like so many other local election workers in 2020 he was harassed and threatened as he did his job faithfully. he did not bend. he did not bow. he did not yield to the political threats and pressure. he he s so trusted by both political parties that the new democratic governor of pennsylvania, josh shapiro appointed him as pennsylvania s secretary of state, a republican to ensure that the integrity of the election. that s a high compliment. [ applause ] his character and his commitments speak volumes. we the people. that s what we also see in mr. benson. twice elected secretary of state to save the right to vote and have that vote counted fairly. that s what she did in 2020, when she oversaw a record number of michiganders turn out in that election only to find an armed mob an armed mob outside of her home on christmas eve and she and her son were decorating their christmas tree inside, but she refused to back down. she had done her duty. she had kept her oath full of integ
rusty, we may not agree on all things, but we agree on what this country s about though. we agree that public service is not without is not about what you are willing to do to win. it s about what you are willing to lose over, what you are willing to lose over. rusty put himself over the calls to decertify. he lost his primary last year. rusty, you re an example as a dmemonstration to every young mn and woman aberrantinout enterin politics. you re everything politics is all about. thank you, thank you, thank you for your integrity and drive. [ applause ] folks, my fellow americans, i want you to give one round of