[applause] this is my pleasure to represent you that governor commonwealth of virginia, the honorable ralp ralph. [inaudible] [applause] well good evening ladies and gentlemen. Happy new year and thank you for the warm welcome. To my wife pam, Lieutenant Governor fairfax, a attorney general hearing, justices of the Supreme Court, newly elected members, old friends of my cabinet and staff, thank you all for your service to our commonwealth. And good evening to madam speaker and madam president. [applause] [applause] [cheering] the Chamber Looks pretty good from up here doesnt it . [laughter] you know its a proud moment to look out and see General Assembly that reflects more with the virginia we see every day. Pplause] this is truly an historic night. Just one week ago, we closed a decade that sometimes challenged our fundamental beliefs. And even made us question what it means to live in a changing america. So tonight, let us recall some basic facts. Because we have a lot to be thankful
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