[applause] shapiro together, they made a powerful statement. Theyve reaffirm their support for israel as an ally, vital u. S. Ally, and important economic partner, and a champion of freedom. I hope you have all had a chance to look at the wall street journal today which carries a fullpage page ad naming all the governors who participated as well as the mayor of the district of columbia, and this is a reminder that it has been rejected coast to coast. Thank you [applause]. [applause] thank you. Continues to work with local, state, and federal ofislators, and tomorrow one our key advocacy items on the hill will be support for combating aids after 2017, which will protects states that protect state legislation. One of the cosponsors of this act is here with us this afternoon. He is a staunch supporter of the u. S. Israel relationship, a committed jewish leader, and i longtime personal friend of mine. Im talking about u. S. State minority leader senator chuck schumer. [applause] chuck has