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To be with us and then taking the flight right away back. Unfortunately, his airplane had mechanical problems and he was unable to make his connection in chicago. But we have two of Young American candidates. Well have a discussion about political activism. Theyll talk about their campaign. Well then breakdown to a discussion of political activism, how were active in your local communities and how we can learn from each other and how to best become active in our own communities and why thats important. To lead our conversation, we have with us mr. Ayoob. Thats fine. So i want to thank everybody for being here today. This is something that adc has not done previously but i think its critically important because as we talk about activism especially on issues of importance to our community, one of the things that really has been lacking has been an interest in members of our community in running for congress or Political Office of any kind but specifically younger members of our community