i also knew that when jesus had to travel to galilee and go through samaria, he did not do what other jews are said to of done, which is to walk around samaria, but instead he walked through and through -- through and to us amerian woman. a woman he did not judge by her citizenship, but instead he judged her as a daughter, and he made her perhaps the most powerful evangelist of her time. now you're about to meet other panelists, who feel passionately about this issue, an issue that needs some discussion. you'll hear from them. and we want to time for conversation. we are hopeful you will join this conversation. i heard there was something in the magnitude of 40-60 amendments to the bill that is now being considered by congress. let's have a mind -- a moment prayer and silence alone for that. this is not an issue of small magnitude. please, would you help me welcome our panelists? here they come. let's welcome them. [applause] i'm going to bring to the podium representative steve montenegrin. he will serve as chairman of the house of reform in the arizona state legislature. .et's welco