Offering todays please welcome. From the greek Orthodox Archdiocese of america. His Eminence ArchBishop Lpa doe for us Let Us Pray to the lord. All almighty and eternal god in peace. We come Before you any Block, your infinite goodness . Look upon this gathering of our nations political leaders and grant them illumined hearts and minds to serve their fellow citizens. Through this RepuBlican National Convention grant. Until the Nominee President donald j. Trump and his advisers and counselors wisdom grace, and the spirit of duty not they may emBrace all americans. His needs shining, the light of good government upon the veneraBle institutions of the roles Best hope for everyones lives liBerty, and pursuit of Happiness Grant unto the delegates a powerful recognition of purpose to Bear witness to Divine Providence which has shielded this great land through the centuries and drives us to a more perfect union with one another ever Building on the laBels of those pioneers of patriotism, who
Highway and the only state to have 77 Counties Vote for President Trump two elections in a row with a third time coming up this november. The State Of Oklahoma proudly casts all of its 43 votes for President Donald J. Trump. Pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention, oklahoma 43 votes President Trump. West virginia, 32 delegates. Madam chairman on behalf of the West Virginia delegation, My Name is patrick morrissey, and i am very proud to cast all 32 votes for the mountaineers, where were always free and to cast those 32 votes for our former and future president , donald j. Trump. [ cheers and applause ] pursuant to the announcement of the delegation and the rules and procedures of this convention, West Virginia, 32 votes, President Donald J. Trump. New hampshire, 22 delegates. Madam secretary, My Name is corey lewandowski, and i served as President Trumps Campaign Manager in 2016 for that historic victory. I stand before you today o
Unprecedented events, i feel like theyre piling up one on top of the other. Just a few moments ago Donald Trump officially became the republican nominee for president for the third time in a row and just moments before that he announced on truth social that he has selected ohio senator j. D. Vance to be his Running Mate. The start of the Republican National Convention taking place at an incredibly tense and volatile moment for the entire country. Less than 48 hours after an Assassination Attempt on the expresident , a shooting that left one person dead, two others critically injured. If we see donald Trump Today it will be his first public appearance since that horrific and tragic incident. It is violence that is deeply corrosive to our democracy. We all unequivocally condemn it in the strongest terms possible and as my Colleague Rachel Maddow puts it, quote, there is no no no violent solution to any american political conflict. We would also like to extend our sympathies to the family
Like to call this hearing to order. The committee meets today to receive testimony in the presence of the Defense Budget Request for fiscal year 2022. Witnesses this morning are secretary lloyd austin, secretary of Defense Mr. Michael mccord under Secretary Offense Defense Comtroller And Secretary Mark Milley Chairman of the chiefs of staff. Thank you for your Service And Willingness to appear before us today. Two weeks ago President Biden released his Defense Budget Request for the fiscal year 2022 with a top line of 715 billion. The request focuses on several key areas, defeating covid19, prioritizing china as the Pacing Challenge, addressing advanced and persistent threats, innovating and modernizing dod and tackling the climate crisis. The president s Defense Budget Request is a Starting Point for congress and must always be viewed in the broader context of the National Security and fiscal challenges we face. It is important that we ensure we have the right strategies and resources
I will see no political ads attacking anybody here over Defund The Police. I would ask unanimous consent to add that every Senator Leer wants to Defund The Police, believes in god, Country And Apple pie. Also today, new numbers show a divide among american parents on back to School Covid mandates. Well talk to one school superintendent. First, another Giant Step forward for a biden White House and democratic Budget Plan that envisions a dramatic rewrite of the social saefety net, a 3. 5 trillion Budget Outline including free Prek And Community college. There are giant obstacles ahead in both the house and back in the senate. Just moments ago Chuck Schumer promising democrats will work out their differences and deliver their transformative plan to president bidens desk. Lets get to lauren fox. This is big progress for the Biden Agenda but there are big lefts ahead. Reporter thats right. Now the hard work really begins. This is when the committees are going to have to write this 3. 5 tri