Library. Before we start jean will give us a great presentation about george w. Bush. Well have a question and answer afterwards. Because he spent is feeling tonight please use the microphones. Will place one over there, another to the side there. That way your question doesnt get lost on cspan. I want to welcome you and tell you that we appreciate you being here tonight. Especially given that the Democratic Party has done alternative programming. We have the opportunity to get our fill of the 2020 president ial campaign. Were going to take a few moments to commemorate a man who won it in 2028. A man who became more appreciated with time. I was struck like many others i think by the national outpouring of respect and affection in the days leading up to and through the funeral of George Herbert bush in last november. And the funeral of his wife recently, he was the 44th president. Gore said that he served our nation with extraordinary integrity and grace. applause the country seemed anx