The waters of hong kong, scientists are baffled. Well tell you why. Its described as an historic visit for historically difficult times. German chancellor Angela Merkel and the french president Francois Hollande are in strasburg to address the parliament. The first speech to the assembly since 1989 comes as the eu faces its toughest challenges. Lets take you live now. Why this joint address to the parliament . Well, as you said there, the first joint address in 26 years, the last time the french and german leaders came here to address the European Parliament, it was only a matter of weeks after the collapse of the berlin wall. Then the dialogue, rhetoric was all about expansion and unity, now president hollande and Angela Merkel face the issues that threaten the entire unity of the union itself. One of the most overriding issues is the refugee crisis that threatens to divide those pan european nations like france and germany in allowing more refugees, and Asylum Seekers to live and sta
I want to welcome me too this conversation about George Washingtons farewell address. On september 19, 1796 George Washington announced to the world he would not seek reelection to the presidency. His letter to friends and citizens offer some of the much thorough, thoughtful and inspiring advice has ever been given to the American People. In more than a few genuine warnings were included there as well. The hopes and fears remained with us as a nation are now discussing this now 225 year old document. Much of what we debate and discuss in 21st Century America politics is addressed here in one form or another. In recognition of this document we brought together an incredible lineup of talented scholars to reflect on the relevance of the farewell address today. We were joined by jon avalon author, columnist, senior political analyst, is the author of books including the one we will discuss tonight washingtons farewell a new book on Abraham Lincoln coming out next february. His work is goi
Organization continues to protect and preserve it today, i want to welcome me too this conversation about George Washingtons farewell address. On september 19, 1796 George Washington announced to the world he would not seek reelection to the presidency. His letter to friends and citizens offer some of the much thorough, thoughtful and inspiring advice has ever been given to the American People. In more than a few genuine warnings were included there as well. The hopes and fears remained with us as a nation are now discussing this now 225 year old document. Much of what we debate and discuss in 21st Century America politics is addressed here in one form or another. In recognition of this document we brought together an incredible lineup of talented scholars to reflect on the relevance of the farewell address today. We were joined by jon avalon author, columnist, senior political analyst, is the author of books including the one we will discuss tonight washingtons farewell a new book on
Historian and joseph ellis as well cnn. Good evening everyone my name is Kevin Butterfield on behalf of George Washington mount vernon and the Ladies Organization continues to protect and preserve it today, i want to welcome me too this conversation about George Washingtons farewell address. On september 19, 1796 George Washington announced to the world he would not seek reelection to the presidency. His letter to friends and citizens offer some of the much thorough, thoughtful and inspiring advice has ever been given to the American People. In more than a few genuine warnings were included there as well. The hopes and fears remained with us as a nation are now discussing this now 225 year old document. Much of what we debate and discuss in 21st Century America politics is addressed here in one form or another. In recognition of this document we brought together an incredible lineup of talented scholars to reflect on the relevance of the farewell address today. We were joined by jon av
Historian and joseph ellis as well cnn. Good evening everyone my name is Kevin Butterfield on behalf of George Washington mount vernon and the Ladies Organization continues to protect and preserve it today, i want to welcome me too this conversation about George Washingtons farewell address. On september 19, 1796 George Washington announced to the world he would not seek reelection to the presidency. His letter to friends and citizens offer some of the much thorough, thoughtful and inspiring advice has ever been given to the American People. In more than a few genuine warnings were included there as well. The hopes and fears remained with us as a nation are now discussing this now 225 year old document. Much of what we debate and discuss in 21st Century America politics is addressed here in one form or another. In recognition of this document we brought together an incredible lineup of talented scholars to reflect on the relevance of the farewell address today. We were joined by jon av