last night in the middle of new york had nothing purslane to assist you giancarlo some giancarlo summit on the courage and bravery to let him in his medalist tommy smith of the stairs to help our country redirected scott and history. it's with great honor i along with my dear friend and manners, dr. wilder and nancy damon also. we all have the privilege of presenting the most extraordinary national treasure to you. and a second, please join me in welcoming dr. john carlos. but we are going to welcome kate damon next. [applause] [applause] >> thank you so much. this is a wonderful, arresting a blessed day for me to come to charlottesville and received an ovation like this. it is extremely precious to me to be at the evening for a -- >> i have to go first. >> i'm sorry. [laughter] [applause] >> good evening. no worries, no worries. said my name is kate damon. the manual might know my mother. i first met congressman lois in 2010 at a client's event in the image is funding an outgrowth of the jay liberty and justice for all award. my mother thinks you are the greatest. can i give you a hug?