i first met john cornell when we -- sean parnell when we are first elected to the house of representatives -- i first i have appreciated his, demeanor wonderful range of experience, the synod in the legislature, -- and the senate in the legislature, practiced business law and private sector, served as a deputy commissioner, and of course, as lieutenant governor. in trying to figure out exactly how this change over would take place, he gave me a call and indicated that after having the attorney general's office look interpretation was a could go to different ways, whether the legislature had to be involved and get that confirmation or not. having looked at the two options, and knowing it could go either way, the governor chose to go with full legislative involvement. there was no need to pit one branch of government against another. there was a sensible process to move forward with, and that is what he chose to do. transfer of power will be seamless. although many of you do not know him, i do, and i know he is up to the task. he served in the senate finance committee as the head of the oper

john cornell. as he takes oath of office a day, he is committing himself to the leadership of this state's needs. as governor, you will do an outstanding job. i work with you and senior foreign number of years. the main not know that i worked with your father and i watched as you grew for your attorney * through what you did on the governor's staff. this state is gaining a great statesman. if you are always pointed in your direction and guidance -- guidance. you were always careful to make sure that we understood that we had to keep the last in our heart and education makes us strong. i am ready and prepared to serve with you. >> [applause] i am excited about the prospect of serving as lieutenant governor pending confirmation. we share the same agenda and over the next year and a half, you will see our ministration work on economic development. today, in addition to my wife, my youngest daughter and her husband and three granddaughters think you very much for being here. our other daughter melanie

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