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Monday, May 1, 2023

The House Stands Adjourned Until May 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until May 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria J. Nuland attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.

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Welcome to Hope For The Warriors 2023 Memorial Day 30x30 Challenge.
This Memorial Day challenge was made to get YOU moving and motivate you to incorporate any type of physical movement for 30 days for a minimum of 30 minutes. 
https://support.hopeforthewarriors.org/event/2023-memorial-day-30-x-30-challenge/e475876

Daily Weather Map
National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center
https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/dailywxmap/

National Forecast Charts
National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center
https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/national_forecast/natfcst.php?day=1

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Meet The Flockers
https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-meet-the-flockers/

Chip Bok - Bokbluster
https://twitter.com/bokbluster/status/1649162454130196480

Gary Varvel - Sleepy Joe's Re-Election Campaign
https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/sleepy-joes-re-election-campaign

RealityBites by Broc Smith - Biblical Proportions
https://rofcbybroc.com/2023/04/28/biblical-proportions/

Steve Breen @sdutBreen - Fox
https://twitter.com/sdutBreen/status/1649180632080338946

The Daily Cartoonist - Tucker Toons and Don Drawings
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/04/28/tucker-toons-and-don-drawings/

Jumble Daily
https://fun.chicagotribune.com/game/tca-jumble-daily

Congressional Record (Most Recent Issue)
https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record

Praying for America | The Psychology Behind Trump Derangement Syndrome 4/27/23
Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN)
https://rumble.com/v2l0nes-praying-for-america-the-psychology-behind-trump-derangement-syndrome-42723.html

NOAA Tide Predictions - Washington DC
Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tide_predictions.html?gid=1396

NOAA Observed Water Levels -  Station 8594900 Washington DC
Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8594900
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/waterlevels.html?id=8594900

April 28, 2023 - May 7, 2023
Weekly Schedule of Public Speaking Engagements and Other Activities: Friday, 28 April 2023 - Sunday, 07 May 2023
European Central Bank
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/calendars/weekly/html/index.en.html

April 30, 2023
International Jazz Day – A Jazz Journey around the World
Herbie Hancock to host All-Star Global Concert with UNESCO featuring performances in 13 global cities by Dianne Reeves, Marcus Miller, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Christian McBride, Melody Gardot, Sérgio Mendes, Cyrille Aimée, Antonio Sánchez, John Beasley and many more
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1t/k1teuowjpn

April 30, 2023 - May 2, 2023
National Leadership Summit 2023
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
https://nls.adl.org/

April 30, 2023 - May 2, 2023
National Small Business Week
https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week

May 2023
One Fell Swoop: Reading All of Shakespeare's Plays - Coriolanus
Liberty Fund
https://oll.libertyfund.org/page/virtual-reading-group-monthly-shakespeare-plays-and-sonnets

May 1, 2023 - May 4, 2023
FBI Houston @FBIHouston
A large-scale, multi-agency nuclear incident TRAINING EXERCISE
>>127229 pb
https://twitter.com/FBIHouston/status/1652040445235437590

May 1, 2023 - May 5, 2023
26th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS26)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/sh-proxy/it/?lnk=1&url=https%253A%252F%252Fworkspace.fao.org%252Fsites%252Fcodex%252FMeetings%252FCX-733-26%252FLinks%252FCCFICS26_Timetable2.pdf
https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/committees/committee/en/?committee=CCFICS
https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/meetings/detail/en/?meeting=CCFICS&session=26

May 1, 2023 - May 14, 2023
Exercise Arrow 23, Niinisalo, Finland
https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/army-mechanized-exercise-arrow-23-to-start-in-niinisalo

May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Month 
Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/event/mental-health-awareness-month/

May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Jewish American Heritage Month
Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/event/jewish-american-heritage-month/

May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
AAPI Heritage Month
Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/event/aapi-heritage-month/

MAY 1, 2003
End of Combat Operations in Iraq
President Bush addressed the nation from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). He declared the end of major military operations in Iraq, praised military personnel for their service, and spoke about global efforts to combat terrorism. 
https://www.c-span.org/video/?176417-1/end-combat-operations-iraq

May 1, 2023
May Day
https://victimsofcommunism.org/

May 1, 2023
1:00 AM EDT
After Words: Ava Chin, "Mott Street - A Chinese American Family's Story of Exclusion and Homecoming". Ava Chin reflected on her family's American experience across five generations & the impact the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act had on her family & community. She was interviewed by Yale University American studies & history professor Mary Lui.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527356-1/after-words-ava-chin

2:00 AM EDT
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival: Bret Stephens & Karl Rove. Karl Rove, former White House Senior Advisor for George W. Bush and New York Times colluminst Bret Stephens looked at the evolution of the Republican party and meaning of conservatism today. This event was part of the 2023 Rancho Mirage Writers Festival held in California.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?525721-7/rancho-mirage-writers-festival-bret-stephens-karl-rove

2:46 AM EDT
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival: Alan Dershowitz.  Constitutional lawyer Alan Dershowitz argued that Donald Trump's political opponents have been trying to prevent him from running in 2024. This event was part of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival held in California.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?525722-4/rancho-mirage-writers-festival-alan-dershowitz

3:00 AM EDT
France Review - 43rd Session of Universal Periodic Review
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k18/k18t454qod

3:30 AM EDT
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival: Philip Rucker. Washington Post reporter Phil Rucker looked at the final year of the Trump administration. This event was part of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival held in California.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?525722-5/rancho-mirage-writers-festival-philip-rucker

4:00 AM EDT
1st Meeting, 32nd session of the United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1t/k1t0ok7pm6

4:16 AM EDT
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival: Eddie Glaude Jr. & Donna Brazile. Democratic strategist Donna Brazile and Princeton University African American studies professor Eddie Glaude Jr. discussed race & class in America. This event was part of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival held in California.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?525722-6/rancho-mirage-writers-festival-eddie-glaude-jr-donna-brazile

5:05 AM EDT
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival: Doug Brinkley. Historian Douglas Brinkley recounted the emergence of environmental activism during the 60s. This event was part of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival held in California.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?525723-2/rancho-mirage-writers-festival-doug-brinkley

5:54 AM EDT
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival: Maureen Dowd. Maureen Dowd looked back on her life and career as a author and New York Times columnist and the interviews she has done. This event was part of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival held in California.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?525723-3/rancho-mirage-writers-festival-maureen-dowd

6:00 AM EDT
Q&A: Richard Norton Smith. Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith discusses his biography of President Ford titled "An Ordinary Man." He talks about Ford's personal life, anti-establishment politics, and post-presidential years.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527673-1/qa-richard-norton-smith

6:35 AM EDT
About Books The Art of the Blurb. Louise Willder discusses how books are promoted through back of the cover 'blurbs.' About Books also reports on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?524104-1/books-louise-wilder

7:00 AM EDT
Tucson Festival of Books: Konden Smith Hansen, "The Reed Smoot Hearings". University of Arizona Professor Konden Smith Hansen discussed the 1903-07 Senate investigation of Utah's Reed Smoot, the first Mormon Senator. This interview took place at the 2023 Tucson Festival of Books.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?526205-3/the-reed-smoot-hearings

7:00 AM EDT
Washington Journal: Open Phones
Viewers commented on the candidates for the 2024 presidential election.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527728-2/open-phones&playEvent

7:30 AM EDT
About Books Max Miller, "Tasting History". YouTuber Max Miller discussed his cookbook which explores history through recipes. We also looked at some of the latest publishing news and upcoming book releases.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527560-1/books-max-miller

8:00 AM EDT
30x30 Memorial Day Challenge - Virtual Fitness Challenge
Veterans Administration
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/55301/
https://support.hopeforthewarriors.org/event/2023-memorial-day-30-x-30-challenge/e475876

8:00 AM EDT
Immune Privilege of Stem Cells and Cancer Immunotherapy Workshop
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/42634

8:00 AM EDT
Washington Journal: William Hoagland Discusses the Debt Limit & America's $31T Debt
Bipartisan Policy Center Senior Vice President William Hoagland discusses the debate over raising the debt limit and how the U.S. amassed $31 trillion dollars in debt.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527728-3/william-hoagland-discusses-debt-limit-americas-31t-debt&playEvent

8:30 AM EDT
Bill Kristol Speaks at Anti-Defamation League Leadership Summit
Conservative columnist Bill Kristol is among those speaking at the Anti-Defamation League’s 2023 National Leadership Summit. ADL CEO & National Director Jonathan Greenblatt will also deliver a keynote address.
https://nls.adl.org/
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527766-1/bill-kristol-speaks-anti-defamation-league-leadership-summit

8:30 AM EDT
Tonga Review - 43rd Session of Universal Periodic Review
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k15/k15zm84705

8:30 AM EDT
Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoya
George Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-may-1-2023/

8:45 AM EDT
Washington Journal: Dr. Patricia Turner Discusses State of the Health Care Industry in the U.S.
American College of Surgeons executive director and CEO Dr. Patricia Turner discusses the state of the health care industry in the U.S., including financial challenges and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527728-4/dr-patricia-turner-discusses-state-health-care-industry-us&playEvent

9:00 AM EDT
Member States briefing on Sudan (OCHA)
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k10/k10uoq091f

9:00 AM EDT
2nd Meeting, 32nd session of the United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k17/k17dckrpz4

9:00 AM EDT
20-Year Retrospective: Reflecting on the 'Mission Accomplished' Speech and Its Aftermath
Atlantic Council
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/reflecting-on-the-mission-accomplished-speech-and-its-aftermath/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekD2IyLLV1k

9:00 AM EDT
Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov
George Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-may-1-2023/

9:00 AM EDT
2023 Annual Report: Key Findings and Recommendations
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
https://www.uscirf.gov/events/webinars/2023-annual-report-key-findings-and-recommendations

9:00 AM EDT
National Advisory Board for Medical Rehab Research Meeting Day 1
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://videocast.nih.gov/livew.asp?live=49325

9:30 AM EDT
Washington Journal: Open Phones
Join us with your calls and comments on social media as we review the latest news headlines out of Washington.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527728-5/open-phones&playEvent

9:30 AM EDT
Net-Zero Commitments: What Is Needed From Non-State Entities to Reach Net-Zero Emissions?
Brookings Institution
https://www.brookings.edu/events/net-zero-commitments-what-is-needed-from-non-state-entities-to-reach-net-zero-emissions/

9:30 AM EDT
The Court Will Release an Order List at 9:30 a.m. On Monday, May 1. 
Supreme Court of the United States
https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/ordersofthecourt

9:45 AM EDT
Secretary Antony J. Blinken welcomes Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov to bilateral peace negotiations
George Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-may-1-2023/

10:00 AM EDT
Fifth Committee, 29th meeting - General Assembly, 77th session
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k1ehk0n31q

10:00 AM EDT
(Organizational meeting) High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation, 21st session (1 May 2023 and 30 May to 2 June 2023)
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1o/k1op3yyomd

10:00 AM EDT
Rebuilding American Naval Dominance
Hudson Institute
https://www.hudson.org/events/rebuilding-american-naval-dominance

10:00 AM EDT
Divided Government: Advancing A Conservative, Pro-Family Agenda
Bipartisan Policy Center
https://bipartisanpolicy.org/event/divided-government/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkXAx53kVKc

10:00 AM EDT
2023 Economic Indicator Release: Construction Spending (Construction Put in Place) March 2023
US Census Bureau, Department of Commerce
https://www.census.gov/construction/c30/c30index.html

10:30 AM EDT
(1st meeting) 2023/3rd Session of the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names: Theme: "Strengthening relationships, links and connections in geographical names standardization and for sustainable development and pandemic recovery". 
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1h/k1h7bbaiox

10:45 AM EDT
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma delivers remarks to the joint 168-214 Foreign Service orientation class
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-may-1-2023/

11:15 AM EDT
Security Council Media Stakeout (Programme of work; Other matters)
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k10/k10jhhtncj

11:30 AM EDT
Beyond the crisis: Embedding safe refuge for journalists at risk
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1g/k1g1z4o2fs

12:00 PM EDT
Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General and the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k13/k13uwtc5a8

12:00 PM EDT
Targeting the Ventral Pallidum to Modulate Compulsive Behavior - NIH Only
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/42402

12:00 PM EDT
President Biden and Vice President Harris Deliver Remarks During National Small Business Week
The White House
https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPrn-gi9dmI

12:30 PM EDT
Press Conference: Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations, and President of the Security Council for the month of May on the Security Council program of work for the month of May 2023
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k12/k12e945sj7

12:45 PM EDT
Susan Rice Speaks at ADL's Nat'l Leadership Summit
Susan Rice, President Biden’s outgoing domestic policy adviser, speaks about the rise of antisemitism and hate in schools at the National Leadership Summit hosted by the Anti-Defamation League in Washington, DC.
https://nls.adl.org/
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527767-1/susan-rice-speaks-adls-natl-leadership-summit

1:00 PM EDT
Tina Brown on King Charles III's Coronation and Monarchy
Washington Post Live
https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2023/05/01/tina-brown-king-charles-iiis-coronation-monarchy/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBcrta8RPxQ
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Journalists Discuss King Charles Coronation
Journalists Tina Brown and Joanna Coles discuss the upcoming coronation of King Charles and the role of the British monarch during a virtual discussion hosted by the Washington Post.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527770-1/journalists-discuss-king-charles-coronation

1:00 PM EDT
Asthma in Our Communities: A Learn More Breathe Better® Webinar
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Department of Health and Human Services
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/events/2023/asthma-our-communities-learn-more-breathe-better-webinar

1:00 PM EDT
DNA Mismatch Repair: From Mechanisms to Diseases and Treatments
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
https://calendar.nih.gov/event/view/42730

1:00 PM EDT
CANCELED? Closed Commission Meeting - Consideration of a Nonpublic Law Enforcement Matter 
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/events/2023/05/closed-commission-meeting-may-1-2023
https://archive.ph/tXvl1

1:30 PM EDT
"SVB. What Happened and What Does It Mean?" with Dr. Stephen Quinn
American Institute for Economic Research
https://events.aier.org/bastiatmastercalendar/detail/1535/1682962200000

2:00 PM EDT
US-Taiwan Relations: Will China's Challenge Lead to a Crisis?
Brookings Institution
https://www.brookings.edu/events/u-s-taiwan-relations-will-chinas-challenge-lead-to-a-crisis/
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Discussion on U.S.-China Relations & Taiwan
The Brookings Institution holds a discussion with policy experts on the U.S. military and political relationship with Taiwan as it navigates a tumultuous period with mainland China.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527768-1/discussion-us-china-relations-taiwan

2:00 PM EDT
Department Press Briefing with Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel
Department of State
https://www.state.gov/todays-briefing-schedule/
https://www.youtube.com/statedept

2:30 PM EDT
The President AND The First Lady welcome His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. President of the Republic of the Philippines and Mrs. Louise Araneta-Marcos to the White House by 8:00 am]
Official Schedule
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

2:45 PM EDT
The President holds a bilateral meeting with His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. President of the Republic of the Philippines
Official Schedule
https://factba.se/biden/calendar/

3:00 PM EDT
Erika Moritsugu on Work as Biden Administration's Liaison to Asian Americans
Washington Post Live
https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2023/05/01/erika-moritsugu-work-biden-administrations-liaison-asian-americans/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zea4bz7YcE

3:00 PM EDT
General Assembly: Informal consultations on the High-level dialogue on financing for development
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k1kji705z6

3:00 PM EDT
(2nd meeting) 2023/3rd Session of the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k1egdmwb0s

3:00 PM EDT
Introduction to the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement and Sustainable Fisheries processes at the United Nations
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1h/k1h27wjru3

3:00 PM EDT
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
The White House
https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-9UcqjlsQ4

3:00 PM EDT
U.S. Senate: Senate Session
The Senate will continue debate on the nomination of former Montana Solicitor General Anthony Johnstone to be a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judge. A confirmation vote on his nomination will take place at 5:30pm.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527761-1/senate-session

5:30 PM EDT
The President hosts a reception celebrating Eid-al-Fitr; The Vice President and The Second Gentleman attend
The White House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXZpnG6Fr94

6:00 PM EDT
Documentary Screening of "Etilaat Roz"
National Press Club
https://www.press.org/events/documentary-screening-etilaat-roz

6:00 PM EDT
Spring 2023 Teen Socrates Seminar – What is Our Quest?
Aspen Institute
https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/teen-socrates-seminar-spring-2023/

6:00 PM EDT
The Future of Christianity: A Conversation with R.R. Reno, editor of First Things
The American Conservative
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/event/the-future-of-christianity-a-conversation-with-r-r-reno/

6:00 PM EDT
Sen. Amy Klobuchar & Fmr. Sen. Rob Portman on Bipartisanship
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and former Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) discuss bipartisanship. Both are receiving awards for working across party lines from the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527769-1/sen-amy-klobuchar-fmr-sen-rob-portman-bipartisanship

6:30 PM EDT
The Free and Virtuous Society
Acton Institute 
https://www.acton.org/event/2023/04/10/free-and-virtuous-society

7:00 PM EDT
Secretary Antony J. Blinken attends a dinner hosted by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
Washington, D.C.
https://www.state.gov/public-schedule-may-1-2023/

7:00 PM EDT
The U.S. Army Blues - Jazz With The Blues, Severna Park, Maryland
U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own"
https://www.usarmyband.com/calendar
https://www.usarmyband.com/events/u-s-army-blues-educational-clinic-and-community-concert-featuring-solo-competition-winners

7:00 PM EDT
The Airmen of Note LIVE in Williamsville, New York
U.S. Air Force Band
https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/Events/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-airmen-of-note-live-in-williamsville-tickets-519989652047

7:00 PM EDT
Commodores - Blues Alley Jazz Society, Washington, D.C.
U.S. Navy Band
https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events
https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events/2023-may-1-commodores-blues-alley-jazz-society

9:00 PM EDT
Fmr. Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle and Trent Lott Discuss Bipartisanship
Former Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota, 1987-2005) and Trent Lott (R- Mississippi, 1989-2007) discuss leadership and bipartisan cooperation during an event hosted by the Dole Institute of Politics.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527625-1/fmr-senate-majority-leaders-tom-daschle-trent-lott-discuss-bipartisanship