completed, these expansions in north carolina will more than double our global capacity for lithium battery separateors. the opportunities we have in the market are developing quickly. i would like to that ta people around the world and for those here in charlotte today for contributing to our success and positioning our company for continued growth. [applause] thank you. on that note, i would like to introduce to you the president of the united states, barack obama. [applause] applause >> thank you, everybody. have a seat. bob, fa you -- thank you very much for the terrific introduction. i would like to thank you for trying to explain to me what was going on here. [laughter] we have beverly purdue doing a great job. thank you very much. [applause] it is important to note that the state of north carolina has been supporting your company here. i didn't want to leave the state out. lieutenant governor walton is here. please stand up. applause the hot-shot young up and coming mayor from charlotte is here. [applause] some joun outstanding members of congress, com -- congressman mel watt. and even though he