Thank you, Bev, for your leadership and your active involvement in this great program. As a former Ambassador, I am acutely aware of the power of personal interaction and people making a difference to bridge the cultural divide. This is…

Thank you, Jim. All the programs that we have described of course require both leadership and staff to implement, and I want to say openly and very enthusiastically our association is blessed to have top people in both categories. I want…

Thank you, Bob. We appreciate your efforts, Bob, on behalf of this important undertaking as we expand it and hope it will make a difference beyond our association. A great example of how powerful and productive bipartisanship can be is our…

Thank you. Thank you, Barbara. It's always a very distinct privilege to be back in this revered Chamber, and we appreciate the opportunity today to have the 42nd annual report of the United States Association of Former Members of Congress…

We appreciate Ken's report and his leadership in helping our wounded warriors. We are so honored that we can play a small role in the rehabilitation of these amazing young men and women. Now it is my distinct honor, truly an honor and a…

Mr. Kolbe, if I may read it. It is very small print. The plaque is inscribed as follows: The 2012 Distinguished Service Award is presented by the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress to Congresswoman Gabrielle ``Gabby'' Giffords…

Thank you, Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz, for accepting the award, but also for your very inspiring words. And that is true; that is what we are all about. Thank you. You know, I'm not in the habit of giving plaques, but I do have…

Dennis has demonstrated his commitment to the programs of the Association of Former Members; also, his appreciation to our international parliamentarians who joined with us in partnership on so many wonderful programs. I do hope, Dennis…

Thank you, Larry, for your leadership and your active involvement in this new and very great program.

Thank you. Thank you, Steny, for your presence and for your serious and important message. We appreciate it very much. So, folks, not all of our programs focus exclusively on former Members. We have a number of projects that benefit from…

Thank you very much, Senator Pressler. We look forward to participating in the panel and the Archives event this evening, too. The events you mentioned are good examples of how our association identifies current issues and plays a role in…

Thank you, Bev. Thank you for your report, your tireless efforts on behalf of the organization, not just the dinner committee but also on the board and being an active participant in so many of our programs. Well, all of the programs we've…