[applause] thank you. Thank you all very much for being here this evening to support Martha Fuller Clark. Shes an outstanding leader, and this state produces only strong women. Whats in the water here . Its wonderful to be here on her behalf, and hopefully i will see some of you at dinner as well. Thank you for having all of us in your home a few months ago. Martha, it is true that if you appreciate architecture, but i like your house, the house isnt mine. [laughter] that house belongs to the people of maryland. But he was great seeing you when you came down there with all of the state chairs. I love your governor because of her effectiveness, her ability to get things done, her ability to hold people together. My goodness, a unanimous bipartisan budget. [applause] we been able to get some difficult things done with votes from both sides of the aisle, a we could get a unanimous vote on adjournment. [laughter] so i also want to thank my friend martin for coming up here for maryland and also john cole who was here somewhere. And jennifer who has been working other for maryland, part of our leadership act. Jennifer, thank you. [applause] she is working really hard. Shes great, thank you. Its the least we could use ensure upon it was for maryland, we could [laughter] but let me say briefly. Flow, all of you know martha, and have known are probably longer than i have. But i just wanted to say a couple words. Theres good news on the horizon. Ive had occasion to go all around our country and speak it didnt did you get a sense of where our country is going from the attitudes of our young people. And im absolutelabsolutel y convinced that we have 200 years of Creative Service still in front of us. Because there is emerging in our country and awareness of how our economy actually works when its working well. Its a balanced approach. Its a combination of investments and buffers and yes from time to time raising that floor. So when people work hard and play by the rules they dont have to raise their children in poverty. Theres also a new way of governing and its a new way thats being devastated by her own chief executive. Its not about left or right. Its about moving people forward. Its about measuring performance. Its not about ideology. Its about collaboration. Its not about locking people out of rooms. Its about creating a bigger circle. Because the more perspective we have around the problem, the more likely we are to come up with the solutions to those problems. [applause] and theres a third awareness thats emerging in Martha Fuller Clark all life has been at the forefront of this, and that is a deeper understanding of the vital connections we share. And their imports, and the importance of strengthening them. A connection between our built environment and our natural environment. The connection between the quality of our own lives and the other Living Systems of this environment, our relationship and connections to one another in the here and now and the present, but also the connections we have to our past and what that tells us about the connections that we will have to our childrens ability to live lives where there is more opportunity for all, where every person gets a fair shot at being successful in giving their children a better way of life. And martha is that sort of mindful Public Servant legislator that i think is the hallmark of whats best about democracy here in the granite state. People who have their own lives and work on any number of things, but they bring their best wisdom forward in service of others, realizing that, in fact, there is a lot more that unites us than divides us. Shes been an outstanding leader. You are very, very lucky to have her. Im glad to count you among my friends, senator. And i encourage all of you to work hard these next 40 days. Send her back, center back stronger we elect Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen and carol sheaporter. You all are leading the country bigger leading away. We had ray buckley, a little speed wobble here in 2010, and people got a sense of what can happen if you fear off into ideology. Ideology is whats going to solve our problems. Collaborative, mindful leaders are going to solve our problems. So thank you all very much for having me. [applause] and another big round of applause for our speaker, terry [applause] thanks a lot. You see, that looks like martha and art entertaining at home, doesnt it . [laughter] the first lady. Thats mrs. Oak honor. Thats all the first ladys of maryland. We have yet to have a first husband. Someday. We could show you how. [laughter] strong women of the granite state. Thanks for having me. Thanks for being here. Glad to. The midterms require a lot more oars in the water. Thats right, so thank you. How are you doing . Good. We had over 200 people come in tonight. Thats awesome. [inaudible conversations] that was a fun night. It was. Too much time at the beach. Where were we that day . This was at the state convention probably three years ago. Six years ago. You got that great irish skin thats only good for yeah, dermatology. Hey, liz, can you do us a favor . This could be a Christmas Card if you play your cards right. One, two, three. Do you live here in portsmouth . [inaudible] about 10 miles from here. The maryland connection. We had a Construction Company in baltimore. Its developed a lot. He and i still get together. What do you do . Insurance broker. So was my grandfather. Thanks for coming here tonight. I hope to see you back here. Thanks a lot. I hope so. When you see the flare, come running. I will. Thank you. This is my husband, dallas. Behind every great person theres a spouse backing them up. Thank you for backing her up. You guys have seen people take swings at us, and its harder. I got some bones to pick with the local newspaper. And good to see you again. Im friends with vicki. Absolutely. Shes a pretty courageous woman. Wendy, she abandoned us. Because her brothers going to be attorney general. Yes, absolutely. Her brother ran a great race. Just a very courageous Public Servant, a lot of integrity. Hes going to be our new attorney general in maryland. He won the primary but its looking good for the general. Thank you for correcting me. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, too. Is this your first . This is my second. Iran two years ago. We are lucky, he was removed from office. They were both forced into resignation. Theres an open ticket. Theres a leader in the office that is part of the Leadership Team who won the primary for the republican nomination. So the goal is to make sure that that leader does not succeed. Well, good luck to you. County attorney, both civil and criminal . No. Its just called county attorney because thats a breakup by district. Exclusively criminal matters. I did that for a couple years from baltimore city. I was a prosecutor for the state police for a while and our lovely 2010 house, cut the budget so much that we went from six prosecutors for the entire state to three. That was a big mistake and theyre still suffering and trying to get back prosecutors. You cant do a lot for the quality of justice. No, you cant. Its hard when a trooper is going up against a 15 year how much less does justice defense attorney veteran. Obrien want . As much as he can get. Exactly. Hey, good luck to you. Keep banging on doors. You know i will. Are you losing a lot of weight . No. Thats a problem with campaign season. They feed me too much. Last time up about 40 pounds on last time. I got up to 215. Even with knocking on weve got to have you around more. I run the dog in the morning but i still survive in the gym. Are we going into this other room . We need to. [inaudible conversations] hi, im linda. Good to meet you. I have an irish background. We all have our crosses to bear. Hey, thanks, good to be back. How long have you been in . Seventeen years. Do you like it . Yet. What committees . Science and technology. Thats fun. We have moved on from there, but 17 years. Im running again. Good for you. Thank you for running. Kids are curious. They should have the opportunity. And they want hands on. And females, you know . The committee was predominately men. It hadnt been that way. So im proud to represent. Thank you for coming. Im glad to. Im going to say hi to some of your neighbors. Its a real pleasure. Thank you for being here. My neighbor, hes an attorney also. They are neighbors of mine. Hello, lisa. Good to meet you. Two attorneys in the family. My wife is a judge. I really dont win arguments. Good to meet you. Thanks a lot. Good to meet you. How long have you been up . Just two years. Are you breaking her in . [inaudible conversations] two of them gave me a check that know what theyre take my lawn site. I said if you have a check and youryour voting for me, you dot have to have a lawn sign. Thats good. Governor, im running for state rep for the first time. Im a little nervous but it sounds like its going to be great. Just knock on the doors. Im not looking for your autograph. Im looking for an email because based on your comments earlier i have a poll id like to send you about broadening base. I can do Martin Omalley. Com. That one would get there. Easy enough. And i will reference tonight. Cspan. Daniel will give you his card. He will give it to me. Thanks a lot. Good luck to you. Make sure you send a handwritten note after. Put your name. Now you now everything i know about politics. How are you doing . I like your tie. Thank you. This is my crab tie. Hello again, amy. Caroline, good to see you. Are you holding the maryland flag high . Every day, every day. You and i both share a jesuit education. Whats your name . Good to meet you. Hello, again. Dont get up. Dont get up. Be careful. He will put it in print. Hello, governor. Carol parish. Carol parish. [inaudible] are you having fun . My friend martin knocks from maryland. Be gentle with him. Good seeing you both. Good seeing you both. Its good to see you. Ill be glad to sign. God bless you. Im not available either. Do you live here in portsmouth . No, i dont. I came up from massachusetts with my sister. How are you . So you are married to the chair . Maybe you all told me that when we were at hi, governor omalley. So nice to meet you. I actually lived up in virginia until about a year and half ago. [inaudible conversations] oh, they are in the 21st century. We like the 21st century. We embrace the future. Virginia has a democratic governor. So they are coming, theyre coming along. Good seeing you. You would be larrys niece . Is this the drink table . Thanks so much for coming. Youre welcome. Thank you. He was my obama inspiration. What are you doing now . [inaudible] thats great. If you see him tell him i said thanks for all his help and support. Its great to be in the granite state. Hello. How are you . We are playing six degrees to kevin bacon here, to get to maryland. [inaudible conversations] how is your granddaughter doing . Im sorry, reverend. [inaudible conversations] whats your denomination . [inaudible] baptist. Do you know reverend carter . [inaudible] [applause] now i have the special honor of welcoming our special guest here tonight. Im so delighted that my friend Martin Omalley is with us. Governor omalley has worked over the last eight years to expand middleclass opportunity and put maryland on the path towards a brighter Economic Future for all of its citizens. He has fought to strengthen the states public schools, worked with businesses to create jobs, invested in infrastructure improvements, stood up for Marriage Equality, and signed into law a measure to improve marylands minimum wage. [applause] Martin Omalley knows that people, he knows that everyone counts, and he knows how to put that core democratic principles into action. Governor omalley has built a fantastic record of progress that will keep maryland families strong for generations to come, and hes a fantastic example of what democratic governors can do and are doing across the country. [applause] so its really wonderful to be here in portsmouth. The mayor spoke earlier. Mayor, you have a great city, and many aspects of it remind me of my city of baltimore. I also, its also good to the of the friends, james from campaigns past, and the gary hart days, and all the young people, boy, do you have an Outstanding Group of young men and women are working on your coordinated campaign. [applause] and i can sense here in your state that you, after that, shall we call it back in 2010 chairman buckley, the little bit of speed wobble that we had. I know maggie, governor, your people appreciate good leadership and they feel a lot better about the direction of which there had thanks to you and the good work youve done. I couldnt help, and want to share with you just a few words of encouragement because i know when you tune in to some of the cable shows, you get discouraged. Its easy to get discouraged watching gridlock in congress, but ive been traveling all around the country going to j. J. Dinners, as many places as we can in helping the democratic party. Because bill, however charismatic any leader is, they cannot succeed unless we all stick together, and we are strong. You cannot govern effectively and deliver results for people unless you are strong as a party. As i traveled around the country, im noticing three really positive things that are happening in our country, and you saw them tonight just in the course of your program. One, there is an emerging consensus about how great our economy actually works when its working. And you saw that in the story of market basket, didnt you . People realized theres more to making your economy work with a human purpose and corporate bottom lines. Its about valuable things like the dignity of work, the dignity of every individual and the fact that were stronger when were together, that the economy is built from the middle up. The second thing that ive noticed and really, its our young people like those that i had the blessing to meet from philips lets give a big applause over there. [applause] some of us, some of your parents were taught wittingly and unwittingly and falsely that the way to our security and prosperity was by becoming more separated and more distant from others. But you guys have it right, and you are calling our country back to the truth that, in fact, its our connections to one another that make us strong. That we need each other. You see the next generation playing this out every day in terms of their choices, where they live, coming back to cities. The third emerging trend is this, and oftentimes is emanating out from cities and counties but in your case you see in your governors office. It is a new way of leadership. Its that new wave thats been embraced by many women who are solving problems in cities all across america, and its not about ideology. Its about solving problems. Its not about bureaucracy. Its about doing the things that work. And its not about a chain of command. Its about ever widening circles of collaboration, inviting more people to be a part of solving our problems together. Thats not only the New Hampshire way, thats the maryland way and thats the american way. We are the greatest problemsolving people ever brought forward on the face of our planet. So you of 38 to to go until election day. Are you ready . All right, lets all join hands and contact the voters, shall we . 38 days. The good news is that means that we are 38 days away from reelecting governor Maggie Hassan. [applause] we are 38 days away from electing and reelecting congresswoman carol sheaporter. [applause] and 38 days away from another term for United States senator Jeanne Shaheen. [applause] it is true, and youve heard all across the country and you demonstrate it here in the great state of New Hampshire. When women succeed, america succeeds, right, senator . We succeed when New Hampshire resident, going to underline the word resident, when New Hampshire resident and New Hampshire senator Jeanne Shaheen shows a man from massachusetts what it means when they call it the granite state. [applause] and we succeed when our cando congresswoman carol sheaporter trounces her do nothing about opponent. [applause] we succeed by electing governor Maggie Hassan to continue her leadership. [applause] i have really enjoyed watching your governor work. She brings people together to get things done. A bipartisan budget, expansion of medicaid. Thats tripped up in many other states. Securing new transportation funding so that New Hampshire has a modern transportation infrastructure. And under governor hassans leadership the people of New Hampshire have driven down unemployment to its lowest level since 2008. [applause] but i want to ask you also something in all seriousness. Look, i can understand what all of these out of state man are so attracted to the strong women of New Hampshire. [laughter] but dont you think they should be running for office in their own home state . [applause] let me ask you something. Democrats of New Hampshire, do you think women should earn equal pay for equal work . Do you think were ready to move America Forward again . [applause] well look, reverend, i think was dr. Martin luther king said its important to preach to the choir, otherwise they might stop singing. [laughter] so at the risk of preaching to the choir, tonight i wanted to share with you and talk with you about the story of us, about the story of us. Baltimore and portsmouth, maryland and New Hampshire, and america. Back in 1999 when i was elected mayor of baltimore, my city had become the most violent and the most addicted and the most abandoned city in america. And there was a big difference between the baltimore that we carried in our hearts and the baltimore that we saw on our streets and in our headlines. Our biggest enemy wasnt drug dealers or crack cocaine. It was the lack of belief, a culture of failure, countless excuses for why it was we couldnt do anything about anything, and why none of us if we were smart should even try. So we s