roberts." so not only on this topic, but well worth the read. with that, i will turn things over to adam. white: thanks, leonard. state attorneys general occupy one of the most important roles in american government. though elected or selected validity, their duty is to the rule of law. they are responsible for vindicating the rights of their citizens and united states constitution's separation of power. -- it isy we have two hard to find better speakers on this topic now, one who is the attorney general of the state of nevada, and another who served as the attorney general for out, before joining the 11th circuit. or has been serving on the 11th circuit 2004, but a -- he served as attorney general of alabama. when a, he was the youngest in the nation. he was elected and reelected, and in 2002 received the highest percentage of votes of any statewide candidate. he graduated from tulane law school. he clerked for a judge on the fifth circuit, had been in atvate practice, and taught law schools. we are joined by adam laxalt, who has been serving as the nevada attorney general. a former lieutenant in the u.s. navy