jordan, the president emeritus of gallaudet university, who wrote, "nothing is more american than recognizing equal opportunity for all citizens." so i think at the end of the day, dr. jordan's simple statement is in substance why we must ratify the treaty. we have several petitions that have been organized by different groups with a total of over 67,000 signatures. and let us not forget what this treaty means to veterans. we have received letters of support from organizations, including the american legion, representing 2. 4 million americans, and the veterans of foreign wars, with 1.5 million members, and i would like to recognize the national commander of the american legion dan dillinger, who is here with us today. americans, and the veterans of foreign wars, with 1.5 million members, and i would like to recognize the national commander of the american legion dan dillinger, who is here with us today. everyone who supports that treaty is pleased with the realization the american legion passed in august at their national convention, and we thank you, not just for that, but on behalf of a gr