let s hear it for tom and the civil rights division. [applause] our resolve to meet the evolving threats with new vigilance has never been more clear. this past april, the department issued its first ever indictment for a hate crime based on sexual orientation on the matthew shepherd hate crimes convention act. [applause] this is a landmark measure signed into law by president obama in 2009, which many of the people in this room helps to move forward in relation to an alleged anti-gay hate crime in kentucky. we continue to review cases that may fall under this legislation. we are working to strengthen our ability to achieve justice on behalf of those victimized simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. we stand ready to vigorously pursue allegations of federal hate crimes wherever they arise to bring charges were ever they are warranted and support the efforts of our state and local law enforcement partners to enforce their own hate crimes laws. the civil