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in the great american desert. and ultimately the indians got the last laugh because they found oil in the early 20th century, and they found casinos in the early 21st century. but jefferson understands that his vision of america, that it's going to have to have land. now, shortly after the war of 1812, he's writing to an acquaintance called -- named john jacob astor. and he said that he looked forward with gratification to the time when the entirety of the pacific coast would be populated with free and independent americans. he believed it would be so. now, for jefferson and his supporters, what they saw was the west and the abundance of land created the opportunity for this empire of liberty. now, you look at these beliefs that jefferson -- that he espoused. the acquisition of territory, satisfy the energetic nature of our government, give people the chance -- or human farmer, the chance to purchase lands at minimal prices. you know, he said farmers are god's chosen people. well, he truly believed that. and the r
in the great american desert. and ultimately the indians got the last laugh because they found oil in the early 20th century, and they found casinos in the early 21st century. but jefferson understands that his vision of america, that it's going to have to have land. now, shortly after the war of 1812, he's writing to an acquaintance called -- named john jacob astor. and he said that he looked forward with gratification to the time when the entirety of the pacific coast would be populated with...
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when we talk about african- american history, we are talking about african american history not as a separate and distinct history, but as an integral part of history -- the history of san francisco, the history of the united states, and of the world. we cannot think about this broader concept of history without understanding the role and contributions people of african descent have played in this broader statement of what history is. this is true not only for people of african descent, but all people. we are all part of history. "we present from the african american perspective is simply that -- a perspective of history that helps fill up that picture. without the understanding of these covers perspectives, it is difficult to fully appreciate our true history. i am doing the best i can appear. -- up here. i guess we should have some of three stanzas a couple of times. [laughter] we also have ms. jackson with us. a pleasure to have you with us. in your programs, there is also a flier in your programs. it is on the flip side of "lift every voice and sing." it is a flier about a progra
when we talk about african- american history, we are talking about african american history not as a separate and distinct history, but as an integral part of history -- the history of san francisco, the history of the united states, and of the world. we cannot think about this broader concept of history without understanding the role and contributions people of african descent have played in this broader statement of what history is. this is true not only for people of african descent, but all...
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citizens, not just african-americans, but white, latinos, asian americans, asian americans and women. we must create a society based on civil justice that we all have certain rights under the law. >> do you think there will be a rolling back of affirmative action programs based on the fact that they're looking at them. >> it is my hope that we will not go back, we have made too much progress and we must continue to move down this road toward the creation of a more perfect union, it's part of our calling, it's part of our mission. >> is affirmative action still a vital part of the black community's advancement in society? >> i think it's still a process to move people toward a level playing field. >> to a historian, there comes a point where we reach a point, as o'connor said, that this isn't going to be necessary. >> as long as we pretend it doesn't matter, it really means that we're not leveling the playing field to use your term. i don't know about all the political debates, but i do know that race has always affected political decisions, economic decisions and social decisions in
citizens, not just african-americans, but white, latinos, asian americans, asian americans and women. we must create a society based on civil justice that we all have certain rights under the law. >> do you think there will be a rolling back of affirmative action programs based on the fact that they're looking at them. >> it is my hope that we will not go back, we have made too much progress and we must continue to move down this road toward the creation of a more perfect union,...
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she's not american. i said, what do you mean she's not american? she's american as i am. no. she speaks russian like me without an accent. >> oh, my god. >> i said, of course. her mother was born here. and they spoke russian at home. you had told me that. >> uh-huh. >> but i never told you that. >> i appreciate that. >> he just threw up his hands. >> thank you for keeping me there. >> before i show you the next photo i want you to know that we did not -- nobody has paid product placement. can we see the next photo, please? george, how did you get to be -- >> you haven't changed a bit, george. >> you haven't changed a bit, george. >> my russian was so atrocious i am not going to bore you with that. but i want to, with your liberty, i want to put these in a broader perspective from the first. first of all, this was such a sensation in moscow that i subsequently went on to study at moscow university, and i met a dozen people who either climbed the wall or the fence or went under the fence. these were friends of mine later in moscow. it was a huge attraction. the russians, of cou
she's not american. i said, what do you mean she's not american? she's american as i am. no. she speaks russian like me without an accent. >> oh, my god. >> i said, of course. her mother was born here. and they spoke russian at home. you had told me that. >> uh-huh. >> but i never told you that. >> i appreciate that. >> he just threw up his hands. >> thank you for keeping me there. >> before i show you the next photo i want you to know that we did...
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quinton is a professor of american literature at louisiana state. quinton has an effect by going to harvard and committing suicide assume the burden of the whole history of destroyed world of southern slave holders. faulkner believe thad the past is in the present, and i believe the wounds to self-esteem inflicted by a north almost totally unware of its history and the political psychological consequences must be acknowledged symbolic representatives need to acknowledge its destructive behavior and accept responsibility for it. i think only the contemporary south and its transplanted aliez and unburn itself against northern liberalism and join with white america throughout the country and face responsibility to black america and i also say native america. this is a road to national reconciliation. maybe this is a way to try to address this issue before it gets to the congressional level. healing history requires healing everybody's hurts. listening, careful listening, respectful listening. not excusing human rights violations, vicious racism, behavi
quinton is a professor of american literature at louisiana state. quinton has an effect by going to harvard and committing suicide assume the burden of the whole history of destroyed world of southern slave holders. faulkner believe thad the past is in the present, and i believe the wounds to self-esteem inflicted by a north almost totally unware of its history and the political psychological consequences must be acknowledged symbolic representatives need to acknowledge its destructive behavior...
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and american-made energy and skills for american workers. and the renewal of american values of hard work and fair play and shared responsibility. that's what we're about. that's what we're about. and let me say -- let me say this. these are not democratic values or republican values. these are american values. they have seen us throughe chal through war and depressions and civil strife. but we've always come out on the other side stronger than we were before. we don't give up. this country does not give up. and we make sure that everybody is brought along. we don't leave people behind. we look out for one another. we reach out to one another. we are going for new opportunities, but we pull each other u we are. if we work together with common purpose, if we pull together i' doubt we will rebuild this economy so it lasts. we're going to create more success stories like master lock and we will remind the world just why it is the united states is the greatest nation on earth. thank you, everybody. god bless you. god bless america. ♪ ♪ ♪ â
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the internment of asian americans. tonight we remember a time when american citizens were forced from their homes and locked up simply because of their ancestry. good evening, welcome to second look. i'm frank somerville. president franklin d. roosevelt sent japanese americans to interment camps. so went from an idealic life to an internment camp. >> reporter: others want to remember so that it won't happen again. thousands of japanese americans were rounded up and hauled away to relocation camps labeled as aliens. in some cases never to see their homes and possessions again though they had committed no crime or there was no evidence they would. tajiwara was only 8 years old then but certain memories are still strong. >> the one thing i remember vividly are the centers in the towers and barb wires. >> reporter: most bay area residents have visited the japanese tea gardens in golden gate park but most have no ideas that a family once lived here. the gardens were built as an attraction for the midwinter fair in 1994. taj
the internment of asian americans. tonight we remember a time when american citizens were forced from their homes and locked up simply because of their ancestry. good evening, welcome to second look. i'm frank somerville. president franklin d. roosevelt sent japanese americans to interment camps. so went from an idealic life to an internment camp. >> reporter: others want to remember so that it won't happen again. thousands of japanese americans were rounded up and hauled away to...
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american story. voices silenced in the past will be heard here now and in the future. we realize this dream. life long dream. thanks to the generosity of the administration, the congress, and the american people. working together we bring america's treasures to parents, teachers, learners of all ages across the country, around the world, and best of all it's all free. no inflation here. the museum director lonnie bunch started, he had a staff of exactly two and zero objects. no concrete of course has yet been poured for this museum, but lonnie and his team have already created a strong foundation for it. because today he has more than 20,000 artifacts in addition to education programs and vibrant exhibitions. in 2015, visitors will be witnessing the history when this new building opens its doors to america and the world. it will join our 18 other smithsonian museums which tell the stories of all the people who made this country great. our existing museums and this secretary will support lonnie and th
american story. voices silenced in the past will be heard here now and in the future. we realize this dream. life long dream. thanks to the generosity of the administration, the congress, and the american people. working together we bring america's treasures to parents, teachers, learners of all ages across the country, around the world, and best of all it's all free. no inflation here. the museum director lonnie bunch started, he had a staff of exactly two and zero objects. no concrete of...
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the filipino-american in committee sees this milestone. a legacy of 50 years of chronicling the filipino- american story. >> our next guests are representing philippine news. [applause] [applause] >> our second honor read is the largest and most formidable national association of filipino women whose recent convention brought hundreds of the most accomplished an influential phillipines into san francisco. ladies and gentlemen, the filipina women's network. ♪ >> later, a teacher, mother, filipina. the celebration of filipino women begins of providing a safe place for all women and girls and a powering them to achieve their lives purpose. this year, the filipina women's network had eight philippine leadership summits and honor the 100 most influential philippine that american women in the united states. in the golden city of san francisco, where diversity in progress is a way of life. the san francisco bay area filipino-american communities ... milestone, a legacy of innovation, respect, and an unapologetic advocacy for equality. >> repres
the filipino-american in committee sees this milestone. a legacy of 50 years of chronicling the filipino- american story. >> our next guests are representing philippine news. [applause] [applause] >> our second honor read is the largest and most formidable national association of filipino women whose recent convention brought hundreds of the most accomplished an influential phillipines into san francisco. ladies and gentlemen, the filipina women's network. ♪ >> later, a...
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[applause] and new american media. [applause] apparently, tonight is hyphen's night. so congratulations to hyphen. [applause] a quick word about the organization. it was founded in 2003. it's a volunteer run nonprofit news and culture organization that illuminates asian america through hard-hitting investigative features on the cultural and political trends shaping the fastest growing ethnic population in the country. it engages people through our print magazine, website and events to fulfill the commission to tell the untold stories of asian americans with accuracy, nuance and complexity. to showcase emerging artists, creators and leaders of our community and to build a socially and politically aware community through media, dialogue, and cultural events. it's been honored by chinese for affirmative action, with the flames of justice award in 2008, nominated by the utney reader for -- for utney independent press award, best new title in 2007 and in 2010 for best social and cultural coverage. so again we say congratulations to you. [applause] >> thank you all so much.
[applause] and new american media. [applause] apparently, tonight is hyphen's night. so congratulations to hyphen. [applause] a quick word about the organization. it was founded in 2003. it's a volunteer run nonprofit news and culture organization that illuminates asian america through hard-hitting investigative features on the cultural and political trends shaping the fastest growing ethnic population in the country. it engages people through our print magazine, website and events to fulfill...
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the vast majority of americans, people, the vast majority of americans felt the cops were their kids. let me tell you a story, wroit a state when mark rudd and the others took over colombia. it really just blasted the students for what they were doing. they took over the dean's office and trashed his office. there were all sorts of things that went on that were premt disgusting. a wrote a statement for nixon condemning and blasting that. some of the nixon staff were apauled by it t. a "new york times" poll found that 95% of americans agreed with me and disagreed with the demonstrators. the problem was not the position they took. skepticism about the war was common in america, and many americans were concerned about t. these people burning american flags, they were perceived as treasonous. jane fonda went to hanoi. when nixon got into the white house he basically in april -- june announced withdrawal of 100,000 troops. johnson but 535,000 in, and we started 100,000 out. so nixon goes out to san clemente and comes back, and there were 500,000 demonstrators in october. they recognize we
the vast majority of americans, people, the vast majority of americans felt the cops were their kids. let me tell you a story, wroit a state when mark rudd and the others took over colombia. it really just blasted the students for what they were doing. they took over the dean's office and trashed his office. there were all sorts of things that went on that were premt disgusting. a wrote a statement for nixon condemning and blasting that. some of the nixon staff were apauled by it t. a "new...
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but it burns based upon american liberty, american freedom, american opportunity. and what make this is country great, wonderful discussion to have between democrats and republicans here in the united states congress. we seldom have any discussion like that. what make this is country great? what are the underpinnings that has grown this country into the unchallenged greatest nation in the world. yes, we have our contemporary troubles but we remain the unchallenged greatest nation in the world economically, culturally, militarily, we're the unchallenged greatest in addition nation in the world. why in i challenge my colleagues to embellish the things i'm about to say but i would say this, we have god-given rights. god-given liberty. this is not a manifestation of steve king and the mod -- in the modern world in 2012 telling you something right now, mr. speaker. this was a deep conviction of the american founders that we have rights that come directly from god. we get our rights from god. we don't get them from man. we don't get them from goves. if government gives u
but it burns based upon american liberty, american freedom, american opportunity. and what make this is country great, wonderful discussion to have between democrats and republicans here in the united states congress. we seldom have any discussion like that. what make this is country great? what are the underpinnings that has grown this country into the unchallenged greatest nation in the world. yes, we have our contemporary troubles but we remain the unchallenged greatest nation in the world...
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first of all, in the african-american community, in said earlier about reconstruction, we -- african-americans because of the way we were brought to this country have both a memory of america as a place where we were enslaved but also a memory of the same memory that everybody else has of a great place where you can express yourself and do great things. but the tie to the geography or the geopolitical tie to america for african-americans is very different. and i'll just give you two aspects about this. if you look at the history of black people in the united states, there was never even large movement towards racial integration in the black community until the 1960s. we might have done all right with separate but equal, except it wasn't equal. it was white sprums'. -- supremacy. i went to the southern bell telephone company to apply for a job climbing a temperature pole. i was a college student. a good student too, by the way. black people couldn't even get a job climbing telephone poles. so if i couldn't do that, what was the value of my education? why was trying to do all of this? and then e
first of all, in the african-american community, in said earlier about reconstruction, we -- african-americans because of the way we were brought to this country have both a memory of america as a place where we were enslaved but also a memory of the same memory that everybody else has of a great place where you can express yourself and do great things. but the tie to the geography or the geopolitical tie to america for african-americans is very different. and i'll just give you two aspects...
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of the asian-american communities here in san francisco in the 1950's. moving along to 1977 and the fall of the international hotel. our friends, we have come a long way. [applause] i have to tell you the most amazing moment of the year of 2011 was the first meeting of the board of supervisors this year on january 8, leading to the vote that we first cast for the first asian-american mayor in the city and county of san francisco. this was a vote that came about because you, the people of san francisco, elected four asian- american to the board of supervisors. and not just three chinese representatives, but the first korean-american representative, and i am so honored to represent the four of them, to welcome you here to this celebration. we have decided to implement a new yearly award, with each of our district supervisors recognizing a 11 awardees representing the best, brightest, most impact low in our community we will be honoring as part -- most impactful in our community we will be honoring as part of apa heritage month. in district 1 -- in district
of the asian-american communities here in san francisco in the 1950's. moving along to 1977 and the fall of the international hotel. our friends, we have come a long way. [applause] i have to tell you the most amazing moment of the year of 2011 was the first meeting of the board of supervisors this year on january 8, leading to the vote that we first cast for the first asian-american mayor in the city and county of san francisco. this was a vote that came about because you, the people of san...
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in the american culture, menino of the historical accomplishments of the african- american women, phyllis wheatley, harriet tubman, leader of underground railroad. ida wells, the unyielding upon it to a lynching. rosa parks, of course, the mother of the modern civil rights movement and on and on. gwendolyn brooks, tommy morrison -- toni morrison. wonderful writers. awe still have a ways to go, we hav a long ways to go. as an author to have helped our human rights commission read the agenda we have a ways to go. [applause] that is why i look at the audience, i see a lot of people that will help us get there. our board of supervisors are here, our other elected officials, the treasure is here. members from all the other communities are here. because it is not just something the african-american community can do. the chinese -- a chinese person can help with the advantage to agenda. a latino person can help. a korean person can help. a gay person can help. everyone can help accomplish the unfinished agenda for everyone. i often talk about partnerships. we have to partner with our african-ame
in the american culture, menino of the historical accomplishments of the african- american women, phyllis wheatley, harriet tubman, leader of underground railroad. ida wells, the unyielding upon it to a lynching. rosa parks, of course, the mother of the modern civil rights movement and on and on. gwendolyn brooks, tommy morrison -- toni morrison. wonderful writers. awe still have a ways to go, we hav a long ways to go. as an author to have helped our human rights commission read the agenda we...
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african-american and latino americans and asian-americans. seven to eight voters were white voters. very interesting when we called a press conference one of the press said what makes you think as a black man you could win against a white person in a predominantly white congressional district? it was 1970. i thought for a moment and i said your question assumes there is a monolith known as the white community. it is a monolith that i reject. when i look out there i don't see the white community. i see peace activists. if i speak to peace they will vote. i see union people. we speak to the problems and plight of workers they will vote for us. i look out and see students. if you speak to their concerns, i see senior citizens. i look out there and -- i don't see the white community. i see people who have their own interests and concerns and if i speak intelligently and strongly and passionately to those issues we will get the vote. my prediction is when the smoke clears and the dust settles that i will defeat jeff by a margin of 55%. i don't know where that came from. but it ended up,
african-american and latino americans and asian-americans. seven to eight voters were white voters. very interesting when we called a press conference one of the press said what makes you think as a black man you could win against a white person in a predominantly white congressional district? it was 1970. i thought for a moment and i said your question assumes there is a monolith known as the white community. it is a monolith that i reject. when i look out there i don't see the white...
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to deepest locus of corruption is the americans sold. the sheer cruelty of the american people. their articles appearing on this. there was a piece in the nation talking about at a gop gathering people still ron paul indicated if you didn't have health insurance and went into a coma too bad for you. wolf litter asked so we should just let them die? that is what he indicated and the crowd cheered. they work in approval. they roared enthusiastically when rick perry boasted the state of texas murdered 255 people on death row. a kind of steepening gradient of cruelty in the united states is one that the new york times just a week or so ago reported there is a law firm in buffalo and in 2010, they threw a halloween party. this is the firm called the foreclosure mill. they act on behalf of the banks and mortgage servicers throwing people out on the street foreclosing on their house and throwing them on the street. and represents citigroup and bank of america and so on. confirm through a halloween party in which the employees came dressed as people who had been foreclosed upon and effe
to deepest locus of corruption is the americans sold. the sheer cruelty of the american people. their articles appearing on this. there was a piece in the nation talking about at a gop gathering people still ron paul indicated if you didn't have health insurance and went into a coma too bad for you. wolf litter asked so we should just let them die? that is what he indicated and the crowd cheered. they work in approval. they roared enthusiastically when rick perry boasted the state of texas...
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they have become americanized. now, the big turning point as you know occurs in 1917 which i think is very illustrative of our attitude. in the beginning, you know, in the spring the czar is forced out of -- forced to abdicate. and seven days later in may we recognize the new republic. the moderate government. and first nation in the world to recognize the new russian republic. and wilson is ecstatic. he had a new fit partner for his league and so on. and the representative -- our minister in moscow writes back, russia will come out with correct american principles is what he is saying. a few months later, six months later the bolsheviks take over. what happens? we had the last major state in the world to recognize the soviet union. i think ireland was the last. 16 years, four american presidents. the last state to recognize. now what happened? we had been recognizing these rebellions. i think it's because the soviets were not -- were not a species of the revolutionary genius americans. they were a whole new genus
they have become americanized. now, the big turning point as you know occurs in 1917 which i think is very illustrative of our attitude. in the beginning, you know, in the spring the czar is forced out of -- forced to abdicate. and seven days later in may we recognize the new republic. the moderate government. and first nation in the world to recognize the new russian republic. and wilson is ecstatic. he had a new fit partner for his league and so on. and the representative -- our minister in...
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what is true about them is true about us. >> it's halftime america. >> american icon telling an american success story, conservatives aren't having it. >> i was offended. >> reaction to the halftime in america ad. with the united auto workers president, bob king and michigan congressman gary peters. >> i deserve a second term but we're not done. >> new poll numbers show the american people agree with that statement. e.j. dionne and joan walsh. on the president's surge. >>> and racism rears its head in a republican super bowl ad. the candidate behind the ad isn't backing down. >> the economy get very weak. ours get very good. we take your jobs, thank you debbie spend it now. >>> good to have you with us. thanks for watching, we come to you from minnesota where the caucus is tomorrow, this is the big story tonight. it basically is the ad the entire country is talking about, for a good reason. the chrysler commercial with clint eastwood i think speaks for itself. >> it's halftime. both teams are in their locker room discussing what they can do to win the game in the second half. it's halfti
what is true about them is true about us. >> it's halftime america. >> american icon telling an american success story, conservatives aren't having it. >> i was offended. >> reaction to the halftime in america ad. with the united auto workers president, bob king and michigan congressman gary peters. >> i deserve a second term but we're not done. >> new poll numbers show the american people agree with that statement. e.j. dionne and joan walsh. on the...
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we're not read americans. we're not to americans. we are up red, white, and blue, and president obama, we are through with you. >> they can get along and cut our throats as long as we are foolish enough to raise taxes and term money in the center of the table, and then they can get along like the scene in the movie after the bank robbery, and they are all happy. >> you can share of videos at c- span.org/videolibrary. tim geithner told the senate finance committee tuesday that the president's proposed budget will, over time, reduce deficits. republican members suggested the plan's proposed tax hikes would hurt small businesses. this is a little less than two and a half hours. >> the committee will come to order. thomas jefferson said the value of an idea lives in the idea of losing of it. mr. de the budget proposal was issued -- yester day the budget proposal was issued for the next 10 years. we need to review these ideas to create economic growth. the top issue facing our country is job creation. we have made progress in our job crea
we're not read americans. we're not to americans. we are up red, white, and blue, and president obama, we are through with you. >> they can get along and cut our throats as long as we are foolish enough to raise taxes and term money in the center of the table, and then they can get along like the scene in the movie after the bank robbery, and they are all happy. >> you can share of videos at c- span.org/videolibrary. tim geithner told the senate finance committee tuesday that the...
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this is a museum for all americans. it will celebrate every american story, not just black history. the fact that the museum will be completed in 2015 is significant. because, that year, we will celebrate the anniversary of two significant events in our nation's history. 2015 will mark both the 150th anniversary of the constitutional abolition of slavery and the 50th anniversary of the voting rights act of 1965. [applause] the 13th amendment fundamentally change our constitution and our nation. the voting rights act allowed america to fulfill its promise. one of the great african- american leaders who helped guide our nation to live up to its own creek now has a monument dedicated to him not far from here. just last month, we celebrated dr. martin luther king jr.'s birth. a few months ago, we dedicated his memorial. another national monument that was a long time coming. his dream was that we could all come together to make our nation and our world a better place. his message was not for one racial group, but for all people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and creeds. this museum wil
this is a museum for all americans. it will celebrate every american story, not just black history. the fact that the museum will be completed in 2015 is significant. because, that year, we will celebrate the anniversary of two significant events in our nation's history. 2015 will mark both the 150th anniversary of the constitutional abolition of slavery and the 50th anniversary of the voting rights act of 1965. [applause] the 13th amendment fundamentally change our constitution and our nation....
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when asked if he believes in american exceptional is and, he said he believed in american exceptional is in the way that the greeks believed in greek exceptionally some. the president of the united states thinks that we are a bunch of homers that like america best because we are from here. the president does not understand that we like america because we were founded a great country. [applause] we need a president who has a track record and a mission to liberate the free enterprise system and the american spirit again. who wants to reduce the size of government and get it off your back. to cut $5 trillion and spend less money every single year than the year before. that is our plan. that is what we will do. [applause] and we will liberate this economy by reducing the burden and putting in a cash plan that is simpler, fairer, flatter. it makes it easy. i have to do my own taxes for my own good. i want a flatter tax. [applause] we can reinvigorate the private sector with a corporate tax. it is the highest it has been by april, the highest in the world. 35%. we need to make it a flat, a
when asked if he believes in american exceptional is and, he said he believed in american exceptional is in the way that the greeks believed in greek exceptionally some. the president of the united states thinks that we are a bunch of homers that like america best because we are from here. the president does not understand that we like america because we were founded a great country. [applause] we need a president who has a track record and a mission to liberate the free enterprise system and...
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i will fight for the american people. [applause] he explained why he voted against the repeal of rights to work laws. he said it was against this principle, but he did it for the team. he explained why it voted to protect davis-bacon. he explained why he voted for no child left behind even though that was against his principles. he explained why he voted for the bridge to nowhere even though that was against his principles. i do not know when i have ever seen a politician explain in so many ways why he voted against his principles. i appreciate the work you are doing. i will abide by my principles and my team is the people of the united states. [applause] i know how hard it is. i do not know any industry that is more cyclical than yours. i have a family heritage in our industry. my grandfather was a general contractor. he went from arizona to idaho and to utah. he went broke in each state. [laughter] my father told me he went broke more than once in his life. i remember listening in to my father talking to his brother. th
i will fight for the american people. [applause] he explained why he voted against the repeal of rights to work laws. he said it was against this principle, but he did it for the team. he explained why it voted to protect davis-bacon. he explained why he voted for no child left behind even though that was against his principles. he explained why he voted for the bridge to nowhere even though that was against his principles. i do not know when i have ever seen a politician explain in so many...
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lawmakers and it seems among the american people as well in fact a recent pew research survey found that a majority of good voters here in the u.s. would support a strike against iran if sanctions fail but the survey also found that a record number of people here in the u.s. now believe that iran is public enemy number one for us that's not a view shared by everyone including my next guest now twenty seven year old sean stone is the son of the famous director oliver stone and sean made headlines recently over reports that he has converted to islam he was in iran earlier this month and joined me earlier today to explain why. well i would ask in terms of the polls that the american people are being asked about attacking iran preemptively or that's going with iraq i would say if that was it's just as easy to attack iran you know that's one thing but if that leads to world war three but you still are so sure that you want to do this and this is. also a ploy is to prevent or stop what i think as we are walking into world war three at the moment between syria being destabilized and iran i
lawmakers and it seems among the american people as well in fact a recent pew research survey found that a majority of good voters here in the u.s. would support a strike against iran if sanctions fail but the survey also found that a record number of people here in the u.s. now believe that iran is public enemy number one for us that's not a view shared by everyone including my next guest now twenty seven year old sean stone is the son of the famous director oliver stone and sean made...
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the district was 71% white, 29% total nonwhite, african-american, latino america and asian american in that order. seven to eight orders on election day where white voters. it was very interesting when we called a press conference one in the press said, councilman dellums what makes you think as a black man you can win against a white person in a predominately white congressional district? it was 1970, right? so i thought for a moment and i said sir, your question assumes that there is a monolith known as the white community. it is a monolith that i reject. when i look out there i don't see the white community. acps activists and if they speak to peace they will vote. i see union people. we speak to the problems in the plight of workers. they will vote for us. i look out there and i see students who speak to their concerns. i look out there and i see senior citizens. i look out there and i see citizens so i don't see the white community. i see people who have their own interests, who have their concerns and by speaking intelligently and strongly and passionately and powerfully to those
the district was 71% white, 29% total nonwhite, african-american, latino america and asian american in that order. seven to eight orders on election day where white voters. it was very interesting when we called a press conference one in the press said, councilman dellums what makes you think as a black man you can win against a white person in a predominately white congressional district? it was 1970, right? so i thought for a moment and i said sir, your question assumes that there is a...
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, good americans, generous americans, service as unpaid care givers to elderly family members. how long can that be sustained? and while nearly 70% of americans will need some level of long-term care in their lifetime, only 8% are able to buy long-term care insurance. and that's where we do need a public policy program that's going to match the resources required with the need that's rising. the class act was designed to make progress, giving older americans and their families some sense of security. it's not perfect. the most vigorous proponents of that legislation acknowledge it's not perfect. but what that -- but what we pass on the democratic side or the republican side can any of us claim is perfect? what we need to try to do together is make an imperfect bill better understand but what we can't do -- better but what we can't do is abandon the challenge that those people have. i yield back. the chair: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentlelady from california seek recognition? >> i move to strike the last word. the chair: the ge
, good americans, generous americans, service as unpaid care givers to elderly family members. how long can that be sustained? and while nearly 70% of americans will need some level of long-term care in their lifetime, only 8% are able to buy long-term care insurance. and that's where we do need a public policy program that's going to match the resources required with the need that's rising. the class act was designed to make progress, giving older americans and their families some sense of...
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economy, which are the american small businesses. we know that every business at one point was a small business. small business start-ups and the number of jobs created are still woefully low. if we want to get more people back to work and reflect the growth rate that we have seen in the reagan recovery and beyond, we can do that by focusing on small business. we are going to bring a bill to the floor of the house prior to tax day which provides small business a 20% tax cut. that is the kind of measure that will help inspire entrepreneurs, small businessmen and women to invest and create more jobs. they need a signal from washington that there is not an adversary here, that we believe in the aspirational sense of america and believe in small business entrepreneurs. >> good morning, everyone. the american people have seen the same story for 36 straight months. while there are flickers of hope in our recovery and certainly the american people were promised that the unemployment would not exceed 8% and we have 36 straight months over. b
economy, which are the american small businesses. we know that every business at one point was a small business. small business start-ups and the number of jobs created are still woefully low. if we want to get more people back to work and reflect the growth rate that we have seen in the reagan recovery and beyond, we can do that by focusing on small business. we are going to bring a bill to the floor of the house prior to tax day which provides small business a 20% tax cut. that is the kind of...
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americans. and the school systems were all separate for a long time. and so what i see now is everyone's in the same system. they're working together for the betterment of the county. it's really improved tremendously. >> undergraduate from hampton institute, now hampton university. >> yes. >> historically black college. did you get a masters from university of illinois? >> yes. >> in what? >> u.s. history. >> and you got your ph.d. from maryland in what? >> u.s. history, with an emphasis on aftrican-american history in the period from the civil war to 1900. >> so, what were your parents doing back then in those days? >> my father was a janitor at philipmorris, the tobacco company. he had worked at the stemry for a few years and then had gotten a position as a janitor at the research center and my mother was a housewife, stay-at-home mom. and we grew up in an environment with two very loving parents, two very stern parents, who kept us on the straight and narrow and made us realize that the ny t
americans. and the school systems were all separate for a long time. and so what i see now is everyone's in the same system. they're working together for the betterment of the county. it's really improved tremendously. >> undergraduate from hampton institute, now hampton university. >> yes. >> historically black college. did you get a masters from university of illinois? >> yes. >> in what? >> u.s. history. >> and you got your ph.d. from maryland in...
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thank you to those of you- americans. as i said earlier, the filipino community south of market has been industrious. in fact, they have been such a vibrant part of our communities that it. down there, you'll see many of our streets are named for filipino national heroes. people like the names that continued to ring as to go through and recognize some of those streets. i also want to thank the san francisco filipino culture center and all of the filipino community organizations that have worked with our city around the years protecting in supporting filipino families, the arts and education, and also our valued neighborhoods across our city. there are so many neighborhood organizations that have sprouted up, but there are many, too, that have been there for long, long time. i want to thank the philippine news, the filipino whelm -- filipino womens' network. by the way, the network has been instructing me about -- to make sure that i know what pinay power is in san francisco. thank you. i said it wrong. you see, they're st
thank you to those of you- americans. as i said earlier, the filipino community south of market has been industrious. in fact, they have been such a vibrant part of our communities that it. down there, you'll see many of our streets are named for filipino national heroes. people like the names that continued to ring as to go through and recognize some of those streets. i also want to thank the san francisco filipino culture center and all of the filipino community organizations that have worked...
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the american people will not -- the american people what stuff fixed. let's fix something for a change. [applause] we have already gotten many representatives running for congress, many senators running for congress who have legislatiy drafted, we will ask them to do something that many of them normally do not do. read it. after they read it, we will ask for a firm commitment. but i need your help to get them to adopt the nine-nine-nine plan. one of the people that is running for the united states congress in the state of ohio, in a very challenging district, has adopted 9-9-9 and i am endorsing his candidacy. that is mine friend joe the plumber. stand up, joe. [applause] you see, some of us choose to get off of the sidelines and i admire joe for doing that. yes, he will get attacked. yes, they will try to do the same things to him that they did to me. but, folks, more of us have to take that challenge. i do not regret making the move that i made because that is more than one way to skin a cat. stay informed. stay involved. and thirdly, state inspired.
the american people will not -- the american people what stuff fixed. let's fix something for a change. [applause] we have already gotten many representatives running for congress, many senators running for congress who have legislatiy drafted, we will ask them to do something that many of them normally do not do. read it. after they read it, we will ask for a firm commitment. but i need your help to get them to adopt the nine-nine-nine plan. one of the people that is running for the united...
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community, including korean- americans, vietnamese americans, and many others. we want to celebrate the chinese new year every year, but also the occasion of asia pacific heritage month in grand style, and set an example for the rest of the country. this year, our theme is celebrating heritage, advancing education. we will be presenting three awards to distinguished individuals and organizations in the area us of advancing education. the nomination is open to the public. we will have more information in the weeks to come. this evening, talking about history and culture, a reception for the ceremony. we have a calligrapher and a musician who will entertain us as part of tonight's celebration. [speaking a foreign language] lastly, we have a special presentation. i would like to bring up commissioner and each one -- commissioner amy chuang. also representing -- i did not realize all of this. would you like to introduce the artist? this is a very special year of the dragon presentation. the artist. [speaking a foreign language] >> thanks, claudine. mr. mayor, i know
community, including korean- americans, vietnamese americans, and many others. we want to celebrate the chinese new year every year, but also the occasion of asia pacific heritage month in grand style, and set an example for the rest of the country. this year, our theme is celebrating heritage, advancing education. we will be presenting three awards to distinguished individuals and organizations in the area us of advancing education. the nomination is open to the public. we will have more...
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the story of african-americans and the american revolution is rarely told, th. he fought in the american revolution. from 1778 to about 1782. what is powerful about this is, first of all, because he carved it, we know a lot about it. but on the other side of it is this amazing sort of symbol. it is the dove and the mouth of the dove is the word "liberty." and so the notion of an enslaved african being the person w defis in america is really a very important piece for us, and so this is going to be one of the rare things that people are going to be surprised to see. and keeping wit the sort of military experience, one of the things we know is that african-americans from the revolution war really through afghanistan used the military as a way to kind of prove their worth, to prove they're worthy of citizenship and this was never truer than during the civil war. and what you see here are two types of civil war soldiers. and as you may know that by 1863, thousands of african-americans became soldiers in the union army, and so you'll be able to sort of see that they
the story of african-americans and the american revolution is rarely told, th. he fought in the american revolution. from 1778 to about 1782. what is powerful about this is, first of all, because he carved it, we know a lot about it. but on the other side of it is this amazing sort of symbol. it is the dove and the mouth of the dove is the word "liberty." and so the notion of an enslaved african being the person w defis in america is really a very important piece for us, and so this...
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now it's happening for your generations of arab americans. it's our pleasure, and as the mayor of our great city -- i know it is felt at the board of supervisors that we welcome and celebrate our diversity. we do our best to understand, to dialogue, and to create more understanding. we celebrate that. that is our strength in san francisco. that's why we have these wonderful celebrations. thank you to the ensemble for sharing your music here and creating a cultural connections. [applause] thank you. we have a wonderful city of san francisco. i know that we pride ourselves in being an international city. begins with celebrating all the diverse cultures and making sure everyone is recognized, that we have our education institutions reflect that, our cities, official events, reflected that but i know i have benefited greatly, not only as an attorney, but as someone who has worked in the city to have worked with so many leaders of the arab-american community. the business leaders have done very well here. knowing, also, the challenges that you fac
now it's happening for your generations of arab americans. it's our pleasure, and as the mayor of our great city -- i know it is felt at the board of supervisors that we welcome and celebrate our diversity. we do our best to understand, to dialogue, and to create more understanding. we celebrate that. that is our strength in san francisco. that's why we have these wonderful celebrations. thank you to the ensemble for sharing your music here and creating a cultural connections. [applause] thank...
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the american public is keenly interested in requiring all americans to be insured, which began as a republican idea and whether that is going to be upheld and despite our public and private outreach to the supreme court there is yet no indication those proceedings will be made widely available to the american public on the day of the argument. i believe they should. i'm long in favor of open government. that is why i am a supporter of the freedom of information act. our democracy works best when americans have readache cess to their government. the most recent hearings on supreme court nominees we made arrangements to accommodate thousands of individual spectators during that time in our hearing room. in addition make sure the hearings are broadcast live. we even streamed the proceedings on our website. these technologies welcomed the american people in the role that our constitution continues to play in our democracy. the senate has been televising its proceedings for more than 25 years. i believe the other body longer. state supreme courts have been televising their proceedings for years. no
the american public is keenly interested in requiring all americans to be insured, which began as a republican idea and whether that is going to be upheld and despite our public and private outreach to the supreme court there is yet no indication those proceedings will be made widely available to the american public on the day of the argument. i believe they should. i'm long in favor of open government. that is why i am a supporter of the freedom of information act. our democracy works best...