st. anselm college. welcome, senator portman. [applause] >> good morning, and i too would like to thank our leader here at st. a's. and his assistant. he only for the kind words had this morning, but also for posting this event at the institute. englandnow, the new council has had a fabulous with ourelationship president and neil and his team here at the institute. together on these politics and events other the years, and i'm very happy to be back here again today. the thank ourike politics based series sponsors, whose banners you see around the room. the list is on the table of the people who make this possible. are not only distinguished members of the new england trulyl, but they are great corporate neighbors here in newhampshire and england. and we want to thank them for their generosity. i introduce our guest this morning, let me just tell events forpcoming those of you who often travel to washington. colleagues there. looking forward to seeing many ourou at our next event in capital conversation series, which is a huge succ