[applause] and kay thurman, a lady with a heart so grand, surprised it fits in her body. Shes dynamic, philanthropic, and inspirational. Im happy shes here with me today and reacquaint three years after first meeting. Boy, does she have a story thats one incredible lady right there. God bless you, kay. [applause] my new friends, the grand family, also here today. Their hospitality has been thoughtless and their generosity abundant, and how about diane thornton, suspect she something . Tireless, true, red, white, and blue. [applause] i want to thank cspan tv for being here today and broadcasting this event nationally. I want to thank the historic Austin Country club and this, our gracious hosts here today. They say there are two types of people in this world. Those that are texans, and those who wish they with texans. I fit in the latter category. Ill trade my accent for your texas draw any time of the week. Yall just let me know now, i reckon theres a deal to be done. [laughter] i love