live every morning here on c- span. >> of these men go through things. they have scars that no one can understand except each other. >> the first thing that startled us was the relationship between harry truman and hubert hoover who were so different and who ended up forming this alliance that neither of them would have anticipated. and form the foundation of a french ship. the letters between them about how important is really extraordinary. >> it may be the most exclusive club in the world. from truman and hoover to george w. bush and bill clinton, sunday at 8:00 p.m. on q&a.

>> in his weekly radio address, president obama urged congress to work on passing his to do list on five initiatives, adding just threw in sourcing, mortgage assistance, small business tax credit, clean energy manufacturing, and veterans job assistance. rep kristi noem focused on college graduates and the job market. >> the last few years have been difficult on this country. after the worst recession in our lifetime, it will take longer than any of us would like for the economy to recover. but there are plenty of steps which can take to speed up the recovery. there things you can do right now to the crate jobs and restore some of the financial security that so many families of loss. the other side is not so optimistic. they think so we can do is cut taxes, especially for the wealthiest americans, and go back to letting banks and corporations write their own

role again. that is their plan. but i think that they are wrong. we tried that for nearly a decadent it did not work out. we have to move forward. we need to build an economy where hard work and responsibility is rewarded. that is where we need to go and i have been pushing congress to help us get there by passing a few common-sense policies that would make a difference. democrats and republicans have already met done some important work together. . . but now we need to do more. each of the ideas on this list will help create jobs and build a stronger economy right now. first, congress should stop giving tax breaks to companies

that ship jobs overseas and use that money to cover moving expenses for companies that bring jobs back to america. second, congress should help the millions of americans who worked hard and made their mortgage payments on time, and save $3,000 year. third, congress should help small business owners by giving them a tax break for hiring more workers and paying the higher wages. small businesses are the engine of economic growth in this country. we shouldn't be holding them back. we should the making it easier for them to succeed pierre for, -- to succeed. fourth, companies are hoping americans to work and lessening our dependence on foreign oil.

fifth, creating a veteran's job corps. our men and women have served our country with honor. i need you to call your members of congress, right the minimill, -- write them an email, tweet, and let them know we cannot afford any longer to get things done. tell them no is the time to take steps we know will grow our economy and create jobs. you are working harder. your meeting your responsibilities. and your representatives in washington should do the same let's push congress to do the right thing. keep moving this country forward together. thank you. and have a great weekend. >> hello, i am christi -- kristi noem of south dakota. last week, i took on another title, college graduate. when i was 22, i had to leave school to help our family

farming and ranching operation after my dad died. after many years,i returned to school in 2008. it was great to walk across last saturday. with my political science degree at hand. commencements are happy occasions, but i could not help but think of the challenges that this year's graduates will face. last week's unemployment figures were a reminder that our economy continues to struggle. over half of the recent college graduates can i get a job in -- can i get a job in -- cannot get a job in president obama's economy. one reason is policies like the president's health care locket it makes our economy worse by making it harder for small businesses to hire more workers the president claims to be leading us ford, but he has stuck. instead of working with the republicans to restore the economy, the president is ignoring the tough truces and trying to distract from the real issues.

when the house recently passed legislation to prevent student loan rich from dublin, the president claimed that, by targeting an obama-care slush fund, the republicans were slashing support for women's health. independent news organizations quickly debunked these allegations. what's more, the president has twice cut money from this very same slush fund. most recently, in his own budget. this is just further proof that he is politicizing this issue to distract the american people. the challenges that young men and women face in this country need to be addressed, not exploited for political gains pared like any mother, i want to know that our kids and grandkids will have even greater opportunities than we had and that the free and prosperous america that we grew up in is still going to be there for them. that is why republicans are focused. we are focused on helping put americans back to work, to plan for america's job creators. in the house, we have passed several energy bills to address the gas prices and create jobs.

we passed a budget to lift the crushing burden of debt. we passed small business tax cuts and the bills' training in red tape so we can get government out of the private sector's way. also, more than two thousand house bills awaiting action in the democratic-controlled senate. if the president is truly serious about doing what is best for women, for young people, and all americans, working on these jobs bills should be our focus. one of the main reasons i finish school was to set an example for my children that is as good a reason as any to going to washington to put a stop to this nonsense, to work and the real issues and to work together to get our economy back on track. action is a real jobs plan that preserves the american dream. it is a gift that every mother would appreciate for her child. happy mother's day and thank you for listening.

[captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] >> monday, president obama delivers the commencement>> republican presidential -- but it, president obama delivers the commencement speech at barnard university. next, mitt romney delivering the commencement address at liberty university. later this year's atlantic council awards dinner honoring prince harry of england and you and secretary general ban ki moon. >> mitt romney's the to the graduating class at lynchburg, virginia. it called itself the world's

largest christian university. in a 20-minute speech, he talked about faith and family values and making malls and standards a part of their everyday lives. he also restated his position that marriage is a relationship between one man and one woman. his remarks are 20 minutes.

>> i would like to invite governor romney and dr. godwin to the podium at this time. in recognition of gov. mitt romney's contribution and an acknowledgement of his camaraderie on the right to preserve those values upon which this nation was founded, but the power invested in me by the board of trustees at liberty university, the doctor humanities is hereby conferred upon gov. mitt romney with all the rights and the privileges pertaining thereto. now, to deliver our 39th annual

commencement address, i am thrilled to welcome the next president of united states, gov. mitt romney. [applause] >> thank you so very much. thank you for that powerful and moving and emotional introduction. thank you for your friendship. what a great man. chester falwell, thank you for your introduction and your support in kind is today.

faculty and staff and distinguished guests, parents and friends and graduating seniors from liberty. [applause] 40 graduates, of course, this moment marks a clear ending and a clear -- for the graduates, of course, this moment marks a clear ending and a clear beginning. to the class of 2012, well done and congratulations. by the way, i am told some of you may have taken a little longer than four years to complete your studies. one graduate said he completed his degree in only two terms, clinton's and bush's. [laughter] in some ways, it is fitting that i share this distinction with mr. cathy. the romney campaign comes to a sudden stop when we spot a chick-fil-a. it is comfort food during the campaign season. and we needed a lot of comfort. congratulations on your honor

today. [applause] of course, there are some people here who are even more pleased than the graduates. that would be their parents. their years of prayers and devotions and investment have added up to this joyful achievement. -- devotion and investment have added up to this joint achievement. the american dream is not owning your own home. it is getting your kids out of the home you own. lately, i have found myself thinking about life in four your stretches. less -- four year stretches. not many have achieved as much

in four years as you have. but that is a top for another day. but first, two observations. it is not for nothing that you have spent this time -- but that is a topic for another day. it is not for nothing that you have spent this time here. america needs your time and skill. i am convinced we will see a resurgence in the american economy that will open new doors of opportunity for those as prepared as you are. what the next four years might hold for me might be -- is yet to be determined. things are looking up. i take your kind hospitality today as a sign of good things to come.

i want you to know that i consider it a great life honor to be able to be here to address you today. your generosity of spirit humbles me. the welcoming spirit of liberty is a tribute to the christian example of your founder. in his 73 years of life, dr. falwell a marked. -- left a big mark. he shared that walk with his wife -- in his 73 years of life, dr. falwell made a mark. we remember him as a courageous and big hearted minister of the gospel. he never hated an adversary. he never feared an argument. he deserves the tribute he would have treasured most as a cheerful, confident champion for christ. i will always remember his

cheerful good humor and selflessness. several years ago in my home, anne and i were posing with a double-posing for a picture with him. he assisted anne be in the middle and he and i'd be on the size -- he and i be on the side. he explained that christ died between two beans. -- between two thieves. [laughter] dr. falwell believe liberty would be one of the most respected princeton universities in the world. the first class graduated only 13 students. and year after year christians would be drawn to the university in ever greater numbers. thanks to what you have gained here, you leave libertine with confidence as your armor. you know what you believe -- you leave liberty with confidence as your armor. you know what you believe and you know who you are.

it will be one of the most prized qualities of your education here. the commitment to spiritual ideas will set you apart in a world searching for meaning. that said, your values will not always be the object of public adoration. the more you live by your beliefs, the more you will in dorothy cen -- endure the censure of the world. christianity is not the sfaith f the timid. it showed in their own way the relentless and powerful

influence of the message of jesus christ. may that be your guide as well. you enter a world with civilizations and economies that are far from equal. harvard university historian and devoted his lifelong study to understanding why some civilizations rise and by others falter. his conclusion was this -- culture makes all the difference. not natural resources, geography, but what people believe and what they value. central to america's rise to global leadership is our christian foundation. the american culture promotes personal responsibility. the dignity of work. the value of education. the merit of service. devotion to a purpose greater than self. and that the foundation, the

pre-eminence of family. the power of these values, the sculptor, is evidenced by a recent brookings institution study that senator rick santorum brought to my attention. for those who graduate from high school, get a job been married before they have their first child the probability that they will be poor is 2%. if they are absent, 76% will be poor. culture, what you believe and how you live matters. as fundamental as these principles are, they may become a topic of debate from time to time, so if it is today with the enduring institution of marriage -- marriage is a relationship between one man and one woman. [applause] [applause]