i haven't gotten to the point where i have been overly sentimental, but my last christmas party photo line, they are pretty long. right at the end of the line, the president's marine corps band comes in. those who have been performing and i take a picture with them. it was the last time i was going to take a picture with my marine corps band after an event. i got a little choked up. it was in front of marines so i had to tamp it down. it was one small example of all the people who have contributed to our success. i'm responsible for where we screwed up. successes are widely shared with all the amazing people in the administration. mele kelikimaka.