these two attributes make him a leader worthistening to. i look forward to how to revisallize the labor and our economy. after the remarks, we look forward to dialogue with you that david will moderate. please join men welcoming richard trumka. >> i want to thank saraor those very kind words. but more importantedly for all that they do to respond, all that you do here to response to the challengeshathis country is up against. i'm convinced that decades from now whether the historians look back at the last eight years they won't only see it as a time when ourountry's leaders lost their way, they'll see it as a time when progressive found t voices. the work has fundamental to making that happen. and you want to take a great deal of pride in the leadership and staff. and it was tremendous thing thatou've been doing. it goes without saying with the passing of ted kennedy, these last few days have been sad ones. not only for those of us who have had the opportuni to work with him, but i actually think for everyone in this country. we've all read