Legacy with colin powell. Plus our cbs colleagues who covered louiss career. As coronavirus continues the deadly summer spread, the simpliest of precipitations escalates. A private white house document urges mandating a masks in 13 states. The cdc said could help drive this epidemic to the ground four to six weeks. President trump feels differently. Will you consider a National Mandate that people need to wear mask no, i want people to have a certain freedom. I dont believe in that. No. And i dont agree with the statement that if a everybody wears a mask everything disappears. Brennan frustration gross, there are reports that the administration plans to cut testing and tracing aids for federal agencies from a new colona aid bill drafted by republicans on capitol hill. Well talk with Atlanta Mayor tisha lance bottoms, former ngo Richard Besser and former fda commissioner dr. Scott gottlieb then continue our look at the challenges of getting the nations students back to school with a new head of the university of california system dr. Michael drake. Its all just ahead on face the nation. Brennan good morning, welcome to face the nation. On a daily basis, states in the sun belt and parts of the west as well as the u. S. Overall are breaking records with the numbers of new cases of covid 19. Twice last week, the u. S. Recorded more than 70,000 new cases a day. Getting closer to dr. Faucis prediction we might be headed to 100,000 a day. We will bring you latest on the virus, first bob schieff look backs on congressman louiss life and legacy. John lewis was a share croppers based on in 1940 in a part of georgia was so segregated he had seen only two white people by his sixth birthday. Some of these chicken will shake their heads, they never quite said. But im convinced that some of those chickens that i preached to in the four times and 50s tended to listen to me much better than some of my colleagues listen to me today in the congress. It was in the what john lewis said but what he did that changed americhiars when he heard martin lu k d severely injured as he took part in sit ins at segregated restaurants and freedom riders who risked their lives by simply sitting in seats reserved for whites on interstate es. Ree. By the time king made his famous speech in washington, lewis had become chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee we do not went our freedom gradually he was the youngest speaker had that day and delivered a powerful speech even though organizers deleted his most controversial line, a line, which they feared would have been president kennedy. The line was whose side is the government on . Lewis continued to play a leading role in the movement. But it was happened in selma alabama march 7, 1965, that would leave John John Lewis name with large in american history. It was supposed to be a peacefud 5h anrsary thal y, ent el an bridge, where it all happened. We were marching in twos in an orderly peaceful nonviolent fashion. On our way to montgomery, to say to the nation if people wanted to register to vote. I really thought we would be arrested and jailed that day. When did you realize when you got to the high point here . Thats when you saw all of the Law Enforcement people down there. We saw down below the straight troopers and behind the state troopers were the sheriffs on horseback. We got to the bottom of the bridge. Turned around and disburse andmtods us. Using tear gas and tramping us with horse you were right in the front i was in the font you were among the first hit i was the first person to be hit and i still have the scar on my forehead. And i was knocked down. My legs just went out from under me. I thought i was going to die on this bridge. I said to myself, this is the last protest for me in a manner of weeks, president johnson sent troops, the march was completed peacefully and in the wake of the violence and hatred that had been laid there in selma, Congress Passed the Voting Rights act. Elected to congress in 1986, he fought battle after battle when the odds were ove t repuancall john lewis the conscience of the congress. Even when he was dying with matter demonstrations erupted. There again was lewis on the front lines. I think in dc and around the nation its been a mighty, powerful and strong message to the rest of the world. That we would get that. He made america a better place. And i never knew a better man. This is bob schieff er. Thats our bob schieff er. We went to go to mclean virginia and former secretary of state can colin powell. Mr. Secretary good morning to you. Good morning. John lewis was a civil rights ki top le . Ll iartin luther great ma t as nails. I mean, he spend his hole adult life fighting these issues and going after racism son a man with that kind of bavery built into him is an incredible individual and he was. What well always be remembering is what he did for our nation, our people. But he was something lse also. He was a gentle man in many ways. We had this gentleman in two forms, one tough as nails, one gentle. He will always be remembered as the individual who did all he could for america and all he could for africanamericans and not only africanamericans now, but anybody else who is considered somewhat different in our country. Its one country and one people and helped pull that altogether but we still got a long way to go and im sure thats what he would say here today that was his message as we showed our viewer this june. Battling stage four pancreatic cancer and he risked his own health in the middle of this pandemic, standing in black lives matter plaza the area in front of the white house. Do you see the moment and the movement as the modern incarnation of his work . Is there another john lewis figure that needs to emerge . I hope one will emerge. There is a need for more john lewises, not just one. But many. We got a lot of work to do. And its not just a matter of how do we get black lives matter or all lives matter, its a matter of teaching young people. Its a matter of getting young people educated. Most of my life now is spent on education of young people and helping out my fellow citizens who are on the lower economic scale. How do we get them up . We have to move on to new things and not just slogans and we have to make sure were putting everything we can into the needs of our fellow citizens, whatever they may be, whoever they may be, in order to bring them back into the world, into america. And make sure they have the same opportunity that john lewis wanted all of us to have. I wonder what you thinkme we lewis when he spoke to my colleague gail king before passing said what he sees in the street looked so different, its much more massive, all inclusive. There will be no turning back. He was hopeful and yes. The momentum that was there, the calls for police reform, those are since stalled. Are we at that point in this country where we cant get out of our own way . We are so divided that we cant get to the place john lewis saw . No, i dont think were there, i think we are somewhat divided now but i believe we have to keep moving on. Weve come so far in last 50 years. 60 years ago when i entered the United States army, nobody thought i could become chairman of joint chiefs of staff but i did. So a lot has happened, its a much better nation now. Were living better than we did then. But theres more to be done, more youngsters and adults that have to be educated. Fix at the Economic System so that every american can have a quality not only education but opportunity to have a good life and to make money necessary to have that kind of good life. So we have a long way to go, but he put us on the road. He put us on the road and the last thing we want to do is say, it is going to work. Were america, were americans. And we know how to deal with these issues. We dealt with them on and off the last 50 years we still have a long way to go. And john lewis will be replaced, there will be others coming up. There are many others who want to be part of the reformation. Brennan theres a new consciousness about symbols. The current chairman, mark millie said this week, the us army is about 20 black and he said young soldiers who serve on bases name after a confederate general, quote, can be reminded that that general fought for the institution of slavery that may have enslaved one of their ancestors. Is this, do we need to re name these bases true. Its true. I would re name the bases. We hadnt thought about that a few years ago. But now with black lives matter and all the issues that are before us, i think it is a good idea to re name the ten bases in the United States army that are named after confederates. I never really thought about it. I went to fort bending georgia named after a confederate and i did all my training there but it never stuck to me that this name should be changed. So i fully support what john millie is doing. I think its something we should do quickly as we can. The pentagon also decided to list flag that is can be displayed without actually explicitly fanning the Confederate Flag. Should it be more explicit the Confederate Flag is now an explicit demonstration of another time, place and country that has notng to do with the United States of america, it was Confederate States of america, they were not part of us and this is not the time to keep demonstrating who they were and what they were back then. This is time to move on. Lets get going. We have one flag and only one flag only and thats the flag we should all support. And all display and all be proud of. Brennan secretary powell all great to have you thank you for having us remember john lewis. Brennan we want to go now, he was indeed. We want to go to atlanta where john lewis lived. Keisha lance joins us. Good morning. Good morning. Brennan you knew john lewis, you were a friend, what do you see as the nexus between his legacy and where social justice is headed next. Growing up in atlanta, we have the great privilege of having these giants walk amongst us, for me personally john lewis was more than a historical figure. Hes a person you seeed in the grocery store, church, on or about around town. And his legacy really speaks to so much about where we are with this movement and the moment in america. What he instilled in all of us was just courage. And to do the right thing and treat people in a way that would then in turn have dignity and respect upon all of us. And so i grateis ership and let his last public appearance was on the black lives matter plaza because i believe in his own way, he was leaving with us thi further to go and hes passed on the baton to future generations. Im grateful fo e. Brennan you in atlanta have been facing some battles with governor as our viewers know. Georgia was the first state to reopen from the shutdown due to the pandemic. So the governor said this week, that it was the Racial Injustice protests that led to the rise of infections thats happening in the state right now. What role did they play . Why do you think infections are spiking . Well, ive actually not seen any data or science that points to that. What i have seen data on when g, ro the coun or at weve seen that track with cell phone data, because we were open for business as if we were not in the midst of a pandemic. And the governor has done many things as of late and said many things as of late, quite frankly are simply bizarre. He filed 124 plex page lawsuit against me this week calling for an emergency injunction to stop me from speaking about his orders. If the governor of his state had his way, i would not be allowed to speak with you today. Until this blame game is most unusual. There were other cities in our states who instituted mask mandates and he did push back. I dont know if perhaps they were led by men or if its perhaps because of the demographic in the city of atlanta. I dont know what the answers are. But what i do know is that the science is on our side when you look at the reports that the unpublished report from the white house, were a red zone state and we are in danger. Brennan another arguing man from georgia accused you of auditioning for Vice President as part of motivation for your decision to order mask wearing. Why do you think these masks have become such a point of Division Given that it is cdc guidance to wear them . First of all, im not auditioning for anything. I have a job that i get up and do each and every day and that is the job as mayor of atlanta. And my responsibility as mayor of atlanta is to make decisions on behalf of the people of atlanta that will protect our citizens. When i look at the unpublished report from the white house that georgia is a red zone state, what that report says is that there are very clear guidelines we should follow, very clear metrics we should folk face coverings are one. Two counties in the state, two on the highest county for infection rates from covid 19. So this is not about politics. This is about people. Its about the dealing with 3100 people died in our state, over 130,000 who have tested positive. I, by the way, along with my husband, and one of my children are amongst the number of people tested positive. This has nothing to do with politics. Brennan are police able to enforce this . The governor says you dont have the authority to do it. Its unenforceable. The Atlanta Police had no data to say that arrests or tickets had happened. Why did you have to issue this . Soe them . Has n in same way thy can stop eo for not wearing a seatbelt in our state. And again, i dont think its a coincidence that the governor sued me personally along with our three counsel personally after i noticed that President Trump came to atlantas International Airport and did not have on a mask. And pointed violating the law. This is about politics. Our Police Officers certainly can enforce this ordinance but at the end of the day. The party that speaks of local control has taken local control and attempting to silence our voices in this state. Brennan speaking of local control, theres lot of scrutiny about whats happening right now in portland where federal agents have been deployed and are arresting protesters, local government doesnt want them there. When you see whats happening in portland, do you have any idea what you would do if this happened in atlanta . You know, we, as a leader of the city, i have come to anticipate the unexpected. And theres nothing that surprises me as it relates to anything that this white house will do. And so its as deeply concerning, it is further inflaming all of the mistrust and distrust that people are in our streets protesting about. But we will respond accordingly. And i feel very safe that the and i feel very safe that the law is on our. Brennan thank you mayor bottoms. Well be right back. But as i reflect and see all the Amazing Things youve been doing. One thing is clear, technology has never been so important. Youre turning living rooms into conference rooms, backyards into school yards, and bringing doctors into homes virtually and securely. E trorbunessels backyards into school yards, we have committed two billion dollars to relieve the pressure on your business. And to help us all emerge from this, weve opened our supercomputers and patented technologies to scientists around the world, accelerating the search for a vaccine. This isnt easy. But as you adapt and move forward, were here with the people, financing, and technology, ready to help. Theres you been an outpouring of tributes to honor john lewis since his death. Michelle miller is joining us from atlanta this morning. Michelle, im glad to have y wi much of your life. What are your memories and reflections of him. I knew him through my father and his dear friends. He was a lover of life. He love laughter, his friends and family and lillian his wife, an educator, a former peace corp volunteer in africa. When she died in 2012, this woman, who had brought so many of these wonderful occasions into the home, they were best friends with hank aaron and andrew young and their wifes. When she died, so many folks were worried about him. Would he be able to continue in the same vein because she was such a support. Perhaps a blessing in her dying on new years eve, 2012 was that it was on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the march on sh e pk up and move forward in order to commemorate that historic occasion. And i recall being there just off stage, as he gave this eloquent speech, and connected the dots between then and now. And expressed this grand gesture to the next generation. It was a moment where he did rise to that occasion. Brennan i know that you have been out there covering the most recent protests our country has been experiencing, and im wondering what you think congressman lewis did to impact and to shape that next generation of activists. You know, i think it all dates back to the fact that in his desperation to seek change at the age of 17, Martin Luther king, junior, after receiving a receiving a letter from him reached back and said come join me. It was an. Powering experience for him to be asked to join something that he felt he was one up to task to, but two, that he had been invited into. And so always, he was the man who was speaking to hand the baton to the next generation by placing his hand out and reaching out to them to come on board. And it was beyond the scope of finding equality and justice for africanamericans. It was on gun control. It was in the immigrant community, the native american community. It was the gay rights community. So much of atlanta right now is celebrating the fact that he was such a part of the black Jewish Coalition here in establishing it and making sure that those ties were strong. So you know, it stems from the fact that he was included at a young age, and passing that baton is so incredible. It was an incredible legacy for g tus face the nation will be back in one minute. Stay with us. Nursing home residents are still dying from covid19 and desperate families are demanding Congress Take action. With covid cases spiking across the country, nursing home residents are in danger every day. We need ongoing, regular testing. More protective equipment for residents and staff. Daily public reporting. And virtual visits for families. Tell congress to act now. Stop more nursing home residents from dying. Come on in, were open. All we