they typically lead one to the northstar, otherwise known as polaris. so i thought it has a layer of theme. >> let's talk about some of the other elements in the peace. we are walking along, and there is a weather vane. there's a sweet little bird hanging on the side. what kind of bird is that? >> [inaudible] the smallest of the gulf species, and it lives around the bay area. >> you want to talk about the types of flour patterns that you send? >> [inaudible] around 1926 or so by the dahlia society. >> what is this bird here? >> that is the california quail. >> coming up here, we had a little blustery theme. what is this area here? >> this is supposed to be the side view, the expense of the golden gate bridge. >> there it is. >> there are really beautiful elements of architecture still around, i would say that it gives that feeling over to the work. >> what are your hopes for it? >> that in a way it just becomes part of the area. i think it is starting to have that feeling. people utilize it. they sit and, and have their lunch and play on -- they sit and

what about the northstar system? i don't think we even use it. well, it's a gift, and i want you to keep it.

it was in rochester where he published the influential anti- slavery newspaper "the northstar," was alsogest african-american paper in the country. he fought for emancipation and equality and dignity for every american at a time when our democracy was far from perfect. he was the only african-american to attend the first women's rights convention in 1848 in seneca falls, new york. rochester incidentally was the center of the fight for freedom throughout the 19th century. cynical false a short distance from rochester. -- seneca falls is a short distance from rochester. frederick douglass lived in washington, d. c. where he served in many positions including federal marshal and president of the freedman's savings and trust company while he carried on as a national leader for syllable rights. -- civil rights. after his body was laid to rest in 1895, the people of rochester erected the first monument honoring him in 1899. the people of washington, d. c. have also undertook this great man who called their city home at the latter years of his life. i want to thank the people of washington for

it was in rochester where he published the influential anti-slavery newspaper "the northstar," was also african-american paper in the country. he fought for emancipation and equality and dignity for every american at a time when our democracy was far from perfect. he was the only african-american to attend the first women's rights convention in 1848 in seneca falls, new ork. rochester incidentally was the center of the fight for freedom throughout the 19th century. -- seneca falls is a short distance from rochester. rederick douglass lived in washington, d. c. where he served in many positions including federal marshal and president of the freedman's poss including federal marshal and president of the freedman's savings and trust company while he carried on as a national leader for syllable rights. -- civil rights. rest his body was laid to in 1895, the people of rochester erected the first monument honoring him in 1899. the people of washington, d. c. have also undertook this great man who called their city home at the latter years of his life. i want to thank the people of washington

that is our northstar.jason shares that focus and allen shares that passes -- that passion. , he will beole working with some of her country's leading economists, including jim stock who has joined us and i'm relying on them to provide analysis and recommendations with just one thing in mind -- what is going to do the most good for the most people in this country question work not what is best for a political party or special interest. i don't have another election. it's not what is best for me. what is best for the middle class? everybody is working hard to get here. that's with the american people deserve, so i would urge the senate to swiftly confirm jason furman and i want to again thank alan for his outstanding service and thank jason and his family for continuing to serve the country they love. for all of the economists in the for theank you occasionally underappreciated work that you do. [applause] >> president obama this afternoon, nominating furman, a veteran white house economic official to be cha