People that were gathered i saw people from all different backgrounds, people from all different parts of this nation that came to honor an American Hero as he made his final journey across this bridge. And you know, back in march, john lewis was here and he gave some parting advice to the next generation to get in good trouble. To get in the way. And so many people that came out here today say they want to continue on his legacy. They wanted to come here to say goodbye and let him know that we got it from here, george. Thomas, one of the last of his generation. George, the greatest generation of civil rights leaders, were losing them one by we lost reverend lowery in march. In the past days we lost c. T. Vivian. John lewis believed that this new generation could take on the torch and get the job done, continue to push forward. We shall see, george. And byron pitts, it comes at a time when america as i said is so divided and is trying to figure out where the fights are for this new gen
Remarks from three former president s, george w. Bush, bill clinton, and barack obama. Live coverage is here on cspan3. Amen. This is john lewis favorite poem, invictus. Out of the night that covers me, black as a pit from pole to pole, i think whatever god may be to my inconquerable soul. In the fell clutches of circumstance, i have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeons of chance, my head is bloody, but im bound. Beyond this place looms but the horror of the shade. And yet menace of the years finds and shall find me unafraid. It matters not how straight the gate, how charged with punishment the scroll, im the master of my fate. Im the captain of my soul. John lewis was my hero and my friend, lets honor him by getting in good trouble. [ applause ] only the inconquerable spirit and the magnanimous soul of john lewis could summon all of us together in this place at this time. Only john lewis could compel three living american president s to come to this house of god. To celebra
Mr. Durbin madam president . The presiding officer the senator from illinois. Mr. Durbin madam president , mr. Durbin madam president , madden president. John lewis was a great american. There was a humility and his heart to show his greatness evenhe more. Who among us can forget his trademark speech explaining how as a young man growing up on the farm he practice public speaking to an audience of chickens and tell that story over and overan again. People come up into the airport and say they will cry or passouti he says please dont passout im not a doctor. That he was a healer. For s troubled souls. And to talk about an incident january 2009 a former kkk member confessed to be part of a white mob that bloodied john lewis and other freedom riders in sout carolina 48 years before. And then to apologize for his actions and then meeting lewis facetoface to ask for forgiveness. Without a moment of hesitation i said i accept your apology. This is a great testament to overcome hatred. And an
The coronavirus has changed so many norms and patterns of gathering as family, community, and here in congress. Send out your spirit that those who find themselves at odds with their colleagues might continue the Productive Work that must be done and which does not draw contentious attention, and addresses well the issues which are pressing upon our nation. Lord, have mercy. Continue to bless the men and women who attend to those who are sick, the number continuing to grow throughout our country. Keep our Health Care Professionals safe and inspire those who labor to find treatments and cures for this dangerous virus. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from california, mr. Takano. Mr. Takano i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for whi
We will be remembering lewis, who spent decades in congress with reports from lee could you wan and others. And then we turn to the future. Even as the nation debates how to safely reopen its schools, an equally baffling issue faces employers what it will take to game guarantee that a day at the office will be safe for every returning worker . A question john black stone will tackle in our cover story. The office, as we have come to know it in recent years is one of those things that the pandemic may have changed forever. Is it time to say rest in peace, the open office plan . The open office is over. It was already over for a lot of reasons. It was too noisy and you couldnt concentrate and it was well on the way out of the door. A new office with a new normal ahead on sunday morning. Pauley choir directors havent been able to say altogether now, at least in person, to their singers for months, which has not stopped the maestro david probe. We will introduce him. These days choirs cant