decades ago in 1963 when black construction workers and black ministers the conference and groups like kallur engaged in a sit-down protests to demand integration of construction projects and construction unions that were 99% plus white. many of these protests were at a downtown medical state center right here in brooklyn and someone named malcolm x participated in many of those protests. one last thing. i sought to have 100 pounds of cheese shipped in for today's event from wisconsin with love, but i am sorry to say that governor scott walker halted shipment when he heard the cheese was destined for all of you pointy head the progressive union friendly new york intellectuals. [laughter] bill's book is on sale downstairs for any of you would like to buy his book, which i recommend. i'm sorry to say i haven't seen either of your books here. i have a few copies of my book here if someone wants to do a personal transaction with me afterwards i would be happy to sign books. bill would be happy to sign his books. clarence will speak first. >> thank you. i tell people i really timed my book to come