it's so nice, and we appreciate it and all of the people outside that were waving proudly the american flag. believe me, we appreciate it very much. i want to thank jerry cook, steve bernie and all of the tremendous employees here at the lauren cook company for hosting us today. where's jerry? where is jerry? thank you. thank you, jerry. what a job. i have heard so much about you. it's a great honor to know you, jerry. thank you. i also want to welcome the many distinguished guests who are here with us for this very important event. secretary of the treasury, steve mnuchin. thank you, steve. secretary of commerce wilbur ross. small business administrator which, by the way, is a very