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Pragmatism. >> father conroy, how hopeful are you that pope franciss address may inspire a spirit of cooperation between the parties that might last longer than say a week? >> well, are we going talk real politic here or are we going to talk religious hope? i mean, im hopeful that in some senses the pope gives people cover, you know, to maybe take a risk. and it would be a political risk to get along and, you know, perhaps revert to, you know, our ideals. the political realities though of life o...

more than 80,000 people gathered in a locked down central park. the lines to enter the park stretched for blocks, dozens of people deep, waiting hours for just a glimpse when pope francis finally appeared. the crowd was roaring, tears were flowing. some making the sign of the cross and almost everyone taking photos. >> i had tears in my eyes and it was just -- it was just such a holy moment for us. >> and another 20,000 people, the lucky ticketed few, greeted pope francis for his eveni...

>> but its different in father conroys house. he has a law degree, but he thinks god put him in congress to cure him of politics. >> i have asked for serenity in the area of politics because, it controlled me, i didnt control it. i could get as angry as angry could be about politics. so, as i was praying that serenity prayer in the area of politics, well, how did god answer this prayer for me? he put me in the house of representatives. where my job is not to have an opinion and not to express my...

0 things he was accused of but i believe there were due process problems with the trial. >> maybe it was worth it for thoed show to get the audio clips of jerry sandusky defending himself despite the evidence against him but nbc should have been more straightforward in promoting the segment. happy easter and happy passover. state of the union with candy crowley begins right now. in texas, the murders of a district attorney and his wife fuel concerns of a deadly vendetta. and here in washington...

>> went to put them down as undecided. -- we are going to put them down as undecided. [applause] i listen to those comments it struck me what a wonderful thing free speech is. >> donald trumps felt was making the justification for attacking iraq. what you did not hear were questions that we have a chance to ask him, how much money is halliburton going to make? how many u.s. soldiers will be killed? how many iraqi civilians will die that i would like those questions answered. >> tonight...

Have 100 republicans on his side before he goes to the floor. >> that mate might take a while. majority leader cantor said no decision had been made on when they would vote on this. anything flew on that? >> as of right now thats very fluid. if everything were to go right, one would assume probably a late afternoon, early evening vote, but if they have to have a real whip, if they really have to find a lot of members, if they decide to go to the floor, this could be a late one. same thing with n...

2013. i hereby hereby appoint the honorable robert j. dole to act as speaker in temporary on this day, signed john a. boehner, speaker of the house of representatives. >> the prayer will be offered by our chaplain father conroy. >> let us pray. eternal god, we give you thanks for giving us another day, a new year. the political struggles of the past year have revealed the divisions that exist in our nation. there are many american citizens who are angry, frustrated, and anxious for the future. t...

This is difficult for all. give each member the grace of courage to forge a constructive solution for the good of the nation and all americans. help us to trust that no matter what you will not abandon us. all that is done this day, may it be for your greater honor and glory. amen. >> announces to the houses approval thereof. pursuant to clause one of rule one, the journal stands approved. >> so business is getting underway, but the real business is going on hijd closed doors. lets start, again,...

the beginning stages of moving out. prime movers, we would not be where we are today. >> what is the responsibility of journalism and explain the role of super packs. >> it has changed politics in this country in ways we have yet to figure out. >> prime movers is a fantastic program that gives us the chance to connect with talented promising students and ask them how many want to work in journalism. almost all of them raise their hands. >> it helps them understand what it means to be a...

lower health care benefits and worse pensions and then the republicans in congress, in the house, are passing a bill saying, oh, by the way, youre only going to make $1,500 a year less but if you have a student loan that you signed on to for your son or daughter, youre going to have to pay double that interest rate. or if you get a student loan, youll have to pay double the interest rate that it is now. and if you have health care and maybe your kid was going to stay on it because hes ...