历史上的今天-Today in History 2010-10-11（在线收听） |
October 11th, 2002On Capitol Hill, the Senate joins the House in authorizing US military force against Iraq. Arizona Republican John McCain says Saddam Hussein must comply with the UN on giving up weapons of mass destruction or else. “Allowing him to remain in power with the resources at his disposal, would intolerably and inevitably risk American interests in a region of the world, where threats to those interests affect the whole world.”
But West Virginia Democrat Robert Byrd accuses the White House of a power grab.
“The Bush administration wants that President to have the power to launch this nation into war, without provocation and without clear evidence of an imminent attack on the United, and we’re going to be foolish enough to give it to him.”
Also that same yearFormer President Jimmy Carter wins the Nobel Peace Prize，honored for years of peacemaking efforts.
1991In Washington, Anita Hill testifies before a Senate panel about her claims that Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas sexually harassed her. Thomas denies the claims, denouncing the hearings as a “high-tech lynching”. The senate ultimately confirms Thomas.
1962Pope John the 23rd convenes the Second Vatican Council, whose meetings reshaped the Catholic Church.
And 1975“Live from New York, it’s Saturday night.”
The comedy sketch show “Saturday Night Live” premieres on NBC.
Today in History, October 11th, Camille Bohannon, the Associated Press. |
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