and welfare, other educational committees, he's an example for what all leadership is supposed to be across america. it was said by martin luther king jr. that progress is neither automatic or inevitable. every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, struggling and suffering. the tireless exertion and passionate concern of dedicated individuals. well, ladies and gentlemen, i am privileged to present to you a man dedicated to this cause, for justice, for opportunity and for freedom. a man in a fight for what is right and a man who will die with his boots on. senator elbertguillory. ♪ got a dollar tree and i know god is on my side so i'm feeling all right ♪ >> good afternoon. joseph, thank you very much. that was extremely well done. young men like that -- [ applause ] and i see some other young people in this room. i'm very heartened to see them. i'm owe i'm equally heartened to see so many types of americans here under one banner, speaking one language. the language of free dome and liberty. but many, many colors of americans. happy to see you here. 14 months ago i was a democrat. yes. once i was lost but now i'm found. for