mike loy. senator ken hart. senator heath miller. senator boyd mccoy. senator ken shill. senator kate nelson. you all very, very much for your service to our state. [applause] once again, our family here in the state capitol will have its moments of the session no doubt. but i know, when the ice thaws, the snow melts, sports fans including speaker hadley return again to baseball. we will have accomplished much in this session, for the people we represent. the people of nebraska are good, hard-working and courageous people. they are the best of america. [applause] and in turn, we will give our best to them. god bless all of you. god bless america. and god bless the great state of nebraska. [applause] >> white house budget director sean donovan outlines the president's 2017 budget request today live at 1:00 p.m. eastern here on c-span2. the potomac institute held a discussion on countering terrorism and biological threats. speakers included former homeland security secretary tom ridge and former u.s. senator joseph lieberman. this is two hours. >> ladies and gentlemen, if i could have your atte