christian, paul williamson died -- we have seen each other so much. thank you for your work, what you do for children, teaching children about music. chris harrison -- i believe your name is -- did i add a t-e on it i should not have? >> that is perfect. >> let me just say i think it would be appropriate if we have a hearing on the directv-at&t merger. to the witnesses, my delay was provoked by the fact that this is a year anniversary of the shelby case, the united states case that, in my opinion, dismantled the voting rights in the united states. there is a hearing, and i would almost say that many of the --ist that you represent were affected by that. i apologize for my delay. that is one of the reasons that i dashed in here. i have made it clear -- i think we have an issue that should all, andinterest of the recognition of the talent of the artists, but also to understand -- i have tried to take some time to understand the theings of radio and expense they incur. so, i am prepared to be in this fight for the way forward. i will post my questions in