>> we could go on all afternoon. we promised ourselves we would stop after 90 minutes. i want to make one point because this is a unique panel. this is our 15th to 16th panel. you have a group of people who were the leaders of 40 years ago. today these people are still leaders. was one of the first successful recruitment of women. she is a huge leader to date. michael is a prominent economist and has served for a long time on the chicago section of the federal reserve board. larry is a fantastic individual. 19 years the judge, even as a

senior judge offered the opinion of the d.c. circuit on the challenge to the affordable care act which is on its way to the supreme court. my classmate from harvard law school, signed into the department of labour. it goes back to the department of labor and becomes solicitor. today he runs pages a prominent law firm. he is counsel to boeing to justly prevent the plant in south carolina. what is phenomenal is years of leadership and today, it is a tribute to the recruitment. we try to do these monthly.

the next one is on the all volunteer army. we hope to have been filmed and thank you for coming today. [applause] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2011] >> then the lighting ceremony for the u.s. capitol christmas tree. there will be remarks from u.s. house republican leader john

boehner. congressional staff are working throughout the weekend, writing legislative language for a year- and spending package to keep the government funded through next -- next september. also on the house schedule, lawmakers need to work out an agreement to extend payroll tax cuts of long-term unemployment benefits. a couple of state department nominations including the nominations. tomorrow on newsmakers, mark of illinois joins us to talk about congress's remaining work. there was a bill that he offered that put sanctions on financial institutions. the senate unanimously approved the proposal. a similar measure is awaiting approval in the house.

newsmakers airs at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. eastern. >> there is much more to the newly designed c-span.org. more video with 11 video choices. it makes it much easier to watch the day's event. you can quickly scroll through all of the programs on the c- span networks. you can even see when a program is scheduled to air. more access to popular programs like "washington journal" and others. use the channel finder to see where the three c-span networks are available off on cable and satellite networks across the country. at the all new c-span.org. >> president obama and michelle obama welcome to more than 500 guests to the white house on thursday to celebrate the jewish

holiday of hanukkah. they were joined by the vice president and his wife. this is about five minutes. >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states,

vice-president joe biden, first lady michelle obama, and dr. jill biden. >> welcome to celebrate hanukkah. even if we are doing a little bit early. i want to recognize a few folks that are here. the ambassador to the united states from israel is in the house. we are honored to be joined by one of the justices of the supreme court, justice ruth gaidar been spurred is here. -- ruth bader ginsburg is here. she is one of my favorites. [laughter] i have got a soft spot for justice ginsburg. we have more than a few members of congress here. members of my administration in the house including the new director of jewish out reached.

i also want to thank the west point jewish choir for their service to our country. i want to thank the rabbis and leaders that have come here. we are jumping the gun just a little bit. the way i see it, we are just extending the holiday. we are stretching it out. we do have to be careful that your kids do not start thinking that, alas 20 nights. that will cause problems. this hanukkah season, we remember a story so powerful that we all know it by heart, even us gentiles. the story of right over might

come up of faith over doubt, of a band elite -- a band of believers who rose up and free their people and discovered that the oil left in their desecrated temple that only should have lasted one night lasted 8. for 2000 years, it has given hope to jews everywhere that are struggling. miracles, in all shapes and sizes. for many people in america, honda come up with book nothing more than a simple flame. the people in the temple knew it was special. we have to recognize miracles in our own lives. let's honor the sacrifices our ancestors made to be here today. let's think a boat -- think about those spending the holidays far from home.

let's extend a hand to those who are in need and allow the value to guide our work this holiday season. this is also a time to be grateful for our friendships with each other and between our nations and that includes our unshakeable support for the a nation of israel. [applause] while it is not yet hanukkah, let's give thanks for our blessings, to be to gather to celebrate this holiday season. we never need an excuse for a good party. we will see all of you in a second down stairs. or wherever we are. i think we are downstairs. we are downstairs in the map room. i see a whole bunch of good friends. we cannot wait to give you a hug

and a kiss. and wish you a happy holiday. the guys with the whiskers i will not kiss. we wish you a happy holiday. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2011] >> here is a look at our guests on washington journal tomorrow morning. at 7:452 mar eastern to be a real-estate president will discuss recent housing trends and their impact on the economy. a panel of reporters will talk about the latest in the presidential campaign. there will be a discussion on the unrest in russia following the parliamentary elections. "washington journal" is live at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span.

>> not being afraid to tell people what i thought. the worst thing that you can do is let a senior head -- senior leader had done you wrong road, you should look at this. we should look at this from this perspective. we have an obligation and a duty to be good stewards. sometimes, you have to be courageous where there are candidates going up and down. i think i have a different perspective. >> marsha anderson on her life and career as the highest ranking african-american woman in the history of the army. which part of the u.s. constitution is important to you? that is our question in our competition.

make a video 5-8 minutes long telling why the constitution is important to year. entries are due in 2012. there is a grand prize of $5,000. >> the u.s. capitol christmas tree lighting ceremony took place on tuesday. known as the people's street, this year's street is a fir from stennis loss, california. this is about 20 minutes.

>> a good evening and welcome to the u.s. capitol christmas tree lighting ceremony. i am the u.s. capitol architect. welcome to this tradition that started in 1964. for your safety, i ask that you remain in your seats until the conclusion of the ceremony. every year, i look forward to this event to kick off the holiday season on capitol hill. nothing says christmas more than the playing of holiday carol's. i would like to send a special thanks under the direction of captain richard for being here and helping us create such a festive move on the -- sit festive mood on a rainy evening. let's give them a round of applause. behind me, ladies and

gentlemen, stands the united states capitol christmas tree. a wonderful 65-foot cedar offer -- sierra fir from the great state of california. in keeping with tradition, the speaker of the house john boehner will extend his holiday greetings to you and like this tree in just a few moments. before we get to that big a moment, i would like to extend a welcome to members of congress, distinguished guests, capitol hill neighbors, and those of you that are here visiting our nation's capital. thank you for visiting us this evening. i would like to acknowledge the members of the california delegation visiting us this evening including senator dianne feinstein