and then seven years later, became a member of the united states congress. every day, i wake up and i take an antidepressant, and i feel no shame in admitting it. i'm living proof that mental health care can enable you to be the best version, the most productive version of yourself, even in a highly pressurized environment like the united states congress. and so i feel like the central lesson of my story is that, even in your moment of greatest despair, never lose hope. i feel like only in america is a story like mine possible. so i feel like the most grateful person on earth. and i've risen on the strength of mental health care. - representative ritchie torres, thank you for joining me on "firing line," and thank you for your service. - it's an honor to be here. - [narrator] "firing line with margaret hoover" is made possible in part by robert granieri, vanessa and henry cornell, the emmet family charitable foundation, the fairweather foundation, the tepper foundation, peter and mary kalikow, the asness family foundation, the beth and ravenel curry foundati

raised by a single mother, tchie torres never imagined he would one day be elected to the united states congress. - my mother taught me that the most important lesson in life is to never forget where you come from. - [margaret] when he was elected as a democrat in 2020, at just 32, torres became the first openly gay afro-latino to achieve this milestone. - i do not fit into the typical profile of a member of congress, but what i feel that i bring to the table is the wisdom of lived experience. - [margaret] in congress, he has blazed his own trail. notably, torres is a staunch defender of israel. - america has a duty to stand with israel. - [margaret] and he has sparre with the progressive members of his caucus. - the fundamental problem with the modern progressive movement is that it has let progressive purity be the enemy of progress in the real world. - [margaret] with trump making a campaign stop in the bronx. - we are going to turn new york city around, and we are going to turn it around very, very quickly. - [margaret] and polls showing trouble for biden with minority voters... - the greate

his friends in the united state congress are trying to pass a would outlaw abortion in every single statend even right here in maryland. gets the chance, he will sign that ban. and how do we know? well, when congress tried to ■x in 2017, he endors i he promised to sign itt got to his desk. ands us to believe he will not sign a ban. look, enough with the■q■e gaslighting. [cheers and appla enough. and if we needed anyf of where he stands on this issue, donald trump just he hasd who his running mate will be. without knowing that■Ñ know it s someone who wants to ban persont either suppo■érted a ban in ther state or supported aional ban. and it doesn't stop there. if second trump term, he haswq he is quote, looking at on con stray septi9$on a■m to hs friends in the united states senate obstructed to protect the right to contraception, not once, not twice, but times. so it comes down to donald trump thinks the government is in a better positiont's in their best interest than women ought to know for themselves. but joe biden and women. [cheers applause] and women trust to fight for their fundame

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united states. and members of the united states congress. two distinguished guests, veterans and my fellow americans. we are gathered here on freedom's altar on these shores, on these bluffs. on this day, 75 years ago, 10,000 men shed their blood and thousands sacrifice as their lives for their for their countries and for the survival of liberty. today, we remember those who fell, and we honor all who fought right here in normandy. they won back this ground for civilization and to more than 170 veteran boys of the second world war who join us today. you are among the very greatest americans who will ever live. you are the pride of our nation. you are the glory of our republic. and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. here with you, are over 60 veterans who landed on d-day. our debt to you is everlasting. today we express our undying gratitude. when you were young, these men enlisted their, lives in a great crusade. one of the greatest of all times. their mission is the story of an epic battle and a ferocious, eternal struggle between

macron, and the people of france; to the first lady of the united states and members of the united states congressto distinguished guests, veterans, and f americans. we are gathered here on freedom's altar. on these shores, on these bluffs, on this day 75 years ago, 10,000 men shed their blood, and thousands sacrificed their lives for their brothers, for their countries, and for the survival of liberty. today, we remember those who fell and we honor all who fought right here in normandy. they won back this ground for civilization. to more than 170 veterans of the second world war who join us today, you are among the very greatest americans who will ever live. you're the pride of our nation. you are the glory of our republic. and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. [applause] here with you are over 60 veterans who landed on d-day. our debt to you is everlasting. today, we express our undying gratitude. when you were young, these men enlisted their lives in a great crusade, one of the greatest of all times. their mission is the story of an epic battle and the ferocious, eternal struggle betw

united states of america. [applause] >> and contributions of holding democracy. [applause] president bush: mr. president and mrs. chirac; secretary powell and secretary principi; general myers; members of the united states congress; my fellow americans; and ladies and gentlemen, it is a high honor to represent the american people here at normandy on the 6th of june, 2004. twenty summers ago, another american president came here to normandy to pay tribute to the men of d-day. he was a courageous man, himself, and a gallant leader in the cause of freedom. and today we honor the memory of ronald reagan. [applause] mr. president, thank you for your gracious welcome to the reunion of allies. history reminds us that france was america's first friend in the world. with us today are americans who first saw this place at a distance, in the half-light of a tuesday morning long ago. time and providence have brought them back to see once more the beaches and the cliffs, the crosses and the stars of david. generations to come will know what happened here, but these men heard the guns. visitors will always pay these veterans come looking for a name, and remembering faces and voices from a lifetime ago. today, we honor all the

general myers, members of the united states congress are. my fellow americans. ladies and gentlemen, it is a high honor to represent the american people here at normandy. on the 6th of june 2004. 20 summers ago, when another american president came here to normandy to pay tribute to the men of d-day, he was a courageous man himself. and a gallant leader in the cause of freedom. and today, we honor the memory of ronald reagan. mr. president, thank you for your gracious welcome to the reunion of allies. history reminds us that france was america's first friend in world. with us today are americans who first saw this place at a distance in the half light of a tuesday morning long ago. time. and providence have brought them back to see once more. e the beaches and the cliffs, the crosses and the stars of david. generations to come will know what happened here. but these men heard the guns. visitors will always pay respects at this cemetery. but these veterans come looking for a name and remembering faces and voices from a lifetime ago. today, we honor all the vetera

it is clear d i would also like to thank the united states congress for their support.parties, both chambers. thank you, and thanks to every american heart that does not betray freedom, and supports us. slava ukraini. [applause]pres. biden: now we will take two questions each from two american reporters ukrainian reporters. first person i will casociated press reporter. reporter: thank you, mr. president. anged course to allow ukraine to fire u.s. weapons to russia, given the reported successes, would you consider further expanding the parameters on u.s. weapons into russia, even despite concerns about escalation? and on the news from home, they are going through something that many american families go through. the intersection of addiction and the criminal justice system. but you are not like most families. it was your son able to get a fair trial? do you believe the jlitics? president -- pres. biden: let me answer your questi with regard to the first question it is clearg[ that the --rom russia and ukraine, that it makes sense for and come about what is coming across

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but once he comes the united states congress and and what about the issue of hezbollah i mean, they say they're focus of what's going on in gaza more palestinian to at are acceptable to the israeli send to others. then i think we have a chance for a month. in havana russia's defense ministry says the ship is normally equipped with hypersonic missiles as part of a joins us now patrick, this is, i've been we know these sorts of things have happened and there it is. so yes, submarines have made ports of call to cuba throughout the year, certainly us says there's no direct threat, cuban officials say that these ships are not carrying any nuclear like a ver blast from the past even if the soviet union, of course, is long gone, even if though billions of dollars will not >> there in havana, cuba. patrick oppmann, as always always appreciate your reporting from the island of patrick. thank you so much coming ziprecruiter helps us hire qualified candidates who can keep up. >> we needed a project manager yesterday, we posted a job and ziprecruiter and had our guy th second. you're single and the

it is legally prohibited to announce the number of martyrs of the gaza strip in the united states. congress representatives the united states is seeking to pass a law that prohibits the use of the statistics of the gaza ministry of health about the martyrs of gaza. most members of the us congress voted in favor of the amendment to this law on thursday. "support this disgusting law," said the palestinian american representative in congress. and denying the genocide in gaza. so far, nearly 38,000 palestinians, most of whom are women and children, have been martyred in the gaza war. considering that the bodies of thousands of palestinians are still under the displacement, health experts believe that the number of martyrs is probably much higher than this number. invasion of the occupying forces to another safe zone in gaza. the armored vehicles of the zionist regime attacked the tents of al-mawaasi area in a sudden attack, as a result of which dozens of people were martyred and injured. at the same time, the northern areas of the gaza strip were also targeted by the zionist regime's repeated a

which is why its approval rating is even lower than that of the united states congress. clearly, work needs to be done to rein in the supreme courtularly as it relates to its inability to police itself with respect to ethics.ht-wing extreme decisions that have been rolling out of the supreme court, that nominated by donald trump, the american people will have a full opportunity to evaluate the efforts, impact the supreme november. in fact, the supreme court in its decision in do wbbs, detonated roe v. wade, made clear that women in this country have a political voice, and theye exercised at the ballot box. women have a political voice. voice. communities of color have a political voice. the american people have an november 5. >> your colleagues back in the senate are talking about the gaza pier. they're saying it's just not republicans are saying president biden needs to take a different angle with his soldiers being put in harm's way, some have been hurt. his humanitarian aid is being taken by hamas. what's the democrats' democrats' reaction to all this? should presiden

i mean, that hearing became iconic in the united states congress for how it attack a very serious problem. there was a very famous photograph of the seven ceos holding up their hand, swearing to tell the truth. and then you had the hearing itself that was televised to millions of americans. talking about were there these health hazards and having the ceos simply deny that cigarets were addictive. deny that they caused health problems. deny that they were killing 300 to 400000 individuals every year in the united states? well, let's look at a little bit of that hearing now. this is an historic hearing. for the first time ever, the chief executive officers of our nation's tobacco companies are testifying together before the united states congress. they are here because this subcommittee has legislative jurisdiction over those issues that affect our health and know health issue is as important as cigaret smoking. it is sometimes easier to invent fiction than to face the truth. the truth is that cigarets are the single most dangerous consumer product ever sold. nearly a half million americans

ourselves responsibly onil but e importantly try to actually solve policymakers here in the united states congresscally process could start sending back people who actually, you know, have a reason to come here seeking asylum? >> i had a full opportunity to look at that regard or hear from immigration experts.■?"o though, asylum application process is an important part of who we are as americans, as a nation anchored with the rule of law and as a nation of immigrants and i think as we evaluate wt the legislative opportunities will be moving forward those are values that we should continue to hold close to as part of our effort to reach a bipartisan agreement at some point when our traditional republicans decide to stop politicizing the issue and join with us to solve the issue for the american people. thank you everyone. [inaudible conversations] coming up tonight on c-span2 fbi director christopher wray testifying on capitol hill. then a discussion about medicaid and medicare rrm from the american enterprise institute and defense minister with lessons learned the rush war that and more coming up

that this decision in 15- was adopted in the united states last year, speaks of the extent to which the russian agency penetrated both the united states congressnd the united states media, the united nations, in the end, where all this was demonized, demonized, demonized, and now you see. it suffered collapse, that is, to say that the situation has become worse, there, and russian propaganda will win, well, this is just a demonstration that it will not win in any way in the world, it will lose, because the myths that existed for more than ten years have collapsed, well and russian propagandists are hysterical as a result. the brigade will now have official access to us military assistance. just like any other unit of the armed forces. let's just remind you that the ban on the supply of weapons to azov was led by the democrats in the us congress and has been in effect since the 15th. usa, now they don't see. they they are trying to cover it politically so that the whole world does not understand who russia really has to deal with, but we understand who we are dealing with. now there are no rules, the masks are broken. and, well, on this matter,

that that this decision was made in the united states in the 15th year indicates the extent to which the russian agency penetrated both the united states congress and the united states media, the united nations, and ultimately the united states, where all this was demonized, demonized, demonized , and now... you see, it has collapsed, well, that is, to say that the situation has become worse, there, and russian propaganda is winning, well, this is just a demonstration that it cannot win in any way in the world, it will lose, because myths, which existed for more than a dozen years, fell, and the russian ones too propagandists as a result of the hysteria, the brigade will now have official access to the us military, just like any other unit of the armed forces. let's just remind that the ban on the supply of weapons to azov was led by the democrats in the us congress and has been in effect since the 15th year. the us state security service does not see any violations of human rights, racist, xenophobic or nazi views in the leaders and rank-and-file fighters of azov. they are trying to veil it politically so that the whole world does not understa

i mean, that hearing became iconic in the united states congress for how it attack a very serious problem. there was a very famous photograph of the seven ceos holding up their hand, swearing to tell the truth. and then you had the hearing itself that was televised to millions of americans. talking about were there these health hazards and having the ceos simply deny that cigarets were addictive. deny that they caused health problems. deny that they were killing 300 to 400000 individuals every year in the united states? well, let's look at a little bit of that hearing now. this is an historic hearing. for the first time ever, the chief executive officers of our nation's tobacco companies are testifying together before the united states congress. they are here because this subcommittee has legislative jurisdiction over those issues that affect our health and know health issue is as important as cigaret smoking. it is sometimes easier to invent fiction than to face the truth. the truth is that cigarets are the single most dangerous consumer product ever sold. nearly a half million americans

and they look to the united states to be a standard-bearer. and anyone in the united states congressis really doing so at our collective peril in terms of our standing and what we stand for as americans. we stand for alliances that we will be with our friends in favor of fighting against corruption. fighting for human civil rights and integrity. >> jimmy: keeping our promises? >> and keeping our promises. [ applause ] >> jimmy: have you ever been bitten by the president's dog? [ laughter ] >> no. >> jimmy: no, okay, all right. all right, we'll take a break. we'll learn more about the vice president, kamala harris. we'll be right back. i'm a rusty old boat hitch, and i am barely hanging on... ha ha ha. and while we're still miles from the lake, i'm gonna launch this boat right here. see ya. [rusty creak sounds] ahoy! [traffic noises] so get allstate, save money on auto insurance and be protected from mayhem. yeah, like me. ♪ marshalls buyers hustle for the latest trends, from fashion... double denim is back. got it! to beauty, so you don't have to. that is a deal! we get the deals, yo

russians, and also appreciate the fact that this decision was made in the united states in 15 infiltrated both the united states congressations, eventually, where all this was demonized, demonized, demonized, and now. you see, it has collapsed, well, that is to say that the situation has become worse, there, and russian propaganda wins, well this is just a demonstration that it will not win in the world, it will lose, because the myths that existed for more than ten years have fallen, and the russian propagandists as a result of hysteria, now the brigade will have official access to the military... . of us aid, as well as any other unit of the armed forces. let's just remind that the ban on the supply of weapons to azov was led by the democrats in the us congress and has been in effect since the 15th year. no violations of human rights, racist, xenophobic or nazi views of the leaders and rank-and-file fighters of the azov state security service of the united states can't see now. they are trying to veil it politically so that the whole world does not understand who they are really with. the russians already have such co

trail but more importantly try to actually solve the problem as policymakers here in the united states congress. >> are you concerned that the eo to drastically process could start sending back people who actually, you know, have a reason to come here seeking asylum? >> i had a full opportunity to look at the particulars in that regard or hear from immigration experts. though asylum application process is an important part of who we are as americans as a nation anchored with the rule of law and as a nation of immigrants and i think as we evaluate what the legislative opportunities will be mov two values that we should continue to hold close to as part of our effort to reach a bipartisan agreement at some point when our traditional republicans decide to stop politicizing the issue and join with us to solve the issue for the american people. thank you everyone.

point out that the united states is violating international standards by denying the sissons -- citizens of the district of columbia full representation in the united states congress and senate. we sponsored resolutions and those resolutions have passed to hopi and united states out of step with the international community. i want to go over this with the coalition as far as where we need the focus to be with regards to the united states senate. before we use any of the senate mechanisms to put a spotlight on one strategy versus another. i realize this is sensitive because it is democrat on democrat when we are talking about what the white house is doing. this is an election year in case you haven't noticed. so it is a strategy decision that i want to make along with the coalition. >> hi, senator. my name is claudia. and the deputy executive director at the young feminists party, which is a 14,000 strong youth led movement. i'm also a proud maryland are and i want to say young marylanders are so proud of you and your astounding leadership in the senate, just pioneering the e.r.a.. i wanted to ask -- so given your experience and expertise in the senate, what is you

united of america was suddenly and deliberately. naval and air forces of the empire of japan. i asked that the congress declare that since the and attack by japan on sunday, december seven, 1941, a state of war has existed between the united states and the japanese empire. the attack was part of a larger military plan to seize control, oil and other critical resources in the pacific rim. japan's goal was to destroy our ability to stand in their way. four days later, germany and italy who were allied with japan, declared war on the united states. roosevelt had believed for some time that germany pose the greatest threat to america's long term security. when hitler, mussolini set their war machines against united states, roosevelt's concerns were proven, justified, and his need to respond was obvious. as the united states entered war, the situation was grim. japan had destroyed much of america's west coast fleet and now controlled vast areas of the pacific. and the north atlantic. german continued their deadly campaign against supply ships bound for great britain. so what? what about. and in europe, germany armies had invaded the soviet union. winston churchill, the prime of england. am

for the coast guard and that it might subject the coast guard to further inquiry from the united states congress reluctance indicates a real failure of leadership and indicates a culture that still does not understand the significance or is committed to the significance of rooting out sexual assault and harassment. i will turn it back to the chair but the coast guard has work to do here and we need to understand how it was that a leadership group that is supposed to be committed to changing the culture took the steps it did to keep these videos away from the public. thank you, mr. chair. chair blumenthal: thank you. did i understand correctly, and on that you did not review those documents that were held? the documents offered for review in camera. you can't take notes, you can't take notes or talk about them, you can't use them. you have not read -- whatever number there are, there may be more than 11 pages. adm. fagan: i have not, but we are working -- we are working with the committee to be responsive to the investigation and the matters at hand. i have a staff of 10 that have been working ne

century now brought the united states as a very back close the closest, so partner of israel and the, the close of support in the united states for his, you know, as low as been the congress, the president's come and go. but the congress has consistently been very, very pro, is rarely on this practice starting to show in congress this probably 8090 a 100 members of congress who will oppose as rarely wishes may or not attend nothing. yeah. who has a speech? so this is a totally unprecedented situation in which nothing. yeah. who is known to use the totally pressure that the techniques of propaganda and political advantage, his mainly looking at a domestic audience in israel, in the united states. she has become very divisive, but more important than that the palestine issue has become a serious american domestic political force in the election here. okay. and we've seen the way, so this is a really, really unusual, but very dynamic situation. yeah, that's a really interesting point. you make, show me that you're projecting that nothing you all who will use precedent a method is in what is an unprecedented time off. but we have a u. s. congress that, you know, has it, can y

out that the united states is violating international standards by denying the citizens of the district of columbia full voting protections and representation in the united states congress and senate. and we have actually sponsor resolutions and those resolutions have passed the whole -- the united states out of step with the international community. i want to go over this with the e.r.a. coalition as to where we think the focus needs to be in regards to the united states senate before we use any of our senate mechanisms to put a spotlight on one strategy versus another. i also recognize that this is a little sensitive because it's democrat on democrat when we talk about what the white house isoing. so i -- this is an election year, in case you haven't noticed. it's a strategy decision that i want to make along with the coalition. hi, senator. my name is claudia, i'm the deputy executive director at the young feminist party, a 14,000-strong youth-led movement to finalize the equal rights amendment. i'm also a proud marylander and i want to say you marylanders are so proud of you and your astounding leadership in t senate just pioneering the e.r.a. sen. cardin: i'm glad

richard nixon was president of the united states. congress enhanced social security. ress is the only body that can do this. the president can't do it through and it's nothing that the supreme court is going to take up. only members of this can help out people. there are more than0 million social security recipients in the today. and, mr. speaker, more tn 10,000 baby boomers a day become eligible for social security. and we haven't enhanced a benefit for them in over 53 years? now, the republican sdye up wita plan. they say what we need to do is cut $1.5 trillion out of social security over t 10 years. and they say they want t well, mr. speaker, as you know, for every year you raise the age, that's a 7% cut in age to 21% across-the-board cut to people thatav't had a benefit enhancement since 1971.y sense needs of our senior citizens and also, quite frankly, giving the needs of our children. and also, you should take note of this, that more veterans rely on social security disability than they do on the.a that's why we proposed social security 210 enhanced social securi

i would also like to think the united states congress for the support both parties, both chambers. thank you and thanks to every american heart that's does not betray freedom and supports us several great now will do is going to take uh, 2 questions from american reporters and to clear a quick question issue to american reporters. and our question is from to your community support reporters. but 1st, for the 1st 1st time to call, i was calling long and associated press. ok. thanks mr. president. about 2 weeks ago you changed course to allow ukraine to fire us weapons into russia. given the reported successes, would you consider further expanding the parameters on us weapons and especially even despite your concerns about escalation and on the news from home. and you're going through something that so many american families go through the intersection of addiction and the criminal justice system. but you're not like most families. was your son able to get a fair trial? do you believe the justice department operated independently of politics? and for president, let me ask you a quest

subject very dear to my heart because as you may know, i am one of the few manufacturers in the united states congress. when i was 19, my little brother and i started a company that manufactures the majority of theater lighting equipment and exports a big fraction of what we do, so we understand from the stress u.s. manufacturing has gone through over the last 30 years and i really thank you for your role in mitigating that an out of the 241 projects exim has supported in illinois, i'm really happy to see that nearly three fourths of them have been from small businesses. early in this administration, exim restarted its outreach division to engage american companies about the services your bank can provide, so since restarting that effort, how has the exim bank been engaged with countries across the company that may benefit from assistance it provides because not every business knows you exist. >> we appreciate the question, congressman. we appreciate the committee continuing to work with us throughout state and localities, especially in the state of illinois. we just met with the governor's team, talk

congress must not be silent in the face of such systematic state sponsored discrimination district. coney in law stands in clear violation of universal human rights. this resolution shows that members of the united states congress stand with l g, b, t, q i plus ugandans, and demands immediate repeal of this unjust law so that all your guidance can lead safe, healthy lives free from fear. 21 little make is assigned a resolution quoting to repeal the policy. they also support the continuation of sanctions imposed on current and former, your guns and officials already in place. i reminded the on see homosexuality. accent punishes ugandans with a life sentence in prison for engaging and same sex relations and levies a 20 year tone for those promoting homosexuality. speak on the law. it was an accident suit in 2023 and just being up held by as close to choose no cause. the white house was clicked to reduce humanitarian aid to the east african country on reduced multiple functions, including visa restrictions. kampala has a casework instead of trying to interest fit in his domestic affairs and pushing an o g, b t q agenda, a pro, family activist on past the in uganda told his us options. so it's our g

joe biden tried to lead the way when it comes to immigration, joining republicans in the united states states congress, putting forth legislation to actually deal with the border in a real authentic way. it was killed by the former president and he took a victory laps are trying to kill the legislation. so let's deal with that. but as it relates to the debate, i do think that bipartisan big game biden will show up. his the experience will be a tremendous factor going into thursday night's debate, both preparation and both on the debate stage i am very confident that this president has a record or in my community we call it receipts that he can speak to where every corner of the american square has benefited from his presidency. i think that's going to be the key. i do not think he can allow the former president to draw him into a personality conversation. but keep the focus on attention, on policy because i am very confident that everything this president has accomplice in record, handsome form 70% or above. in most cases of the american people agree with it from a policy standpoint scott, as you know

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it took action by the united states congress in 1971 to ban cigarette ads on tv and radio.mpanies in the late 1990s. there are numerous lawsuits and grassroots activist campaigns ongoing to accomplish this. do activist campaigns ongoing to accomplish this.— accomplish this. do you think that because _ accomplish this. do you think that because of _ accomplish this. do you think that because of extreme - accomplish this. do you think- that because of extreme weather events happening more frequently and all over the world — we covered this on bbc news — do think that is undermining the disinformation that talks about the fact that the climate crisis isn't real? certainly, oil companies have pivoted their message. they have gradually shifted from outright denial, which is basically impossible to ignore, to a much more subtle and insidious form of what we call discourse of delay. things like greenwashing. 0ther discourse of delay. things like greenwashing. other more subtle narratives that essentially position the oil industry is a trustworthy innovator who society must rely on