we have a president, president biden, who supports us and advocates for us and who sees us. and he has articulated many times, including with an announcement today about his support for the transgender community and particularly his support for vulnerable transgender youth. so that support is being demonstrated throughout the administration with secretary becerra at health and human services, as you said secretary cardona of education, and so you know, this event at the white house further demonstrates the support for the -- of the president and the administration for vulnerable transgender individuals. >> how much do you see yourself in some ways, admiral levine, as a role model for trans kids given that you are such a high-ranking official in the government? >> well, thank you so much. it is such an honor to serve in this position. it's an honor to have been nominated and then confirmed as the assistant secretary for health. and then truly an honor to have taken the uniform of the united states public health service