To does his support for the treaty. I know, that the secretary changed his schedule to be with us today. Hes a keynote speaker at the disabilityrelated event this evening in new york. Well be excusing him around 4 30 or so do so. Secretary, were pleased for joining us. Thank you for rearranging your schedule today. I will leave congresswoman duckworth to be recognized by senator dire bin. Someone who has done a tremendous amount of work on the cannot of Veterans Affairs and personal testimony about her personal experience as a Wounded Warrior is invaluable to the committee. I want to ask former attorney general who is here to discuss the practical importance of ratification, and let me also recognize his wife, jenny, who is accomplished in the field of disability advocacy. We appreciate you being here as well. Let me ask dr. Susan from the catholic family and Human Rights Institute. Professor timothy meyer, the assistant Professor School of law. And Michael Faris to join us as well as