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Great privilege that has been granted to me by the people of oklahoma. We hear a lot of speeches in this place and as members who are elected, it gets reflected on us. But nothing could be further from the truth because the thing that really makes this place operate is the people that work with us, the people that support us, the people that help guide us. Would you please take your conversations outside. The senate will come to order. Sen. Coburn the people behind the scenes who are both brilliant and committed and dedicated to the founding principles of this country. We all have them working...

Local health departments. Its also bolster our resources in the race to develop a vaccine, possible treatments or tests. It was a strong start, but weve known all along that he would just be the first step. As the scope of this virus continues to grow and challenge our country in new ways, we are working as quickly as possible to respond in real time. As we know, more and more americans are staying home and practicing a new term, a new phrase, social distancing, one that i really had not heard of before this virus. And while thats a sign of progress, in our fight to slow the spread of the coro...

Breathe your strength and peace into our senators and use them for your glory. May they continue to totally depend on you knowing that with your mighty power you will surround them with the shield of your blessing. Holy god, your goodness will prevail until the end of time, we pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer the...

And at noon, live coverage of the senate where work continues on a third economic aid bill in response to the coronavirus pandem pandemic. But thank you all for coming out again this afternoon. I appreciate those of you who are here. Those of you who are watching online. Im joined today by secretary Markeeta Walters of the department of family and Children Services and also from the Louisiana Work force commission and following my remarks, they will deliver some prepared remarks as well. Im also joined today by dr. Al alex beeu to answer questions if thats necessary. Before i came out, i just ...

Senate, three senators and 15 staff people. Ask those who follow the senate can tell our staff has come to work as they are expected to come under circumstances that are more challenging than it were just a few weeks ago. I want to thank each and every one of them here on the floor as well as the many that you dont see behind the scenes who are necessary for the opening of this capital and for the protection of everyone who works here. There are policemen. There are people engage in basic activities here that keep this magnificent structure functioning, and they coming out in m the midst of a ...