so ladies and gentlemen, i give you author frances beinecke. [applause] >> thank you so much, lisa, and i just want to say that we are so privileged at nrdc and in the nation to have an epa administrator who is so committed to protecting the environment, to ensuring that citizens all across the country are fairly treated to healthy air, water, food, and who -- those who have suffered particularly from disproportionate impact over the years, from lack of environmental quality are so high on her agenda, so i am a huge admirer of lisa jackson, also a friend, but so grateful that the president has appointed somebody who -- for whom environmental protection is the mission of her life, who will do everything in her power to ensure that the future of this country and the well-being our citizens are protected going forward, so she is a total champ and we are so lucky to have her as part of the environmental future of this country and also here with us tonight. i have also want to thank all of my colleagues and friends from nrdc and from the environment