 This has been an interesting couple of weeks for me. There was a very famous island, a very famous American, someone who understood the power of science, who recently passed away, Dr. Norman Borlaug. I happen to have been honored to have given one of the eulogies for Dr. Borlaug at Texas A&M. I was interested in his early life, for it, I think, helped to shape his passion for addressing the issues which we have heard about here today. For many Americans, the notion of hunger is a distant one. We are extraordinarily blessed with tremendous bounty. And the notion of, for most Americans, the notion of not having enough to eat is an unfamiliar one. But when Dr. Borlaug was being raised in the early 1900s, we, too, were a country that did not have enough to feed its own people. And there was a concerted effort in the 1930s and 1940s as Dr. Borlaug was being educated to focus on how we might be able to use science and technology to become far more productive. We were successful, but not before our farmers in America expressed a great deal of distrust and many of the consumers about the science and technology. And so it's interesting today, as I travel around the world, that we are still dealing with the ravages of poverty and hunger, as President Johnson indicated, a long way to go. We're going to end that war. But we were here last week with Bill Gates, and Mr. Gates is very, very impressed with this particular facility. And you have, in his distinction, specifically mentioned this facility and good work that you're doing. You've obviously got an attention of a very important person, and when his former boss and his current boss suggested to Dr. Shaw, he needed to be aware of what's going on here, that was a strong and, I think, significant message. Do you think you know my pace, sir? Well, I do, sir. Ambassador Kenny and others, for coming out today, I think it was a extremely enjoyable for us, and I'm sure it will be memorable for you. It's always a great pleasure to host folks who have supported us for many decades, through thick and thin, never losing sight of the importance of food security, dealing with poverty that remains to be such a serious issue. And having that support from the US makes me particularly proud, and I appreciate you taking the time to come out. And I think that all of fury is simply divided. You came, you experienced, you saw, and you shared. So thank you very much. Responsible for this opportunity. It is a reminder challenge that we, as a human race, face with an ever-increasing world population and greater demands placed on the farmers around the world, research is a critical component to empowering farmers to be able to meet the needs for their families and our families. It is a reminder of the difficult physical work that farming is, as Secretary Yeap knows full well. And I think it's good for us to understand that difficulty, so that we have appreciation for those who produce our food and fiber. Sometimes there are some of us who take it for granted, which we shouldn't do. In addition to the challenges, there is enormous opportunity that this science creates and represents. The opportunity to increase productivity so that the hungry can be fed. The opportunity to increase productivity so that farmers can not only tend for their families but have sufficient amounts to trade, to create wealth, and bring that prosperity to rural communities throughout the world. Opportunity for us to create sustainable agriculture that is empowered to meet the needs of humankind. And an opportunity that all of that creates for a more stable, secure, peaceful world. This is extraordinarily important work, and I appreciate what is being done here. I appreciate and will not long forget my experiences here. And I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the work that you're doing. And I look forward to a continuation of the partnership between the United States and the Philippine government, between the peoples of the United States and the people of Philippine, between our researchers and researchers around the world, and specifically the partnership that will exist between the United States Department of Agriculture and those researchers. It is a critical part of our mission, and I think it's a critical part of the world's agricultural mission. So thank you very much.