i want to acknowledge, first of all, two of the finest senators in the country, karl levin and debbiehe house. [cheers and applause] >> outstanding members of the congressional delegation, john dingell, john conyers, samuel levin, gary peters, and hanson clark. the president of the metropolitan detroit central labor council, our host sandra williams. afl-cio president rich trumpka. the president of the michigan afl-cio, mark gaffe knee -- mark gaffney. and some proud sons and daughters of michigan representing working people here and across the country, c sciu president henry, teamster president jimmy hoffa, u.a.w. president bob king. utility workers president mike langford. we're proud of them and we're proud of your congressional delegation who are working every single day with your state and local elected officials. to create jobs and economic growth and prosperity here in michigan and all across the country. i am honored, we are honored to spend this day with you and your families. >> thank you! >> the working men -- >> thank you! >> and women of america. this day belongs to you.