the final day of hearings Democratic Senators continued to push against the nomination of judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court this is as sham democrats say republicans previously vowed not to move forward with filling Supreme Court seats in an Election Year louisiana senator john kennedy says he made no such promise you just accused me breaking my word i can. Name some names the record will confirm that the chairman. In fact made that. Commitment democrats pointed to statements made by senator Lindsey Graham and Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell when republicans blocked the nomination of Merrick Garland in 2016, he said the American People should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court justice Republican Ut
Congregation of United National methodist churc church. It is my privilege to welcome and introduce john obrien. On behalf of the family we would like to welcome everyone here today. First gratitude and appreciation and out pouring of love we have received over the last week the calls, cards, visits, flowers and food and condolences meant so much to us. Knowing a sense of loss was shared by so many. But its truly a comfort. Thank you. I want to thank those of you here today traveling from outside dc. It was especially appreciated especially if you came by greyhound bus. [laughter] and for those who could not be here in particular his older brother traveling to washington was not easy or possible that they are with us in spirit is enough for you to be grateful for your presence in our lives. With the enduring optimism that has been passed on to generations. Thank you. To acknowledge those thoughtful messages posted on various Media Outlets it has been incredibly touching. And those many
Help in our time of need. May the peace of god be with you all. Good afternoon. Friends, we have gathered together today to celebrate the life of jim lehrer and to offer comfort to his family who have called this church their home since 1977. On behalf of the congregation of National United Methodist Church, welcome. And its my privilege to welcome and to introduce john obrien. Good afternoon. On behalf of the family, i would like to welcome everyone here today. Id first like to express the family familys gratitude and appreciation for the outpouring of love and support that we have received over the last week. Your calls, your cards, the visits, your beautiful flowers, the food, your support and condolences have meant so much. Knowing the sense of loss is felt by so many relieves the burden and is truly a comfort. Thank you. I want to thank those of you who have traveled from outside d. C. Knowing that you dropped everything to be here with us to celebrate jims remarkable life is grea
A cold for me but from good to he was referring to heidelberg southwestern germany this romantic city has a chance that many writers and painters lets see whether it casts its spell on me to. The old bridge is actually very romantic it leads across the neck a river to the old town. Right next to the bridge gate we find this bronze monkey its a much photographed landmark of title back. What does this monkey want to tell us that we are as ugly as he is and thats why he holds a mirror up to us but he also has an enticing promise anyone who touches the mirror will become rich allegedly that is and those who touch his fingers will return to heidelberg. So it seems ill be revisiting hydel back then. Of course title back castle is high on my list of things to do. Also on the show our weekly v mail comes this time from the frosty distillation of the antarctic. And in our series meet a local georgette who just shows us around her hometown abu dhabi. From hile backs alltel and its a steep climb
But she grew up in she lace capital something i go. For thats where she studied Industrial Design and later began organizing fashion trade shows. She fell in love and moved to germany some 19 years ago 1st living in munich and then moving to berlin in 2008. The german capital has become her 2nd home. As can tell him of it often but i always heard about berlin as a child because my father was fascinated with german history. And never felt like an alien place to me and i was very curious when i arrived i have mediately felt a connection its so multicultural here theres so much openness its become a home for me is. Her favorite place in berlin is. Legendary dancing hall in Berlin Center that survived both world wars much of the building has barely changed in over 100 years. The hall of mirrors seems caught in a time warp Prince William and kate have visited it and hollywood director Quentin Tarantino and Actor George Clooney have filmed here. This was one of my 1st impressions of berlin i