[applause] i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Please be seated. Well, now that weve said the pledge and saluted our flag, i would like it if all those who are with the armed forces here today, whether you would be active or retired as well as their families would you please stand we might show you our appreciation. [applause] thank you. Thank you so very much. On that note there are a few other people that i would like to recognize in the audience this evening. Like to start with our board of trustees, president bushs ambassador to the court of st. James, bob tuttle and his wife maria. Ambassador. [applause] and extraordinary supporter over the years of bush family, of president bush, mr. Brad freeman. Brad . [applause] one of our newer but remarkable trustees, mr. Ben sutton. Ben. [applause] from the reagan family, michael and cameron.