Ultimatum, saying surrender or a military assault will begin on your capital. U. S. President elect, joe biden, announcing some major cabinet nominees for the top diplomatic post, secretary of state, he has picked antony blinken, who is deputy secretary of state under president obama. He also has a French Connection he went to high school in paris and speaks the language fluently. Another notable nominee, former secretary of state, john kerry, has been chosen to lead the effort to combat climate change. For more on how biden is filling out his National Security and Foreign Policy teams, lets bring in our washington correspondent. Tell us more about the pix biden made today. Reporter there are two words at describe these six pix. One is diversity and the second is expertise. Diversity because there are, as a first in these cabinet picks, if these people are confirmed, starting with errol haynes, who will become the first woman director of National Intelligence if she is to be confirmed.
Mr. Hawley i ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be suspended. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Hawley mr. President , a week ago, i stood in this chamber and spoke about the death of democracy. I spoke about how free people are slowly losing their basic liberties right in front of our eyes. I spoke about how a deeply oppressive regime is defiling laws and tearing up treaties that offer protection and peace. I spoke about how the bright light of a great city is descending into darkness, chaos. I spoke, mr. President , about the plight of the people of hong kong. Id like to take this opportunity to remind everyone, both at home and those listening abroad, about the urgent and existential crisis that plagues this outpost of liberty in the indopacific. On may 28, the Chinese Communist party in beijing adopted a resolution and began drafting a new National Security law in hong kong. Thats what they call it, anyway. But the more we learn about this impending legislation,
Lawmakers are expected to work on the 2021 policy bill, a vote to advance the measure scheduled for 1 30 p. M. Eastern. Now, live to the senate floor on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father in heaven, we sing of your steadfast love and proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. Make us one nation, truly wise, with righteousness exalting us in due season. Today, inspire our lawmakers to walk in the light of your countenance. Abide with them so that your wisdom will influence each decision they make. Keep them from evil so that they will not be brought to grief, enabling them to avoid the pitfalls that lead to ruin. Empower them to glorify you in all they think, say, and do. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the repu
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