ms. clarke. moreover, ms. clarke is a vocal defender of defunding the police. ms. clarke wrote an article less than a year ago -- not some college paper -- less than a year ago. ms. clarke wrote an article with defund the police in the title. she stated, quote, three times in the text of that article. she also wrote i advocate for defunding police remains. call my naive, simple. when you write an article entitled defund the police and when you say we must invest less in the police and i advocate for defunding policing operations, it sounds to me like you support defunding the police. but apparently i am wrong about that. because when she was asked about this at her hearing, ms. clarke denied -- amazingly -- denied defunding the police. she actually meant that we should not defund the police. astoundingly she blamed an editor for coming up with the title to her piece but conveniently can't recall what an alternative title she suggested would have been or whether she objected to a title that was apparently the exact opposite of what she intended. now maybe this should

ms. clarke never wrote that. it just isn't true. ms. arke's piece is a thoughtful call to rethink how we approach law enforcement in a country that is going through a moment in which thousands of americans have called out for real reform, real change, real action. i've been proud to be involved in peaceful demonstrations and rallies throughout the state of connecticut probably 20 or maybe more of that over last summer, when young people led these public calls for justice in policing, justice in housing, justice in the workplace, justice in health care. all of them implicated in this moment. the fact is, the word abortion appears only once in the entire op-ed -- i'm sorry, the word abolition appears only once in the entire op-ed. that word appears once in the op-ed, abolition, when it is used to describe the huge range of views held by others, activists, and local governments. that's it. that word, abolition, is used to describe the views of others, not her views. senator cruz has also distowarded her record in another way, claiming she h

she decided to take a step back and find a less demanding job, perhaps a former lucrative job but ms. clark has dedicated herself to the highest principles of our nation indeed the very finding ideals of this country . forms with the bill of rights . focusing on this idea of civil rights for all. this is not just for job area this has been recalling. this is her consistent conviction to serve, to sacrifice for our nation's most sacred ideals. she's chosen to serve this country now at a time when we need leadership more than ever. she is an asset to our country. and i believe she will serve with extraordinary distinction as a guardian of our civil rights. we need her experience. we need her expertise. we need her heart. her commitment, her deep thoughtfulness. she is the daughter of immigrants and after showing up for growing up in public housing in a low income household, ms. clark made it some of the most prestigious institutions, some of our most prodigious institutions made her cause to make the best out of herself. she is an incredible success story. she is a person who has overcome tre

ms. clark: we have also heard reports that grant funding has gone down, despite -- >> auto. -- uh oh. i lost represent of clark. >> let's try to find out if we can get congresswoman clark back. are you going to tell me anything? we will come back to congresswoman clark. congressman kline -- cline. mr. cline: i want to thank our witnesses for their diligent work in developing the vaccine for covid and for working with its distribution. i want to first start my quoting from the 2011 opinion piece that dr. fauci and dr. collins wrote for the washington post. the flu virus risk we are taking, where it includes -- concludes support for this research comes a responsibility to make sure the information is used for good, safeguarding against the misuse of laboratory pathogens is imperative. the scientists, journal editors, and funding agencies are working together to ensure that access to specific information that could be used to create dangerous pathogens is limited to those with an established and l

ms. clarke took place earlier today in the senate. just one republican, susan collins, joined all the particulars in the senate to confirm her. kristen clarke hereby becomes the first african-american woman to ever become the civil rights chief at the u.s. justice department. and, boy, what a moment to take over that job in that place. kristen clarke's swearing in comes today as people gathered in minneapolis outside the cup foods, the corner store where george floyd drew his last breath exactly one year ago today when a minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes while mr. floyd pleaded for his life. mr. floyd's death sparked months of mass protests across the country and around the world. and the murder conviction of the officer who killed him notwithstanding, his death prompted sustained and serious calls for systemic police reform. today on the first anniversary of george floyd's death, mr. floyd's family visited the president and vice president at the white house. they met with congressional leaders. th

ms. clark: thank you, mr. chairman. the covid-19 pandemic has brought with it a deadly public health emergency and economic crisis and a disturbing rise in anti-asian hate. unfortunately, discrimination against the aapi community is not new. from the chinese exclusion act to the inturnment of japanese -- internment of japanese americans, the u.s. has a long history of discrimination toward aapi immigrants and their descendents. this kind of xenophobia has led to outright violence. by passing this bill today, we are standing up for our neighbors and against discrimination. we take this vote during aapi heritage month, a time to acknowledge incredible contributions of this community and also the interconnection of the american story and our mutual security. i am proud to represent a large and vibrant aapi community in my district, and i have seen that community come together over the last year and join to help their neighbors and demand justice for all. i am proud to support this bill today. it is critical and long overdu

ms. clark: madam speaker, as the member designated by ms. meng, pursuant to house resolution 8, i inform the house that ms. meng will vote yes on amendments en bloc number one. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from washington seek recognition? >> madam speaker, as the member designated by ms. sewell, pursuant to house resolution 8, i inform the house that ms. sewell will vote yes on the amendments en bloc number one. ms. delbene: as the member designated by, ms. strickland, pursuant to house resolution 8, i inform the house that ms. strickland will vote yes on amendments en bloc number one. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition? mr. pallone: madam speaker, as the member designated by mr. donald payne, pursuant to house resolution 8, i inform the house that mr. payne will vote yes on the amendments en bloc number one. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from maryland seek recognition? mr. raskin: as the member designated by mr. ruppe

ms. clarke: mr. speaker, i rise today on behalf of the american people, our republic, my colleagues, congressional staff, capitol police officers, and the late officer brian sicknick. -- sicknick in support of h.r. 3233, the national commission to investigate the january 6 attack on the united states capitol complex act. let me be very clear. what took place on january 6 in the united states capitol building was an act of domestic terrorism. to witness this hallowed place, the see the of our democracy being breached and invaded by a mob of incensed, blood-shirty individuals, sycophants all, as we barricaded ourselves in our offices on this floor, fearing for our lives, was devastating beyond belief. it was an attack on our democracy, full stop. this commission is necessary to ensure all parties involved are brought to justice and the american people are made aware of the facts and causes that led to this heinous act of domestic terrorism. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields

ms. clark: madam speaker, as the member designated by ms. frankel, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that ms. frankel will vote yes on the motion to suspend. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from iowa rise? mrs. axne: as the member designated by ms. slotkin, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that ms. slotkin will vote yes on the motion to suspend. as the member designated by ms. stevens, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that ms. stevens will vote yes on the motion to suspend. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from california rise? mr. correa: as the member designated by congress member napolitano, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that congress member napolitano will vote yes on the motion to suspend. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from virginia rise? ms. wexton: as the member designated by mr. mceachin, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that mr. mceachin will vote yes on the motion to suspend. as the member designated by mr. al

ms. clarke: mr. speaker, i rise today on behalf of the american people, our republic, my colleagues, congressional staff, capitol police officers, and the late officer brian sicknick. -- sicknick in support of h.r. 3233, the national commission to investigate the january 6 attack on the united states capitol complex act. let me be very clear. what took place on january 6 in the united states capitol building was an act of domestic terrorism. to witness this hallowed place, the see the of our democracy being breached and invaded by a mob of incensed, blood-shirty individuals, sycophants all, as we barricaded ourselves in our offices on this floor, fearing for our lives, was devastating beyond belief. it was an attack on our democracy, full stop. this commission is necessary to ensure all parties involved are brought to justice and the american people are made aware of the facts and causes that led to this heinous act of domestic terrorism. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields

ms. clark: as the member designated by ms. meng, pursuant to house resolution 8, i inform the house that ms. meng will vote yes on har 1065. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition? mr. stanton: as the member designated by mrs. kirkpatrick, pursuant to house resolution 8, i inform the house miss kirkpatrick will vote yes on h.r. 1065. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, as the member designated by mr. grijalva, pursuant to house resolution 8, i inform the house that mr. grijalva will vote yes on h.r. 1065. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from ohio seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, as the member designated by mr. timmons from south carolina, pursuant to house resolution 8, i inform the house that mr. timmons will vote nay on h.r. 1065. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, as the member designated by by mr

ms. clark: as the member designated by mr. keating, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that mr. keating will vote yes on h.r. 2911. as the member designated by ms. meng, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that ms. meng will vote yes on h.r. 2911. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition? mr. jeffries: as the member designated by chairwoman carolyn maloney, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that chairwoman maloney will vote yea on h.r. 2911. as the member designated by congressman steven horsford, pormform -- pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that congressman horsford will vote yea on h.r. 2911. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from connecticut seek recognition? mrs. hayes: as the member designated by ms. wilson, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that ms. wilson will vote yes on h.r. 2911. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from illinois seek recognition? ms. underwood: as the member designated by mr. rush, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that mr.

ms. clark: thank you, mr. chairman. the covid-19 pandemic has brought with it a deadly public health emergency and economic crisis and a disturbing rise in anti-asian hate. unfortunately, discrimination against the aapi community is not new. from the chinese exclusion act to the inturnment of japanese -- internment of japanese americans, the u.s. has a long history of discrimination toward aapi immigrants and their descendents. this kind of xenophobia has led to outright violence. by passing this bill today, we are standing up for our neighbors and against discrimination. we take this vote during aapi heritage month, a time to acknowledge incredible contributions of this community and also the interconnection of the american story and our mutual security. i am proud to represent a large and vibrant aapi community in my district, and i have seen that community come together over the last year and join to help their neighbors and demand justice for all. i am proud to support this bill today. it is critical and long overdu

ms. clark: as the member designated by ms. meng, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that ms. meng will vote yes on h.r. 2877. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition? >> as the member designated by ms. norma torres, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that mrs. norma torres will vote yes on h.r. 2877. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition? >> as the member designated by mr. ruiz, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that mr. ruiz will vote yes on house resolution 2877. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from virginia seek recognition? ms. wexton: mr. mceachin, -- as the member designated by mr. mceachin, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that mr. mceachland vote no on h.r. 2877. as the member designated by ms. porter, pursuant to h.r. 8, i inform the house that ms. port already vote yes on h.r. 2877. -- porter will vote yes on h.r. 2877. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition?

ms. clarke: as the member designated by ms. meng, pursuant to h. res. 8, i inform the house that ms. meng will vote yes on the motion to suspend. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition? mr. connolly: mr. speaker, as the member designated by mr. mfume of maryland, pursuant to h. res. 8, i inform the house that mr. mfume will vote yes on the motion to suspend. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition? >> as the member designated by mr. ruiz, pursuant to house resolution 8, i inform the house that mr. ruize will vote yes on the motion -- ruiz will vote yes on the motion to suspend. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from connecticut seek recognition? >> as the member designated by ms. wilson, pursuant to h. res. 8, i inform the house that ms. wilson will vote yes on the motion to suspend. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from virginia seek recognition? ms. wexton: as the member designated by mr. mceachin, pursuant to h. res.

ms. gupta and nowms. clarke. amy: what you understand chuck schumer will do?ill move this to the floor for a vote. he has to. republicans are lying again and again and not really doing their job. amy: ben jealous, thank you for being with us, president of people for the american way, former president of the naacp. that does it for our show. happy birthday to erin dooley! democracy now! is looking for feedback from people who appreciate the closed captioning. e-mail your comments to outreach@democracynow.org or mail them to democracy now! p.o. box 693 new york, new york 10013. [captioning made possible by democracy now!] >> this is al jazeera. >> hello. i am mary muzzy. you are watching the ", newshour," live from london. israel's bombardment of gaza continues. the distal mounds and thousands of people have been forced from their homes. more than 100 rockets are fired from gaza. the

ms. clarke casually associating herself with a virulently anti-semitic thinker. ms. clarke also decried -- ms. clarke also denied on the record that she had served on the editorial staff of a college journal with amiri baraka. but a simple google search of kristen clarke and amiri baraka shows that when she was an assistant editor of that journal, amiri baraka was a contributing editor. her denial of this easily verifiable fact is hard to understand. now, let's be perfectly clear. i don't bring any of this up to suggest that all of it is -- is unforgivable. everyone has from time to time said or done things that they later come to regret, but let's keep in mind what we're looking at here. ms. clarke herself is asking us to asupply a very different standard to her than we have applied to others, a different standard in many ways than she has be applied to others. in 2019, her name appeared on a letter sent by the leadership conference on civil and human rights where she sat on the board of directors of that organization opposing the nomination of a lawyer named ryan ba

ms. clarke will make an exceptional leader of the civil rights division. so again, in a very significant way, as we continue to pursue strong policing reform legislation, the fight for racial justice by confirming kristen clarke on the anniversary of george floyd's murder is particularly poignant and appropriate. of course, congress must also pursue strong legislation to end racial bias in law enforcement. senators booker and scott, as well as representative bass and others, have been working diligently behind the scenes to fashion such a bill on a bipartisan basis. that important work must continue as we strive to ensure george floyd's tragic death will not be in vain. on another matter, the senate continues to work on the u.s. innovation and competition legislation that will lay the foundation for the next century of american economic leadership. i have spoken a lot about the substance of this bill, so this morning, i want to reinforce how bipartisan and inclusive this bill is. it is the product of at least half a dozen senate committees, meaning that eve

ms. clarke was treated by the minority on the judiciary committee like some hair-raising radical, despite her record, her qualifications, and her support from all sides. and just like ms. gupta, ms. clarke has been endorsed by the nation's most powerful law enforcement organizations, including the international association of chiefs of police and the major cities chiefs of police association. i urge all of my colleagues on the senate judiciary to advance her nomination today. with that, i yield the floor and note the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: quorum call: mr. mcconnell: mr. president. the presiding officer: the republican leader. mr. mcconnell: i ask consent that further proceedings under the quorum call be dispensed with. the presiding officer: is there objection? without objection. mr. mcconnell: i'll begin this morning where i began on monday, talking about national police week. yesterday, i got to welcome members of kentucky's fraternal order of police here to my office. i was glad for the chance to share my gratitude for th

ms. clark would become the first woman in and the first woman of color to formula lead the justice department civil rights division since it was established in 1957. i look forward to confirming both nominees this week. the senate will also continue its work on the u.s. animation and competition act. the largest standalone investment in american science and technology in decades. with a once in a generation investment in the national science foundation, the department of energy and the department of commerce and other vital entities, this legislation was that our country on a path to out innovate in our produce and outcompete the world in the industries of the future. as the week goes on will consider a number of amendments for both sides of the aisle. as well as the managers amendments to bring together al. package of bipartisan changes to the bill. this is regular action. the bill itself is a product of at least six senate committees and includes nearly every member of the senate as promised

ms. kristen clark from the judiciary committee. ms. clark would be the first black woman ever to serve as assistant attorney general for the civil rights division. she is immensely qualified, and i look forward to putting her nomination on the floor after the senate takes action this week. but first, throughout the week -- this is the third thing, very important as well -- the senate will debate a very important piece of legislation. this evening, the senate will vote whether to take up the endless frontiers act on the senate floor, a once in a generation investment in american science and american technology. last week, the senate commerce committee voted to on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis 24-4 to advance the bill. the endless frontiers act will form the core of what will be a comprehensive bill to boost america's ability to compete, innovate, and win the technologies of the 21st century. over the course of the next week or two, the senate will debate and amend the legislation. i look forward to having another open and bipartisan