jim burke who will introduce senator tim bivens, mayor burke. [applause] >> thank you, jason.you know, a few years ago, the reagan peace park at eureka college was being dedicated and it was -- the weather was what similar to this and raining and so forth and just as maureen reagan got up to speech, as she came up to speak the clouds came out and maureen said the sun always shined on ronald reagan, so senator santorum you're getting the same treatment today. we've had rain here all morning. [applause] >> senator, as you know, ronald reagan was exuded self-confidence. he was very optimistic. he really believed in himself. and, senator, he picked up all these treats right here in this community. they were treats he had here when he left her as a young man and if you get around this community at all, you'll find that is the attitude that prevails throughout this community with all these fine people here. [applause] >> just one last county. as the senator mentioned it was mentioned the democratic party have their headquarters over here. but my good republican friends when they pla