But they tell the story of a proud agency. It is a story of individual effort and of teamwork. Success rarely comes easy. Behind the outstanding work we honor today there were often long days, and nights and weekends of work. Now it is time for all of us to come together to celebrate what you have achieved.
Commissioners come and go.
In the end, this agency is only as good as the people in its ranks. You are the measure of how good we can be. And today we say thank you and congratulations. Before we begin the main ceremony, I want to take a moment to recognize five individuals who have achieved something that some said could never be done. Something that will improve the work environment of everyone at FDA in the not so distant future.