234win com register login philippines Joe Manchin chokes back tears in his final Senate speech with a warning to Democrats facing a bleak future West Virginia senator gives final floor speech before he retires from the Senate Sign up for the latest with the DailyMail.com's U.S. politics newsletter By SARAH EWALL-WICE, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM IN WASHINGTON, DC Published: 23:18, 3 December 2024 | Updated: 23:18, 3 December 2024 e-mail View comments West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin said goodbye to the Senate on Tuesday when he delivered his final speech on the floor of the chamber where he encouraged colleagues to move forward in a bipartisanship fashion and said he still believes it is the greatest deliberative body in the world. The independent senator who played a crucial role as a deciding vote for Democrats will be retiring at the end of this Congress after making the decision not to run for reelection in his deeply red home state. 'It's been the honor of my life to represent my great state of West Virginia and this great country of ours,' Manchin said. In a poignant 25 minute speech, the 77-year-old senator's voice shook at times as he sounded like he was trying to hold back tears during his emotional address. He said he still believes the U.S. Senate is the 'greatest deliberate body the world has ever known and ever will know.' West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin delivers his final address on the Senate floor where he called for bipartisanship and the protection of the filibuster while urging colleagues to work together moving forward to improve the lives of the American people The senator, who previously served as a governor of West Virginia, was first elected to represent his state as a Democrat in a special election in 2010. Since then, he has been a centrist vote helping Democrats pass some of their biggest pieces of legislation. But he has also served as a thorn in their side as they moved forward over the past four years with a slim majority, extracting specific demands as he at times delivered the final vote to help get bills passed. Earlier this year, Manchin announced he was leaving the Democratic party and would be a registered Independent as he warned of the party moving to much toward the left. In his heartfelt remarks, Manchin reflected on some of the key legislation he worked on, his relationships with colleagues and the power of U.S. government. 'As my time here comes to an end, I want you to know that my belief in the potential of this institution, and each and every one of you that represents it remains as strong as ever, Manchin said. 'I've said this, I believe in you probably more than you believe in yourself,' he told his colleagues. Manchin spoke of the need for bipartisanship and how he continues to support the filibuster, something he has been a champion of despite calls for its removal over the years. 'I have worked, and I believe with ever bone in my body and every fiber of in me, in every ounce of blood that I have to preserve the bipartisan foundation of this Senate, and that's the 60 vote threshold of the filibuster,' Manchin said. He noted that the Senate has had some missed opportunities to improve the lives of Americans from passing background checks to fixing immigration. He argued it was not because of disagreements but because politics got in the way. He called the work of the Senate messy and hard. He argued during the speech he was not elected to take sides and the only side he ever truly believed in is the 'American side.' 'At times, I felt like the whole Senate was united in being upset with me,' he later joked ruefully. His colleagues could be heard laughing as he said they had all 'been tolerant at times' of him. Senator Joe Manchin speaking to reporters. At times he was a deciding vote for Democrats working to pass legislation but remained a strong supporter of the filibuster and bipartisanship in the chamber. He announced last year he would not seek reelection The senator called on senators to work together to continue to pass bills and address pressing issues. He specifically mentioned fixing the immigration system and securing the border, addressing the ballooning national debt and standing with allies against authoritarianism. 'To my colleagues I'll leave you with this challenge: every day, ask yourself, what have I done for my country today?' Manchin said. 'We've got to stop demonizing each other. We've got to argue over ideas, that's fine, but not personalities,' he went on. 'We are all elected, and we all should be respected for that.' The senator said coming to Washington was humbling and noted 't he divisions here went pretty deep.' Manchin said he believes in the institution of democracy and need to cherish it. 'You hear people talk about the American Dream like it's some kind of a myth, like that's gone,' he said. 'But I want to tell you this: I'm standing here as many of you are here because of that American Dream.' As Manchin spoke, his wife Gayle and other family members as well as staff watched from the gallery above the chamber as he said his goodbye and thanked them. Manchin signaled while he will be leaving the Senate, he will remain in Washington 'maybe even well after that.' Those watching in the room could be heard laughing as he said his boat will still be docked in DC and invited people to come on by. In a clear sometimes rare moment of bipartisanship, colleagues from both sides of the aisle joined Manchin in the Senate chamber to wish him well. After he spoke, they gathered around him to offer farewells and shake hands. Several colleagues sang his praises from the Senate floor. His fellow West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito was first to speak where she highlighted their close relationship, his hard work for the state and said she has big shoes to fill as the state's new senior senator. 'Joe has always lead with conviction and a very steady hand,' she said. Manchin announced just over a year ago he would not seek reelection in the 2024 election when his term ended. If he had, it is not clear whether the senator could win in a state that has grown increasingly red over the years and elected Donald Trump by double-digits. Manchin will be replaced in the next Congress by GOP Governor Jim Justice who won the West Virginia Senate race with more than 68 percent of the vote. Republican Gov. Jim Justice will serve as the next senator of West Virginia, replacing outgoing Senator Joe Manchin Manchin's exit also comes as Republicans are set to retake the majority in the Senate with 53 seats to Democrats' 47. His call for bipartisanship came as Republicans are set to hold a trifecta with both chambers and the White House. For Democrats, the Senate may be the only line of defense at times because lawmakers will need 60 votes in most cases, so they will have to work together in a bipartisan manner to pass legislation unless they do away with the filibuster. Politics Share or comment on this article: Joe Manchin chokes back tears in his final Senate speech with a warning to Democrats facing a bleak future e-mail Add commentUAE Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi delivers a speech during the 53rd National Day event in Seoul, Monday. Korea Times photo by Kim Hyun-bin By Kim Hyun-bin The United Arab Emirates (UAE) marked its 53rd National Day with a grand event in Seoul on Monday, where UAE Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi celebrated the nation's formation as a federation on Dec. 2, 1971. "We are here this evening to celebrate the 53rd Eid Al Etihad (Day of the Union) of the United Arab Emirates," began Al Nuaimi. "The event marks the establishment of the UAE as a united federation on the second of December 1971. On that day, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was elected the first UAE president and the UAE national flag was officially raised in all parts of the country." The ambassador reflected on the UAE's accomplishments, highlighting significant progress both locally and globally. These achievements include support and diversification of the national economy and advancements in key sectors such as technology, space, clean energy and culture. The ambassador also discussed its "We the UAE 2031" vision, launched in November 2022, which aims to guide the UAE's development for the next decade. "Through this vision, the UAE aims to strengthen its position as an attractive and influential economic center. It also seeks to be a global hub for sustainable development and innovation," he explained. "The UAE is also a living example of tolerance, coexistence and multiculturalism. Coexistence is a fundamental pillar in the fabric of Emirati society. More than 200 nationalities from all over the world live in harmony in the UAE despite the diversity of their cultures." He proudly mentioned the UAE's improved ranking in the Global Soft Power Index, entering the list of the top 10 countries in 2022. Focusing on the UAE's relationship with Korea, Al Nuaimi remarked, "In its ties with the global community, the UAE seeks to build strategic partnerships with other countries that are beneficial to both sides." He pointed out the significant progress in bilateral ties, mentioning high-level mechanisms and exchanges to strengthen the two's "special strategic partnership." "During the state visit of His Excellency President Yoon Suk Yeol to the UAE in January 2023, the leaders of the two countries agreed to elevate this partnership to its highest level," Al Nuaimi said. "The recent state visit by our President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to Seoul has played a significant role in expanding the areas of cooperation between the two sides." As the event concluded, Al Nuaimi expressed his gratitude to those who contributed to the strengthening of UAE-Korea relations. "As we celebrate the achievements made by UAE on this national occasion, we look forward to expanding the diversified partnerships between our two countries. I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to those who contributed to the strengthening of the relations between the UAE and the Republic of Korea," he said.

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Black Friday Yeti deals 2024: Save big on everyone’s favorite tumblers and insulated storageArticle content Sean Penn on Tuesday blasted the organizers of the Oscars for being cowards who, in effect, limit the kinds of films that can be funded and made. Recommended Videos The 64-year-old actor said at the Marrakech Film Festival that he gets excited about the Academy Awards only on the rare occasion that films he values are nominated. “The producers of the academy have exercised really extraordinary cowardice when it comes to being part of the world of expression and, in fact, have largely been part of limiting the imagination and limiting different cultural expressions,” Penn said at the festival, where he received a career achievement award this week. “I don’t get very excited about what we’ll call the Academy Awards,” he said, noting exceptions when certain films grace the ceremony, including Sean Baker’s “ The Florida Project,” Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here” and Jacques Audiard’s “ Emilia Perez. ” Penn’s remarks dovetail with longstanding criticisms of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for lacking diversity within the ranks of its members and the films that they celebrate with awards. It has in recent years taken steps to reform and rebrand itself, but has faced criticism for not going far enough. The academy did not immediately respond to request for comment on Tuesday. Penn also lauded Iranian-Danish director Ali Abassi and his latest film “ The Apprentice ” about President Donald Trump. It faced difficulty finding an American distributor in the lead-up to the U.S. election in November. “It’s kind of jaw-dropping how afraid this ‘business of mavericks’ is when they get a great film like that with great, great acting,” he said. “They, too, can be as afraid as a piddly little Republican congressman.” As part of a career tribute, the Marrakech Film Festival is screening four of Penn’s films this week in Morocco’s tourism capital. Local media in Morocco reported several audience members exiting a screening of “Milk” during a scene that depicted two men in bed. Homosexuality is illegal under Morocco’s penal code, although cases are not frequently prosecuted. The actor, whose 2023 film “ Superpower ” documents war in Ukraine, also voiced support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and called himself a “patriot in crisis” in response to a question about the American political landscape.

NoneDALLAS (AP) — More than 60 years after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated , conspiracy theories still swirl and any new glimpse into the fateful day of Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas continues to fascinate . President-elect Donald Trump promised during his reelection campaign that he would declassify all of the remaining government records surrounding the assassination if he returned to office. He made a similar pledge during his first term, but ultimately bended to appeals from the CIA and FBI to keep some documents withheld. At this point, only a few thousand of the millions of governmental records related to the assassination have yet to be fully released, and those who have studied the records released so far say that even if the remaining files are declassified, the public shouldn't anticipate any earth-shattering revelations. “Anybody waiting for a smoking gun that’s going to turn this case upside down will be sorely disappointed,” said Gerald Posner, author of “Case Closed,” which concludes that assassin Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Friday's 61st anniversary is expected to be marked with a moment of silence at 12:30 p.m. in Dealey Plaza, where Kennedy's motorcade was passing through when he was fatally shot. And throughout this week there have been events marking the anniversary. When Air Force One carrying Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy touched down in Dallas , they were greeted by a clear sky and enthusiastic crowds. With a reelection campaign on the horizon the next year, they had gone to Texas on political fence-mending trip. But as the motorcade was finishing its parade route downtown, shots rang out from the Texas School Book Depository building. Police arrested 24-year-old Oswald and, two days later, nightclub owner Jack Ruby fatally shot Oswald during a jail transfer. A year after the assassination, the Warren Commission, which President Lyndon B. Johnson established to investigate the assassination, concluded that Oswald acted alone and there was no evidence of a conspiracy. But that hasn't quelled a web of alternative theories over the decades. In the early 1990s, the federal government mandated that all assassination-related documents be housed in a single collection in the National Archives and Records Administration. The collection of over 5 million records was required to be opened by 2017, barring any exemptions designated by the president. Trump, who took office for his first term in 2017, had boasted that he'd allow the release of all of the remaining records but ended up holding some back because of what he called the potential harm to national security. And while files have continued to be released during President Joe Biden's administration, some still remain unseen. The documents released over the last few years offer details on the way intelligence services operated at the time, and include CIA cables and memos discussing visits by Oswald to the Soviet and Cuban embassies during a trip to Mexico City just weeks before the assassination. The former Marine had previously defected to the Soviet Union before returning home to Texas. Mark S. Zaid, a national security attorney in Washington, said what's been released so far has contributed to the understanding of the time period, giving “a great picture” of what was happening during the Cold War and the activities of the CIA. Posner estimates that there are still about 3,000 to 4,000 documents in the collection that haven’t yet been fully released. Of those documents, some are still completely redacted while others just have small redactions, like someone's Social Security number. There are about 500 documents where all the information is redacted, Posner said, and those include Oswald's and Ruby’s tax returns. “If you have been following it, as I have and others have, you sort of are zeroed in on the pages you think might provide some additional information for history,” Posner said. Trump's transition team hasn’t responded to questions this week about his plans when he takes office. From the start, there were those who believed there had to be more to the story than just Oswald acting alone, said Stephen Fagin, curator of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, which tells the story of the assassination from the building where Oswald made his sniper's perch. “People want to make sense of this and they want to find the solution that fits the crime," said Fagin, who said that while there are lingering questions, law enforcement made “a pretty compelling case” against Oswald. Larry J. Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, said his interest in the assassination dates back to the event itself, when he was a child. “It just seemed so fantastical that one very disturbed individual could end up pulling off the crime of the century," Sabato said. “But the more I studied it, the more I realized that is a very possible, maybe even probable in my view, hypothesis.”Dunxin Financial Holdings Limited Announces Planned ADS Ratio Change