tweeting. there is no embargo when the session ends except c-span will wait two hours before hearing the tape of this breakfast. with the goal of maintaining the reputation, if you would like to ask a question, please send me a subtle signal and i will happily call on one end all. we will offer our guests the opportunity to make some opening comments and then move to questions from around the table. with that, the floor is yours. thank you. i always have trouble hearing you. it seems like we were just here last year at this time and another year has gone speeding by. they seem to go buy a little quicker each year. hopefully, we can make this year more meaningful than perhaps the last year. i will be very brief. i just want to say a few words and then we will open it up for conversation and questions you might have. for the last 30 years, the economy has really been moving away from working people and towards those at the very top. that has taken a big toll on not only worke