Over the finish line without the steadfast leadership of democratic leader hakeem jeffries. Our caucus is eager to continue efforts that will strengthen our National Security and raise the quality of life for Everyday Americans. We need at this moment to address issues like the affordability crisis that countless americans face when it comes to housing and childcare. We should also extend the Affordable Connectivity Program and tackle the situation at our southern border in a manner consistent with our values. Democrats are ready to reach across the aisle to solve these important challenges ahead. And we cannot go back to partisan gridlock that defined the last seven months. We want to build on the progress to ensure the peoples house continues to function. Ted lieu. Senator lujan thank you mr. Lieu lou mr. Lieu donald payne jr. Was a wonderful member of congress. May he rest in peace. And my thoughts are with the eight officers that were shot in North Carolina some of whom passed away
Time tomorrow Donald Trumps grip on power will be over. There is a lot happening. President elect joe biden speaking just moments ago and getting emotional at times as he said farewell to delaware, leaving d. C. Where he will take the oath of office in just 22 hours. As biden travels to washington, we are also monitoring a flurry of action from the hill to the white house. Right now bidens pick for state tony blinken is set to lay out his revision for repairing americas tattered image around the world. Blinken is one of five biden nominees facing confirmation hearings today. The list also includes janetelen for treasury and lloyd austin for defense. Confirmation hearings ordinary enough, but this is no ordinary inauguration eve. We are awaiting a wave of pardons from donald trump, one of his final official acts before he leaves for florida tomorrow morning and then becomes the first president to snug his successors inauguration in 152 years. This evening biden and harris will speak at
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