_ in the purview of children services in lancashire, they were — services in lancashire, theyware of the issues that he had and as i understand it he _ that he had and as i understand it he had — that he had and as i understand it he had also been referred to the prevent scheme, not because they were — the prevent scheme, not because they were concerned about him having — they were concerned about him having a — they were concerned about him having a islamist... but there were — having a islamist... but there were concerns about some of the material — were concerns about some of the material that he was viewing ohlihe — material that he was viewing online. this was a person he was — online. this was a person he was flashing on every radar, his parents are having great difficulty controlling him at home, _ difficulty controlling him at home, and yet he still seems to have _ home, and yet he still seems to have treen— home, and yet he still seems to have been able to get a taxi from — have been able to get a taxi from his— have been able to get a taxi from his home address on th

she has written extensively about the harm to children from child protective service investigations. another one that is very good is holman, duke school of law. 2006 she wrote a long review entitled storm is the capital to save the children there on a cost per child welfare exception to the fourth amendment. these investigations from anonymous allegations, from mandated reporters and know that the abuse or neglect that they are worried about losing their license, they have real physical harms to children and their families as well as to our constitutional protection. i welcome this robust discussion but i would encourage all of us understand at all of you as practitioners and experts, a couple things we should agree or because our system tools nutri form. the first is we have got to eliminate anonymous reporting abuse and neglect. i see this costly as an ex-spouse or an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend or just a nosy neighbor reporting films for abuse and neglect and their they are too gutless to put that into it because they know they could be prosecuted. we've got to eliminate anonymous

actually, a lot of has been made in the front come children services in new s york city has started to let people m know moe than they did, those of us who want to ensure people know the rights are pushing for the requirement people are more robustly told the rights. similarly with the ethnic arrested and reporting bill, this is the bill that would shift from anonymous reporting to confidential reporting as a den of texas. new york is at the forefront but texas, look at the package of family protection laws that were passed in 2023, texas is texas is on the cutting edge. this left-right coming together and it made it much harder for people to make false reports. informed consent the other bill emily mentioned is simply a bill that would require hospitals to do what they're already required to do but don't do which is give people meaningful information before their drug tested so that if they have been given drug strength labor and delivery, that doesn't come up as a pot positiveos test result. all of those are great examples of state legislation that is moving forward in new york and i

in san francisco this morning, members of the american jewish committee, jewish family and children's services, and the consular corps gathered at the holocaust memorial site at the california palace of the legion of honor. this year marks 80 years since the end of world war two and the holocaust. a big part of the event today was the mourner's prayer. >>>>i invite. you to join with me in kaddish and. in the mourner's prayer as we honor their memories and their lives. marc short. mcardle. vijayadashami. rama. rama andy krauss dave yost maya. shahal. >>>>okay. other community members led songs and candles were lit in honor of those who were remembered. now to other stories around the bay area. classes are canceled at solano wideman leadership academy in vallejo. police say a copper theft caused significant damage to the school's electrical electrical systems. repairs are expected to take about a week if the closures extend, the district will arrange to move other students to other locations and the plan to shut down sonoma state university's athletics program is causing a legal fight. student a

. >> abc seven news reporter gloria rodriguez went to the jewish family and children's services holocaustenter, the archive, to see how they're preserving history. >> these are one of the many teaching tools that we use to reach more than 150,000 students every year. >> morgan blum schneider shows me these eyeglasses that belong to a holocaust survivor. >> i arrived in auschwitz and kept these glasses in my shoe in the shower, i was lucky. >> it's just one of the many items you can see at the jewish family and children's services holocaust center in san francisco. this international holocaust remembrance day marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the auschwitz-birkenau concentration and extermination camp, and the center is focusing on education. >> we look at just a significant increase in the experience that our students are living in california classrooms on the receiving end of incidents of hate, specifically anti-semitism. >> how many items do you have in your archive? >> we have thousands of items in our collection. >> their vast archive includes original books, photographs

jewish family and children services and the counselor core gathered at the holocaust memorial site at the legion of honor. >> it's an important time and important for us to remember never to forget the horrors of anti semitism and bigotry and hatred and what that canuate. >> they lit candles for those lost. >> it's really fun to help out with the environment and make the world a better place. >> up next, how locals are getting more control over how their neighborhood looks. >> and the fires are mostly out but why toxic every day items are keeping people in southern california from returning to the remnants of their homes. >> around the bay area it was a nice start to the last week of january. temperatures were either near average or slightly above normal. we'll be getting into the 60s. similar temperatures tomorrow but some changes move for all those making it big out there... ...shouldn't your mobile service be able to keep up with you? get wifi speeds up to a gig at home and on the go. introducing powerboost, only from xfinity mobile. now that's big. xfinity internet customers, cut

the group works for the county department of family and children's services, or dfcs. today they placed children's shoes outside the county building to represent the kids they serve. when social workers are working, 150 hours are assigned over their case standards, and crisises in our community are not being responded to in a timely manner. children and families are left at risk. while noting a social worker shortage in many states. county leaders say they're working to recruit more people and say 20 newocial workers have just been hired, adding dfcs is committed to recruiting additional qualified staff as quickly as possible, and to partnering with staff on the development of solutions to meet the community's need in the south bay. ian cull, nbc bay area news. we're going to turn now to our continuing coverage of the wildfires tearing through l.a. county. firefighters are preparing for the worst as another round of strong santa ana winds could fan the flames. tonight, the two major wildfires, the palisades fire and pacific palisades and the eaton fire in altadena. toge

san francisco this morning the american jewish committee, jewish family and children services, lit candles in honor of the more than 6 million jews killed during world war ii. >> it's a very scary time and it's especially important for us to remember never to forget the horrors of anti-semitism and bigotry and hatred and what that can create. >> this year marks 80 years since the liberation of auschwitz at the end of world war ii. >>> on to los angeles county, mud and rockslide warnings have been issued to those living in altadena and malibu and flash flood warnings are in impact near areas impacted by the franklin fire in december and the recent palisades fire. because of burn scars, rain isn't easily absorbed and pools and causes flash flooding. crews were out clearing debris to mitigate the damage. before debris clearance can actually work, the epa su sites are clear of any toxins. michele gile is in the palisades with the latest. >> reporter: teams from the environmental protection agency have begun clearinghouse hold hazardous materials and dangerous lithium ion batteries from the pal

i really enjoyed who parts of the russian capital, especially as far as children services, a consent children, all the lights of out loud and i genuinely fell in love with the children. we had a mutual sympathy and shed culture and understanding with each other. i felt i was the most of your kids and them. syrians gave it to me. i can do mean, how did you manage to master russian so? well, i left a message. i went to my skills, i led by hall the poems of many great russian poet, such as alex on to push good bye will see lend russian songs by heart and practice . mike, rama and vocabulary, and russian montgomery who talk to you the russian language. i'm sincerely great. send to my teachers that i especially appreciate my favorite teacher, the poet pushkin's, it is from him that i love, love and devotion. i've translated many suppose times into arabic, k, my defense. why did you choose russian? yeah, because it is the language of peaceful culture and laws through which we can overcome dogs lesson digging around and about i heard that some russian officers in charge of reconciliation and

i really enjoyed who parts of the russian capital, especially as far as children services, a consent children, all the 9th of our route. and i genuinely fell in love with the children of last year. we had a mutual sympathy and shed culture and understanding with each other. i felt i was the most good kid and them syrians and about i heard that some russian officers in charge of reconciliation and syria visited you. what did they seem like to you? when i looked at the offices, i got the feeling that they are really a symbol of culture peace and they came to syria to help the country defeat terrorism and protect minorities. all right, well do you stay with us here on our to international? i'll be back with much more in about half an hour in the meantime. be sure to visit our website or to com for the very latest breaking news and updates by the .

this morning members of the american jewish family and children services and the counselor corps gathered at the holocaust memorial site at the legion of honor marking 80 years since the end of world war ii and honored the more than 6 million jews who died during the holocaust. >> a very scary time and it's especially important for us to remember never to forget the horrors of anti-semitism and bigotry and hatred and what that can create. >>> in san jose council member david coen hosted a public ceremony at city hall to remember the holocaust survivors, their descendents and the jewish community spoke about their experience and how it shaped them and also unveiled an exhibit on loan. it is open to the public viewing until friday. >>> switching gears and, man, a chance, chance or actually we're going to get some rain this weekend? >> we are likely to see rain in parts of the bay area this weekend, a better chance for the entire bay area just beyond the scope of the seven-day forecast, but things are trending in a better direction to get some much needed rainfall as we head into early febru

the group works for the county department of family and children's services, or dfcs, and they specifically brought up that case of baby phoenix. she was a three month old girl found in a south bay apartment littered with opioids in may of 2023, and died of a fentanyl overdose, the county said. officers and social workers had responded to the home multiple times before her death, even removing two other children from the home. ultimately, the baby's father was charged with child neglect. the group says the county didn't include social workers in the decisions on whether or not to remove a child from their family, and though that has been resolved, they say they worry the current lack of staffing could lead to similar tragedies in the future. when social workers are working, 150 hours are assigned over their case standards, and crisises in our community are not being responded to in a timely manner. children and families are left at risk. a lot of people out there speaking out. ian so how is the county responding to their calls? well, the county points out that there is a social worker short

. >> in san jose alone, the department of family and children's services has 23 vacant social workerositions. emergency response social workers are calling on their leaders to stop reorganizing and start hiring. life has forever changed for those who lost everything in the l.a. county wildfires. we head live to one area hit hardest how wildfire victims are coping (banker 1) let's hear it! (vo) with wells fargo premier a team can help you plan for your dream. (woman) i have this vacation home... (banker 2) so, like a getaway? (woman) yeah, but... it's also an eco-friendly artist retreat. (banker 3) so, you're expanding your business... (woman) ...and our family! can you help me plan for that? (banker 1) yeah! let's get started. (vo) ready to meet the dream team? you can with wells fargo. "the doctor will see you now." but do they really? do they see all that you are? at kaiser permanente all of us work together to care for all that is you. experience the sweeping drama of manon, where opulence brings consequence in a lavish world of love and betrayal. ♪ tickets at sfballet.org joins u

also the mental health services and children's services because while prevent did not take him on, otherestion for police, particularly in lancashire because they were being called to the home, being asked to help, were they doing enough to make sure this young man did not become more and more caught up in this world of violence? . , ., , violence? our uk affairs correspondent. - violence? our uk affairs correspondent. for- violence? our uk affairs correspondent. for the l violence? our uk affairs - correspondent. for the moment, thank you. a reminder that we have colleagues inside the court that will be filing information letting us know what is going on. that is in the initial part of the sentencing. when the judge the initial part of the sentencing. when thejudge is at his point where he makes remarks and his decision on sentencing, he will be on camera we can bring you that live on bbc news. some detail there from daniel on the sentence that the perpetrator could be expected to face. let's get a little more detail on that. joining me now is dr gabrielle watson, who is a criminal sent

in response, the department of family and children's services sent us this statement, saying in part. dfcs has added additional positions to support the transitional homes and activated overtime and supplemental staffing to ensure we have appropriate staffing at all times. lee hopes the roosevelt park apartments inspire other private and public collaborations to make more housing like this. >> it's all about how do we set them up like we would do our own children? how do we make sure that they're given a comfortable, safe place to live? >> in san jose, lauren martinez, abc seven news. >> all right, let's check on our weather. >> meteorologist sandhya patel is here. my calendar. sandhya says tomorrow is friday. >> the weekend and still january. but yet it feels like march. >> yes. you know what? it definitely felt like spring. no doubt about it. ama and dan. even though it is winter. let me show you the high temperatures for today. it got up into the 70s from san jose to redwood city, cloverdale, ukiah. many other areas in the upper 60s from concord to fremont, oakland, san francisco,

well as release 90 palestinian presidents as part of the cause of cx. 5 deal with women and children services to be freed in the initial phase of the deal. the si size in the state college students have begun to return home about with around 90 percent of buildings and strip stories. a place based palestinians cold home is not upon the russell.

in response, the department of family and children's services sent us this statement, saying in part.has added additional positions to support the transitional homes and activated overtime and supplemental staffing to ensure we have appropriate staffing at all times. lee hopes the roosevelt park apartments inspire other private and public collaborations to make more housing like this. >> it's all about how do we set them up like we would do our own children? how do we make sure that they're given a comfortable, safe place to live? >> in san jose, lauren martinez, abc seven news. >> all right, let's check on our weather. >> meteorologist sandhya patel is here. my calendar. sandhya says tomorrow is friday. >> the weekend and still january. but yet it feels like march. >> yes. you know what? it definitely felt like spring. no doubt about it. ama and dan. even though it is winter. let me show you the high temperatures for today. it got up into the 70s from san jose to redwood city, cloverdale, ukiah. many other areas in the upper 60s from concord to fremont, oakland, san francisco, half m

sooinldy with children service. 'm cindy with [inaudible]. >> and we want today say we are excite body this project. and on behalf of wuyee and children of the tenderloin we serve our center in the tenderloin we don't have our own play ground. we have to go to public play grounds. to give our children out door time. and the upgrade of this play ground will be incredibly beneficial to our children and families both at school and during the time they are not families will have access. so, please, please -- [inaudible]. i we rew lie on tenderloin rec center for the children to have out door time. a place to play every day. >> thank you. >> thank you. >> any other public comments in the room? okay. i think we might have a hand on web ex? do we? no. we have 3 hands raised. go ahead, please. >> good afternoon. can you hear me. >> yes. >> thank you. i'm [inaudible] i the [inaudible] and [inaudible] representative and [inaudible] tenderloin resident i'm here to ask to you approve the design for the rec center. the tenderloin

services . when you have two children under five and you are managing a household, it's not easy. the question becomes for those cases that are serious, or the likelihood of returning children is small, are there ways for us to use of various treatments? i recall that in new york city, a little more than a decade ago, we introduced an evidence-based model of parenting support called "parenting through change." part of that model was to pay parents to come to essentially parenting circles and parenting skills supports. those i would say were well received by parents who felt like they had extra motivation to engage in services. judges and lawyers were highly critical of even giving a parent $20 per session that they attended. even though it is demonstrated that does get parents to come to the session. in fact, many parents advise that to the kids with the 20 bucks. i raise that because there is a cynicism about actually trying to support families with fiscal incentives. i think we kind of have to put that to the side. because of something works, we need to use it. clearly the costs

you may remember there's a history with children's services in bradford that was removed from them back where children were at risk, and that has cost literally hundreds of millions of pounds to set up a separate trust to run children's services, all through poor decisions made by the leadership. and sadly, the leadership. and sadly, the leadership are taking no responsibility. they are causing these financial difficulties for residents across the district. >> now, bradford's not the only council that's applying for these extortionate council tax rises, and some of the other councils are blaming things like the rising cost of adult social care, which certainly has hit all councils with considerable costs over recent years. is that one of the reasons that bradford is giving, or is it really just to fill historic debts? >> the labour leadership, leadership of the council are obviously saying it's nothing to do with them. yes, there are clear financial pressures in social care for adults and children that all councils are feeling. but when in 2021, your finance team are saying that the cou

this morning, the santa clara county family and children's service workers will hold a news conferenceo raise concerns about what they call systemic failures and dangerous understaffing conditions within the agency. they say that the heart wrenching death of phoenix castro highlights the devastating consequences of a broken system. baby phoenix was found unconscious by san jose police in 2023. she was just 13 weeks old. an autopsy report said that she died of ingesting meth and fentanyl. her father was charged with felony child neglect and drug possession. the county later admitted that social workers had contact with the girl's family numerous times, including over safety concerns for her siblings. the children, though, were never removed from the home. social workers and support staff say that they're asking for changes to prioritize safety, equity and justice for the most vulnerable members of our community. reggie aqui amanda. >> gloria, that is heartbreaking. thank you. now it's time for our abc seven mornings advancer our way of highlighting some things happening in the day ahead

she has written extensively about the harm to children from child protective service investigations. other one that is very good is holman, duke school of law. 2006 she wrote a long review entitled storm is the capital to save the children there on a cost per child welfare exception to the fourth amendment. these investigations from anonymous allegations, from mandated reporters and know that the abuse or neglect that they are worried about losing their license, they have real physical harms to children and their families as well as to our constitutional protection. i welcome this robust discussion but i would encourage all of us understand at all of you as practitioners and experts, a couple things we should agree or because our system tools nutri form. the first is we have got to eliminate anonymous reporting abuse and neglect. i see this costly as an ex-spouse or an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend or just a nosy neighbor reporting films for abuse and neglect and their they are too gutless to put that into it because they know they could be prosecuted. we've got to eliminate anonymous re

services. we ran four schools for more than 2000 children in this camp, help service for roughly 20,000 people the ongoing violence we have unfortunately had to stop these services since the beginning of december and i should have been unrwa crashes since the beginning of december. there has been a cumulative effect of the situation on the ground of people in and around the camp, women and elderly, children, it is severe. women and elderly, children, it is severe-— is severe. how is aid being distributed _ is severe. how is aid being distributed to _ is severe. how is aid being distributed to those - is severe. how is aid being distributed to those who . is severe. how is aid being i distributed to those who need it if your staff is not in place?— it if your staff is not in lace? ~ ., ., 4' , place? we are working very closely with _ place? we are working very closely with a _ place? we are working very closely with a partner - closely with a partner organisation in the distribution of so—called non—food items, cash assistance, food assistance but the access to the beneficiaries as we speak in

we deliver, i'm going to, we cannot read the basic services children we'd be deprived. all you see, for example, here in the west bank, we provide education to 50000, a boys and girls. and we provide a hand guns on since that was done to more than $7000000.00 in the hands of consultations to feelings also depend on this agency and cannot be the place. there's no other alternative, no replacements, of this agency on same same ease as solutions to the applied on time of funded for g. that is part of an over when the bigger can solution for these really for the student. for his speech takes a hit in the is really can upset as new legislation opens the door to prison. time for anyone who challenges the october 7th. a mazda attack with the intention to defend or show sympathy for dogs up the m p who initiated the bill that passed on tuesday, says it's rarely, society needs to be protected from lines. the state of israel today said in a loud and clear voice, the denial of the atrocities of october 7th will not pass in silence. neither in the capacity nor on the street, nor in

released, 90 palestinian presidents as part of the cause of cease 5 dealing with women and children of a service to be freed in the initial phase of the deal. the si size. if the palestinians have begun to return home, but with around 90 percent of buildings and strip stories, place place, palestinians cold home is not upon the rubble. the release of the palestinian prisoners came miles off to 3. freed is rarely kept as a reunited with assemblies. 2 during this time bring, let me go to, and emily demari were kidnapped by him us 15 months ago and held in gauze of a total of $33.00 to the $95.00, the captives on g to be released in the 1st phase of a cx. 5 deal over a 6 week period. and the solute is all these elements front of them because this row has bandages that are from operating from within the country. the mysteries email is really captives released from dogs that have been reunited with their families at a hospital in central israel. these really military had confirmed once they cross the border from gaza into israel, that they were in the hands of his really forces where they went and in

we deliver on say we cannot basic services, children. we be prime all a see for example, here in the west bank, we provide education for 50000 a boys and girls. and we provide a hand guns on since there was tons, it's more than 7, maybe in the hands of consultations to people and also depend on this agency and cannot be the place. there's no other alternative, no replacement to this agency on sale. so he's a solution to the applied on time of funded for g. that is part of an over when seger can solutions for the is really for the student complex. the idea of has just the 3 days left to withdraw from 11 on south as, according to the terms of the israel oven on cease far, which came into effect in late november. i met at constant violations and growing concerns about the truces failure as well. has been very clear about his position on the deal. i emphasize that israel is committed to implementing the ceasefire agreement, but will not compromise on its security. so these are some of the latest attacks by the adf on the southern 11 on right

we cannot basic services. children. we all see something here in the west bank. we provide education for 50000 a boys in good am. we provide a hand guns on since the war started more than 7000000 the hand consultations to people in golfer depend on this agency and cannot be the place. there's no other alternative, no replacement to this agency on teams. is a solution to the clients of the time of funded fees that is part of an over when bigger can solutions for these really listed as well as tensions in the middle east continues rise. donald trump reminds the world that it's dangerous to be washington's friends. that's how the many who these reacted to the new us presidents decision to designate the group as a foreign terrorist organization for a 2nd time after returning to the oval office. if the us had classified us among its friends, it would it be more dangerous and provocative than being labeled as a terrorist group. in this world, being a friend of the us, which is one of the most criminal nations, would bring shame upon you and a line you with a zionist en

supervisor melgar said i come before this body to support for the early childcare service to the health and success of childrenamilies in the city. ceo chair feedback and memb of the council and in partnership with other great service agencies. supervisor melgar you have been a leader following the foot steps of supervisor yee and all my greatest appreciation and gratitude to you and your staff who have really helped protect this such an important part of the values of san francisco. a true statement to our values as a great city in the commitment to our kids. working there has been the greatest joy and highlight of my career in the nonprofit field this amazing agency accomplishes so much do to the dedication and skill of the wonderful staff. some of whom are here today. together we have weathered the pandemic accident built new centers, launched new programs like our new workforce path way's program and subsidies for family in san francisco. i would not stand here were not for them caring daily to make sure our babies are safe and learning more each day and keeping our financials and contracts in order, too.

santa clara county increasing funding for children and family services. ording to the san jose spotlight, the county is increasing its children's budget by more than 9%. the nearly $1.3 billion is expected to focus on needed services, including counseling, health care for kids facing homelessness and child welfare. nearly $8 million of that money will also help a program for families under threat of becoming unhoused and help them transition into permanent homes. a tesla set on fire in the east bay. now, investigators think someone did it on purpose. ahead at 6:00,0, th new video showing the moment those flames sparked. plus, getting charged to sit in traffic. the fees new yorkers are now facing this morning while driving into manhattan, and how the city hopes it can cut down on congestion. you're watching we are golden 1. california's trusted credit union. for nearly a century, we've taken every chance to empower our members, serve our communities, and build brighter futures. because we believe that every single one of us is on a journey. but it's when we

services. some children are not going to school. if you walk the streets in these neighborhoods, the stores are largely empty. and one on documented longer and i talked to said she is simply staying home from work, from shopping for anything. she has other people bringing her groceries and i said, what are you going to do for the next 4 years? and she said, maybe just hide out to and thank you very much for that best. thrown henry my 1st day in chicago, while my grand shelters in the mexican city of t. juan, i have been preparing for a surgeon, migraines. the cities located across the us border from san diego, julia got you. i know is empty and want to forest joins us now. live judy have deportations to mexico increased since donald trump took office of the well, the short answer is no. the president of mexico, claudia shame, balance gave a press conference this morning as she does every morning. and she was asked specifically about what the numbers of deportations are since president trump took office 7 days ago. she talked about 4

applause] governor, i want to thank you, i want to thank valerie, i want to thank your children for your dedicated service to our state. there is a lot of people i am thankful for today. i'm also thankful to have my former boss and also my close friend, governor craig benson here. he saw potential in me at a young age and provided me the opportunity to serve as attorney general. but unfortunately today, there is someone important who is not here. we're missing our great friend, mentor, and the chairman of my first two campaigns, governor steve merrill. and i am so proud that his wife heather is here with us today. thank you so much, heather, for being here. means a lot. [applause] i think we both know that steve is looking down and smiling right now. over the past year we've lost some incredible public servants in our state. two women that i've always respected and looked up to, ruth griffin and nancy sununu. i'm thinking of them both today. but there's one person i can tell you i would not be here if it weren't for him. there is no way i would be here if it weren't for my wing man, joe. [applause] and we

that folks should also call community based organizations, from catholic charities to legal services for children to godsend to dolores street, community services to la raza central legal to get an immigration consultation. because it turns out that a sizable number of folks that we meet who are undocumented, they actually have a pathway to getting lawful permanent resident status. and so they need to get their case and their family situations evaluated by a competent, honest immigration consultant. >> bill shifting a little bit here to the news of the day, hearing that more troops are going to be sent to the southern border to act sort of in a law enforcement presence. and so when you hear news like that, what do you expect to see there at the southern border, particularly from these members of the military? >> well, they're going to be carrying arms. and that's always scary because you just never know when something accidental happens or even intentional happened. we don't want to see the loss of life unnecessarily at the border. the border has been militarized in the sense that there's been a

to a season of service to act on your idealism. by helping troubled children. keeping company with those in need. reconnecting torn communities. there is so much to be done enough, indeed, for millions of who are still young in spirit to give of themselves in service to and serving. we recognize a but powerful truth. we need each other and we must care for one another. today we do more than celebrate america. we rededicate ourselves to the very idea of america. an idea born in revolution. and renewed through two centuries of challenge. an idea tempered by the knowledge that but for fate we, the fortunate and the unfortunate, might have been each other. an idea ennobled by the faith that our nation can summon from its myriad diversity the deepest of unity, an idea infused with a conviction that america's long, heroic journey must go forever. upward. and so, my fellow americans, as we stand the edge of the 21st century, let us begin anew with energy and hope, with faith and discipline. and let us work until our work is done. the scripture says. and let us not wear

to a season of service to act on your idealism. by helping troubled children. keeping company with those in need. reconnecting torn communities. there is so much to be done enough, indeed, for millions of who are still young in spirit to give of themselves in service to and serving. we recognize a but powerful truth. we need each other and we must care for one another. today we do more than celebrate america. we rededicate ourselves to the very idea of america. an idea born in revolution. and renewed through two centuries of challenge. an idea tempered by the knowledge that but for fate we, the fortunate and the unfortunate, might have been each other. an idea ennobled by the faith that our nation can summon from its myriad diversity the deepest of unity, an idea infused with a conviction that america's long, heroic journey must go forever. upward. and so, my fellow americans, as we stand the edge of the 21st century, let us begin anew with energy and hope, with faith and discipline. and let us work until our work is done. the scripture says. and let us not wear