i was that was a really big deal because nifsi was in high school taking college classes and still working a part-time job to help my parents out at home. i now have 11 days to plan my future. that's 11 days where i'll be attending school, fulfilling my duties as student body president, and doing service with my community. sometimes i just feel numb to this oh toe -- to what's happening right now. i no longer feel like i have control of my future. i urge congress to pass a legislation that will protect me and thousands of other individuals. 122 people are no longer -- are losing their status every day and in 11 days i will be one of those people. i'll also be honest and say that i'm not just speaking for myself. i'm speaking for the other 20,000 plus teachers who are daca recipients who will just drastically lose their status. they need us -- the kids need us to be there. my niece needs someone who shares her family's experiences to represent her in the education system and all over the united states. the country that she and i call home. thank you. >> thank you, hector. i'd now like to in