that was great, emmett. let's give him a round of applause, i thought that was really good. [applause] i just want to make about three minutes of brief comments, ask one question and then probably turn it over to you for questions if you have any. i think emmett's presentation raises three questions, and it's very important to keep them separate. one question is, is the filibuster a good idea? to me, the answer is obviously a terrible idea. and i've yet to meet almost anybody who defends the filibuster, and in a sane world the senate would change its -- [inaudible] so is it a good idea? someone could defend it if they want to, but i think it's clear it's a really dumb idea. second, is it unconstitutional in the sense of citizens as senators, do we think this particular procedure violates the constitution? i think the answer to that's probably yes, though i'm less dogmatic about it than emmett is. i think the answer's probably yes. but there's a third question, and it is the very hard question, and it is the question raised by the lawsuit which is, should a federal court decl

emmett woods employs 25 to 30 americans at the modestly named pub emmett's castle.so hired cormac mcleron to wash dishes, to lug lager to the cellar... >> i hope you ate your wheaties. >> reporter: ...to set tables on the patio woods says mcleron will take home a happy picture of america and will foster global goodwill here. >> i like to put a little bit of irish charm and humor into it. >> reporter: mcleron thinks there's a payoff at the pub. >> if they're coming to an irish bar, maybe speaking to real irish people like it sort of heightens the experience, i suppose. >> reporter: even if they don't always speak brogue. >> most americans are struggling to make us out, so they are. >> reporter: so, yes, we went good will hunting in new york and found it. found it at a swim club in manassas, virginia, too, where chinese lifeguard eric wang was buffing his english while learning about america. >> americans like to make jokes, always make jokes with me, but i didn't understand what they said. >> reporter: so they laugh, but you're not exactly sure why they're laughing?

emmett 20 years nearly after apartheid, to you, nothing has changed? >> nothing. >> there is hope and a chance that this will provoke some meaningful changes, but do not count on it. >> in other news now, two amerdianol sers have been shot dead in the west of afghanistan. after was an afghan police officer who was also killed. it is the latest in a series of so-called green on blue incidents. attacks by afghan police and military on international forces. ecuador's national assembly has backed a decision to grant asylum to julian assange. the wikileaks founder is still in the ecuadorean us -- embassy in london. supporters fear he will ultimately end up in the united states where he is also a wanted man. several chinese activists have arrived home in hong kong after being deported from japan. they were part of a group which landed without authorization on disputed islands in the east china sea. the islands are controlled by japan. today the indebted nations announced that the veteran algerian diplomat has been appointed the new international envoy to syr

and saying that the demands by top republicans he pull out of the senate race he is not listening emmett says he is staying put -- listening. he says he is staying put. >>> isaac could have destructive winds and water from haiti. up to a foot of rain is forecasted for part of country posing dangers to almost 400,000 haitians in camp. in the u.s. florida's governor says gather 3 days worth of supplies and the storm threatens the republican national convention set for next week. starts on monday. the event is expected to draw around 50,000 visitors. >>> tam-- >> tampa is owe open for business. we will -- is open for business. we are going to have the convention. tampa is ready for this. >> the national hurricane center projicts isaac will approach --projects isaac will approach landfall. the rnc officials will have the final say on changes to the convention. >>> as isaac churns towards land a memorable weather anniversary approaches. 20 years ago today, hurricane andrew slammed into south florida packing sustained winds of more than 150 miles an hour. that storm is blamed for 25 deaths in

the dan emmett could reinforce those rare leaders of destiny. it will seek to put forth my own thoughts and observations, whatever they have about other countries presidential politics unfolded under the centuries. i do so fully and that rating the spirit and differences of opinion. if your views diverge significantly in this book, relax. as i say, the great playhouse rating game is ongoing and unless and open to everyone want to play. [applause] >> thank you very

emmett two, romney wants to be leader of this country. he wants to govern people. all people. -- number two, romney wants to be leader of this country. tell the truth. do not tell a story. tell the truth. that is my comment for the day. host: columbus, ohio, carol is a republican. have you been watching a lot of the convention so far? what do you think about how things are going? caller: i think these speeches have been great. i think they are on target. there is only one comment i have to make, and that is the total look of our country, the united states of america, becoming the united states of the world, which is under the previous -- i should not say previous -- the current administration. there is a deep feeling that we need to downsize the united states to the rest of the world. we are a good leader. we have done well. i think we should continue to maintain that leadership, and i think that mr. romney has the skills and the desire and the knowledge to be able to keep our country safe and moving forward. host: we will be hearing more speeches tonight starting