>> let us pray. >> we are going to break away briefly from american history tv program to keep our over 40 year commitment covering congress. we take you live to the floor of the u.s. senate were locked makers are holding what we believe will be a brief session today. no votes are expected. the presiding officer: the senate will come to order. the parliamentarian will read a communication to the senate. the parliamentarian: washington, d.c., august 29, 2023. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable tammy duckworth, a senator from the state of illinois, to perform the duties of the chair. signed: patty murray, president pro tempore. the presiding officer: under the previous order, the senate stands adjourned until 11:45 a.m., on friday, september 1, 2023. adjourn: l empower usord to

persevere -- lord empowerto in doing what is right fulfilling your promise to us that in due season will if we think about. straight from of places are god for first we met you. drunk with the wine of the world we forget you, shattered beneath your hand me we forever stand true to you and true to our

native land we pray in the name of the one who said the truth shall set you free, human food. >> ladies and gentlemen, kathy, chair of the h select committee and representative of the 14th district of florida. >> i'm proud to be a floridian this morning because the people of the state of florida have sent the civil rights leader to represent dynamic river state first represented by black american national call.

[applause] first for education from a desire to build among people and devoted to equalize from a veterans everyday americans. to unify through the example because she lived at the time of division but determined to stand up to the voices including ku klux klan to do what many said could not belu done. when they were denied education she denied audible care, she build the hospital. when the world was grappling with authoritarianism she helped establish a foundational commitment to human rights to

the united nations. her spirit is captured in this beautiful t sculpture funded by the people florida with the help nancyde and statuary, the firstf its kind in statuary hall. the sunny outlook, the gold letteringmi got shines and the rows that represents the students she educated courage and love. florida was the places from which debut with him democracy speech where she said in this beloved land of florida a rendezvous with democracy and burned alive vibrating with challenges that stimulate me and keep the body for the pursuit of happyness. the justice widespread.

this is the intention today and for all time the life and legacy be a symbol of justice, hope and iolove for america and all humankind. [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, president of the mary mcleod corporation. [applause] >> love thy neighbor transform the world if it were universally practiced. loving thy neighbor means international and interreligious. good morning and thank you for allowing me this honor. she began her lifelong career in

florida as a champion for education with full realization educational a advancement equals socialist economic development and advancement. shead advised multiplied leaders on gender equality and canceled u.s. presidents on equal employment opportunities and championed in our community bridge building for making world change. worldwide use provided a unique vision where he managed can breathe freely in the whole lives harnessing their strength. she continues to inspire all of us, everyone of us including our background, she guides us with her testament, instructions on the books behind me. i leave you love, courage and peace, desire to live with one

another erroneously. lastly and finally shehe said desire and need and responsibility to teach our young people. i'm honored and humbled to represent the funds with the help of hundreds of dollars, nearly $500 of lost for years and supporters and advocates in your team, and our mission to bring christian to statuary hall. board of directors is by name because they did so much and represent the fabric of america, men and women, black, brown and white americans. michelle carter. daytona beach henry, sherry,

doctor hammond, this magnificent statute you see beside me and symbolism represents the determination, resilience, passion and diplomacy and shows we have the ability to create positive change in make a difference in our world. the first hispanic woman being the first african-american woman to be honored here in statuary hall. thank you. [applause] florida shows the perfect sculpture to reside in history and represents the best we are of florida and of america. during the 1948 event counsel,

in my final years of my life i work for the dream of a memorial of all women because the time has come for us in a cause worth sacrificing for. the time has come, that day is today in this masterpiece. thank you. [applause] >> ladies and judgment, interim president of the university. [applause] >> distinguished ladies and

gentlemen on behalf of everyone at the university, our hearts are rejoicing today. founder and namesake take the rightful place among the most distinguished americans are in the center of our democracy. no one could have predicted this would create a university, a political organization and in spire generations. hard work, generous spirit and faith and a lasting positive mark in the world as many of you know she started" with six students, a dollar and 50 cents and went on to serve our university over three decades as president.

our model is to learn life and lessons are relevant today as ever. she was an innovator in learning teaching through what we found experiential and taught you how tot. do it and demonstrate you could do it and then said take it to the world and share it as we approach on 20th anniversary we want to continue to train the mind and develop the students of the future of those and a stem, my vision for the university's work every phone enters with curiosity and with the growth mindset and competent committed to lifelong learning ready to use their gifts, talents and experiences to change the world for the better just like she did.

this remarkable statute legacy and history so i invite you, i aggressively invite you to visit our campus daytona beach so you can see legacy in action. thank you. [applause] tomoko. ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪

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