Today. But im recalling today a great line from a great democratic leader, William Jennings brian who talked about the power of one individual to make a difference and the power of an issue or a set of issues to drive that persons success in public life or even beyond public life as citizens. William Jennings Brian once said the humlest citizen in all the land when clad in the armor of a righteous cause is strongest than all the hosts of error, unquotes. So said William Jennings brian about what citizen clad in the armor of a righteous cause. Now, harry reid was a United States senator and hes been a leader. But hes also a very humble man at his core. And his righteous cause wasnt just one issue but if you had to encapsulate it or summarize it, the righteous cause for harry reid was fighting on behalf of those workers, fighting on behalf of those people who did not and ever have power in their lives. And his ability to not just articulate their concerns and their struggles and literall
Today. But im recalling today a great line from a great democratic leader, William Jennings brian who talked about the power of one individual to make a difference and the power of an issue or a set of issues to drive that persons success in public life or even beyond public life as citizens. William Jennings Brian once said the humlest citizen in all the land when clad in the armor of a righteous cause is strongest than all the hosts of error, unquotes. So said William Jennings brian about what citizen clad in the armor of a righteous cause. Now, harry reid was a United States senator and hes been a leader. But hes also a very humble man at his core. And his righteous cause wasnt just one issue but if you had to encapsulate it or summarize it, the righteous cause for harry reid was fighting on behalf of those workers, fighting on behalf of those people who did not and ever have power in their lives. And his ability to not just articulate their concerns and their struggles and literall
We kick about the days were Financial Companies take massive ricks risk. We cannot afford that. The country cant afford it. The middle class cannot afford it. We need to ensure that the executive compensation does not go back to encourage executive risktaking and shortterm is him. I talked about stock buybacks with publicly traded companies, how ceos dont have the incentive to go for the future, but rather swing for the fences today. Theyre not bad guys are women. The process incentivize action. This tended in 1980 when president reagan made it easier for company to buy back stock close to share prices. We need to change this as well. Need the rules created by. Frank by dodd frank. We also need to continue to address the threat posed by bottomless shortterm debt. As evidenced by recent concerns steptail banks, we have to up our monitoring and enforcement activities. Look at wells fargo. The justice department, i cannot speak to it because i dont talk to them. They are reviewing whether
W. Bush administration. When i was in congress we were able to set aside some differences and accomplish some great things. It was the last time we had a balanced budget and our nation. Back to that. I think there is opportunities that now we can Work Together from whatever political thingsion to get some done, particularly infrastructure but it has to start out, any bipartisanship starts out with a process. You build the framework for an initiative by working with the other party from the very beginning. Bipartisanship is not this is an idea, can we get your support for it . That is not true bipartisanship. I hope we can move in the area of infrastructure with a bipartisan process and outcome so we can do something great and take advantage of this opportunity. You. Thank mirror, you are now the head of the conference on mayors. Contentious election. How has that been reflected at the conference and what do you see from your fellow americans as far as what they expect, need, and want t
It is the heart of gold that come from the people in this beautifully picturesque and again amazing place. Its a great honor to celebrate talkeetnas centennial today here in the United States senate. And with that, mr. President , i yield the floor. Gram mr. President . The presiding officer the mr. Graham mr. President . The presiding officer the senator South Carolina Program Program i wish i could go. I wish to see that before i die. In three minutes the final game of the championship round of the College World series takes place. Coastal carolina is playing the university of arizona. Coastal carolina is a very relatively small school in myrtle beach. Dustin johnson is a graduate. This Baseball Team is inspiring. Arizona and Coastal Carolina have had a great to games. Tonight is the rubber match, winner take all. I dont know whats going to happen, if Coastal Carolina falls short, youve won in every way you can win. It has been the most exciting world series i can remember. South car