now unfortunately, due to the flood and severe storms in tennessee over the weekend, governor prentice and had to go home and governor haley, haley barbour is stuck with his problems down in mississippi. and as we were having some conversations appear, there are challenges in our country today. and those challenges are most effectively going to be met by the governors and we are therefore particularly pleased that show be here and governor plenty, thank you to you for carrying both sides of this issue is today. as you know the governor is one of the most innovative governors in our country. and to our country. we appreciate the leadership and the participation. i'd also like to join margaret in thanking all of the governors, the state chambers and the business leaders for attending this event. together they represent the three most important groups to our economic recovery and long-term growth. why? because only the dirt can create the 20 million jobs will need in the next decade. the federal government can help. they can help utilize a faltering economy in some ways, but it is no subs