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mr. takano: mr. speaker, mr. chairman, i yield 30 seconds to the gentlewoman from massachusetts, ms. pressley. the chair: the gentlewoman is recognized. ms. pressley: thank you. i rise today in solidarity with our children across the nation. i want to speak plainly to our trans kids. you belong. you are enough. you deserve to show up fully in this world. you deserve joy and every single opportunity. you are perfect just as you are. in the classroom and on the soccer field, you should not be subject to discrimination. you should be able to just be a kid. i will always be in your corner. to anyone who supports this cruel bill, shame on you. you want to advance policy on behalf of our kids, this isn't it. ban assault weapons so they can live to the last school bell. get off your soap box and stop politicking with our kids' lives. the chair: members are reminded to address their remarks to the chair. the gentleman from california reserves. the gentlelady from north carolina is recognized. ms. foxx: m mr. chair, i'll
mr. takano: mr. speaker, mr. chairman, i yield 30 seconds to the gentlewoman from massachusetts, ms. pressley. the chair: the gentlewoman is recognized. ms. pressley: thank you. i rise today in solidarity with our children across the nation. i want to speak plainly to our trans kids. you belong. you are enough. you deserve to show up fully in this world. you deserve joy and every single opportunity. you are perfect just as you are. in the classroom and on the soccer field, you should not be...
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mr. green: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, and still i rise and i rise today again in the name of liberty and justice for all. more specifically, liberty and justice for ralph yarl and kaylin gillis, as promised in our pledge of allegiance. mr. speaker, earlier today, in making a floor speech concerning these two persons who are victims of gun violence, i incorrectly indicated that both lost their lives. miraculously mr. yarl did not lose his life. for which i am grateful and for which i want to make the record clear. i want persons to know that if i make a mistake, i'm going to correct my mistake in the same venue where i made it. i made a mistake. and i'm grateful that i've had the opportunity to correct it. and i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from indiana seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recogn
mr. green: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, and still i rise and i rise today again in the name of liberty and justice for all. more specifically, liberty and justice for ralph yarl and kaylin gillis, as promised in our pledge of allegiance. mr. speaker, earlier today, in making a floor speech concerning these two persons who are victims of gun violence, i incorrectly indicated that both lost their lives. miraculously mr. yarl did not lose his life. for which i am grateful and for which i...
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mr. joyce: mr. speaker, i rise to address the house and ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. joyce: mr. speaker, for nearly three decades, chairman bud shuster represented the people of central pennsylvania here in the halls of congress. after leaving congress in 2001, chairman shuster returned home to bedford county, pennsylvania, where he remained active in his service. teaching at a university level, working on his farm, and spending time with those that he loved. when i first decided to run for office, i called bud and i asked him for his advice and for the next hour he talked to me about what an honor it is to serve in the united states congress, what an honor it is to sit on committee, what an honor it is to work on the issues that matter most to the families in pennsylvania. bud shuster ran unopposed for his seat eight times in the decades that he served, a testament to how much the communities that he represented car
mr. joyce: mr. speaker, i rise to address the house and ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. joyce: mr. speaker, for nearly three decades, chairman bud shuster represented the people of central pennsylvania here in the halls of congress. after leaving congress in 2001, chairman shuster returned home to bedford county, pennsylvania, where he remained active in his service. teaching at a university level, working on his...
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mr. arrington: mr.peaker, again, with all due respect to my colleague from texas, they will act as if these are the choices, but they're false choices because they could choose to defund the moneys that came from democrat earmarks to companies that create dirt bike culture. or maybe all due respect to the lady, the michelle obama trail in north carolina. there are lists you won't hear in this debate or any concern, in my opinion, for our children's future as it relates to the debt. i yield one minute to my colleague on the budget committee, glenn grothman from wisconsin. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. grothman: thank you. i think it's important that everybody in this chamber as well as everybody around america understands the precarious situation we are in with regard to the debt of this country. at the end of world war ii, we had about -- the debt was equal to about 100% of g.d.p. but in world war ii, we knew we were going to stop making tanks, stop making planes, stop making
mr. arrington: mr.peaker, again, with all due respect to my colleague from texas, they will act as if these are the choices, but they're false choices because they could choose to defund the moneys that came from democrat earmarks to companies that create dirt bike culture. or maybe all due respect to the lady, the michelle obama trail in north carolina. there are lists you won't hear in this debate or any concern, in my opinion, for our children's future as it relates to the debt. i yield one...
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mr. ellwood: the state tries to conjure a position of punishing threats by other exceptions. they require at least recklessness. the closest requires specific intent. at bottom any claim of a settled tradition of criminalizing negligent threats is impossible to scare with virginia vs. black where this court reversed convictions for cross burning. and a series of opinions emphasizing the central importance intent plays in making threats actually subscribe a where the state predicts harm it has shown no difference in criminal enforcement or the availability of civil protective orders and many jurisdiction that is already requires subjective intent. there, prosecutors prove mens rea the same way they always have under criminal statutes through objective evidence of the defendant's words and actions. criminalizing misunderstanding is especially dangerous in an age when so much communication occurs on social media which brings together strangers in an environment that removes much of the conte
mr. ellwood: the state tries to conjure a position of punishing threats by other exceptions. they require at least recklessness. the closest requires specific intent. at bottom any claim of a settled tradition of criminalizing negligent threats is impossible to scare with virginia vs. black where this court reversed convictions for cross burning. and a series of opinions emphasizing the central importance intent plays in making threats actually subscribe a where the state predicts harm it has...
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mr. speaker, the u.k. will continue to work to end the bloodshed in sudan and support a democratic government. we have begun a large scale evacuation of british nationals, mr. speaker, this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, in addition to my other duties in the house. i i shall have later such meetings. >> mr. speaker, yesterday opposition grabbed a crude headline about teaching boys to have respect for women, an important issue, i'm sure the prime minister will agree. but given that the leader of the. decision apparently doesn't know what a woman is -- [inaudible conversations] that he won't stand up to defend women in his own party -- [inaudible] and according to -- failed to prosecute when he was in charge of -- does my right honorable friend think that the labour party are in any position to teach anyone about respect for women, and is irony kid? [inaudible conversations] >> -- further responsibility the answer of the opposition. >> mr. speaker, my honorab
mr. speaker, the u.k. will continue to work to end the bloodshed in sudan and support a democratic government. we have begun a large scale evacuation of british nationals, mr. speaker, this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, in addition to my other duties in the house. i i shall have later such meetings. >> mr. speaker, yesterday opposition grabbed a crude headline about teaching boys to have respect for women, an important issue, i'm sure the prime minister...
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mr. meeks: mr. speaker, i rise in strong support of this resolution. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new york is recognized. mr. meeks: mr. speaker, putin's russia has abandoned all international--the international systems that help countries interact and help build good faith and greater security. as someone who believes in the power of diplomacy and dialogue as a path to peace, the state of today's russia is tragic and testing of the international community's resolve. but i'm so thankful that president biden is, indeed, more responsible than mr. putin. it is that kind of responsibility that is truly important and that we make sure we are utilizing diplomacy along with our allies together, not america alone. not america by itself. but america and its friends. that's what that restraint. i can recall if you have a red line it's easy to draw a line. but the person that's most reserved steps back. and if someone truly crosses that line, the united
mr. meeks: mr. speaker, i rise in strong support of this resolution. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new york is recognized. mr. meeks: mr. speaker, putin's russia has abandoned all international--the international systems that help countries interact and help build good faith and greater security. as someone who believes in the power of diplomacy and dialogue as a path to peace, the state of today's russia is tragic and testing of the...
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mr. schneider: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, 25 years ago, i proudly joined many fellow chicogoans in israel, celebrating the 50th jubilee anniversary of the establishment of the jewish state in the land of the jewish people. today, i proudly stand in the well of the house of representatives marking the 85th anniversary of that remarkable event. i'm beyond proud that the united states was the first nation to recognize the nascent state of israel in 1948. in the three score and 15 years since, our shared values have been the bedrock of an extraordinary relationship, strengthening our ties along cultural, economic, technological and security lines and in so many more ways as well. throughout my life, i have pray forward just and lasting peace for israel and all the people of the region. i have joyously celebrated each of the peace agreements between israel and egypt, israel and jordan, the abraham accords between u.a.e., bahrain and morocco. and i know in my heart that peace can one day be achieved with the palestinians,
mr. schneider: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, 25 years ago, i proudly joined many fellow chicogoans in israel, celebrating the 50th jubilee anniversary of the establishment of the jewish state in the land of the jewish people. today, i proudly stand in the well of the house of representatives marking the 85th anniversary of that remarkable event. i'm beyond proud that the united states was the first nation to recognize the nascent state of israel in 1948. in the three score and 15 years...
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mr. mast: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on this measure. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. mast: thank you. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. mast: mr. speaker, i rise in support of house resolution 1149. countering untrusted telecommunications abroad act. the chinese communist party, as we all know, weaponize every tool at its disposal. whether it's intellectual property, a balloon, a social media app, that's why it's no surprise that the c.c.p.-controlled companies bike huawei pose risks to our national security. why it's important that we do not allow ourselves or our allies or our partners to be duped by the seemingly low cost, state-backed telecom companies like huawei. might seem cheap, but the fact is the cost is much higher than many realize. you pay by allowing the c.c.p. to control all of
mr. mast: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on this measure. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. mast: thank you. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. mast: mr. speaker, i rise in support of house resolution 1149. countering untrusted telecommunications abroad act. the chinese communist party, as we all...
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mr. starmer. mr. starmer: mr.en i was in office as director of public prosecutions, those on the benches opposite were my greatest supporters. in 2013, the home affairs committee said: “we wouldlike to commend the work of the director for public prosecution, keir starmer. he has striven to improve the treatment of victims of sexual assault." the committee goes on to say -- [interruption] [shouting] [laughter] speaker: order. prime minister's questions matter to our constituents. i wouldn't if i were you, it is not the day. i want to get through these questions, because i am trying to help the prime minister and the leader of the opposition. you are not being helpful, but we will hear this question, no matter how long it takes. keir starmer. speaker: order. ms stevenson, i have heard you for a few weeks, and this will be the last week. i suggest you quiet, or respectfully leave. mr. starmer. mr. starmer: mr. speaker, in 2013, the home affairs committee went on to say that the work i did “should provide a model toot
mr. starmer. mr. starmer: mr.en i was in office as director of public prosecutions, those on the benches opposite were my greatest supporters. in 2013, the home affairs committee said: “we wouldlike to commend the work of the director for public prosecution, keir starmer. he has striven to improve the treatment of victims of sexual assault." the committee goes on to say -- [interruption] [shouting] [laughter] speaker: order. prime minister's questions matter to our constituents. i...
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mr. cole: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that it be in order at any time on april 27, 2023, to consider house concurrent resolution 30 in the house, if called up, by the chair of the committee on foreign relations or designee, that the concurrent resolution be considered as read, that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for 80 minutes of debate with 20 minutes controlled by representative mccaul of texas, 20 minutes control by representative meeks of new york, and 40 minutes controlled by representative gates of florida, or their respective designees. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. c for what purpose does the gentleman from oklahoma seek recognition? mr. cole: by direction of the committee on rules, i call up house resolution 327 and ask for its immediate consideration. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the resolution. the clerk: house calendar number 14, house resol
mr. cole: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that it be in order at any time on april 27, 2023, to consider house concurrent resolution 30 in the house, if called up, by the chair of the committee on foreign relations or designee, that the concurrent resolution be considered as read, that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for 80 minutes of debate with 20 minutes controlled by representative mccaul of...
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mr. stewart votes yes. mr. fanatic? mr. gates? mr. gates votes yes. mr. dawson of louisiana? mr. johnson louisiana votes yes. mr. armstrong? mr. armstrong was yes. mr. steube votes yes. mr. bishop? mr. bishop both yes. miss candidate? miss hageman? miss hageman votes yes. miss muscat? >> no. >> this mosque about snow. mr. lynch? miss sanchez? >> no. >> miss wasserman schultz votes no. mr. connolly? >> nay. >> mr. connally for today. mr. garamendi votes no. mr. allred? miss garcia? >> name. >> miss garcia vote nay. >> mr. goldman? >> no. >> mr. goldman votes no. >> the clerk will report. >> mister chair, there are ten eyes and seven nose. >> the motion carries into this table. >> reclaiming my time, mister chairman. >> the gentleman's reclaiming her time. >> i think we made it clear that the republican majority has no interest in investigating violations of regard for meant. they just tabled a motion inflation demonstrate that. i would ask with rain my time, i think he was ready so that we can play. thank you. mister chairman? can we play the video please? >> is that video ready?
mr. stewart votes yes. mr. fanatic? mr. gates? mr. gates votes yes. mr. dawson of louisiana? mr. johnson louisiana votes yes. mr. armstrong? mr. armstrong was yes. mr. steube votes yes. mr. bishop? mr. bishop both yes. miss candidate? miss hageman? miss hageman votes yes. miss muscat? >> no. >> this mosque about snow. mr. lynch? miss sanchez? >> no. >> miss wasserman schultz votes no. mr. connolly? >> nay. >> mr. connally for today. mr. garamendi votes no....
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mr. wyden. >> mr. chief justice and may please the court. the court has long held that because of the importance of free speech in our country, categorical exceptions to the content regulations must be well defined narrowly limited. speech cannot be exempted without proof of a long set of tradition without subjecting that speech to regulation. the state has not come close to meeting its burden without burden of punishing without proof the speaker knew the statement would cause fear. where this court reversed convictions for cross burning. and a series of opinions emphasizing the central importance intent plays in making threats actually subscribe. where the state predicts harm it has shown no difference in criminal enforcement or the availability of civil protective orders and many jurisdiction that is already requires subjective intent. there, prosecutors prove mens rea the same way they always have under criminal statutes through objective evidence of the defendant's words and actions.
mr. wyden. >> mr. chief justice and may please the court. the court has long held that because of the importance of free speech in our country, categorical exceptions to the content regulations must be well defined narrowly limited. speech cannot be exempted without proof of a long set of tradition without subjecting that speech to regulation. the state has not come close to meeting its burden without burden of punishing without proof the speaker knew the statement would cause fear. where...
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mr. president in staffing or administration, you have so far about 200 high-level cabinet and other appointments at only three have gone to women. you tell us if we can expect more equitable representation of women's abilities or are we going to remain -- the question was what pushed things along to get barbara franklin involved. to get her as staff assistant to the president to push for this. what happened was that barbara was extremely successful. she had attended harvard business school and she used objective based manager principles to find qualified women for high-level government roles and mid-level government roles by using talent based -- talent bank of women. it would also identify women for lower levels women's whose names we may not know but changed history all the same. female forest rangers, tugboat captains, and fbi agent. without the support from the president and from mrs. nixon and the two daughters behind-the-scenes, barbara told me she did not think the advances that we
mr. president in staffing or administration, you have so far about 200 high-level cabinet and other appointments at only three have gone to women. you tell us if we can expect more equitable representation of women's abilities or are we going to remain -- the question was what pushed things along to get barbara franklin involved. to get her as staff assistant to the president to push for this. what happened was that barbara was extremely successful. she had attended harvard business school and...
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mr. fitzpatrick, your leadership yesterday unveiled a $1.5 trillion hike with a whole host of cuts and all sorts of other budgetary reductions. are you supporting that? mr. fitzpatrick: well, i'm going read it first. but i will i'm reading it first. i will say they will get there at some point s that next week? maybe, maybe not. i think it's probably going to have a few tweaks. right now people are going through it. we have signals, aim scheyer you know. in various different groups of different ideological perspectives. people are reading through it and identifying this and that. and bring it to leadership and we'll see what happens. the bottom line is that i think people are viewing this differently than say a stand alone bill that's either going to be taken up in the senate or wholly rejected in the senate. people are viewing this as a volley. they know the magnitude of the debt. i think people will be much more accommodating and not allowing the perfect to be the enemy of the good on s
mr. fitzpatrick, your leadership yesterday unveiled a $1.5 trillion hike with a whole host of cuts and all sorts of other budgetary reductions. are you supporting that? mr. fitzpatrick: well, i'm going read it first. but i will i'm reading it first. i will say they will get there at some point s that next week? maybe, maybe not. i think it's probably going to have a few tweaks. right now people are going through it. we have signals, aim scheyer you know. in various different groups of different...
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mr. boyle: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: so recognized. mr. boyle: mr. speaker, my friends on the other side of the aisle will claim they are being, quote, fiscally responsible. let's be clear, there never has been and never will be anything fiscally responsible about refusing to pay america's bills. killing millions of jobs is also not fiscally responsible. neither is knowingly unleashing a recession. that is why even former president trump said, quote, i can't imagine anybody ever even thinking of using the debt ceiling as a negotiating tool. now, i had hoped that when the speaker referred to the budget process and debt ceiling as, quote, apples and/or ranges, it meant -- and oranges, it meant my friends on the other side understood the real ramifications of their reckless brinksmanship. here we are. the republicans' d.o.a. act, default on america act, will cut investments, crush job creation, and crash the economy. their default on america act mu
mr. boyle: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: so recognized. mr. boyle: mr. speaker, my friends on the other side of the aisle will claim they are being, quote, fiscally responsible. let's be clear, there never has been and never will be anything fiscally responsible about refusing to pay america's bills. killing millions of jobs is also not fiscally responsible. neither is knowingly unleashing a recession. that is why even former president trump...
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mr. mcgovern: and do you, mr. arrington or mr. smith, know what the average snap benefit is per person per day when people get -- what people get on the benefit, what the average benefit is? it's $6 a day. so $2 per meal. $6, that's the average. and can you tell me anything about the very strict work requirements and time limits that are already in place in snap? before you add on these other things? do you know anything about what's already in place? mr. arrington: nobody is suggesting that the benefits by the way, which were increased by 21%, which is over -- mr. mcgovern: $2 a meal. $2 a meal. mr. arrington: for taxpayers and our economy to expect that they work. and we're just tightening that up so that that is in fact the outcome. mr. mcgovern: i'm going to yield some more in a second. i want the record to be clear. before president biden got in, the average snap benefit was about $1.40 per person per meal. then they used the thrifty food plan to move it up to $2. that was a result of a republican farm bill that asked the adm
mr. mcgovern: and do you, mr. arrington or mr. smith, know what the average snap benefit is per person per day when people get -- what people get on the benefit, what the average benefit is? it's $6 a day. so $2 per meal. $6, that's the average. and can you tell me anything about the very strict work requirements and time limits that are already in place in snap? before you add on these other things? do you know anything about what's already in place? mr. arrington: nobody is suggesting that...
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mr. james: mr. speaker, again the gentleman from florida, both of them, are very well-intentioned on this resolution today. i firmly agree that congress must reassert its article 1 constitutional responsibility to declare war. this body must replace the 22-year-old counterterrorism aumf with an authorization that focuses specifically on the threats that we face today. and, yes, it must be both time and event based. because, frankly, i heard my colleague, the great patriot as well, representative gaits -- gaetz, mentioned this may not be a threat, i got shivers down my spine, i remembered something when i heard the former president obama talk about isis as the j.v. team. under this administration we have wide open borders. frankly it is a direct security threat and i am not comfortable taking our eye off the ball with an al-shabaab that's well funded that has designs on killing americans. this resolution i do not believe as a blanket statement splishes very specific -- accomplishes very specific targ
mr. james: mr. speaker, again the gentleman from florida, both of them, are very well-intentioned on this resolution today. i firmly agree that congress must reassert its article 1 constitutional responsibility to declare war. this body must replace the 22-year-old counterterrorism aumf with an authorization that focuses specifically on the threats that we face today. and, yes, it must be both time and event based. because, frankly, i heard my colleague, the great patriot as well,...
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mr. takano: mr. speaker, mr. chairman, i yield 30 seconds to the gentlewoman from massachusetts, ms. pressley. the chair: the gentlewoman is recognized. ms. pressley: thank you. i rise today in solidarity with our children across the nation. i want to speak plainly to our trans kids. you belong. you are enough. you deserve to show up fully in this world. you deserve joy and every single opportunity. you are perfect just as you are. in the classroom and on the soccer field, you should not be subject to discrimination. you should be able to just be a kid. i will always be in your corner. to anyone who supports this cruel bill, shame on you. you want to advance policy on behalf of our kids, this isn't it. ban assault weapons so they can live to the last school bell. get off your soap box and stop politicking with our kids' lives. the chair: members are reminded to address their remarks to the chair. the gentleman from california reserves. the gentlelady from north carolina is recognized. ms. foxx: m mr. chair, i'll
mr. takano: mr. speaker, mr. chairman, i yield 30 seconds to the gentlewoman from massachusetts, ms. pressley. the chair: the gentlewoman is recognized. ms. pressley: thank you. i rise today in solidarity with our children across the nation. i want to speak plainly to our trans kids. you belong. you are enough. you deserve to show up fully in this world. you deserve joy and every single opportunity. you are perfect just as you are. in the classroom and on the soccer field, you should not be...
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mr. secretary, it is fabulous to have you here. we welcome your testimony. thank you for, again, appearing before us. mr. secretary, and thank you very much for your service to our country, both in uniform and out. coupled with the $36.8 billion in advanced appropriations and nearly $80 billion in the highway trust fund, d.o.t. is speaking $145 billion in total resources. the infrastructure investment and jobs act included over $184 billion in advanced appropriations over a five-year period. let me be clear, these appropriations are under the jurisdiction of this committee. we will not be treating these large amounts of taxpayer dollars as if they are on autopilot. the funds will be subject to strong oversight as we consider the fiscal year 2024 appropriations. mr. secretary, i know that the department takes safety very seriously, so do i and the members of this committee. safety will be among our top priorities if not the top priority, as we carefully consider how to allocate resources.
mr. secretary, it is fabulous to have you here. we welcome your testimony. thank you for, again, appearing before us. mr. secretary, and thank you very much for your service to our country, both in uniform and out. coupled with the $36.8 billion in advanced appropriations and nearly $80 billion in the highway trust fund, d.o.t. is speaking $145 billion in total resources. the infrastructure investment and jobs act included over $184 billion in advanced appropriations over a five-year period....
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mr. boyle: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: so recognized. mr. boyle: mr. speaker, my friends on the other side of the aisle will claim they are being, quote, fiscally responsible. let's be clear, there never has been and never will be anything fiscally responsible about refusing to pay america's bills. killing millions of jobs is also not fiscally responsible. neither is knowingly unleashing a recession. that is why even former president trump said, quote, i can't imagine anybody ever even thinking of using the debt ceiling as a negotiating tool. now, i had hoped that when the speaker referred to the budget process and debt ceiling as, quote, apples and/or ranges, it meant -- and oranges, it meant my friends on the other side understood the real ramifications of their reckless brinksmanship. here we are. the republicans' d.o.a. act, default on america act, will cut investments, crush job creation, and crash the economy. their default on america act mu
mr. boyle: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: so recognized. mr. boyle: mr. speaker, my friends on the other side of the aisle will claim they are being, quote, fiscally responsible. let's be clear, there never has been and never will be anything fiscally responsible about refusing to pay america's bills. killing millions of jobs is also not fiscally responsible. neither is knowingly unleashing a recession. that is why even former president trump...
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mr. clerk any announcements? >> yes thank you mr. chair. the board of supervisors and its committees convene hybrid meetings for public comment and remote access via telephone of the board recognizes that equitable public access is essential and first public comment is taken on each item on today's agenda. those attending in person will be allowed to speak first and then hear from those waiting on the telephone public comment call in line. if you wish to provide public comment please dial 415-655-0001. then enter today's meeting id 2498-734-0614. then dial the pound symbol twice. when you're connected you will hear the discussions but you're muted and in listening mode. when the item of interest comes up on the agenda and public comment is called those in person should line up to speak on your right hand side here in the chamber, room 250. and then those who wish to speak on the public comment telephone line should when prompted dial star three to be added to the public comment queue. if
mr. clerk any announcements? >> yes thank you mr. chair. the board of supervisors and its committees convene hybrid meetings for public comment and remote access via telephone of the board recognizes that equitable public access is essential and first public comment is taken on each item on today's agenda. those attending in person will be allowed to speak first and then hear from those waiting on the telephone public comment call in line. if you wish to provide public comment please dial...
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mr. payne: mr. speaker, i rise today to celebrate the 106th anniversary of abasinian babbtivity church. for 106 years they have helped thousands of people find salvation and spiritual help. it serves the community through faith-based initiatives and brings hope to residents who need it. the spirit of this congregation is represented in one of the church's original names. in 1939, the church was called friendship baptist and it is through friendships that this congregation shows how much it cares about people. in addition, it inspires the community with a strong dedication to serving the lord, our savior. in the process, it has helped thousands of people who have walked crooked roads to find straight paths. so, congratulations, again, to deacon james deft inn and the -- destin and the pious congregation of the church. it is an exceptional faith-based community in my district. and with that, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition? mr. c
mr. payne: mr. speaker, i rise today to celebrate the 106th anniversary of abasinian babbtivity church. for 106 years they have helped thousands of people find salvation and spiritual help. it serves the community through faith-based initiatives and brings hope to residents who need it. the spirit of this congregation is represented in one of the church's original names. in 1939, the church was called friendship baptist and it is through friendships that this congregation shows how much it...
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fatemi omid, you have committed to supply the raw materials, mr. khan, mr. parishab, mr. gerji, dear sir, we must go back to the constituency . you made the car supply newspaper happy. i will do everything. dear people, listen to me. it is good to be fair in the market and in the cash register . mr. dr. fatemi amin testifies that the soldier did not have a summary of management. you said that the price of the car will be reduced by 20% until the end of 2011. source of income and cost price, quality improvement of car production, quality improvement of car production, what is the name of implementation of supreme leader of the revolution's menu to strengthen domestic production , we did not do it, we did not do it, third time , shari'a data available in the country , we have 1404 mines with exploitation license , where is the difference? the achievements documenting the removal of mines, presenting a 6-month subtraction report of 1400, the character of dehkhoda, a major automobile manufacturer, in 1467 , producing and selling more machines than producing, selling means wha
fatemi omid, you have committed to supply the raw materials, mr. khan, mr. parishab, mr. gerji, dear sir, we must go back to the constituency . you made the car supply newspaper happy. i will do everything. dear people, listen to me. it is good to be fair in the market and in the cash register . mr. dr. fatemi amin testifies that the soldier did not have a summary of management. you said that the price of the car will be reduced by 20% until the end of 2011. source of income and cost price,...
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mr. menendez: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today to speak in opposition to h.r. 734, a bill that chooses politics over protecting our children, specifically our trans children. with all the challenges we are facing as a country, with all the challenges of so many working and middle class families are facing, it is astonishing that we are here debating legislation that seeks to target our children. i intentionally say our children because i do believe as legislators we should be concerned about every child in america, whether they live in a red or blue state, urban or rural community, and however they choose to identify. yet republicans not just in this body but in legislatures across the country have set their mark on trans children. when we speak of trans children, by most estimates we are talking about 300,000 people in a country of 331 million. even fewer who participate in school sports. just think about that. with all the power bestowed upon us, upon this august institution, republicans are choosing to use
mr. menendez: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today to speak in opposition to h.r. 734, a bill that chooses politics over protecting our children, specifically our trans children. with all the challenges we are facing as a country, with all the challenges of so many working and middle class families are facing, it is astonishing that we are here debating legislation that seeks to target our children. i intentionally say our children because i do believe as legislators we should be...
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mr. ogles: mr. speaker, i request unanimous consent to address the house floor. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. ogles: you would hope that during a time of high inflation and energy prices that the u.s. treasury department would focus on promoting economic policies that support the american taxpayer. unfortunately common sense is not a common trait with the biden administration. instead, hard-earned tax dollars of the american people are being spent by the treasury department to promote garbage, exclusionary, and profoundly racist d.e.i. ideology. this evil and grotesque concept threatens to tear our country apart and this president clearly couldn't care less. efforts to promote so-called equity and diversity have already contributed to the failure of businesses and banks in the private sector. we have just seen that. and yet this administration is unphased and focused as ever on pitting fellow citizens against each other on the basis of ra
mr. ogles: mr. speaker, i request unanimous consent to address the house floor. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. ogles: you would hope that during a time of high inflation and energy prices that the u.s. treasury department would focus on promoting economic policies that support the american taxpayer. unfortunately common sense is not a common trait with the biden administration. instead, hard-earned tax dollars of the american people...
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mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i rise today in recognition of the world class agricultural science program and f.f.a. at the otto eldred high school in mckeane, pennsylvania. last week i had the honor to visit the amazing students and faculty from agriculture is a staple of their home economics program. founded just three years ago the new agriculture program features a greenhouse, life science lab, welding booth, wood shop and agribusiness lab. at the school, education goes beyond the classroom. in addition to the astonishing 75% of students enrolled in the agriculture science, the school's future farmers of america membership comprises almost 70% of the entire student body. this fantastic success is a testament to the excellence and commit thoasm school administrators and faculty at the school. as chairman of the houseagriculture committee and senior member of the education and work force committee i know just how important agriculture education is for the success of our nation. i commend the student, fa
mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i rise today in recognition of the world class agricultural science program and f.f.a. at the otto eldred high school in mckeane, pennsylvania. last week i had the honor to visit the amazing students and faculty from agriculture is a staple of their home economics program. founded just three years ago the new agriculture program features a greenhouse, life science lab, welding booth, wood shop and agribusiness lab. at the school, education goes beyond the classroom....
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mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i rise today to honor the veterans of potter, mckeon and warren counties who flew to washington, d.c., on saturday, april 15 as part of the honor flight. it is part of the national honor flight network which quote, recognizes united states veterans for their sacrifices and achievements to see the memorials at no cost to the veteran. honor flights prioritize world war ii, korean war and vietnam veterans and veterans that require special attention. they fly with each veteran having them having a safe, memorable and rewarding experience. they welcomed lunch on friday before the flight. this month, the fallen veterans from these counties made the flight. richard dugan, robert languageford and daniel chen all of whom served in the vietnam war. we thank them for their service to the country and communities they call home. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from ohio seek recognition? >> i request unanimous consent to address the house for one
mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i rise today to honor the veterans of potter, mckeon and warren counties who flew to washington, d.c., on saturday, april 15 as part of the honor flight. it is part of the national honor flight network which quote, recognizes united states veterans for their sacrifices and achievements to see the memorials at no cost to the veteran. honor flights prioritize world war ii, korean war and vietnam veterans and veterans that require special attention. they fly with each...
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mr sunak ran last summer.but then eventually acquired office. and indeed, liz truss did indeed not include mr raab in her cabinet. he went back to the backbenches, only then for mr raab to put him back into his cabinet, put him back into the position of deputy first minister, despite the fact that there were already claims being made about the ethics of the way mr raab dealt with civil servants in his previous roles as a minister. so to that extent at least, mr sunak in a sense was repaying a debt, but in so doing, made a pretty important call given that one of the other things that mr sunak were saying when he became prime minister was that he was determined to lead a government that was professional, acted with integrity, etc, and some people suggested that maybe be reappointing mr raab would potentially compromise the clarity of that objective. now we have to wait and see what the report says, and may be the report will entirely exonerate mr raab and mr sunak will have been shown to have exercised good judg
mr sunak ran last summer.but then eventually acquired office. and indeed, liz truss did indeed not include mr raab in her cabinet. he went back to the backbenches, only then for mr raab to put him back into his cabinet, put him back into the position of deputy first minister, despite the fact that there were already claims being made about the ethics of the way mr raab dealt with civil servants in his previous roles as a minister. so to that extent at least, mr sunak in a sense was repaying a...
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. >> mr. speaker i present to article five subtenant of the montana constitution house of representatives finds unrepresented from house district 100 clearly violated the rules, collective rights, safety, dignity, integrity and decorum of house of representatives on the floor of the house on april 24, 2023. based upon this finding the representative shall be disciplined the terms of this discipline are as follows. the representative from house district number 100 won't no longer be admitted to this floor, house into a room for houston gallery. by the voting only in floor proceedings to be in the process currently in place for the duration this section until the 16th legislature adjourns, mr. . the speakers that will process will be as follows open on the motion following the representative from house district 100 will have an opportunity to make remarks to have three proponents and three opponents. each member about five minutes in the sponsor can close. without objection? >> would you open on
. >> mr. speaker i present to article five subtenant of the montana constitution house of representatives finds unrepresented from house district 100 clearly violated the rules, collective rights, safety, dignity, integrity and decorum of house of representatives on the floor of the house on april 24, 2023. based upon this finding the representative shall be disciplined the terms of this discipline are as follows. the representative from house district number 100 won't no longer be...
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but the 5-2-inch mrs. lincoln physically abused her 6-4-inch husband as well as her children and servants, some of whom actually fought back. but she humiliated her husband in front of others. she caused him as president the fear that she would disgrace him publicly. but the 31-year-old lincoln -- [inaudible] his original engagement because he became infatuated with a gorgeous 18-year-old belle. but lincoln was known in springfield as henpeck, suffered from -- [inaudible] including manic depression as well as we menstrual -- premenstrual stress syndrome and headaches. she may have committed adultery. although her best friend in the white house was an african-american seamstress, as first lady she manifested anti-black prejudice. but with unlike her husband, she was not profoundly opposed to slavery and hardly qualifies as the ardent abolitionist that some have portrayed. but she cannot be considered a feminist. but lincoln may not have become president if he had not wed marie todd, for -- mary todd, for sh
but the 5-2-inch mrs. lincoln physically abused her 6-4-inch husband as well as her children and servants, some of whom actually fought back. but she humiliated her husband in front of others. she caused him as president the fear that she would disgrace him publicly. but the 31-year-old lincoln -- [inaudible] his original engagement because he became infatuated with a gorgeous 18-year-old belle. but lincoln was known in springfield as henpeck, suffered from -- [inaudible] including manic...
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mr. mann: mr. speaker, i rise to honor the life and legacy of joe care, a great kansan who passed away on april 8 at the age of 64. joe was the third again traition wheat farmer, a passionate advocate for agriculture and follower of jesus committed to building and fostering deep relationships in the agriculture community. wheat harvest was his favorite time of year. spending long hours with with family and friends, racing to beat a storm, enjoying separate time in the field, and the entiring experience with younger generations. he and his crew loved the challenge of trying to be the last truck to go through the elevator each night. at the end of harvest he would hold court and share stories at the big last supper that he and his wife would host at their house for everyone who came to help. . he served on the wheat growers association and as their president. first and foremost he was a follower of jesus who served in the kansas legislature, on various ministry boards, and church committees. he was p
mr. mann: mr. speaker, i rise to honor the life and legacy of joe care, a great kansan who passed away on april 8 at the age of 64. joe was the third again traition wheat farmer, a passionate advocate for agriculture and follower of jesus committed to building and fostering deep relationships in the agriculture community. wheat harvest was his favorite time of year. spending long hours with with family and friends, racing to beat a storm, enjoying separate time in the field, and the entiring...
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mr. schnapper, just so we're clear about the -- about what your claim iar you saying that youte's application of its algorithms is particular to in this case they're using a different algorithtohe one that, say, they're using for cooking videos orrehey using the same algorithm across the board? mr. schnapper: it's the same algorithm across the board. justice thomas: if it's the same algorithm, ihi you have to give us a clr example of it what your point is exactly. it'the same algorithm to est cooking videos to people who are interested in cooking and isis videos, people who are interested in isis, racing videos, peoplehore interested in racing? then, i think you're going to have to explain more clearly if it's neutral in that way how your claim is set apart from that. mr. schnapper: surely. if i may turn to the practice of displaying thumbnails which is a major part of what's at issue here. the probm and the issue is not the manner in which youtube splays videos. it actually displays, as
mr. schnapper, just so we're clear about the -- about what your claim iar you saying that youte's application of its algorithms is particular to in this case they're using a different algorithtohe one that, say, they're using for cooking videos orrehey using the same algorithm across the board? mr. schnapper: it's the same algorithm across the board. justice thomas: if it's the same algorithm, ihi you have to give us a clr example of it what your point is exactly. it'the same algorithm to est...
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mr. payne: mr. speaker, i rise today to discuss the protection of women and girls sports act or h.r. 734. this bill is yeltsin another a-- is yet another attack by the reallies on a vulnerable population in america. it is nothing more than an attempt to score cheap political points and bully transgender youth. i question why do republicans -- why are republicans so eager to pass this bill now? do you remember what the republicans said before the last election? they told the americans that they would work with the president, with president biden, to lower inflation, that they would work with the president to lower gas prices. they would protect the economy, support a rise in the debt ceiling, and offer an alternative budget. now that they have the house majority, they have done none of those things. the republican priorities are not aligned with the needs of the american people. and the american voters are paying attention to it. and with that, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: thank you. for wh
mr. payne: mr. speaker, i rise today to discuss the protection of women and girls sports act or h.r. 734. this bill is yeltsin another a-- is yet another attack by the reallies on a vulnerable population in america. it is nothing more than an attempt to score cheap political points and bully transgender youth. i question why do republicans -- why are republicans so eager to pass this bill now? do you remember what the republicans said before the last election? they told the americans that they...
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mr. chair. i think what we are talking about here and the resolution against me is what happened on the house floor. i assume we would keep that video to the house floor. >> is that appoint point of, a question or statement? -- is that a point of order, a question or a statement? >> my question is, we had no prior notice of the motion to suspend the rules. we are looking at a piece of evidence here, from what i understand it is a selected portion of a bigger picture. it does not cast blake what happened to those poor children. it does not cast blake with the footages from outside this chamber. we want to chew seven minutes of what? -- choose seven minutes of what? my question is, why only seven minutes? i think we need more explanation on this matter. >> i think the video will speak for itself. >> mr. speaker, this is completely out of order, completely unorthodox. the people who are at the subject of the resolution have been refused the video. we do not know if it is selectively edited.
mr. chair. i think what we are talking about here and the resolution against me is what happened on the house floor. i assume we would keep that video to the house floor. >> is that appoint point of, a question or statement? -- is that a point of order, a question or a statement? >> my question is, we had no prior notice of the motion to suspend the rules. we are looking at a piece of evidence here, from what i understand it is a selected portion of a bigger picture. it does not...
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mr. trump, the first former president to be criminally charged surrendering at the courthouse in new york where he was processed and fingerprinted, but no mug shot. he was then taken into the courtroom and the indictment unsealed. 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. prosecutors alleging an illegal conspiracy involving hush money payments to two women during the 2016 campaign and the allegation of a third payment to a doorman at trump tower. the new evidence d.a. alvin bragg hinted at. mr. trump pleading not guilty to t court date and when could he stand trial? our full coverage. >>> also tonight, the dangerous tornado threat. more than 40 million on alert in the south and midwest including areas still reeling from deadly storms. al roker is here. for the first time the officers who took down the nashville school shooters speak out. what went through their minds as they raced toward the gun fire? and the uconn huskies winning in all in the family dynasties inspiring america. ♪
mr. trump, the first former president to be criminally charged surrendering at the courthouse in new york where he was processed and fingerprinted, but no mug shot. he was then taken into the courtroom and the indictment unsealed. 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. prosecutors alleging an illegal conspiracy involving hush money payments to two women during the 2016 campaign and the allegation of a third payment to a doorman at trump tower. the new evidence d.a. alvin bragg hinted...
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mr. wilson: mr. speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. the speaker: the question is on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. so many as are in favor say aye. those opposed, no. the ayes have it. and the journal stands approved. for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina seek recognition? mr. wilson: mr. speaker, i object to the vote on the ground a quorum is not present and make a point of order a quorum is not present. the speaker: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this question are postponed. the pledge of allegiance will be led by the the gentlewoman from oregon, ms. salinas. ms. salinas: 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 speaker: the chair will entertain requests for one-minute speeches. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvani
mr. wilson: mr. speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. the speaker: the question is on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. so many as are in favor say aye. those opposed, no. the ayes have it. and the journal stands approved. for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina seek recognition? mr. wilson: mr. speaker, i object to the vote on the ground a quorum is not present and make a point of order a...
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mr speaker, . .. let the constituent — over there. mr speaker, . .. .. let the constituent and question - over there. mr speaker, . .. let the constituent and question and - over there. mr speaker, . .. let the i constituent and question and answer. the prime _ constituent and question and answer. the prime minister wants to leave early. _ the prime minister wants to leave early, now— the prime minister wants to leave early, now the leader in opposition. help me _ early, now the leader in opposition. help me to — early, now the leader in opposition. help me to help them.— help me to help them. either the prime minister _ help me to help them. either the prime minister doesn't _ help me to help them. either the prime minister doesn't do - help me to help them. either the prime minister doesn't do the - help me to help them. either the i prime minister doesn't do the same public services and the rest of us or who simply cannot see the damage they have done to our country. in 2019, a convicted people smuggler, threw boiling water over a prison officer le
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mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today to recognize my master, pastor greg shipe, of the first baptist church in poip who offered today's opening prayer. he was ordained in the ministry in 2009 and served the congregation of first baptist church since 2011. i'm fortunate to be a member of the first baptist church congregation. when he's not behind the pulpit, pastor shipe serves as the chaplain to the logan firehouse fire company and coaches recreational youth, soccer, and baseball. he and his wife are busy raising six children. they are active foster parents as well. the user experience -- they use their experience to mentor other foster parents in the county and beyond. as a mentor, he's also serves on the board of keystone family alliance, a bridge ministry helping to connect churches to foster agencies to equip them for caring for children and provide resources to local agencies and foster families. mr. speaker, faster ship and his family continue to inspire those in -- pastor shipe and his family
mr. thompson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today to recognize my master, pastor greg shipe, of the first baptist church in poip who offered today's opening prayer. he was ordained in the ministry in 2009 and served the congregation of first baptist church since 2011. i'm fortunate to be a member of the first baptist church congregation. when he's not behind the pulpit, pastor shipe serves as the chaplain to the logan firehouse fire company and coaches recreational youth, soccer,...
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mr. alcott was an educator primarily in the early days mrs. alcott was a very progressive who was deeply in love with mr. alcott. they in boston when mr. alcott met ralph waldo emerson and they struck up quite a deep friendship. emerson was well in concord. in fact, he thought bronson alcott belonged here. he felt that this this town had something special to offer. you had the political revolution in 1775, and you sort of had literary revolution in 1800s. but mr. emerson really wanted bronson alcott to here. well, now, here in mr. alcott study, i wanted focus for a moment on what's above fireplace. this was really an expression of mr. life long belief. the are weird. the are scooped in vain if learning's vanish from the plain. and of course it's a very elaborate way of saying never learning you really never too young to start and you never old to keep going. and that was very, very important. mr. alcott dedicated most of his ducaon in the early years, was educating the young and his educa
mr. alcott was an educator primarily in the early days mrs. alcott was a very progressive who was deeply in love with mr. alcott. they in boston when mr. alcott met ralph waldo emerson and they struck up quite a deep friendship. emerson was well in concord. in fact, he thought bronson alcott belonged here. he felt that this this town had something special to offer. you had the political revolution in 1775, and you sort of had literary revolution in 1800s. but mr. emerson really wanted bronson...