Throughout the earlier elections and throughout this race. I have called congressman natalie to congratulate congressman natalie to congratulate him nadler to congratulate him on his victory. He is a distinguished member of congress. I share his progressive values and i wish him every success. [cheers and applause] i hope mr. Patels efforts will inspire other young people to get engaged, to volunteer and to run for office and push the changes that we need. A very special thank you to my family. I am so lucky to have two amazing daughters. [cheers and applause] christina and virginia, you have been at my side during many campaigns. You are strong, confident women who are doing great things and we all miss your loving father, cliff, greatly. [applause] but i know he would be very proud of you and he would be proud of our new soninlaw and grandson and proud of how much team maloney has accomplished. Again, thank you, team maloney, all of the, for your passion, idealism, loyalty, persisten