>> my birthday is on february 1. i am just sneaking in under 40. i think there is a huge learning curve. they are coming into office, campaigning is one thing. you talk about the things you hope to do. you come into government and realize the reality of getting things done and the challenges and constraints. i am looking forward to helping my new colleagues. all of them are so competent, talented and connected to their communities. >> what do you say to critics who have the audacity to say that there are no men and that it is also all democrats on your counsel. >> i think this past election cycle there were so many folks running for these he then there were people all of all genders and races. but the people of st. paul chose to elect us. they chose to elect us because