we have the honor to be with those agents whose children are battling cancer, like the reyna family. the opportunity to accompany the death of a spouse, a parent, or a child, like the gomez and morales family, i had the honor to serve with both of these families at police week. i have the daily privilege of working with some of the most compassionate men and women who render aid to the injured, rescue people who have been walking for days or were drowning. these agents who volunteer after, as coaches, mentors in our communities. finally, i want to thank my parents, my mother, who worked so hard after my dad was injured and could no longer work. she's an example of a tough, hardworking latina who never gives up. [applause] i also want to thank my beautiful wife, amy, my daughter, brianna, and my two babies, jose-luis and bella, for always supporting me and allowing me to serve country as a border patrol agent and as a chaplain. to my brothers and sisters in green, keep the great work honor first. [applause] >> wow. jose, you come from an incredible group of people, i'll tell you what.