the 49ers. how did you come up with this bet, mr. mayor? >> we just thought it would be a fun thing to do between two cities that are obviously avid about sportsfrom our perspective it's a way of us being able to once again communicate that this is a city that's taxed without representation. so if we are fortunate enough to be able to win the flag that seattle will fly will say no taxation without representation on it. >> spreading the word. >> absolutely. >> mr. mcginn, i know you consider yourself a bit of a basketball player. there's no ego involved in this bet, is there? >> no. in fact, it's nice to be able to stand up for d.c. citizens and help them with a political cause, but i'll tell you something that's going to be awful nice, is to see that seattle flag flying in d.c. >> keep hope alive. >> that's right. mayor mike mcginn from seattle, we certainly appreciate your time. it will be much easier when you are interviewed tomorrow morning. it will be much easier on you than i was. mr. mayor, before we let you go you'll have a press conference tomorrow to speak with the historic low in the murder rate here in washington d.c. how proud are