james michael curly of washington. but it wasn t an easy road. the democratic nominee for president back in 28. he may have overcome his humble beginnings, but his national campaign sparked virulent anti-catholic backlash that was as overt as it was ugly. a vote against the protestant faith. and cartoons like this one suggested that the pope himself would be the one at the helm of an administration announcement. you can see at the cardinal at the center of the cabinet room with smith serving him, the cardinal as a waiter. it s a reminder of how far we have come as a country and talk about the irish influence in america. bob, these are two great exemplars, especially my old classmate congressman james moran, and republican strategist who i really like who is on the other side of that aisle. moran, you are a great tribute. there you are with that incredible green tie.