their history, honor their service, and look towards the future. the newseum has enjoyed working with the fbi during our time here. our exhibit inside today s fbi, which explores headline-making fbi cases and examines how the bureau is fighting terrorism and cyber crime, is a visitor favorite. we have enjoyed hosting many programs with the fbi. revolving around the exhibit. i want to give a warm welcome to many former and current fbi agents in the room, and a warm welcome to our visitors and our members. thank you as always for your support. it is my pleasure to introduce fbi associate deputy director paul abbate. [applause] paul: good afternoon, everyone. what an amazing day. so privileged to be here. thank you john, and to the newseum, for hosting this phenomenal and historic event, and to the fbi s office of public affairs and office of diversity and inclusion for helping to organize such an amazing program today. it is an incredible privilege to be one small part of thi