week, the normally idyllic mount rainier national park was witness to the loss of park ranger michael anderson who died in the line of duty. will you all please join me in a moment of silence in their honor. thank you. good afternoon, everyone. first can i say thank you, bishop burger, for starting us off with such an inspirational prayer this morning. may god bless you. thank you. and thank you, sophia, for your beautiful performance of our national anthem. you are our future. remember, public service, political office is in your future. mr. president, mr. speaker, madam chief justice and distinguished justices of our court, honored officials, members of the washington state legislature, former governor, tribal leaders, local government officials, members of the consular association of washington, my fellow citizens. i have some of my family with me today, my daughter courtney and son-in-law scott aren't with me, but i'm pleased to say they're moving back to this washington. my effort was not subtle, but it has been steadfast and finally i got my wish. my extended family, thank you for being