. >> my colleagues on the aipac board of directors as well as ceo howard core and vice ceo richard fishman. [applause]. >> they continue to lead with creativity and vision. and i know everyone joins me in thanking the entire aipac staff for their hard work and deadation throughout the year. [applause] -- dedication throughout the year. [applause]. >> strong leadership is what makes aipac so effective, and so it is my distinct honor to introduce an extraordinary leader who was selected by aipac's board of directors to be our next president. ladies and gentlemen, from dallas, texas my friend aipac president elect lillian pinkus. [applause] [applause]. >> if you've had the good foreign to meet lillian you know why everyone admires her wisdom and commitment. lillian will formally become aipac president at next year's policy conference. to lillian john and the whole family, mazel tov. [applause]. >> and while i'm talking about family i want to thank my wife louise and my children sarah jake, and david for their incredible ongoing support. [applause]. >> simply put i could not do this without yo