we have continue to unvest in public education at the highest levels in the history of the commonwealth. i'll also say our unemployment rate is about a point and a half below the national unemployment rate. we are not satisfied. we still have to drive that down. but when i talk to those small businesses who are concerned about their premium increases, they appreciate we have the additional tools now to be able to get at that end. i meet entrepreneurs that say the security that comes from universal care is a factor in their decisions to invest in massachusetts. we welcome that. >> con tear -- contrary to public influence, the bond rate is up, the budget is balance -- >> we have more work to do. but i'm proud of it. >> you've done a great job. thank you. >> chairman recognized mr. walden. >> thank you for being here. my home state of oregon has tried to innovate. i was part of the legislature when we implemented the health care plan, and i've been an employee for 20 years and spent five years on a community nonprofit hospital board. i've on every seat at the table trying to figure out how