the platform. >> anyone speaking in opposition? ready for the question? all in favor? seconds, sorry. we have seconds. now will have the vote. all in favor? all opposed. it passes. thank you. next amendment. >> amendment 87 sponsored by max richmond on page five. the proposed amendment is to add after family members democrats will support a fully developed consumer price index for the elderly. >> the sponsored to speak. thank you.

>> max richmond. this amendment deals with the cost of living adjustment. one of the most anticipated events for seniors is the announcement by social security of the cost of living adjustment. for the last few years, they have been disappointed with the announcement. the purpose of a cost-of-living adjustment is for social ensure that social security benefits are not eroded by inflation. this is not happening. in 2010, it was zero. 2011, it was zero. this year, 2015, it is zero. based on that social security trustees report, announced a couple years ago -- weeks ago, it will be between zero and 2/10 of a percent for 2016.

the reason social security beneficiaries are sincere or little cola is because the formula for determining colas is flawed. it is based on the consumer price index for wage earners. it looks that inflation as it impacts the weight under. it does not put the proper weight on goods and services that seniors rely on. therefore, you get a zero cola. >> your minute has concluded. >> i urge the platform committee to fix this problem and have an accurate measure for the cola for social security. thank you. >> second?

all in favor -- those in favor of speaking for the amendment? opposition. >> new york state. printing turner. -- francine turner. the platform party indicates it is very clear about a commitment on the part of all of us at democrats to expand social security. there are many ways in which we can do this. it is a historic commitment because of the past twyears come all we have heard about is privatizing and reducing benefits. there are many other aspects to the program that should be looked at in a broader base instead of focusing on this narrow proposal. favor. >> i'm from new mexico. also -- i'm a social

security recipient. i'm disabled. i live in hot housing with elderly. we have not had any cost-of-living increase in several years while all of the cost of medical care is going up. i'm watching seniors asked her to me die. they are dying because we're not doing -- getting cost-of-living increases. it is ridiculous to sit in an y of catholic in this. we do have time for that. there are people die now. -- dying now. [applause] >> opposition? in favor? >> my apologies for coming up again. this is an example of good policy, good politics and what

is good for the american people. what is it this way. you go to any older american group, any group of people with disabilities and you ask them about the cola and they laughed. . popular in the democratic party will benefit. if the reporting party is smart, they will have it also. the technical thing is the idea of social security no matter when you get the benefit. it should maintain its purchasing power the matter how long you live. it is not doing that today. it is falling a bit short. all this does is say, what have a better way of doing it. beyond that, the popularity of it is overwhelming. democrats should be working with all groups and also try to bring an some of those older folks who have been voting republican recently. about 60%. not all of them, but i'm an older folk.

we to kill them off. peel them off. >> checking the time. opposition? you have the floor. >> i'm from telford appeared work for social security. friend forthank my bringing this up. we work with the folks that come in and complain of the lack of the cost-of-living and inadequate cost-of-living increase. ofdoes not include the cost prescription drugs. include the cost of their medicare premium increases. eat that. it is a bad i've had people come me i'mows and tell eating cat food. they can't afford groceries.

it is a hard thing to get by on, a penchant by itself. but when we don't get the benefit of a little bit to make up for the cost of rising cost of food and prescription drugs, it is a travesty. the democratic party, i think this is something we should get behind and change. [applause] >> anyone else in opposition? favor? i just wanted to follow-up. a lot of the seniors i live with our getting one meals on wheels delivery per day and splitting it in half to have part for lunch in part for dinner. world war ii veteran died. this is not acceptable for america or for the democratic party. [applause] we have debate on amendment

87. all those in paper, indicated by a show of hands. all opposed. machine vote. it is close. .achine vote number 87. don't want -- vote. wait until 30 seconds. you can do. 15 seconds.

the amendment fails. next amendment please. >> amendment 33. five, -- taxing some of the andme above 250,000 scrapping the cap on income above $250,000 a year.

>> thank you. thank you for including language in the platform to support expanded. if years ago, the debate on social security was not about was about could -- cutting social security. but how much should we cut? >> just one minute. can we give our attention to the sponsor. start again. >> thank you for including the language. if years ago, the debate on social security was not about whether we would cut social security, it was about by how much we would cut it. toldight wing republicans us that we had to raise the retirement age, they told us that cost-of-living adjustments for seniors and disabled veterans were too generous but thanks to strong grassroots

movement, millions of americans have stood up and fought back and today, because of these efforts of many of the people in is notom, the debate whether we are going to expand isial security, the debate how much are going to expanded and how are we going to pay for it. that is what this amendment is about. this amendment for police as that we're going to extend and expand social security by making sure that everyone making over $250,000 a year paid the same amount to social security as the truck driver or the nurse. >> second. we met the standard for debate. those speaking in opposition?

i'm from illinois. opposition to this amendment. the platform already reflects our commitment to expand and not cut social security and we are asking the most fortunate to pay their share. there should be a lot of options on the tables in order for us to reflect our commitment to social security. that includes taxing the income of those above $250,000 as the pot from already states. we should explore a range of options. that includes taxing sources of theme that are kept in current system like passive income. that is how we will expand and protect social security. >> thank you. in favor. >> from the state of nevada, and

support of the amendment. our payroll system only allow us to collect social security through direct payroll. , use anare asking to alternate system for collection and funding of social security. those systems do not exist and we will end up waiting another forears, another 20 years how long will we expand the extension of social security. where wen amendment have the opportunity to tax everyone equally. this is payroll. most of the income over $250,000 are not collected through payroll print their collected through capital gains. let's be brave, let's step up and vote for this amendment. [applause] >> time for opposition.

speaking in favor. opposition. >> i think this is one of those situations where we faced earlier tonight. for the platform clearly already addresses the issue. we just need to leave our options open to ensure that we protect and expand social security. [applause] >> thank you. this, i servedce as the staff onto presidential commissions, this is the simple thing. scrapping the cap only deals with a portion of it. the idea of bringing in passive income, that is terrific. the democratic party which has avoided going on record until recently and thank god it is on record, we can win the election with it, but it be pulled, have to be clear. scrapping the cap is a minor thing. republican talk about lifting the cap.

make your member of covers talking about lifting it, it is some who does not want to increase benefits. i think the republicans will run right through it. we ought to be clear that we want to increase it. we also ultimately are going to have to do more than this. we can expanded. there are many ways. we delivered going to petitions on this issue to the white house , other organizations. the democratic party you to stand strong and stopping embarrassed about the crown jewel of this a compliment and the past 100 years. , and don't support it we're not clear that we are in favor of this, we will lose this election. we can pretend that we're talking about all things on the table, but all things on the table means it contradicts the platform. let's cut retirement age, let's cut: again, i can talk about all

the stuff. but the clear message to the lit the capc is, because -- lift the cap because that is what the public cares about. it aligns with the policy, good politics and what the american people want. [applause] >> time for the opposition. party has aratic long and proud history of defending and protecting social security. we need to continue to do so as a member of the united workers union, and an officer of one of the largest private-sector unions in this country, i urge my brothers and sisters on this for to defend social security allowing us to have and explore all options to ensure that we have a social security in the future. [applause]

>> proponents. >> new mexico again. don't get cost-of-living increase, that is cut. that is a cut. as democrats, do we really want to expand it? if we really do, the people onving, disability and social security, you can't keep up with the cost of living. you can go out and work. canadian euro person go out and get a new job -- ken and 88-year-old person getting a job ? like everyone else in the country does? [applause] anybody against? against?rent person

we have time. according to the rules. against?se for? >> i want to make a point. the cap now, probably a lot of people know this, it is $118,000 per year. after that, no more payroll tax. think about this, but from committee. there is a well-known basketball player come i will need him, but he was the most bible player in the championship just recently caped, this man reached the halfway through the first quarter of the first game of the season. no more payroll tax the rest of the quarter, the rest of the

game, the rest of that season, the playoffs, but cap injured. that is not right. championship. that is not right. [applause] >> 30 seconds left. my name is carly stevenson. from indiana. i'm speaking in favor of this. i don't think this amendment is precluding other ways to expand and protect social security. what we are saying here is that this is a simple fix that would allow us to continue to fund social security for many decades. i'm 32 years old. i have tens of thousands of dollars of student debt. i'm going to need social security in order to survive when i retired. this will ensure the survival of social security. thank you.

[applause] >> thank you for the debate. a show of hands, all in favor. show of hands. all opposed. >> rollcall! >> machine vote. , don't vote early. i would to do this right. want to do this right. amendment 33. 15 seconds.

five seconds. next amendment. >> amendment 108 has been withdrawn. 92 sponsored by clem ballenoff. the proposed amendment is to delete the following. democrats will also fight to protect the earned pension innefit of americans multiplayer pension plans. democrats will also fight to enact legislation to make sure that the earned pension benefit of americans will not be cut. be, andslation would

here there is a correction, insert the word paid and continues on as written. by closing tax loopholes that benefit millionaires and billionaires. >> proponent. i'm from illinois. this amendment simply says that we will do everything we can to make sure that earned pension benefits of americans of multi- employer pension plans will not be cut. it basically strengthens the original language. the seconds. 15 have been found. proponent. >> more than 40 years ago, the made a solemnment commitment to the workers of this country. if a retiree is promised a certain pension benefit after a lifetime of hard work, the

company would not renege on that promise. that commitment 40 years ago was exactly the right thing to do. when somebody works for their entire life, gives a pay raises, gives of health care benefits, in order to make sure that he or she has a secure retirement, it is absolutely acceptable to pull the rug out from underneath that worker. a couple years ago, departing, behind closed doors, provisionals slipped into a must pass spending bill that makes it legal to cut the benefit of about 1.5 million workers and retirees with troubled multiemployer pension plans. as a result, retirees all over this country are waking up to the unexpected reality that the promises made to them to be pension benefits they are receiving today good to by 30-65%.

that is unacceptable. we have to send a very loud and clear message to republican leadership in congress. when he promises made, the working people of this country with respect to pensions, promises cannot be broken. for this by closing to tax the post that allowed the wealthiest of americans to avoid paying their fair share. closing the tax loopholes will allow us to protect the earned pension benefits of every worker and it retiree in a multiplayer pension plan in the country. at a time of massive wealth inequality when half of all older workers have no retirement savings et al., when 20% of seniors are living on an average , we have got to do everything we can to protect and expand the benefit tension plants in america. promises made and benefits earned must be protected. it's important that platform

reflects this commitment and passing legislation. the currently is legislation in congress in both houses with 52 cosponsors in the house and 11 in the senate. it does exactly this. this is for the iron workers. the coal miners and many others. irish every other to vote for this. every others to vote. >> opposition. all in favor indicate i. all opposed? when opposition. -- one opposition. >> amendment 86 has been withdrawn. 121 sponsored by mary botari.

they have proposed amended is as follows. on page nine at the end of line four, insert the federal reserve should be a fully pubc institution that serves the american people and pursues a genuine: employment economy that creates good jobs and rising wages for all. >> thank you very much. you know the federal reserve is america's central-bank in a single most economic policy making institution. unlike all the other central banks in the entire world, is currently owned by the perry financial institutions it is supposed to regulate. when congress treated the federal reserve in 1913, the private banks provided it in the form of stock. the federal reserve pays dividends and allows private bankers to elect the reserve board of governors. today wall street and commercial banks own stock in our federal

reserve and they choose two thirds of the directors. this easy change for the federal reserve to be truly independent and to work on creating an economy that works for all of us to work on things like low employment which is one of their charges. the fed needs to be owned by an accountable person who is chosen by the american people we need to make the euros are of truly public institution. federal reserve a truly public institution. [applause] >> shorthands. -- show of hands. those in favor and those opposed come forward. delegate from arizona. i can opposition to the enemy. we will be presenting an amended shortly which seeks to competent number of things. to make sure the federal reserve remains independent from the

republican efforts to politicize it. second, to restore its public mission both to full employment and to ensuring that we protect against if i share third, we have to make sure that we will address competent interest where bank executives are being put on federal reserve board. will be doing that an amendment to 11 and as a result, we will extended opposition amendment 121. favor?ne speaking in anyone speaking in favor? come forward. anyone speaking in favor? >> from iowa. in a fortune amendment. right now, you have heard.

those who control the money control history. reserve is a bunch of bankers, yes we select some of them, but is a private institution. a constitution that clearly state that customer has the right to the side about our money. when the congress does not do that, the bankers do it. i understand our worry about republicans. we have a public and ideology handling the federal reserve. it is up to you. theemocrats, to restore fundamental rights of the people of this country who have control of our money. that is all. [applause] >> thank you.

want to say i appreciate a lot of things about amendment to 11. , think one of the core issues the deep held suspicions and worried that people have about the federal reserve out there in america is that it is controlled by bankers and the fact not a ton of stock, but they do own it. to be truly independent is not about reforming the board, maybe a bit more democratic, but about severing the ownership relationship. so i feel that my amendment is cleaner, simpler, and i urge folks to vote for them. [applause] >> thank you. i will call the vote. 121,n favor of amendment please indicate by raising your hands? all opposed? it fails.

no, it fails. >> no. >> next amendment, please? >> madam chair, no other amendments for the section. >> thank you for your patience. will now hear from the vice chair on the section of economic fairness summary, from the secretary of state of rhode island. oh, i am sorry. excuse me. excuse me, sorry. excuse me. we will now consider the create good paying jobs and a vice chair rosenbaum now introduced the next section.

someone asked for a rollcall. so, how many did you have? >> mr. chairman? >> hold on a minute. we are dealing with an issue. just hang on a second. >> they do now. >> rollcall. >> ok, we are going back. the last amendment, please put it up. 121. it was a request for a rollcall. [applause] there was a request for a

rollcall that requires 20%. all in favor of a rollcall, please indicate by raising your hand. one hand, please. [laughter] [applause] >> we have a rollcall. thank you for the correction. we will call for a rollcall. is 60 seconds. so, wait. wait. please., 60, on a rollcall. you can vote, if you are voting. [laughter]

>> 15 seconds. 5 seconds. closed. is the vote fails, 71-100. >> question, do it to ask for a minority report? or do we asked for those later? [applause] that is good. >> later. >> that is fine. i want to be sure. >> to introduce the job

sections, we will have greg rosenbaum. mr. rosenbaum: it has always been important to democrats for americans to be able to live their lives to the fullest and fulfill their hopes and dreams. when we work on the construction site, classroom, firehouse, or we can contribute to the long-term success of the family by committing to the creation of good paying jobs, our party offers solutions to the nation's infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, and small business factors that must be addressed if our country is to begin moving forward. keep moving forward. we provide answers and innovative approaches for not only today's workforce but for the next generation of workers, employers, and entrepreneurs.

do we have an amendment? 147.s, amendment number sponsored by robert martinez on page six, line 18. the proposed amendment is to add at the end of the final sentence, we will make the largest investment in good paying jobs since world war ii, and ensure we reach a full potential, full employment economy that create good jobs with rising wages for anyone willing to work hard. >> proponents? >> my name is bob martinez. u.s. workers are still feeling the effects of the republican recession, created by george w. bush. despite significant progress made under president obama, more work needs to be accomplished to ensure that everyone can get a good paying job. the democratic party has always

made job creation a priority. unlike those that only pay lip service to creating jobs, we mean what we say, and we will put in place programs to achieve this. this amendment makes clear our commitment to full employment and high-paying jobs, that will secure our economy well and into the future. i urge your support for the amendment before you. >> the amendment has been offered. seconds? 15 is there anyone who wishes to be heard in opposition? i think we will call a vote on this. . our people comfortable? all those in favor, please raise your white cards. it passes. anyone recognizing? is there another amendment? >> amendment number 156, sponsored by lee saunders, on

page six, line 21. putproposed amendment is to in place an appropriate infrastructure section, democrats continue to support the interest tax exemption on municipal bonds and will work to establish a permanent version of build america bonds as an additional tool to encourage infrastructure investment by state and local governments. >> we need the proponents. the proponent has a minute. >> lee saunders, washington, d.c.. democrats continue to support the interest tax exemption on bonds, working to establish a

permanent version of build america bonds as an additional tool to encourage infrastructure investment by state and local governments. >> we have 15 seconds. raise your cards, please. we have 15 seconds. does anyone have opposition to this amendment? i don't see any. you wish to be heard in opposition? you may want to answer. not really? go ahead. >> good morning. to everyone. [laughter] >> we have to get done before the sun comes up. >> from the virgin islands, i only rise to make a clarification i made on an earlier call setting up, that anything like this as the state could include territories as well. >> ok, thank you. understood that the point being made, however we have an amendment before us. it has 15 seconds.

it doesn't appear to have any other opposition. i will call the question. everyone in favor of the amendment, raise your white cards. it has a majority. anyone wishing to be registered as against, apparently one anti-vote. two, excuse me. and just to the virgin islands, we will take a look to the technical side. some of these questions do apply to territories, and some do not. but we will ask someone to take a look at that. there are differences in various codes. ok? > can we include that language? >> what i am representing is that we will have the committee look at it.we will make the amendment , where it is appropriate. there are differences however in the tax code applying to territories, versus states. so if it applies to both, we will make it as a friendly amendment.

if it does not or appears to not, or there is confusion, then we will address it in another way. i am excepting what you are trying to do, we're going to take a look at it. is that sufficient? ok. thank you. is there another amendment? >> yes, amendment number 224. sponsored by russell green, on page six, line 23. the proposed amendment is to make the section read as follows. the reality is that the climate emergency and the objective of expanding the middle class demands that we make the most ambitious investment in american infrastructure since president eisenhower created the interstate highway system. >> the proponent has one minute. >> thank you, governor. good morning, democrats. i submit this draft, must be considered to the lens of legacy to our children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. to me it is more than a blueprint or map to guide

policy, to me it will serve as a testament to this committee's willingness to the truth for posterity. i have submitted multiple amendments for your consideration, all with a shared objection to share the truth about the emergency of climate. this particular amendment is easy to adopt, the section of the platform is about jobs, greeting good paying jobs. we have heard both senator sanders and secretary clinton say we need a rapid transition to 100% clean renewable energy. there is no greater opportunity to create millions of good paying jobs than a response to the climate emergency. we have opportunities throughout this platform to declare who we are and what it is we believe in, and we should do so baldly, honestly, eyes wide open. i submit this easy, noncontroversial amendment that strengthened the platform. >> thank you very much. [applause] are their 15 seconds, yes, there are.

is there any opposition? we will start with the proponent, then. did you want to say something? >> kristine cramer from the state of nevada. i would like to make the motion specifically to recess, until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow morning. >> that is order -- that is out of order. we called and said we would get through 38. that is out of order. we're in the process of calling a question. sorry. anyone else wishing to be heard on this particular amendment? anyone else wishing to be heard on this particular amendment? i think it is understood by all the we will call, everyone in favor, raise your card. it passes. anyone wishing to be recorded in opposition? [laughter] it passes. is there another amendment? >> amendment number 18, sponsored by dennis, on page

six, line 37. the proposed amendment is for the section to read as follows. we encourage states to adopt the providenorth dakota and state-specific financial institutions to support people and industries of their states. >> proponent? >> i want to say one thing quickly. represent, dennis here, i am here to represent what i believe are all grassroots democrats, not one candidate over another. it is very important to me, and it was when i chaired the platform in colorado. the platform in the sentences just prior already advocates for the national infrastructure bank, large banks see this as a threat to profits. statesssure the inappropriately. i just want the platform to encourage more states, like

north dakota has done, to know the national party has their back. >> the proponent has spoken. are there 15 seconds? ,3,4,5,6,7, we have 15. is there a position? we start with opposition? >> bill castella from california. clinton representative on platform committee. members of the committee don't have experience with the north dakota model, or really the knowledge of how it works. idea, but weood would like the party to further study this issue, before we add it to our national platform in this way. i am from california. and with all due respect to my colleague from colorado, this is the first i have heard of north

dakota's system. i am not sure how it fits into the infrastructure paragraph, for example. so, i would encourage a no vote. >> is there a proponent that wishes to be heard? come on up. go ahead. arry, the north dakota bank provides a lot of economic resources to small businesses and innovators in north dakota. it is a public bank, and the model of public banks has been spreading across the united states. cities and counties are looking at it, another option for consumers. they have been doing it for years in north dakota, and they keep looking around the nation going, why are people doing this? because all the revenues go back to the state. and it should be taken under consideration. [laughter]

[applause] >> is there an opponent who wishes to be heard? do you wish to be further heard? >> i would just say that i would be willing to accept what the gentleman from california has sayested, that we can also we would be happy to study at. i can never exactly how he phrases that now. we --t is something that i would be happy to ask for people to consider> . >> so, it is within the discretion to allow an amendment. where is the prior speaker? would you accept such an amendment, in agreement with that? >> no, i think we should study it and have the information, then decide to include it or not. it is almost 1:00 in the morning, and we are hearing about a substantive idea.

>> understanding that the opponent does not accept that, additional speakers on the specific question? i did bring the question, so would you like to be heard? >> carly stephenson from indiana. i am not sure how we are supposed to study this issue in a friendly amendment being offered to say let us study the issue, then the amendment is denied. how are some people supposed to learn about this? [applause] >> that is right. >> the national platform is not the venue for referring issues in and out. we are not the congress making laws here. >> ok, at this point there be no other speakers, we will call the question. all in favor of the amendment, raise your cards? all against? it fails. chairman?

>make an assessment to recess. >> amendment number 186, sponsored by david coulter, on page six, line 44. the proposed amendment is on page six, line 44, after the word instead, insert the following. democrats are proud of rescuing the auto industry from collapse, which saved more than one million jobs, and let the auto industry, which is at the heart of american manufacturing, to record sales. >> thank you governor. my name is dave coulter, i am the mayor of the summer in detroit. i think it is important that our platform highlights the auto industry. i don't have to remind folks here that in 2009, when president obama took office, the economy was on the brink of collapse, so was the auto industry. putting off more than one million jobs.

at times, republicans said let them go bankrupt, but that was not the democratic way. and today, i am proud of the decision that the democrats have made. and today, the auto industry as the heart of manufacturing, sales at record levels, a story of american resilience and hard work and job creation, and it should be presented that way in our platform. thank you. >> the proponent has been heard. are there 15 seconds? there are 15 seconds. does an opponent wish to be heard first? an opponent may now speak and start the debate. call the question. there being no speakers lined up, we call the question. all in favor of the amendment, please raise your cards. all against? it passes. >> mr. chairman. the motion to recess is a privileged motion, and i would

demand a vote. if you would refuse to vote, i challenge the ruling of the chair. >> let me just say this there was a prior agreement between the parties of both -- it was true. >> we are not parties to that agreement, mr. chairman. people are discussing it. >> mr. chairman, mr. chairman! we have -- it is 1:00 in the morning, not yet 1:00. nearly 1:00. the time we get done dealing with this, it will be 1:00. there is no reason to continue at this point. i don't care about a previous agreement. the agreement before, mr. chairman, was when we were supposed to start this meeting at 8:45. [applause] so, let us not play games of f agreement. it is not valid. i make a motion to recess until the morning.

and i challenge the ruling of the chair. and the motion. >> vote! chairman, if the members want to stay here for another two hours, they can vote down this motion. >> are there 15 seconds, ok? being 15 seconds, we will call this question. those who wish to adjourn me, recess. we will finish the vote. those who vote against recess, raise your cards. we remain in session. we remain. >> amendment number 188 -- >> that is not a question. that is not a question. ok.

under normal circumstances, under normal circumstances, it is not entitled to a rollcall, but we will have wondered 30 e a rollcall. 30 seconds. yay or nay.n is gay o can you hear me back there, setting up the clock? this is on a motion to recess. ok, on a motion to recess, to 9 :30 tomorrow -- today, excuse me, in the morning. those wishing to recess, say y . y. because it is not on the screen in front of us. those wishing to recess at this time press 1. those wishing not to recess at this time, 2. does everyone understand that? ok.

[indiscernible] is, it has been determined, we will complete this section only. and at that time we will recess. not the amendment, but the section, ok? now, are there additional amendments? 188,s, amendment number sponsored by robert martinez on page six, line 44. the proposed amendment is on page six, line 44, after the sentence that ends with communities and workers at home instead, insert the following. democrats will defend the

export-import bank, which supports good paying jobs across the country and allows american workers and manufacturers to compete on a level playing field. >> the motion has been made. the proponent? >> my name is bob martinez. i am also the international president -- hello? >> yes, it is set a little low for you. get closer. >> yeah? mr. chairman, my name is bob martinez. i and the international president of the international association of machinists. we manufacture and maintain and service the products that are critical for our nation's economy and security. know, we havers the ability to compete with other countries, depending on the strong government programs. for more than 80 years, the export-import bank has given financial support to companies

that export goods made by u.s. workers. the bank makes it possible for u.s. companies and workers to compete in the global economy. over the past seven years alone, export-import has supported over one million private sector jobs, here in the united states. in addition to supporting u.s. jobs in local communities, the bank is self-supporting, returning millions of dollars to the u.s. treasury. despite the importance for the health of our economy, some ideologues want to destroy the bank, because it is a government program. they do not care that ending the bank would kill hundreds of thousands of u.s. jobs, and put u.s. companies out of business. i urge your support on this amendment. >> ok, do we have 15 seconds?

we have 15 seconds. anyone wishing to start the debate in opposition? we will allow the opposition. >> thank you, chuck paschal from pennsylvania. that it's charter says is to finance transactions that are unlikely to proceed, without the guarantee of the loan. however, the three largest and visionaries amounting to 83% of all loan guarantees are bowing, ge, and caterpillar. just three companies. corporations large made of 93% of all loan guarantees from the export-import bank. in 2008, when he was campaigning for president, barack obama call this corporate welfare. and that is what this is. [applause] factdition to that, the

that the loans are guaranteed allows the private banks, a large private banks that owned the debt, to actually own the debt and charge interest and make money, while having no risk because the loan is guaranteed by the federal government. this is corporate welfare, for the largest 3-5 american corporations, and corporate welfare for the largest banks. 99% of all exports go on without the help of this bank. it is unnecessary. [applause] chairman? the evidence is clear. the export financing provided by the bank delivers vital an support for u.s. exports american jobs.american jobs . the export-import bank is the only federal institution that makes it possible for u.s.

manufacturers and workers to compete fairly on a global market, with global competition, particularly in the aerospace industry, one of the last sectors in which the united states enjoys a positive trade balance with the rest of the world. congress, 99% in of democrats of our party supported the export-import bank.president obama appointmentve his to the export-import bank put forward, and the republicans denied his request to a point. they will not hold a vote. again, 99% of democratic congressman support export-import bank, and i urge your support on this amendment. >> in opposition?

[applause] go ahead. patricia, the loan participant from alaska -- lone participant from alaska. may supportank these three corporations, and it may benefit those operations and there may be some job share that comes back to some people, it in no way makes up for the loss of importation that this bank is notorious for. it is out of balance. the bank itself is out of balance. and i think it is actually pretty unnecessary, in a world economy where we hold most of the power. because, you know, we have most of the power. and we are selling our own workers short, for the benefit of three corporations that have a lifelong, multi-generational

demographic. i don't even know how we can bear that. [applause] >> support, you have about 2:15 left in support. >> virgin islands, i want you to understand something clearly. not everywhere under the flag has the same access to capital that you do here. some of us live on islands, where everything must be imported or exported, or nothing happens. i want you to understand that we are supposed to be a party that fixes things, that just does not criticize and knock. if three companies have gotten the majority share, fine. however, look at the fact when you have a small entrepreneur, that have the import and export, and the banking in their regions are not making loans, for whatever reason. this is an option. do not stand here and act like

guarantees are a bad thing. is a student loan a bad thing? fba, a bad thing? fannie mae, freddie mac? let us be serious about what we are doing, just not throw stones because we can. thank you. [applause] >> opponent? heather, and i would like to move to call for a second degree amendment on this. what my imminent would say that the policy of the democratic party is to oppose corporate welfare that ship jobs overseas. [applause] >> you have the right. [indiscernible] >> ok.

we will accept. >> so, could you read it again, please? >> yes, what the amendment would say that it is the policy of the democratic party -- >> i am sorry. where would you put that, at the end? >> yes. >> so, it would read with the following words, in the new sentence, right? >> yes. i would move to strike the language and insert. [laughter] ok, under a prior agreement reached between the two campaigns, i will recognize this for a short discussion and a quick vote, ok? >> ok. >> go ahead, let us finish. >> the problem with the export-import bank is that it provides corporate welfare to

some of the largest outsourcers in this country, including caterpillar and boeing, often called the bank of boeing. and i would just like to say if this amendment fails, i would urge members to vote against. >> there has been an amendment offered, that amendment would need 15 seconds. are there 15 seconds? there are 15 seconds. do we wish to have a discussion? is there any proponent further discussion? yes. [inaudible]n.or >> i recognize the question under an attempt to expedite proceedings in the hall, the agreement was reached between the two parties with spec to allowing potentially five amendments per campaign.

this is not on the original list, it is now recognized by the sanders folks.i will allow the question to be called , in essence striking the amendment, striking the language, i would allow for a vote on the question now, if that is all right? >> thank you. by prior agreement between the sanders and clinton campaign, each side was allowed five amendments to amendments. offered in that order, there was the extensive language as to exactly how that is going to work. it has been claimed by the prior agreement, which has led to some agreements have been reached earlier that will allow things to proceed. i will allow the question. i'm sorry, we will do it -- >> restate? again.n't reave it read

so, i don't mean to be cutting off debate. i will ask you to read it again. we have previously recognized 15 seconds. if there is a desire to have additional discussion by either side on this amendment, we will have it. if not, we go to immediate vote. ok? please, just read it again. >> the amendment would read it is the policy of the democratic party to oppose corporate welfare to companies that ship jobs overseas. [applause] >> what you left out, strike the motion for. >> strike the motion. >> does anyone understand? anyone desiring to be heard? everyone in favor of the amendment being offered, please raise your card. those against have it.

>> plays. ease. >> we will have a rollcall vote. on the secondary -- ok. ok. wipe that off for a second. just one second. democraticcy of the party opposed -- >> shift jobs overseas. and to strike this. so, the parliamentarian has just asked that we clarify the motion being goaded on is to strike the current language -- being voted on is to strike the current language and replace it with the democratic party is to oppose corporate welfare for companies to ship jobs overseas. so we're going to now, is this

30 or 60 seconds? roll call at 60 seconds. you may . upthe amendment that was about export-import banks, that you started into a discussion on, it is a serious amendment. talking about whether or not we are going to support our country's ability. by the amendment that is replacing that is a different amendment, that should stand alone by itself, without excluding the export-import bank discussion. >> thank you. now, set the clock for 60 seconds. yay is in favor. nay is against. what? me, ok, hold on a second. my mistake. i just want to have a correct. clear one last time.

vote adopts the substitute language. and no vote rejects the substitute language, annual return to the original -- we return to the original amendment. 60 seconds. [laughter] unpunished.eed goes >> ok, there you go. >> now, we have the 60. let them vote. they are voting. >> they are voting. >> yes.

[indiscernible] >> 15 seconds. substitute fails, we are back to the original amendment. we have discussed the original amendment. i'm just going to make sure the time has expired. the time has not expired. anyone wishing to be heard further? if there is no one wishing to be heard for or against, we're

going to do this by car? d? 188, all those in favor please raise your cards. yayshose against, the folks have it. is there another amendment> ? 4, that is for the section to read as follows. democrats believe the most effective way to identify the problems facing our nation and develop impactful solutions is by enacting evidence-based public policy. we recognize the value of data and allowing us to count and carefully consider the needs of different communities. we will advance improvements in the way the federal government collects these data to recognize the diverse racial and at the groups that make up our nation's

people, especially the many asian and pacific islander communities, and identify those often hidden and government data, including lgbt people and people with disabilities. >> the proponent has one minute, excuse me. >> good evening. i am mara keisling. in a country as large and diverse as ours, understanding the very needs and experience of the american public is necessary to craft policy solutions that leave no one behind. but there are ways the federal government does not quite do this well yet. we need to see things such as the desegregation of asian american pacific islander data, more data on lgfbt communities and disability communities, and consequently, we would love to see the party stand up for that. america, every person to be seen and counted and valued, and

that is what this amendment is about. i will note that there is some talk that this might be more appropriate in the management of federal government section. that would be a technical change that would be acceptable to me. >> ok. what's that? do we have 15 seconds? we have more than 15 seconds. i just want to deal with this question, as to where it should go, if it passes? it has been offered as amendment to this section. >> i understand that can be dealt with as a technical matter later. >> if this passes and on the suggestion of the proponent, we will put it in the appropriate section. if it passes. anyone wishing to be heard in opposition? cramer,me is christine i'm from the state of nevada. i believe that these considerations including the data about pacific islanders is

included in our census, that we do every 10 years. but we need to be able to empower our local leaders to do is to lead from the heart. datawe depend on solely and we test our children to death, and we are only looking at numbers in our communities, that delays our community from helping the most vulnerable. that is why i believe democrats are empowered through our census ability that takes place every 10 years, and we need elect amenities lead from their hearts. >> other proponent, a proponent? >> the morning. i am drew from the state of delaware, and i would like to speak on behalf of of the clinton campaign of this amendment. our communities in great detail. only by doing that can we do that when delivering promises we

have made today. >> anyone wishing to be heard in opposition? kinda? >> my name is deborah parker, and member of the tribe from the state of washington. i am not opposing, but i would americansclude native and alaska natives in a section as well. [applause] and for the reason -- actually, trying to help this long, with respect to the native american question, can i have a show of hands who would like to see this dealt as a technical issue? alright. overwhelmingly, people deal with it as a technical issue. is there anyone wishing to be heard in opposite? i can assure you it will be examined, and if appropriate it will be dealt with technical

correction. anyone wishing to be heard in opposition? there is time, but you don't have to use it. [applause] anyone wishing to be heard? let us call a question. everyone in support of the motion that has been made, raise your cards, please. everyone in opposition, it passes, overwhelmingly. 1 in opposition. senator? >> mr. chairman, i have a parliamentary inquiry that is given the late hour, would it be in order if i moved to dispense with the clerk's reading of the language of each amendment? >> it would not be. let us -- >> my question is would it be in order? it, but i like to do will not. [laughter] suspend, andn to

would have to take a vote. and we would have to have a bit of debate. hopefully, the words will be big and the amendments short. [laughter] i love that commendation. thank you, senator. i appreciate it. 141,endment number sponsored by stephen benderman on page seven, line 10, the insert on page seven, line 10, after the words research. goode focused on creating jobs in committees across america. entrepreneurship and innovation are fundamental to our future economic growth, not just in the information technology industry, but in energy, manufacturing, transportation, health, retail, services, and countless other sectors. >> the first one is a clear statement in support of

entrepreneurship, recognizing that we should be investing in supporting entrepreneurship during the great recession, america's rate of business creation has dropped by more than 30%. this means we will support human capital and talent, and expand access to capital. data shows that even when i asked 51% of millennials, they want to start a new business. it is important to give that ability, and break down barriers for them. >> thank you, mayor. are there 15 seconds? please raise your cards. there are more than 15 seconds. is there anyone wishing to be heard in opposition? there is no one wishing to be heard in opposition. mayor, with your permission? all in favor, raise your white cards. anyone wishing to express opposition. i don't see any. ok, there you go. there was 1. next amendment.

>> amendment number 146, also sponsored by stephen benderman, page seven, line 12, to insert after the word with a bold innovation agenda the following. new technologies are already transforming our economy and they have the power to generate trillions economic outlook. we must harness these forces so they create higher-paying jobs across the country, bring more people into the workforce, and reduce inequality. to do this, we need to educate our people and train our supporte, entrepreneurship and promote inclusion in the digital economy, attract and retain health of people from all over the world, and invest in research development hubs as well as in getting ideas to market. chair,chairman, madam steve benjamin from columbia, south carolina in support of the clinton campaign.

it is clear that last year there were a half-million jobs that went unfilled. by 2020, there will be 1.4 million computer science jobs with only 400,000 graduates to fill them. it is important that we invested workforce of a limit and focus sciencea computer education beard that is it. >> are there 15 seconds? does anyone wish to be heard in opposition? there being no one wishes to be heard in opposition, mayor, i will proceed to a vote. i ask his permission? all in favor, raise your white card. all those opposed, passes with overwhelming support. ok, next amendment. >> amendment number 153, sponsored by donna harris aiken, 87, line 12, the insert on page seven, line 12.

we also need to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn computer science by the time they graduate high school. >> proponent? >> donna harris aiken. >> you're going to have to speak close. from theharris aiken commonwealth of virginia. on behalf of the national education commission, i urge support. our students today deserve a broad, engaging, and enriching curriculum. and we know that we need within our economy and our society, computer science should be part of the curriculum. all of our students need access to the skills they will need to succeed in the century and beyond. and they need those skills now, not later. thank you. >> motion has been made. are there 15 seconds? there are 15 seconds. unless anyone wishes to be heard, someone wishes to be heard in opposition?

>> not so much opposition, but i will claim the time is to say that in a time when we are experiencing in school cuts in music, arts, chemistry labs, obviouslybs, while they should study whatever they want, it would be nice if perhaps we would not single out one thing to put in this platform. we have to have a full rounded education, and we need to stop the toxic cuts that are killing our schools around this country. they are depriving kids of music and arts and science, before we talk about technology. thank you. [applause] >> can you state your name? >> chuck paschal, from pennsylvania. >> thank you, chuck. do you wish to say anything further? ok.

go ahead. >> we know there is a shortage andorkers in this country, the fields that require a background of computer science, so it is just not about the broad and enriching curriculum that students need, it is about filling shortages in our workforce today. >> there being no further desire to be heard on the question, i am going to call the question. if you support the amendment, please raise your white card. if you wish to express opposition, there are approximately five. it passes. amendment? 158,endment number sponsored by michael thurman on insertven, line 16, to after the words innovation sectors the following. high-speed internet connectivity is not a luxury. it is necessity for economic

success and social mobility in a 21st-century economy. despite considerable progress and private investment in the last eight years to close the digital divide, there remains work to be done. democrats will finish the job of connecting every household in america to high-speed broadband, increase internet adoption, and help hook up anchor institutions that they can offer free wi-fi to the public. we will also take action to help american widely deployed 5 technology. gthe next generation wireless service that will not only bring faster internet connections to underserved areas, but will enable the internet of things and a host of transformative technologies. >> proponent has one minute. >> mike thurman from georgia. i am aportantly, constituent of our legendary former mayor, the honorabl

e. around of applause. >> we've known each other 20 years. >> exactly. despite considerable progress in the last eight years to close the digital divide, there remains work to be done. american households particularly in rural areas and impoverished neighborhoods still lacked access to broadband. around 30% of the households across america have not adopted broadband. american consumers pay more for high-speed internet they consumers and other advanced nations. this is why we need to finish the job of ensuring that every household in america has access to high-speed broadband. we realize the benefits of the internet today. people also need continuous connectivity.

the ability to get online in their homes, but also in schools. >> that is your minute. do we have 15 seconds? we have 15 seconds. do you wish to complete your statement now, as part of your argument? >> thank you. >> you have it. [laughter] anyone wishing to be heard in opposition? anyone wishing to be heard? perhaps two people. we will take them. >> not really a point of opposition, i am just afraid i'm ignorant of the internet of things. old, but common phrase, of people my age. [laughter] >> i don't know what it means. i understand you would not understand. [laughter] but we should respect our antiques. [laughter] it is just a phrase that was

used to describe the internet, not necessarily at its inception, but perhaps at its reduction. yeah. [laughter] i did not write it. [laughter] malloy: i'll tell you what, we will leave it up to the drafters to play with the passes, weit might look at a different term. >> stephen woodruff from the northern mariana islands, the internet of things, generally in the i.t. industry, refers to the way that your automobile talks to your dishwasher to your refrigerator. i have the internet. >> anyone in opposition? >> not in opposition but i need to say something. the onlywest virginia,

state completely covered by the appalachian mountains. we are a very rural area. internet looks great. however for the most part of our state, we are not even getting 3g. when itty i grew up in, rains they go without phone and internet for three days at a time. andid it accessible reliable interstate for our state and country, and mcdowell county there is no college, trauma center, hospital. i don't know which institutions will be able to hook up so that we can offer free wi-fi to the public. i mean, certain spots maybe at mcdonald's. but i want you to keep that in mind. we already have limited access. governor malloy: i would just point out to 5g, it does say widely deployed, not universally deployed. and i think your point is otherwise well taken, and we appreciate it not necessary opposition, but deserve being

made. there being no further discussion, for or against, i will call the question. signify by raising your white cards. those wishing to reported as ,3,4,5,6.n, 1,2 next a minute. we're almost done. great to see you. you are in an election, next year. just carry the democratic candidate for president across the county, would you? >> amendment 187, sponsored by robert martinez, the proposed amendment is for that section to read as follows. pushing beyond the boundaries of what we know is core to who we are as americans, democrats are immensely proud of all that nasa has done, through achievements in science, technology, and expiration to better understand our place in the universe and

inspire and educate generations of young people in this country to pursue careers in science. space expiration is a reminder that our capacity for curiosity is limitless, and may be matched only by our ability to achieve great things if we work together. >> sorry. there is more. democrats believe in continuing the spirit of discovery that has animated nasa's exploration of space over the last half century. we will strengthen support for nasa and work in partnership with the scientific community to launch new missions into space. on the international president of the international association of machinists and aerospace workers. at iam is the largest union nasa. we are proud to be part of a space program that continues to make great strides in science

and technology. nasa is a leader in innovation and the development of new industries which creates good paying jobs for thousands of u.s. workers. it serves as an inspiration for young people entering the demanding field of science and space exploration. nasa continues to show generations of americans dreams can become reality. >> there are 15 seconds. anyone wishing to be heard in opposition? there is no one wishing to be heard in opposition. i will call the question. please raise your white card if you are in favor of the amendment. anyone wishing to be recorded as against? three. it passes. i'm sorry for having cut you off.

>> amendment number six has been withdrawn. amendment number 109 has been withdrawn. amendment 180 is sponsored by fred duval. line 34, the proposed amendment is to insert on page seven line 34 the following. business and small entrepreneurship we can grow jobs faster in america. tape to holdhe red back small businesses and entrepreneurs. 35 the following. we will provide tax relief and taxable vocation for small business, and we will expand access to new markets because every american small business should be able to tap new markets, whether they are across their city, across their state, or across the world. democrats will provide targeted funding and support for entrepreneurship in small business growth in underserved communities.

delete from line 35 the following. by supporting small businesses we can grow jobs faster in america. the reason is because it has moved up to line 34. replace first two online 37 with as engines of opportunity for. >> thank you. you have one moment. >> i move amendment one a.d., which seeks to support and stimulate small business. >> do we have 15 seconds? we have 15 seconds. anyone wishing to be heard in opposition? >> hello. person's red tape is another persons public health and safety issue. we have not defined successfully what red tape is.

set we are looking to simplify the tax code we have not defined what is a small business. one person small business can be another multimillion dollar corporation. i think this amendment does not go far enough to define those issues. >> anyone wishing to be heard in support? thee are not drafting federal statutes. we are drafting an aspirational platform. two thirds our jobs are created by small business. they took a hit during the recession and lost more jobs than they gain. our innovation relies on small business. think of the startups, the single moms and dads who start businesses in their second bedroom, the immigrant story that is the american dream. we seek to support the growth and success of small business in the manner described.

>> in opposition? please. >> i'm from wisconsin. my concern about this is, i do think small business is critical to economic growth and prosperity but this adopts a conservative frame that government is the problem. there are things that can be framed that cut the wrong way for us. i think this takes the wrong position as far as the problem. >> anyone wishing to be heard on either side? no desire. ok. we have time. >> good morning. basic question.

new markets. what our new markets? is it a war? is it a market? we don't know the size of the small business. we don't know what the red tape is. this is literally something that was pulled out of the chamber of commerce playbook. who are we as democrats? thank you. >> anyone else wishing to be heard? we have one more. idaho. >> i work for a company that 25 years ago started with 12 employees. we run up against red tape. you all know what red tape is. it may be different for you and for somebody else when it stops growth,on and stops job with gone from 12 employees with

25 because we have worked hard but at every turn we are stopping more and more every day, getting stopped from growing more jobs. equal pay jobs. this goes a long way to help us out. thank you. >> anyone else wishing to be heard? please. >> i'm from california. benefitape, i work in distribution. i don't with red tape all the time. i know it can be frustrating. often it is the right thing. been implementing the affordable care act. it has not been easy. but i believe in it. sometimes red tape is worth it because it is the right thing. thank you. one else wishing to be

heard. i will call the question. all those in favor raise your white cards? everyone have them? we will count the votes. this is a 32nd clock. yes is in favor of the amendment. no is in negative of the vote.

five seconds. three. it passes. courtney commented we have another amendment? >> amendment 110 has been withdrawn. there are no more amendments in this section. that is it. hey. >> ok. do i have to vote on this? that completes the amendments. we will recess. a couple of things. i want to thank everybody for your hard work. we have important updates to share. staff will begin walking around.

does that mean they leave them in front? you leave in your space. staff will go around to collect your clickers. tomorrow morning you will receive your clickers back at registration. is that right? leave your clicker in front of you now. please do not leave the room with your clicker. this is the only way you can cast your vote. it's important we record those votes on a roll call basis. icu. tomorrow we will reconvene our meeting at 10:00 a.m. to give you all a hand in the -- and next or half hour. we would like to start promptly. i'm going to ask the two campaigns for the greatest extent to do everything in their power to resolve as many questions as is possible on behalf of those that have given

all the efforts. do everything in your power to get up tomorrow to get as much done as you can. understanding that won't be complete. the dye scare you -- did i scare you away from the microphone? she is all set. are you ok? 10:00nd in recess until a.m. [applause] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2016]

>> the democratic national committee meets again this week. we will take you back to orlando

tomorrow, 10:00 eastern for what is expected to be the final platform meeting. that is live here on c-span. >> in two weeks c-span will have live coverage of every minute of the republican national convention followed by the democratic national convention. every saturday night we will take a look at past conventions and the candidates who won their party's nominations. we will focus on those who ran for reelection. the 1954 democratic convention in atlantic city with lyndon johnson. 1980 democratic convention with jimmy carter in new york city. the 1984 public and convention in dallas with ronald reagan. george h.w. bush at the republican convention in houston.

bill clinton in chicago for the 19 76 convention. past republican and democratic national conventions saturday night. >> police departments across the country are on high alert after yesterday's deadly shooting in dallas that left five officers dead and seven wounded. usa today reports several pre-scenes have increased security and law enforcement will patrol in pairs. several public officials reacted to yesterday's tragedy offering condolences to the victims and their families. we will show some of that next with president obama who was overseas at the time of the shooting. we will hear from the attorney general speaking to reporters and members of congress from the house floor.

when the deadly shooting in dallas occurred president obama was overseas with members of his cabinet for a nato summit. andddressed the shooting investigation while holding a news conference. this is 25 minutes. >> letting begin by thanking for the opportunity to meet today. words to begin with a few about the situation back in the

united states. specifically the situation in dallas, texas. my team has been keeping me updated. i spoke this morning with mayor rawlings of dallas to convey the deepest condolences of the american people. we still don't know all the facts. what we do know is there has been a vicious, calculated and despicable attack on law enforcement. police in dallas were on duty. keeping peoples, safe. officers were targeted.

some are seriously injured and we are praying for their recovery. rawlings, we are horrified over these events. according to police their multiple suspects. we will learn more about their twisted motivations. there is no possible justification for these kinds of attacks or any violence against law enforcement. the fbi is in touch with the dallas police and anyone involved in the senseless murders will be held fully accountable. just will be done.

i will have more to say about this as the facts become more clear. , we spoke about abouted to be concerned the criminal justice system. our please have a difficult job and the vast majority of them do their job and outstanding fashion. degree thecate the degree to which we need to support those officers who do their job every day protecting us and our communities. today is a reminder of the sacrifices they make for us. people arew when armed with powerful weapons it

makes attacks like these more deadly and tragic. in the days ahead we will have to consider those realities as well. is on thefocus victims and their families. .hey are heartbroken the entire city of dallas is grieving. , ace across america tightknit family that feels this loss to their core. i would ask all americans to say a prayer for these officers and their families. thoughts andyour as a nation let's express our gratitude. i have worked with donald in his poland. capacity in

our meeting comes at a critical moment for the european union. the vote to leave the eu has created uncertainty about the future of european integration. let me just say this kind of hyperbole is misplaced. i want to take the chance to reaffirm some basic points that they repeating. today i my discussions am absolutely sure they will work in a pragmatic and cooperative fashion to ensure

the uk's transition is orderly and smooth. has an interest in protracted adversarial negotiations. everybody has an interest in u.k.izing disruptions the anti-eu forge. even as we face difficulties of this moment we cannot lose sight of the extraordinary achievement european integration continues to be. more than 500 million people speaking 24 different official languages, 19 with a common currency. every member of the eu is a democracy. no eu country has ever raised arms against another. an integrated europe is one of the greatest political and economic achievements of modern times. this is an achievement that has to be preserved.

third, for all the reasons i just mentioned the united states has a strong and enduring interest in a united democratic europe. we are tied by history, family and our common values. our economies are deeply woven together. the security of america and and that'sndivisible why, for nearly 70 years, the united states has been a staunch champion of european integration -- and we will remain so. fourth, given our shared interests, europe will remain a cornerstone of america's engagement with the world. european countries are and will remain among our closest allies and friends, and europe is an indispensable partner around the globe. indeed, even as we manage the

implications of brexit, our work today shows that we're going to continue to be focused on pressing global challenges. we agree that the united states and the eu can do more together for our shared security. and we'll keep working to provide each other information to stem the flow of foreign terrorist fighters and prevent terrorist attacks, and we will do so in a way that continues to protect privacy and civil liberties. as the global coalition pushes isil back on the ground in syria and iraq, the eu has pledged critical financial assistance to help shore up the iraqi economy and stabilize liberated communities. and as nato nations affirm their commitment to afghanistan's security, i want to commend, once again, the eu for taking the lead in mobilizing international assistance for development in afghanistan. here in europe, we'll continue to support ukraine as it undertakes important political and economic reforms.

the u.s. and the eu are united in our commitment to maintaining sanctions on russia until they fully implement its obligations under the minsk agreements. and with presidents tusk and juncker, set to attend today's north atlantic council meeting, we have an opportunity to deepen security cooperation between nato and the eu. we also agree that, on both sides of the atlantic, we have to address economic frustrations and anxieties of many of our people, feelings that undoubtedly contributed to the brexit vote -- fears that they're being left behind by globalization and economic integration. our governments, including the eu, cannot be remote institutions; they have to be responsive and move more quickly, with minimal bureaucracy, to deliver real economic progress in the lives of ordinary people. in particular, we discussed the importance of public investments -- like infrastructure, education, innovation and

security -- to stimulate growth and job training to help reduce inequality and unemployment, especially for young people here in europe. that's been the right thing to do for years, both for the long term and the short term. but at a time when heightened uncertainty in the global economy is potentially amplifying the headwinds that we all face, these policies make even more sense today. we're going to keep working to help europe enhance its energy security with more diverse and resilient supplies, including from the united states. and while we are mindful of the challenges, we are going to continue to pursue a transalantic trade and investment partnership, or t-tip, to help sustain jobs and growth in all of our countries and to help reinforce the larger transatlantic relationship.

and finally, we're stepping up to cooperate on global challenges. and i want to take this opportunity to commend the eu for the generosity and compassion that so many eu countries have shown desperate migrants -- men, women and children -- who have fled to europe. we believe nato can do more to support eu naval operations in the mediterranean and aegean seas to prevent the exploitation of migrants. i expect the eu to play a major role at our refugee summit this fall at the united nations, where we aim to secure new contributions to address the global refugee crisis. and with respect to the threat of climate change, we look forward to all eu countries ratifying the paris agreement and to the eu joining it. we continue to see the eu as one of our strongest partners in reducing emissions, phasing out dangerous hfcs and investing in clean energy. so, again, i want to thank donald and jean-claude for our work together. despite the challenge of this moment, i'm pleased to see that the united states and the eu

continue to deepen our partnership. the world needs a strong, prosperous, democratic and united europe. and in that cause, you will always have a strong and steady partner in the united states of america. thank you very much. >> before anything else, i want to say that i am deeply sorry about what has happened in dallas. we are with you in this, as well as with the families and loved ones of the victims. and sorry again. this is my third and also my last meeting in warsaw with barack obama as president of the united states of america. but i believe we will see each other again here in poland, perhaps in less official roles. and, barack, you know that you

will always be here the most welcome guest. you know this, i'm sure. over many years, we have worked together to strengthen the relations between europe and the united states. today, the need for such effort is even more visible. i remember 27 years ago, it was in my hometown when members of solidarity welcomed george bush senior outside of the famous gate of the shipyards. chanting, "there is no freedom without solidarity." we already knew then that our newly

gained freedom would require defense and guarantees, which, in a global dimension, implies the closest possible cooperation between europe and the united states. today, we can repeat that phrase with only a small change -- it has preserved its meaning. there is no freedom in europe without atlantic solidarity. caring for the unity of the whole political community of the west is key. whether we are discussing the referendum in the united kingdom, the situation in ukraine, or our future trade deals, we realize how much effort and how many new arguments we need to prevent political entropy and

disintegration. we know that the geopolitical consequences of brexit may be very serious. maintaining the closest possible relations between the eu and the uk is in european and american interest. but it is equally important to send today a strong message to the whole world that brexit, as sad and meaningful as it is, is just an incident and not the beginning of a process. and to all our opponents, on the inside and out, who are hoping for a sequel to brexit, i want to say loud and clear, you won't see on the screen the words "to be continued." there's no good alternative to transatlantic cooperation. all those who value our