the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. god of all nations, strengthen us that we may meet the challenges of these times. enable us to live so that we will bring honor to your name. be merciful to our nation, for you are our hope. today, empower our lawmakers with the music of your wisdom that they may bring hope out of despair and joy out of sadness. lord, teach them to celebrate even in the darkness, because you are the god of our salvation. we celebrate your mighty acts and take solace from your providential guidance. we pray in your sacred name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mr. reid: mr. president? the presiding officer: the democratic leader. mr. reid: i come to the floor today not to talk about a political issue in the real sense of the word, not democrat versus republican, but a

announcer: ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing as the chaplain of the united states senate, dr. barrygives the invocation. haplain black: [inaudible] to our prayer. thank you for the honor and fidelity of the u.s. army's 65th infantry regimen, composed mainly of puerto rican soldiers, that served with heroism and world tion during both wars and the korean conflict. lord, we praise you for this opportunity to acknowledge their courageous contributions to america's freedom with the congressional gold medal. lord, forgive us for segregating our puerto rican and latino soldiers and for being slow to acknowledge their contributions. may this it congressional gold intrepid mony for borinqueneers, remind us that all humanity is wrapped in a blanket of mutuality and tied to a single garment of destiny. padre, nuestro-- send, send heaven's richest blessings upon this ceremony as you he's been the day -- as you hasten the day when justice will roll down like waters and righteousness, like a mighty stream. we pray in your sovereign name, amen. >> please be seated. ladies and gentlemen resident c

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. eternal god, who preserves our nation with the power of your might. we lift our hearts in praise. we're grateful for your unfailing love and faithfulness because your promises are backed by the honor of your name. we place our hope in you and remember daily how you have sustained us in the past. lord, give our senators the wisdom to trust you in the small things, realizing that faithfulness with the least prepares them for fidelity with the much. may they trust you to do what is best for america in good times and in bad. look down from heaven on the entire human family and give us your peace. we pray in your great name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington d.c, may 16, 2016 .

the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. o god, who renews our strength and guides us along right paths, we honor your name. we do not fear what the future may bring, for you are close beside us. send our senators forth today to do right as you give them the ability to see it. may their deeds fit their words and their conduct match their profession. by your sustaining grace, may their hearts be steadied and stilled, purged of self and filled with your peace and poise. as memorial day nears, we pause to thank you for those who gave their lives that this nation might live. and lord, today we thank you for the more than four decades of service on capitol hill by ruby paone. we're grateful for the joy she has brought to our lives. as she prepares to leave us, bless her more than she can ask or imagine. we pray in your mighty name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stand

dr. joey hensley and state rep barry doss have been the leaders on this issues for our general assembly and the legislation that i authored, along with congressman tom marino, was signed into law and ensures access to proper medication with patients with legit mate needs while allowing us to continue battling the drug diversion and abuse problems that exists mere in our country. it will enable our local and state officials to move forward, address the pill mills and at the same time make certain that patients with needs have access. the legislation is called the ensuring patient access and effective drug enforcement act of 2016. and what it will do is to combat the inappropriate use of prescription drugs by bringing greater clarity, something that is needed in so many laws and rules, but bringing greater clarity and transparency to the requirements needed for safe and secure distribution of

the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. o god, our strength, we take refuge in you. thank you for watching over us, surrounding us on every side with your might. give our lawmakers such vision of the vast sweep of your purposes that they will be delivered from the bondage of irritating trifles. keep them from being disturbed by life's little annoyances. infuse them with such wisdom and serenity that no external forces will disturb the peace they have received from you. give them an awareness of your divine sovereignty without which no government can long endure. we pray in your great name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mr. mcconnell: mr. president? the presiding officer: the majority leader. mr. mcconnell: this administration has been on a long regulatory march for years now, and too o

the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. mighty god, you shine in glorious radiance. the world belongs to you and everything in it. teach us to trust you in turbulent times, striving always to live for your glory. bless our senators. may your completeness surround their incompleteness, your strength support their weakness and your wisdom guide their minds. give them the insight, guide them down paths they cannot see. give them the insight, the courage and the faith to escape the repetition of old errors as they strive to embrace your truth. lord, help us all to offer to you the sacrifice of repentant hearts. we pray in your merciful name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mr. mcconnell: madam president? the presiding officer: the majority leader. mr. mcconnell: last week, the republican-led

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray.

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. o god, our refuge and strength, give us reverence for your greatness. guide our senators around the pitfalls of their work, enabling them to have hearts sustained by your peace. may they surrender their will to you, as they trust you to direct their path. lord, give them the wisdom to receive your reproof with the understanding that you chastise those whom you love for their good. undergird them with your enabling might, as you make their lives productive for the glory of your name. amen. the president pro tempore: pleae join me in reciting the pledge f allegiance to our flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mr. mcconnell: mr. president? the presiding officer: the majority leader. mr. mcconnell: i want to say a few words about the severe weather that hit my home state of kentucky yesterday. a large tornado touched down in mayfield in graves quoi

now live to the floor on c-span the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. eternal god, our hope and our salvation, we trust you to surround us with your divine favor. your way is perfect. give us the wisdom to follow your guidance. be for us a shield of salvation, as we seek to do your will. lord, keep us from self-made cares, as we continue to look to you the author and finisher of our faith. today, support our lawmakers with your grace. give them faith to look beyond today's challenges and trials knowing that nothing can separate them from your love. help them to demonstrate their gratitude to you with selfless service to those who need your love and care. we pray in your holy name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mr. mcconnell: mr. president? the presiding officer: the majority leader. mr. mc

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. eternal god, who hears our prayers and listens to our cries for help, thank you for your mercies that come to us new each day. you save us with your strength, continually showing us your unfailing love. help our lawmakers today to discern your voice and do your will. lord, give them the ability to differentiate your guidance from all others, permitting you to lead them to your desired destination. speak to them through your word, guide them with your spirit, and sustain them with your might. oh god, you are our rock, our fortress, and our savior. all your promises prove true. we pray in your mighty name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mr. mcconnell: mr. president? the presiding officer: the majority leader. mr. mcconnell: last week the republican-l

the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. o god, who renews our strength and guides us along right paths, we honor your name. we do not fear

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. might. we lift our hearts in praise. we're grateful for your unfailing love and faithfulness because your promises are backed

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray.esternal god, the giver of every perfect gift. we thank you for the life and legacy of former senator bob

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. esternal god, the giver of every perfect gift. we thank you for the life and legacy of former senator bob bennet. lord, we praise you for his diligence, integrity, intellect, and courage for he has left exemplary footprints for us to follow. be with his beloved widow, joyce, comforting her and his loved ones and friends in their grief. lord, we also remember sergeant christopher eni, officer jacob chestnut, detective john gibson, and sergeant clinton holtz, u.s. capitol police who gave the last full measure of devotion. remind us that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. today give our lawmakers the singularity of heart to seek, find, and follow your will so that their legacy will also be exemplary. we pray in your merciful name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty

the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray.y god, you shine in glorious radiance. the world belongs to you

barry goldwater. anthony: that's what's so great about dr. king. ever came out for lbj, but came out against barry goldwater. that was the compromise. charlie: you call acting a serious negotiation. what is the negotiation? anthony: you have two actors on a set, and you do not know how the other actor will work. and when or if he is going to respect the craft. you have to find yourself in a neutral position. you never want to get too big that you don't celebrate the joy of acting, but you always want to be humble enough to make sure you are chasing that great feeling. it's like hitting the great shot on the golf course. you are still chasing that one feeling. charlie: you remember how sweet it was. anthony: every single time. charlie: how was bryan cranston to work with? anthony: he was phenomenal. it was a career-affirming experience for me. i feel like this is the only way to sum up cranston. he was doing press for "trumbo" at the time. it had taken off and caught fire. he was supposed to go to london and to press, and i had to do a scene that was

barry bennett. he's the senior adviser for the trump campaign and also the former campaign manager for dr. ben carson. i do want to talk about what elizabeth warren said in a moment, but, barry, this comment, this response from donald trump where he references pocahont pocahontas. it's very offensive to native americans. do you -- can you defend him saying that? >> well, i mean, it's -- it was elizabeth warren who pretended to be a native american, not donald trump. that's what i he was pointing to. >> but he's clearly using the word pocahontas in a pejorative way. >> it's a man who follows elizabeth warren's lead. she flipped five houses bought at foreclosure from people who couldn't afford to pay and profited from it and she did it and now she wants to blame donald trump for talking about it, she did it, put money in her own pocket from people's misfortune. >> austan, what do you say about that? >> look, that's totally outrageous. >> it's true. >> i'm personal friends with elizabeth warren and have been for many years. you heard on the tape donald trump not just as if he were cheering, li

oute so they'rgo barry williams to start thea t trial not tomorrow but on but o thursday.ur so we'll find out about that. t you mentioned his name edward dr he was one of the bicycle officers who made the originalrl arrest of freddie gray back on o april 12th, 2015. 201 he's charged with misdemeanors only, second degree assault, misconduct in office, and wreckw less endangerment. of course, freddie gray at aget 25 died a week after his arrest. he suffered a spinal cord injurn on his way to the jail in police van which of course kicked off k several days of civil unrest. we'llly final out at this morning's motions hearingns whether this will be trial by juror whether judge barryud williams will decide officer nero's guilt or innocence. inn there's also a question whethere two other officers charged in gray's death will be compelledod to testify at trial.rial one of them is the other bicycle officer garrett miller who maded the initial arrest.t the second is william porter.te he's the officer who had thead first trial which e mistrial last december. decembe he was charged with manslaught manslaughter.ma ae hearing is at 9:30 this morning. o