exemplary leadership to increase engagement, strengthen commitments to fight trafficking, judge maria graco genado. [ applause ] in recognition of her courageous advocacy on the behalf of vulnerable people and her pioneering work to outlaw slavery once and for all, in the country in which she was the first woman lawyer. [ applause ] the founder of human justice administration, for his work to preserve rule of law around the globe, gary hrk haugen. >> if i could ask vincent to please come to the podium and speak on behalf of the tip heros, please. [ applause ] >> bonjour. --. >> translator: madame secretary, honorable undersecretaries, honorable ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions, distinguished guests. [ speaking foreign language ] >> translator: on behalf of my organization and of all the heros here that i have the honor to represent, i would like to thanking the united states government for honoring us with this award at this unforgettable moment. [ speaking foreign language ] >> translator: the phenomenon of human trafficking has reached alarming proportions around the world. my country,