and we also have eric young, outstanding labor leader as well as liz powell. but both of the attorney generals can referred to education. and the need to build the internal character and information of our young. when arne duncan left the administration, president obama looked around the country for who could continue that work. he came and glazed at the state that i was born. and found a courageous educator, visionary, one that we knew in new york well. for standing up against those that he had vested interests, for those that were supposed to be the object of what education is all about. and that is the students. he did not waiver in the face of being questioned. he did not capitulate in the face of controversy. and he earned the respect of new york as he has now the nation. i bring you the acting secretary of education for the united states, the honorable -- from, brooklyn, home boy, so don't -- you know, he and i are the two different looks of brooklyn. i'll let you all decide what that is. the honorable dr. john b. king junior. [ applause ] >> good mornin