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when we started, we came from south san francisco, and we came here because amgen, who competes with us in the markets, and jenentech were fighting over space there. there was a period of time when the rents in san francisco were higher than the rent here. the total cost here was still higher, but that one moment, i knew only happened once every couple decades. and so we jumped on it. we got our board to agree to let us come peer. the shorensteen family built this building. they did a very, very good job, but when we got here, we were alone and it was an economic crisis, a period of ...

i know mike had a chance to talk to you yesterday prove he probably wants to say a few words, as well. i know he loves you. the media will want to talk to you, as well. people were inspired by your story. it's incredible. thank you very much, on behalf of the members of the san francisco fire department. we really appreciate it. the chief appreciate it, as well. we are tr training or the equipment. you did it. it's an honor to know you. [applause] >> in addition to our commissioners on the fire commission and our command staff, i also want to thank the supervisor for being here, and ...

words here. but i know the city has done right, and you can evidence it right here. we started with good business sense, whether it was attracting fibrogen or q.v.c. and then started saying we can attract other businesses here. we've done the right messaging here. redevelopment has built the infrastructure, and now we see our future tax dollars contributing to the verticalness of these buildings and then the companies have come here in a very open and welcome way. and the talent is still continuing to be here. i exchanged my views that we need to keep our school systems very strong. ...

>> thank you for joining us. i'm katherine sharp. we are very excited today to have a press release from the mayor and have him join us. this has been an amazing experience for those of us from the very beginning. we look forward to sharing that story with you. without further ado, mayor lee. >> thank you, katherine. thank you very much for being here. i wanted to join this great moment of celebration for fibrogen, which is more than a serial. that was what i first thought when i saw that name. i want to congratulate fibrogen and all the companies that have spouted up. i had -- ...

the segment, it looks like it's moving pretty well, actually. >> this is holly lee knox. there are some proud pet owners in san francisco and they have brought all their pets here to strut their stuff. >> it's an annual event that we've had. this is our 18th year. we bring in rescue groupers, vendors, supporters, lots and lots of animals. it's a proud day for us and for the animals of san francisco. >> the costume contest is really fun. people get really creative. it's a really fun event. people go all out, create costumes, buy costumes, whatever it is. but there's some really fun on...