tonight we have julie smith, william gramm, and sam west with us. please stand and give your round of applause. it thank you. tonight's program is made possible from the generous support of our plan and sponsor, the telecommunications industry association, tia, and our silver sponsor, microsoft. i think each of them for making tonight possible for us. and now, we have a very special performance for you. sweet honey in the rock has been singing strong since 1973. this all woman of capella ensemble was founded right here in washington d.c. and is -- and has garnered international renown and multiple mandate -- multiple grammy nominations. please join me in welcoming sweet honey and the rocket to the dinner. [applause] >> ♪ we are the ones. we have been waiting we are the ones we have been waiting. we are the ones we have been waiting we are the ones we are the ones we have been waiting we are the ones we have been waiting ♪ yes ♪ we who believe in freedom cannot rest we who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes we who believe in freedom cannot