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 progre 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 spit 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 whitcards? 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

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