mr. dreier. and now it is time i next stage of business is to elect a permanent secretary this evening. i will entertain motions for permanent caucus secretary. >> i vote to vote for bj dreier a secretary. >> a motion for mr. matthew. we have a second from joel. a motion to close nominations. we have a second for that. on favor of closing nominations, signify by saying aye. opposed penne. the ayes have it. we now know for two proposed election of mr. brian dreier as permanent caucus secretary. all in favor please signify by saying aye. opposed? the ayes have it. congratulations, mr. dreier. as secretary i have the great povich and judy evans struck ennio to report on form eight of what issues transpired. one last piece of business for a call for speeches i will reintroduce to you, mr. dreier, who will pass a lincoln bag. >> alright. i would like to pass around what is known as lincoln bag, just to differentiate the cost of putting on the caucus. please give generously. if you do happen to give a