Applause during this debate until the end but lets welcome now to candidates with a round of applause. Thank you. [applause] moderator our candidates will have one minute to respond questions from a panel of journalists. We have kellys buyers of Louisiana Public broadcasting, Greg Hillburn of usa today network, Elizabeth Crist the advocate and jeremy offer editor and publisher of law politics. Com. Tonight we will attempt to cover a lot of territory as we delve into the National Issues that are important to the future of the state. A drawing was used earlier to determine the order of questioning and closing statements. We will discuss the Affordable Care act, we will discuss the Foreign Affairs and perhaps gridlock in washington and much more. First our opening question for the candidates. This question is what specifically in your professional career has prepared you to be liaison as next United States senator. Moderator mr. Fleming able start us off. I am the one among those who are