our country does not end at patomac river. every week, i'm reminded we can start making decisions on what is right and what works, i'm more optimistic than ever that colorado will lead the way, creating better jobs and a brighter future for our schools and the country. i know we can do it together, democrats and republicans we can check our party registration at the door and set aside long held grievances and show washington, it's time to get to work. [applause] colorado knows the stakes are too high for this election to settle for tired arguments and political gains. they know it is about choices and where we stand on issues. this november, the choice cannot be clearer. do we want to return to the failed policies that drove us into the mess we are into. where are we going to move forward together to build an economy that works for every single american will we surrender to the anger and politics? no or embrace optimism for how much we can embrace together. will we remember our colorado dependents, roll up our sleeves and get