originally it was a matter of simply -- and this was an enticement to the patriot side. before long the british decided they would put in slate people who left a capacity to put them into the army to augment the british forces. for the people this was an opportunity i was also a potential peril because it's a big deal to decide okay i'm going to escape my master and it's worth noting when you left the plantation you have done you often have to turn your back on your family and the world that you knew and basically take a leap of faith. and the british side would have to one that they would keep their promises to you. the hazards that i had to deal is that if you are fighting an british side are trying to escape to the british side and you were captured what would happen to you. slaves were returned to their masters are in some cases they were sold and even less satisfactory situation so whether a given person in slate person took up the british offer depended on a whole bunch of different factors and first of all they didn't even know that the offer had been made. and fo

a good relationship with the patriot side. william franklin spotted over this question who will you be loyal to you? benjamin franklin says my loyalty is to my new country. william franklin held onto his position. the newly appointed governor in newou jersey. he held that position as long as he could. when things changed he was driven by force in his office and he was arrested. he was held in custody for many months. he became ill and eventually, he was exchanged. he had to go to new york city. he organized a loyalist militia. engaging in welfare against patriot forces across the hudson river. he criticized the british government for not fighting hard enough, for giving up too soon. we think of the last battle, the battle of your town, the british could have cap fighting. but they decided that it was just not worth it. the government in britain, our new government came in and said we will change things. franklin was very distant pointed. greater dismay with the british. i risked my life for you. akin to the feeling of the afgh

initially it was a matter of weakening the patriots and this was an enticement from the patriots side and then before long the british also decided to put people who left the side, over where the military aid capacity into the british army so they would be used to augment the british forces. now, for the enslaved peoples, this was an opportunity and a potential carol because it was a big deal to decide i'm going to escape my master and it's worth noting when you left the plantation you lived on you often had to turn your back on your family and the world that you knew and basically take a leap of faith in the first place that the british side would win and the second place, they would keep their promise to you. there were of the fortunes and the hazards of the war you had to deal with and that was even if you were trying to escape to the british society and you were captured then what would happen because they would return to their masters or in some cases they were sold to even less so with her a person took up the british offer dependent on the whole bunch of different factors, firs

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you can't be patriotic when you embrace enable, lies. those historic this capital and those who instigated and incite it. and those who called on them to do so, held a dagger at the throat of america and american democracy. they had come here out of patriotism or principle. they came here in rage. not in service of america, but rather in service of one man. those who incited the mob, the real plotters were desperate to deny the certification of this election. the fire, the will, the voters, with their plot was foiled. congress and democratic republicans stayed. senators, representative staff. they finished their work, the constitution demanded. they honored their oath to defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic work folks. now it's up to all of us. to we the people, to stand for the rule of law. to preserve the flame of democracy. to keep the promise of america alive, the promise is at risk targeted by the forces that value brewed strength over the sanctity of democracy. fear over hope. personal gain, our public

if the bills win, harry enten gets to anchor "the situation room," and if the patriots -- if the patriots> let's just hope -- i'm a little nervous about making predictions right now. i have been through a lot of bills games over the years. i just want to see what happens and i just want our buffalo bills to win. you know, john, i want brianna to know this as well, i don't know if you know, eric hall, your executive producer knows, i watch "new day" every day on this treadmill for one hour. exactly one hour. and i learn a lot about what was going on in the u.s. and around the world and i'm grateful for you guys for what you do. >> we're good for cardio and stability. wolf blitzer, thank you very much. harry enten, appreciate it. >> go, bills! >> harry, i'll point out and john, i'll point out, i'm a little afraid of the -- so i'm not making any predictions right now. >>> cnn's coverage continues right now. i'll explain, brianna, after this. oking for answers, it's good to have help. because the right information, at the right time, may make all the difference. at humana, we know that's espe

standing for fairness is a patriotic act. ensuring good government is a patriotic act. let'ss make new jersey the proof the ongoing american experiment is not about to come to an end. after all, to be an american is a privilege and to be a new jersey and is an honor - - new jerseyian is an honor. [applause] in december 1776 it was in new jersey with the american revolution and when the american spirit was renewed now let's make new jersey the place for the direction of our nation with theti spirit of our nation is restored and there is a common destiny area of modesto destiny regardless of political party or persuasion is reaffirmed. [applause] so together we embark in the new year the first of possibility and promise where we continue building on the progress of the past now the quiet cold and winter with the new spring on the horizon is time to look forward and to move forward. we will move forward the only way we know how and in the only fashion our state has ever done, together. this is my vow to everyone in new jersey if you voted for me or not, every single day i

if the bills win, you put on a bills jersey and if the patriots win i put on a patriots jersey.ill wear this. if the patriots get knocked out baht because of my wolf blither, no love of the bills, but i do love wolf blitzer, when i came to cnn, he was the white house correspondent and i was the new kid, i will wear this the rest of the playoffs. if the bills win i will become a bills fan for the rest of the playoffs. that's a steep climb for me, but that means you have to be a patriots fan. >> i will be a patriots fan, and i love the patriots, don't get me wrong, but i love the bills a lot more. >> i get it. all politics is local, correct? son of buffalo and son of boston. we'll see how tomorrow night goes. best of luck to you, wolf. quick programming know. discover the life and legacy of the true marilyn in a new cnn original series, "reframed, marilyn monroe" premiering sunday night right here at 6:00 p.m. eastern. thanks for indulging us a little football. you can also listen to our podcast. download "inside politics" wherever you get your pod. ana cabrera picks up our covera

well, at the patriot awards, we show them. [applause] no doubt. tonight, we honor ordinary americans who did extraordinary things, which has always been the story of our american republic. we are the united states of america. united -- amen. united around our flag, our love of freedom, under god. [cheers and applause] and guarded by those wearing badges or wearing camouflage who put their lives on the line to defend us. at fox nation, we understand a central truth. america is the most exceptional nation in human history. [cheers and applause] it's not even close. and i have a pro-tip, i have a pro- tip. if you don't love it, you can always leave it. [applause] >> america, as i like to put, it is simply the awesomist because of we, the people. because of you. that's why not elites. it's you. but, we also have some familiar faces in the tonight as i look out into the audience i see many friends of mine and many friends of yours who visit you in your bedroom in the morning. [laughter] or your living room at night. [cheers] sean hannity is with us ton

standing for fairness is a patriotic act. ensuring good government is a patriotic act.'s make new jersey the proof that the ongoing american experiment is not about to come to an end. after all, to be an american is a privilege, and to be a new jerseyan is an honor. [applause] in december of 1776, it was in new jersey where the american revolution turned, and where the american spirit was renewed. now, in january of 2022, let us make new jersey the place where the direction of our nation is righted, where the spirit of our nation is restored, and where our common destiny as americans -- regardless of our political party or persuasion -- is reaffirmed. [applause] so, together, we embark on a new year -- the first of four filled with possibility and promise, and where we continue building on the progress of the past four. now, in the quiet cold of winter with a new spring on the horizon, it is time to look forward and to move forward. and we will move forward in the only way we know how, and in the only fashion our state has ever done -- together. so, this is my vow to ev

it said, governed by patriots. what happened to the high degree of autonomy promise to hong kong in the basic glow that you were just waving at me the other moment. that was what the day got trash, why the hong kong executive it, the principal that home call should be governed by patriots. was put forward from day one, you know, as soon as the one country to systems are put forward by mr. banjo, paying and on, on behalf of the chinese leadership. there is no conflict between one country to systems arrangement. and the principle of hong kong should be governed by patriots . of course, for one country, true system to be sustainable. we must be one by people who truly support the sovereignty security of our country and by the constitution and the basic law. that's a no brainer regina, if the definition of a page is what someone like you who just does exactly what beijing tells them to do, no opposition, no division, you just clap. when they tell you to you are being very unfair to me. i have been critical of the gover

you all know him as an american patriot. he served for three tours of duty in iraq and afghanistan where he received a bronze star. this includes as an impeachment manager and now leading member testimonials which are vital to establishing and preserving the narrative of that day. jason, the floor is yours. >> thank you, mount speaker. colleagues that -- colleagues and friends, it is my honor to provide -- preside over today's testimonials by members of commerce about the events of january 6, 2021. people you will hear from today come from around the country, they represent the rich diversity of our nation and their voices strike true. they are in my book, patriots whose dedication to our nation -- their courage inspires me every day. but more than anything, perhaps they are my friends. it is said that truth dies when people stop speaking it. it will not die on our watch. with that, it is my honor to recognize lisa blunt rochester from the state of delaware. >> thank you, jason. madam speaker, my dear colleagues. good aftern

voting is a patriotic act.uring the government is a patriotic act to make new jersey the proofex the ongoing experiment is not about to come to an end. to be new jersey is an honor. [applause] so december 1776, in new jersey with the american revolution and the american spirit we need, now january 2022 and make new jersey the place when the direction of our nation is righted in the spirit restored and where the common destiny as americans, regardless of political party or persuasion is reaffirmed. [applause] so together we embark in a new year the first of four of possibility and promise where we continue building on the progress of the past for now in winter there's a new spring on the horizon it's time to look forward and to move forward and we will move forward the only way we know how any only fashion statement ever done, together. this is my vow to everyone in new jersey where he voted for me or not, every single day i will fight forfu you. every single day i will work to move our state forward every singl

patriots? not in my view. to me, the true patriots are the more than 150 americans who peacefully expressed their vote at the ballot box. the election workers who protect ed the integrity of the vote, and the heroes who defended the capitol. you can't love your country only when you win. you can't obey the law only when it is convenient. you can't be patriotic when you embrace and enable lies. those who storm this capitol and those who instigated and incited, and those who called on them to do so held a dagger at the throat of america and american democracy. they didn't come here out of patriotism or principal. they came here to rage. not in service of america, but rather in service of one man. those who incited the mob, the real plotters who were desperate to deny the certification of the election and defied the will of the voters. the plot was foiled. congressman, democrats and republicans state. senators, representatives, staff, they finished the work the constitution demanded. very honored -- they honored

many people call themselves patriots. but true patriots do not lie, they do not steal, they do not cheat, they are not cowards. they do not push lies for political or financial gain. good things can rise -- but out of the ashes, good things can arise. the bright spot one year ago today a police officer who defended us and the certification of electro ballots , our democracy stood and the enemies of our democracy lost. i will support, protect, and defend because america is worth it. god bless you all. [applause] >> thank you, val demings. i recognize colin allred from texas. >> madame speaker, my colleagues, sicknikc-- sicknick family. i have to tell you how i came to be in the congress, raised by a single mother, played in the nfl, went to law school, became a civil rights lawyer. i thought when i left the nfl where my job was to put people on the ground, that those abilities and the need to do that work ever. -- and the need to do that were over. on january 6, along with ruben k and, eric swalwell, and others, we took of

it has nothing to do with being patriots.— that. it has nothing to do with being patriots. that. patriots. when it comes to it, republicans — being patriots. when it comes to it, republicans in _ being patriots. when it comes to it, republicans in key _ being patriots. when it comes to it, republicans in key swing _ being patriots. when it comes to it, republicans in key swing states - republicans in key swing states across this country as you know are trying to pack election boards with loyalists to president trump. president biden and vice president kamala harris talked about the importance of voting rights. but evenif importance of voting rights. but even if you can cast voting rights in a divided set it it won't address what republicans are doing at the local level. we what republicans are doing at the local level. ~ .., what republicans are doing at the local level. ~ .. ., , ., local level. we can do several thins, local level. we can do several things. yes. _ local level. we can do several things, yes, voting _ local level. we can do several things, yes, voting rights- loc

forces fired patriots. did the patriots intercept the coming missile or there -- and also, what do you think it is the threat that these are repeated attacks on u.s. forces? what is the threat and do you believe the u.s.'s position to deal with the threat that is -- these are weekly attacks now? >> well i think just -- you never want to take anything for granted, phil, but clearly, these attacks have not been 100% successful. we continue to as i said, to explore our opportunities to improve our defenses and the defenses of our partners as well. so i don't have an announcement to make in terms of what we're going to do differently. we're constantly trying to make sure that we're more ready. my understanding with respect to this particular attack is that the inmissile was engaged by emiratey surface-to-air missiles. they are the ones that actually engaged this missile, the u.s. patriots were fired but it was the surface-to-air missiles that engaged the targets. >> in the first instance, i think that was last

you can't be patriotic when you embrace and enable lies . those a storm this capital and those who instigated and incite it. and those who called on them to do so, held a dagger at the throat of america and american democracy is come here out of patriotism or principle. they came here in rage. not in service of america, but rather in service of one man. those who incited the mob, the real plotters were desperate to deny the certification of this election. the fire, the will of odors, with their plot was foiled. congress and democrats, republicans stayed. senators, representative staff. they finished their work, the constitution demanded. they honored their oath to defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. look folks. now it's up to all of us. to we the people, to stand for the rule of law. to preserve the flame of democracy. to keep the promise of america life, the promise is at risk. targeted by the forces that value brewed strength over the sanctity of democracy. fear over hope. personal gain or public good. make n

dave ramsey's book made her a patriot for life and it is clear how they were infused.where did that come from and why was she so different from others at the time? >> her patriotism, america had been unified politically, it was not unified culturally and she set out to change that. in her magazine she did something surprising and different for the day, she decided to publish american authors on american topics. this would seem from our point of view ordinary. people want to read about american topics and fellow americans but it was unusual for the day, cut and paste journalism was the norm. and editor would literally cut out an article from the british or other magazines or newspaper and paste it into the dummy for his publication. she set out to do something different, she had to write half or more of the magazine herself but then when it merged with goatee's ladies book, he had the money to extend her vision and pay the authors. she had a very good eye for talent and some of the people she published, and around paul for example who called her a woman of genius, excus

sean: the night wolves are among an international network of patriots determined to remind the worldin's russia is a force to be reckoned with. kyle wilson: putin sees such organizations as a significant asset in pursuing his particular goals, whether they be domestic goals or foreign policy goals. you can use the russian diaspora, the russian community, to seek to build your influence and then use that influence, yo'tis to be hoped, ton dishift australia's policies.ty, russia makes no bones about it. sean: in russia, putin has launched a brutal crackdown to crush pro-democracy protestors. while in australia, his supporters are determined to shout down putin's critics. simeon boikov: we're here with our president, vladimir putin, supporting the president, supporting vladimir putin against these opposition scum. sean: why would russia care about australia? mark galeotti: russia cares about australia because russia cares about everywhere. the fact of the matter is that russia is aware of what's going on in australia and certainly does not regard it as insignificant. sean: australia has

we want patriots. if we've got patriots then we stand chance of holding back a russian invasion. patriots, the antimissile defense systems of course then we don't stand a chance. and so these are just some of the frustrations that we're being briefed on, i am being briefed on behind the scenes in this sort of ongoing moment of tension between the united states and its ally ukraine. >> matthew, thank you very much. >>> i want to go now on the back of matthew's reporting to democratic congressman adam smith because he is the chair of the house armed services committee and just received a classified briefing on ukraine. senator, let me start by asking you then a chance to respond to what matthew just reported that they say patriots. if we get patriot antimissile defense systems we're okay. if we don't we won't. it comes down to that. are you for doing that? >> well, i don't think that is militarily accurate. in terms of if they had patriots they could stop the russian invasion. i think what is clear from the reporting is, you know, ukraine is an incredibly difficult situation and da

and most importantly, that moment of moral clarity collective patriotic or outraged is fading i went from the public being apologetic to voting to exonerate him. not thatg republicans be angry at him and denouncing him. voting against putting a bipartisan together, to get all of the facts out. it went from 99% the public being crystal clear about the tomoral threat to the right, rewriting history in some cases telling some issues pull better. to be clear for both political parties is to a lesser degree the extent to which loyal to the president, fair enough that is how the modern two-party system works for better or worse. but donald trump is now defining felty to him by one thing and one thing o only. are you willing to install him into power regardless of the vote count? and sent out every republican politician, secretary of state, election commissioners united states senate candidates have to p promise to put trump above democracy itself. : : : in this town but everyone including those that consider themselves patriots seem so chill about what is going on, that i am genuinely alar

it said, governed by patriots. what happened to the high degree of autonomy promised to hong kong in the basic glow that you were just waving at me. the other moment that was what the day got trash. why the hong kong executive. what it the prince, objected beijing about anything. have you? i think i have voice my opinions very candidly and very forcefully on many metrics . you haven't answered my question. did you have a raise, an eyebrow about the human rights vacuum that exists on the mainland? we haven't talked about that. i don't think it's as white for me to judge of those . the mainland has a different system. anyway, china also says hi, join my partner, china, you're part of china. i don't think people should judge without all effect before them. if people have not done for research and do not know what's really going on, they should not get on the high horse and points a finger at others. i don't believe in pointing fingers and so righteousness. well, you have answered my question, have you ever raised an e

that day and the days after, they were the defenders of our democracy and their courage and patriotism remain an inspiration. because of them congress was able to defeat the insurrection, to return to the capitol that same night, to ensure that the peaceful transfer of power took place. because of them and our members, the insurrection failed. one year later, the sacred space where members legislate, children learn, visitors are welcomed, was defiled and damaged, we know that. as we reflect on that darkest day, we remember that the insurrectionists sought not only to attack the building, but to undermine democracy itself. when the violent assault was made on the capitol, its purpose was to thwart congress' constitutional duty to validate the electoral count and to ensure the peaceful transfer of power. but the assault did not deter us from our duty. i say again. and this capitol, a symbol of democracy to the world, that evening, the congress, because of the courage of all of you, rose to honor our oath and protect our democracy. we did so, honoring the words of president lincoln during

more in what passes for savvy in this town, that everyone including those who consider themselves patriots seem so chill about what is going on when i'm genuinely alarmed. installing loyalists across the country to cheat and they are not being subtle about it, busy policing our tone and democratic overreach, the defining question this weekend this year is are we willing to face the challenge in front of us? there is covid, there is climate, democracy itself is at risk in a way we haven't seen in centuries. we are arguing about mostly nonsense and i think here is the problem for all of us and why this is so hard emotionally. if we take a moment to realize what is at stake we might realize what is required. it will require republicans to stand up to an autocrat. it will require democrats to stop arguing among themselves. it will require reporters to get fewer clicks then whatever bs is driving the news of the day, citizens to understand democracy in this country of not what we have but what we do and never guaranteed. we commemorate the fallen, thank everyone who poured defense across the co

whether caught up in a rush of patriotism or addicted to the ratings that rise when broadcaster is bang, the drums are too much of the american media bought into the eagle eyes on iraqi w. m. d. 's terrorist sleeper south than the us and saddam hussein's fictional links to outcome. new studios were flooded with ex, military officers turned front men for weapons manufacturers urging us to attack iraq, presented as experts were more like profit here. and the pentagon played a ordinating role in getting them on the air was turned to retire. general, joseph ralston also join me. general bernard, trainer, he's a retired marine corps, lieutenant general air force lieutenant general tom mac. and ernie who is with us in our foxes were briefing room. they were beltway band, former pentagon officials, who make out like bandits when they go into the private sector and then work for military contractor. his campaign is brilliant, it doesn't involve any collateral damage. no villages, no urban warfare. and it was a scandal that david barstow of the new york times uncovered. he brought in the minutes

it's how they ended up passing the patriot act in the 2002 authorization use military force actor. so you had fear, but then you also had american chauvinism. and that was a very deadly mix that an essence blind in the new york times as an institution. it wasn't just one or 2 reporters, right after $911.00. i remember the director of the cia george tenant, calling me, i was the washington bureau chief for the new york time. and on that call it enlisted in my agreement that the times would not do any reporting or disclose and of intelligence sources and methods. he just talked to the washing and post and he ticked off the networks and everybody had agreed and the times ended up giving huge play some seriously flawed news stories that were based on for rocky defectors, who turned out to have very little information of value about the current state of affairs in iraq in 2004, the times published an editorial may a copa of sorts admitting that some of its coverage, leading up to the iraq war was not as rigorous as it should have been. it said editors who should have been challenging re

it's how they ended up passing the patriot act in the 2002 authorization use military force actor. so you had fear, but then you also had american chauvinism. and that was a very deadly mix that an essence blind in the new york times as an institution. it wasn't just one or 2 reporters, right after $911.00. i remember the director of the cia george tenant, calling me i was the washington bureau chief for the new york times. and on that call, enlisting my agreement that the times would not do any reporting or disclose and of intelligence sources and methods. he just talked to the washing and post and he ticked off the networks and everybody had agreed. and the times ended up giving huge play some seriously flawed news stories that were based on for rocky defectors, who turned out to have very little information of value about the current state of affairs in iraq in 2004, the times published an editorial may a copa of sorts admitting that some of its coverage, leading up to the iraq war was not as rigorous as it should have been. it said editors who should have been challenging repor

as i said in the speech— our patriotism. as i said in the speech it — our patriotism.we need right now to prevent chaos. you've tended to support the government in many areas on covid but i want to understand what you as a party would do about this right now. would you break from the government and call for the isolation period to be reduced from seven to five days like in the us and if not, what would you do to prevent the chaos? and just pushing on vicky's point you say you are a national party not a nationalist party. what does that mean in policy terms? fin party. what does that mean in policy terms? ., , ., ., terms? on the covid question, i do think that the — terms? on the covid question, i do think that the mass _ terms? on the covid question, i do think that the mass testing - terms? on the covid question, i do think that the mass testing is i terms? on the covid question, i do think that the mass testing is nowl terms? on the covid question, i do| think that the mass testing is now a really— think that the mass testing is now a really important part of the way

whether caught up in a rush of patriotism or addicted to the ratings that rise when broadcaster is bang, the drums of too much of the american media bought into the legalize on iraqi w. m. d. 's terrorist sleeper south than the us. and saddam hussein's fictional links to al qaeda new studios were flooded with ex, military officers turned front men for weapons manufacturers urging us to attack iraq, presented as experts were more like profit here at the pentagon, played a ordinating role in getting them on the air. let's turn to retire general. joseph ralston, also jeremy general bernard trainer. he's a retired marine corps lieutenant general. air force lieutenant general tom mac. and ernie who is with us in our foxes, were briefing room. they were beltway band, your former pentagon officials, who make out like bandits when they go into the private sector, and then work for military contractor history. this campaign is brilliant. it doesn't involve any collateral damage, no villages, no urban warfare. and it was a scandal that david barstow of the new york times uncovered. he brought in

patriots, 0, baby! dude, yes! right now — anything happens in there, you stay close to me, and we're getting the bleep out of there. we don't want no problems. ok, so what are you expecting? i'm expecting a lot of really warm—hearted patriots all in one place, all for one purpose. and where we go one, we go all. we're all here, you know? i don't have a ticket, but... just going to wing it? yeah, i mean, like, i'm kind of like the qanon rapper right now. so i'd be surprised if they were like, you know, "don't let him into this." but who knows, they could look at me and be like, "fake news, get him out of here," so... watching nick get off, i wondered how quickly he could get pulled back into qanon again. we applied directly to the organiser, qanonjohn, for access to the event, but we were denied. ok, all right. you, too! i'd love to go in and talk to some of these people, but we're getting a pretty hostile vibe. i think that's qanonjohn coming out now to speak to us. orjust to stand there and make sure we don't get

everyone overlooked him for the most part, except for the patriots.y, and he worked his way up the food chain. he worked his way up the quarterback ranks, and he knew that he would get an opportunity at some point and it came to the unfortunate injury of drew bledsoe, but in the nfl, that's what happens. guys get injured and the next guy has to be ready, and tom brady was ready when he got his opportunity, and the rest is history. the guy played 22 seasons, and at the age of 44, he led the league in passing yards and passing touchdowns, and that's something that, if a 25-year-old did that, that would be amazing, but for brady to do that, after all the mileage that he has on his body, it's really extremely impressive. >> it's interesting because it's a lesson, i think, that we can all take away from that, right, to be in the right place at the right time, to be given the opportunity but be ready for that opportunity, because if you're not ready for the opportunity, then possibly you couldn't really step into those shoes, but in fact not only did he ste

truly a joy to work for the historical society and with you to advance our mission and inspire patriotism which is a beautiful way of capturing what it is you do here. i am sam holliday and as we get into today's discussion, or to set the stage of vertebrate first explaining why this we are giving this talk. it's an important anniversary, 100th anniversary of the creation of the tomb of the unknown soldier and the world war i unknown. there's a significant capitol history but also a little bit of personal society history that goes into how we found involved in this commemoration so as i start my program, many of you will recognize the person in the middle, david, award-winning historian, this photo was taken when we gave him his freedom award, societies highest honor. some of you are fortunate enough to know the other people pictured here, some of the finest people to walk the earth. on the left, usc dorothy cosby, a great friend of the society because in part, her father, he founded our organization in 1962, 59 years ago this year. on the right, go see her late husband, colonel neil cosb