a for all of you today is to go back into your respective communities in find any -- and find annie powell. the young woman who needs to be asked to be involved, to be a change agent in our community, this country, and in this world. without women, we will munsey the chains of amino as possible. [applause] i wanted to take a moment to recognize the woman who founded this organization that i am privileged to lead today. she has the vision, dedication, and commitment to really put thoughts and words on a paper and make them into a reality. she is the founder of emerge california, someone that i greatly respect and appreciate, andrea defield. [applause] and then on this international women's day, i would like to recognize, thank, and appreciate all of the men in the room today. this struggle and fight that continues is not just about women. the men in this room recognize that. this is about women, men, children in families, us as a people. about moving our society forward.