Member of congress from connecticut. This evening we pay tribute to ly Linmanuel Miranda, an extraordinarily talented composer, ly cyricist and actor. Last year we honored david mu mccull low. This year we honor hip hop score, catchy lyrics and contemporary corography, americans are learning all about Alexander Hamilton and aaron beurre and how their conviction shaped our young country. Thank you, linmanuel for making history come alive through the performing arts. Now, this evening were honored to have the democratic leader with us, and former speaker of the house, nancy pelosi. Madam speaker, i invite you to the podium to say a few words. [ applause ] good afternoon, everyone. Its an honor to be here once again. With all of you. It seems like yesterday we were honoring David Mccullough. Now a whole other generation. Thank you, senator, and ron, thank you, ron sarasin for your great leadership for this organization for so many years. And welcome to don carlson, the new board chair, th