united nations and the first to address in a joint appearance with the president. >> for my young friends out there, life can be great, but not when you can't see it. so open your eyes to life to see it in the vivid colors that god gave us as a precious gift to his children, to enjoy life to the fullest and to make it count. say yes to your life. and when it comes to drugs and alcohol, just say no. >> first lady nancy reagan as our original series "first ladies, influence and image," returns, monday at 9:00 eastern . >> tonight on c-span, the inauguration ceremony for the newly-elected governor of virginia, taffle. followed by our book notes program with former israeli prime minister ariel sharon,

who died today after eight years in a coma. then remarks my -- by howard dean. then marco rubio speaks about income inequality. >> the deadline's approaching for c-span's student cam video competition, open to middle and high school students, answering the question, what's the most important issue congress should address this year? there is $100,000 in total prizes with a grand prize of $5,000. entries are due january 20. get more infob at studentcam do cam.org.g -- student >> governor taffle was sworn in today in rich mand. he defeated attorney general ken cuccinelli. clinton the

presidential campaigns. the ceremony runs about an hour. >> beautiful day. >> good to see you. it was our privilege to work with terry. great privilege. >> welcome you and everything.

>> your team is great. >> martin, hear that? you were spectacular. great job, everyone! >> you remember all the kids? >> i do. jack back there. >> good to see you there again, young fellow. how you doing? welcome back. good to see you. >> sally. >> sally. good to see you. >> and you're the -- you're the oldest? you're up in new hampshire? >> maine. >> maine. that's a great place. whereabouts? >> waterville. couple hours north of poortland. >> gorgeous state. bun as gorgeous as virginia. >> definitely not. >> well, welcome back. beautiful family.

>> i wish you well. stay close. and we'll call you. >> really appreciate everything. >> i texted terry at 1:15 and 1:24.ted me back at so he's on the job. >> sleep when you're dead! >> and i want to present you with the key to the governor's mansion, something you will never need. the combination of a beautiful sterling silver little plaque here that says the executive mansion, and the key. we just put it upstairs because you will be followed by -- for the next four years by police officers who will have the key for you. you don't have to worry about that. you will no doubt enjoy it and do great things for the people

of virginia. it's been an incredible honor and privilege for maureen and i to do this and we're honored to turn the reins over to another irish-catholic family with five kids. >> know, there were no catholics for 400 years and now three in a row. [laughter] the >> may the lord shine his face on you and the mcauliffe family. >> thank you.

>> on behalf of the whole committee i have the honor to present the attorney general, the honorable mark r. herring and family.

>> from loyal heights, mr. cox. >> mr. president, on behalf of the inaugural committee i have the honor to present the lieutenant governor-elect, the honorable rob s. nord lund and family.

>> the gentleman from colonial heights, mr. cox. >> i have the honor to present the governor-elect, the

honorable terrence r. mcauliffe nd family. >> thank you for having us.

will come to le order. "god bless america" will now be performed by the virginia state university gospel chorale under he direction of james holden visor and the core -- choreographer. when the storm clouds gather

the storms at sea, let us swear allegiance to a land that's free ♪ smote let us all be grateful for a land so fair

in the ise our voices sound of prayer ♪ ♪ god bless america, land that love ♪ ♪ stand beside her and guide her through the night with the ight from above ♪ ♪ from the mountains to the prairies to the oceans white with foam ♪ ♪ god bless america, my home weet home

god bless america, my home weet home ♪ ♪ god bless america, land that i love ♪ ♪ stand beside her and guide her through the night with the ight from above ♪ ♪ from the mountains to the prairies to the oceans white with foam ♪

home bless america, my weet home god bless america, my home weet home ♪ [applause]

the joint assembly -- of verend ashburn, pastor friendship baptist church, newport news. >> ok. ow about this? ok. stay right there. > let us pray.

most gracious god our father, we come thanking you for this day you created, and we rejoice in it. thanking you, lord, for enjoying us to be witnesses to this inaugural ceremony of the 72nd governor-elect of course virginia, taffle, lieutenant northam lect ralph and attorney general general-elect mark herring the we pray that you will grant unto them your divine wisdom. as governor-elect taffle, other elected officials and the general assembly embark on this new journey, lead and guide them, and when they are faced with difficult situations and circumstances, remind them, as david did, to look to the hills

from which cometh our help, knowing that all your help will come from the lord. help them, lord, to remember you are the source that is dependable. you are the advocate that is understanding. you are the counselor that is wise. we pray, lord, that you would bless and protect our first mcauliffe, hy peter, sally, mary, jack and dorothy along with the families of all our elected officials. lord, we ask your blessings and guidance on governor-elect mcauliffe's cabinet, elected and appointed leaders and the general assembly that they may work in harmony for the common good of the citizens of this great commonwealth of course virginia. governor mcauliffe, lieutenant governor northam and attorney

general herring, as i close this prayer, may the lord bless and keep you. may the lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. may the lord lift up his countenance on thee and give you peace. this is my prayer. in jesus' name i pray. amen. >> amen. >> please remain standing for the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and the singing of the national an them, "the star spangled banner". 9 pledge of allegiance will be led by united states naval cademy midshipmen.

>> i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation der god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> the national anthem had now be performed by sophia nader of idlothian. >> note oh, say can you see bit wn's early light what so proudly we hailed at the wilight's last gleaming whose broad stripes and bright

ars through the perilous ight oer the ramparts we watched at the -- with to gallantly streaming and the rockets' red glare, the gave bursting in air, proof through the night that ur flag was still there o say does that star spangled oer the land e, of the free and the home of the brave ♪

[applause] >> the joint assembly and guests will please be seated. america the beautiful will now be performed by the world children's choir of falls church under the direction of course sandra hearns, artistic irector.

>> ♪ oh beautiful for spacious kies, for amber waves of grain for purple mountains' majesty above the fruited plain god shed his a, grace on thee and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea ♪ pilgrims' ful for america, america

od shed his grace on thee ♪ america, ul

god thy gold refine till all success be nobleness and every gain divine ♪ iot eautiful for patr dream that sees beyond the years thine alabaster cities gleam undimmed by human tears ♪ america! america! od shed his grace on thee and crown thy good with

brotherhood from sea to shining sea ♪ [applause]

>> the oath of office will now be administered to the attorney general-elect, the honorable mark r. herring by the honorable thomas d. horn, retired judge for the 20th judicial circuit of virginia. >> if you would repeat after me. i, mark r herring, do solemnly swear that i will uphold and defend the constitution of the united states of the united states -- the constitution of the united states and the constitution of virginia and

that i will faithfully, impartially discharge the duties incumbent upon me as attorney general of the commonwealth of virginia to the best of my ability, so help me god. congratulations. [applause] >> the oath of office will now be administered to the lieutenant governor elect by the honorable glenn a tyler, retired judge of the second judicial circuit of virginia. [applause]