both of these men were john flanagan. i think you know the story.this is one case where my ex but patience were far outpaced by the individual in the case where for many of us, where the student far exceeded the teachers. john flanagan has served 16 years in the eight assembly. he was in 2002 to the senate. he has continuously over that career advocated for tax relief for the people of this state, for budget reform, for applicable funding and meaningful accountability in education, respected health care for all, and partially women and children and to improve the overall quality of life for the people of ours they. it is my honor and privilege to introduce to you a great republican, a dynamic leader and our good friend, senator john flanagan. [applause] >> thank you. thank you very much. i am humbled. i am humbled because tony cassell has been a good friend and someone who is in a mentor from the were so many years. i have the good fortune of sitting next to him in the new york state each of my nature in his good buddy and my good friend listen pass

john flanagan really cares. all the senators really care. assembly members really care. it is tough work. i know especially when the confidence is down, state government, there are rankings that we are not part of the need to fix. ladies and gentlemen, we are working hard everything related to fix these issues. i couldn't be more proud to serve as members of my conference because we are continually outspent but never outworked. in the last three cycles, the assembly democrats have spent over $18 million on races. we have tried to keep up with $6 million over the same three cycles. but they never outwork us so we still win races. every time redistricting comes along, with the swipe of a pen they take away 4, 5, 7 seats. again back on our feet just like we will do this fall. because it is important. the values and principles that this party stands for is important. we have members from buffalo to city,sland, including the and we need to add more seats in the city and we will. quite likely, it is going to be a result of help from all of you. and the people back home. i coul