107th Congress; Jon Corzine is sworn in to US Senate

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I want to have a meal. I want to have a meal. Mark's going to get my spirit. We'll bring you what I've bring you to. I'm so pleased with your coming. Chris does. Yeah. Hi. I'm going to have a meal. Yeah, I'm going to have a meal. Well, well. I'm going to have a meal. I'm going to have a meal.

I'm going to have a meal. I'm going to have a meal. I'm going to have a meal. Hello. Hello. Hello. Yes? Yes. Okay. So, obviously, what brings you down? Well, John Carson brings me down. A new promise for the future brings me down. A new beginning brings me down. Frank Brownberg shoots, obviously, a very big, difficult field fill. But I certainly believe that John Carson can do it. So, I'm here today. And when you say a new beginning, what do you mean now? A new beginning in terms of meeting challenges. Frank laid the foundation for doing things, doing the tough issues, addressing the tough campaign issues, and that will improve the quality of life of people. I think John Carson can do that. And I know anything he can.

I think he will do that. Any examples of what you'd like to see, what you think he can address in the 50-50 Congress? That's ultimately going to be controlled by a new department in that world. Well, not first of all, I'm not so sure it's going to be control. I think there, hopefully, let's say this. I hope there's some modern viewpoints out there, but we'll see the value of the 90th Democrats to bring about a progressive agenda for the people of this country. In particular, I am looking forward to pursuing the whole issue of medication for senior citizens, the prescription plan. You can't let that guy with Frank Lomberg's breathing, you know, the silence. Thank you, Ms. Trump. Can we get a two-shot job? Okay. But do you think no center elects soon to be centered 25 minutes later? Or is that we'll be able to fill out the center of our research? It's going to take time, but I think you can do it. I'm really talking about it.

A lot of people come down these days. Actually, we've got two buses. Just one, I'm the great domestic exterior. And I understand there are buses from Canada. So who do you run against again? Frank Lomberg. So were you a sacrificial lamb? Well, some people may have looked at it that way. I looked at it as an opportunity to run for Congress, something I'd always wanted to do. So what's it going to be like to watch Congressman Mobyano sworn in yet again when you tried to unseat it? Well, one goes into a race knowing there's going to be a winner and a loser. And I didn't have any illusions. I was going to have an easy time to win, but he's a Congressman that seems to serve his constituents very well. I found that a lot of doors that I thought would be open to a Democrat were not open because he had been very effective in neutralizing those constituencies. Okay, let's get a quick two-genie.

Because I'll have to write into Mr. Gents. What do you mean neutralized? Oh, he neutralized labor unions. He neutralized the New Jersey Education Association. He neutralized the nurses. He neutralized the doctors. One more time while we push. Why are you here today? Oh, I'm here to celebrate John Furza. I think it's great. We still have two Democratic Senators from New Jersey. I think it's great that there is electric news. One of the ones that made sure that the Senate was going to retire. And as a political scientist, I'm fascinated by how that's going to work out. How do you think the Senate will work out? Do you think the 50-50 Senate will work out? What's difficult, even with the tiebreaker, the question is, if the Republicans try to put through a strongly conservative agenda, there are about at least a half a dozen Senators.

They're going to have a hard time keeping some rules. And so if they go to the Senate, there are 50 seat majority who hold up. If they go to the right and start governing and doing the way John asked for, one thing is done. It's not going to work. Are lean bar senors?

Nice name. Nice to make sure. Let's start with it. You have one of your name again. Just saw it. Just saw it. Let's start with just saw it. Okay. Just saw it. What brings you down here? Well, I came with my friends. I don't even know them as an invitation. And we wanted to celebrate John Korsai inauguration. Are you a New Jersey? Yes. I go to the Seattle Hall University School of Law. And what do you think about John Korsai being sworn in? I think it's an exciting event. And something that we're all looking forward to. I can see what he can do for the state of New Jersey. Do you think he holds promise? Do you think he fills Senator Lautenburg's shoes well enough? I think he can do the job. I think he's a good man. He's an honest man. He worked his way up to the top and an honest profession. I think that he holds a lot of promise and a good future for New Jersey. Great. I'm going to have a quick tour with you. So I'll... Can you name a guy in the starlet for me if you would?

And where are you living in New Jersey? My name is Jessica Lautenburg. G-I-S-C-L-A-A-C-U-N-A. And I live in New York, New Jersey. And do I detect an accent? Yes. I'm originally from Panama. Yes. Are you a citizen? Yes, I'm a US citizen. Hold on one moment. We're going to talk to you as your friend. And then I'm going to write my name because it's... I'm sorry. Okay. And your name again is... My name is Arlene Parsanas. Smell it last name. We are Z-E-N-A-S. All right. And did you work on the course on a campaign? Did you say something? Well, I did work out in the campaign. I didn't know about it during the campaign. And actually, I'm here also to support... Of course, I didn't. It's an operation. And what do you think of that? Well, I think it's a momentous moment, especially...

He's bringing in a new vibrant here and into... It's a hot day. I was very much taken aback by his... Universal Healthcare Policy. That means something else. You don't. You want to take it back right unless you didn't like it. Let's take this back. Excuse me. I think that's true. Yes. This campaign is for the first time. What do you want? This is what you want. This is what you want. Well, that's all right. Just take a picture. Great. Let's see. So, when you started taking aback by his health issues, that really means that you're not happy, which I'm sure you... No, no. I mean, I'm going to ask you again from the top. What do you think of... You know, sort of what was on being sworn into the Assembly? Well, I'm very excited because I was very much impressed with...

but healthcare policies and his beliefs as as far as the reform he wants for a jersey and every citizen in the jersey. In regards to all aspects, minority views and a pro-class middle class, it was more of a universal and uniform aspect of his politics, his political agenda. And that's what you like about, and that's what you're planning for. Yes. And you think you said there'll be a new spirit you think? Yes. I think it's bringing it into the political scene. And I'm looking forward to seeing how it unfolds in Washington. Good for you. We're going to get one more quick little picture. Watch behind you, gentlemen. Okay. Hit your right on the campaign also. Okay. So, what did you think of your campaign? My thought was exciting. Actually, I was helping out more all-in-all within the state-county region

and all-in-all for the entire time of gravity. Thank you. All right, good for you. Next time. The chair will be printed in full in the record. If the senator is to be sworn, we'll now present themselves at the desk in groups of four as their names are called in alphabetical order. The chair will administer their oaths of office. The clerk will now read the names of the first group. Mr. O'Connor of Hawaii. Mr. Allen of Virginia.

Mr. Bingham in New Mexico. Mr. Burns of Montana. Mr. Burns of Montana. Mr. Burns of Montana. Mr. Burns of Louisiana. Mr. Burns of Virginia. Mrs. Kentwell of Washington. Mrs. Carnahan of Missouri. Mr. Carper of Delaware. Mr. Chafee of Rhode Island.

Mrs. Clinton of New York. Mr. Dorison. Mr. think on your behalf. Thank you. Well, come on here. Congratulations. Congratulations. Well, congratulations to you. Would you raise your right hand, please? Do you saw a police evasion or a purpose of evasion that you will willingly facefully discharge the duties of the office on which you were about to enter? So help you guide me. Congratulations.

Congratulations. Thank you. Congratulations. Congratulations. The student written the name of something next group. Congratulations.

Wait, sir. I can't see it. Well, would you make a ceremony? Well, I think it's great that we have a nice New Jersey delegation down here. Who are John Poisson as a freshman senator. But I think he's going to bring a lot of good things because of his financial background to his son. And I know he'll take a little time for him to get started, but I know he'll do us well. Can we just go to Joe, John? Okay. Our other filmmakers having things like this, receptions, etc. Sure. There's a lot of activities that are going on. People are already in office. Time is getting a lot of practice. People have these type of events. And so it's not just John Poisson.

I think I'm putting some books out here. And I think Senator Sally's having something to wait for. And he's going on. Thanks. So what does this mean today? You were here to see it, you know, almost live and in person. What does it mean for New Jersey? What does it mean for your community? Well, I think it means that we can continue in a great direction. We're going with the fine senator, Senator Loudberg and Senator Torcelli working together as a team. I see that continuing with Senator Corazine. And it's just great to see so many people here that are really excited about Senator Corazine's election. And what it can mean for New Jersey and Trenton. I know that we're very interested in continuing to grow our economy and the signal of Trenton. We're looking at also taking advantage of some historical preservation Mondays that are out here. We're working more in terms of transportation as it relates to jobs and the Internet. So, you know, we're very excited about Senator Corazine being here. And I'm just glad to be a part of it.

Okay, great. And do you hope that he brings some of that new technology and that new way of thinking into this issue? Yeah, absolutely. And I think that he comes from a very unique perspective. He's a self-made multi-millionaire who has a very strong business background. He's looking at where we are. He's looking at the economy and it seems that you may be heading into a soft recession. I'm certainly sure that with his expertise, you'll be able to lend valuable expertise and leadership in involving the economy in the setting. Great. Thank you. More questions than I do. You ready? Is this on, John? So Steve, what does this mean? Corazine being sworn in. What does it mean for New Jersey? Well, I think it's a great thing for the state because, you know, John ran a very spirited campaign. He ran with, I think, a very ambitious agenda. And the fact now that he's coming down here in an environment that is entirely unique, not only for the state,

but for the nation, 50-50 Senate, a very close presidential election. I think it's a good thing for the state. I think John's going to have some unique opportunities here to advance the agenda that the people of the state embrace themselves. And how, I mean, that agenda, you're talking universal education, universal health care, access, anything. As we came to find out later, just kidding. That agenda, Corazine agenda, you just mentioned how difficult or how challenging will it be to get it through? A 50-50 Senate, 50-50 Senate, and ultimately, we have the internal climate problem. Easy you're going to work for you to ask the question. I think it's going to be a big challenge. But the reason I think it's going to be a little bit easier than maybe we anticipated during the election is because we are faced with a situation where, by partisanship, I think is going to ran in the Senate. And I think some bold ideas are going to be more received in the Senate than maybe they otherwise would have been a lopsided result either way.

One more question, and that is when President-elect coming in, and he's now on his cabinet, how will this closely divided Congress work with the President-elect and vice-president? Well, I'll tell you, I think the tone has to be set by the President-elect. It's starting to be, he has, over the last several days, sounded pretty unbending about pursuing his agenda and only his agenda. And obviously, we're going to have to have some eye-to-eye meetings with him on leadership on the Democratic side. But look, the tone will also be set, I think, by what happens in the Senate between Trent Lott and Tom D'Aschel. I think if they can come to somebody's party and bring it, maybe it'll be a case of the Congress setting an example for the President. New Jersey has one of only two governors races. Next week, maybe I could get a reverse with State Two. New Jersey has one of only two governors races this year.

Where is that put us politically? In the national, how important is that race? Well, I think we're first in the minds of both parties right now. I don't think there's any question, but that a lot of what's going on down here is only the failure to what we're going to see in New Jersey. I think you're going to see probably a lot of national attention on the race in New Jersey. It's going to be a very, very competitive race. And I think a lot of what happens here early on will influence what happens in New Jersey. What do you mean by that? The whole idea that we're going to have, I think, a pretty spirited debate in Washington on the national agenda. I think he's going to take the focus when we start the governor to our campaign in New Jersey. I hope, to a higher level, that I have a pretty spirited debate not only on the record of the Republicans, but also a very spirited debate on the agenda for New Jersey going forward. So we'll be looking at the Whitman D. Francesco record, no question about it.

But I think we're also going to have probably a very spirited debate on what the priorities of the state ought to be over the next 48 years. And that's going to come out of Congress because they're going to be talking about it. What I'm saying, James, I think that the move and the tone for the kind of debate we're going to have in New Jersey could very well be set by the events here over the next month or so. And the level of debate we're going to have and whether or not it's going to get down to a war of personalities or a battle of ideas. What little there are, we'll get at it now. Are you ready? All right. So anyway, the center-of-the-course line is now center-of-the-course line. What does that mean for New Jersey? What does it mean for the Democratic Party? I think it's very good for New Jersey, particularly the time when there seems to be a slowdown in the economy and we need to think about the relationship between Wall Street and Main Street. The center-of-course line is really well positioned to do that, not only to make sure the economy stays healthy to benefit New Jersey, but to have a dialogue and respect it as colleagues in the Senate as well.

They're going to respect him as someone who knows what it takes to keep the economy going. We'll put Joseph. What does it mean for the Democratic Party in New Jersey, the fact that Mr. Corazon is now center-of-the-course line? Well, I think we've got, as I said, a widely respected New Senator, together with Senator Torosselli, who was the leader of the Democratic effort on the Senate that yielded 50-50 ties. So I think it's going to be very, very good for us. Obviously, it's a difficult time politically with the Democrats representing our state having a Republican president. But I think they're going to be judged by how effective they're going to be, and I think it's going to be significant. One more question. Maybe we can start on a two-john so we don't have to do all two. And that is, will this Congress work well with the President-elect? Will they be able to get things down? Will they be compromised and vice versa? I've pretty said before, and I think it's correct. One of the things that the public was saying in this recent presidential election is that we want everyone to work together.

We want our problems to be solved. And I think that's the mandate that the President-elect has. And I hope that he's serious about confronting it because I think folks want to rhetoric minimized and the results maximized. And I think that's something that everybody wants to be associated with. So what's your role here today? You have just a few more months until you take over completely right now. That's right. I'm now the deputy chairman of the State Party, and in June, I'll be still seeing the time given. He's been very kind about giving me responsibilities. I've been using the time to meet the county chair, as we're talking about what we need to do to go in the success we've had already. So I'm here today just to meet folks and express our congratulations. Thank you very much.

Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much.

Thank you very much. We don't really know how that would work in New Jersey, but what's important is the girl would have to have a reason.

And what if it's one of these young girls from a fine home who's not abused and really doesn't have a reason? Well, she just doesn't want to tell her parents. Well, I think you have to remember, you're relying on the testimony presented during the hearing. That testimony was presented from the abortion industry. That is the same testimony that they use every time a state passes a premonification law. I hardly think it was objective. Even in the decision by the judge, judge Simon, even noted that it's the same evidence that they present in state after state. The AG's office, I think, should have presented evidence on the side of the legislature, which they did not. Clearly, there is evidence that does show that young people have benefited from this. And there are studies also that show conversely that teen pregnancy rates and teen abortion rates have gone down. Also, I think if there were cases like this happening out there, it would be major news.

It would be national news. And you can be assured that those who are against this amendment would advertise it all over the place. So I don't see this happening, I think, unfortunately, that these are just some of the images that have been conjured up by people who oppose the law. Let me, let me, I'm really sorry, because I know a lot of people. But I just want to make sure you respond into what I ask. Thank you. Thank you.