CSPAN2 U.S. Senate Sen. Stabenow On Police Reform July 12, 2024
Unfortunately, we know that far too often throughout our history and even today, our nation has failed to live up to our highest ideals. Eight minutes and 46 seconds. Thats how long a Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of george floyd. An unarmed, handcuffed black man lying on the pavement. For four for eight minutes and 46 seconds. George floyd pleaded for his life. He said, i cant breathe. He cried out for his mother. He suffered and then he was silent. Millions of americans watched the video in shock and horror. Why didnt the officer just lift his knee off of mr. Flo...