 Let me just say first of all, I think it was great that you're all here and representing the organization. This is the first time that we've been able to have all of you together on this subject to federalism. And I'd like to say a few words about it, and then, much as time permits to get you into it, and the risk of repeating. Our concept, it was based on the idea of sorting out, getting back to the proper levels of government functions that properly belong in different levels of government than in the federal government trying to do everything. And we came up, as you had explained to you, with a concept and a framework that must be fleshed out by representatives of the other levels of government. We don't claim that just breathing the fog off the Potomac makes us so wise that we can think of everything that needs to be thought of. We can't. And we need the help of people in the state, in the county, in the local elected community, and that. Now, with that in mind, we have set out, first of all, to find how we can transfer back the program that in our view, takes the agreement of all of you, can better be administered at, say, the levels of government you represent, or at the state level. And to get those back, but we mean it when we say no losers, no winners, and that is that the federal government must make sure and insist in this plan that there is a 100% pass-through. Those programs in which now maybe in partnership between the county and the federal government or the state or the local community and the federal government, but we're not intending to wind up with maybe some states then taking over and being a big brother, as the federal government has been, that the pass-through must be guaranteed and we will insist on that, that that is a part of this program. We also believe that it's a responsibility of the federal government in doing this. It isn't true with some critics of charge that we're trying to do this at the expense of the poor, the expense of the handicapped, and at the expense of local government, as I just made that clear about local government. No, but not on the others either. I think that part of this plan must be based also on the federal government setting some certain minimums that must be met on behalf of these people. Based on the cost of living as it is now, today, there are different levels of income in various states throughout the country in welfare programs, but they're based on the differences in the cost of living in those areas. But based on that cost of living formula, the federal government says that welfare must meet this standard with regard to the people getting it. And this we feel should continue so that there can't be someone that just says, well, our state will buy bus tickets for the poor to some other state, and we'll go out of the welfare business. We intend to see that not only the responsibilities, but the sources of revenue go to those levels of government that now take on the programs. And I know too that you in particular must also wonder and remember back to a history of where in certain areas of this country, in certain states, there was a great unfairness with the regard of programs and the rights of people. I think we all agree that we've come a long way since then. Many of you here are evidence of that very fact in the offices that you hold. But here again, that could never have existed at the time that it did if the federal government had done what it was supposed to do. And I assure you now that the federal government will. The responsibility we can't pass on is that the federal government is responsible for seeing that no one's constitutional rights are unfairly taken from any individual where ever he or she may be in this country. And it is the duty of the federal government to see that those constitutional rights are guaranteed to every individual at the point of bayonet if necessary. And therefore, this too will be a part of the program that the federal government will ensure that there can be no discrimination of any kind discrimination of any kind in the carrying of these programs. That is a responsibility that constitutionally belongs with the federal government. And we will hold to it. Now, as I said before, we can think of some things here at the federal level. Can't think of everything. And that's why we've been talking to governors, to mayors, to state legislators, to the national county officials and the National League of Mayors. All of these groups I'm now talking to you is to get your input here. Whatever questions you still may have, Rich hasn't answered all of them already. And what input you may have on these things. Mr. President, first of all, on behalf of the National Conference of Black Mayors, I would like to express our appreciation for this meeting. And for the fact that we're being given an opportunity to consult with you. Put your case down there. Great job. Let all three of us get in there. Do you want to come with me? Yes, sure can. President, how are you doing? Good, delighted to meet you. Hello, nice to see you. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. How are you doing? I'm fine. Nice to meet you. How are you doing? Fine. Just a little bit. Hello there. Let's meet over in front of the fireplace. We'll have a picture taken and then you'll come in. We'll have a picture taken. Thank you very much, Mr. President. Mark, what do you know about the game? Well, the fact I got to say, well... How's what we do now? All right. I get the best of it. Sue's near so you won't forget us. Thank you very much. Thank you. And a couple of links for the Ambassador and a tie. Oh, I'll take this. I'll see you. You almost joined the family. Thank you very much. Well, you bet. Well, good luck to you. Appreciate the confidence you have. Well, thank you for doing it. Thank you. Mr. Reagan, how are you doing, sir? It's all right. This is my son William. Hi, William, how are you? And this is my other son, Patrick. Hi, Patrick. And my son, Jennifer. And my daughter, Jennifer. I know you're a daughter. This is Stephanie. And I'm all of you. Dion and my mother, Ann Casey. Hello, there. How are you? You and I are going in front of the fireplace. We'll have a picture taken. Okay. And everybody can make a picture. Okay. Thank you. Yes, the name comes to the front. Did you enjoy the present? Yes. And the Ambassador? Sure. Very curious. I think it's one of the ones who... Yes. Stand in front of you. Yes. Not just over here. Okay. And in here is a glass jar with this United States seal engraved on it. But inside the jar are jelly beans. Oh. What did you say? What did you say? Oh, well. Here's your glass. Oh, thank you very much. Thank you. Can you say thank you? Thank you. Thank you. You're welcome. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for doing it. Good luck to all of you. Okay. Don't drop those jelly beans. That's what's so good. I used to see you. You want to do it from this side because of where they're staying. I'm sorry. I apologize. I apologize. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. This is a... Come on, ladies. You and I are going to go over there and have a picture taken. Wonderful. Then you will all come in and have a picture taken. Splendid. All right. I'm a President and Ambassador. All your way in. All right? As well as well as well. Yes. They give me directions and I don't follow them. In so you won't forget us. And cut likes. President, thank you very much. Well, listen. Thank you for doing it. You're sending us off to a hot spot. Well, all right. Thank you very much indeed. See if we can't cool it down. I'll do my best. All right. Thank you. All right. Well, thank you very much indeed.