I like that. This is about, in my judgment, the preservation of the vitality of democracy. In some countries that are new democracies, it may be about the preservation of democracy itself. But in the end, every one of us serves because people believe in the possibility of self-government through representatives. To the extent that people do not believe that representatives will handle their money for public purposes the way they themselves would, democracy itself is diminishad.
Human potential is diminished.
The capacity for worldwIde cooperation is diminished. So I say again, you may not get the headlines back home for this. You may have to tell your own jokes because you won't be able to make anybody else laugh. But never underestimate the profound and endurlnq importance of what it is you have come here to discuss. We are honored to have you here, and we thank you for your contribution and your dedication.