WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.451 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:00:03.451 --> 00:00:09.367 align:middle line:90% 00:00:09.367 --> 00:00:11.832 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:00:11.832 --> 00:00:19.650 align:middle line:90% 00:00:19.650 --> 00:00:21.525 align:middle line:84% Could all members and guests please be seated 00:00:21.525 --> 00:00:23.480 align:middle line:90% and subdue your conversations? 00:00:23.480 --> 00:00:27.190 align:middle line:90% 00:00:27.190 --> 00:00:31.600 align:middle line:84% It's now my great pleasure to introduce 00:00:31.600 --> 00:00:34.390 align:middle line:84% lady who just came from a great victory 00:00:34.390 --> 00:00:38.725 align:middle line:84% yesterday as the Senate President, a good friend, 00:00:38.725 --> 00:00:39.475 align:middle line:90% a great colleague. 00:00:39.475 --> 00:00:43.720 align:middle line:84% Please give a warm welcome to Senate President Karen Spilka. 00:00:43.720 --> 00:00:46.215 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:00:46.215 --> 00:00:59.189 align:middle line:90% 00:00:59.189 --> 00:01:01.184 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:01:01.184 --> 00:01:01.684 align:middle line:90% Thanks. 00:01:01.684 --> 00:01:09.070 align:middle line:90% 00:01:09.070 --> 00:01:09.570 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:01:09.570 --> 00:01:10.590 align:middle line:90% Please have a seat. 00:01:10.590 --> 00:01:13.458 align:middle line:90% 00:01:13.458 --> 00:01:16.790 align:middle line:84% The joint session will come to order. 00:01:16.790 --> 00:01:19.760 align:middle line:84% And first things first, I'd like to wish everybody 00:01:19.760 --> 00:01:23.710 align:middle line:90% a happy and healthy new year. 00:01:23.710 --> 00:01:26.680 align:middle line:84% The senator from Essex and Middlesex, Mr. Tarr, 00:01:26.680 --> 00:01:29.970 align:middle line:84% has offered an order which the clerk shall read. 00:01:29.970 --> 00:01:31.450 align:middle line:84% Order that a committee be appointed 00:01:31.450 --> 00:01:33.450 align:middle line:84% that consists of members of the Senate and House 00:01:33.450 --> 00:01:35.890 align:middle line:84% of Representative to wait upon the governor-elect, 00:01:35.890 --> 00:01:39.310 align:middle line:84% the lieutenant governor-elect, and the several councils elect. 00:01:39.310 --> 00:01:41.700 align:middle line:84% Inform them that the two branches of the general court 00:01:41.700 --> 00:01:44.380 align:middle line:84% are now in convention for the purpose of administering votes 00:01:44.380 --> 00:01:47.230 align:middle line:84% required to qualify them for the discharge of their duties 00:01:47.230 --> 00:01:49.030 align:middle line:90% of their offices. 00:01:49.030 --> 00:01:51.370 align:middle line:84% The question comes on adoption of the order. 00:01:51.370 --> 00:01:53.050 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 00:01:53.050 --> 00:01:54.260 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 00:01:54.260 --> 00:01:57.850 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the order is adopted. 00:01:57.850 --> 00:02:01.870 align:middle line:84% The committee on the part of the Senate will be as follows-- 00:02:01.870 --> 00:02:04.590 align:middle line:84% Ms. Creem of Middlesex and Norfolk, 00:02:04.590 --> 00:02:07.980 align:middle line:84% Mr. Boncore of Suffolk and Middlesex, 00:02:07.980 --> 00:02:11.440 align:middle line:84% Ms. Chang-Diaz of Suffolk, Mr. Fattman 00:02:11.440 --> 00:02:14.890 align:middle line:84% of Worcester and Norfolk, and Mr. O'Connor 00:02:14.890 --> 00:02:16.030 align:middle line:90% of Plymouth and Norfolk. 00:02:16.030 --> 00:02:20.290 align:middle line:90% 00:02:20.290 --> 00:02:22.480 align:middle line:84% On behalf of the House, the chair 00:02:22.480 --> 00:02:26.260 align:middle line:84% appoints Representative Nagle of Lowell, Representative Kane 00:02:26.260 --> 00:02:29.290 align:middle line:84% of Shrewsbury, Representative Ferguson of Holden, 00:02:29.290 --> 00:02:31.660 align:middle line:84% Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead, 00:02:31.660 --> 00:02:35.290 align:middle line:84% Representative Crocker of Barnstable, 00:02:35.290 --> 00:02:39.392 align:middle line:84% Representative Hay of Fitchburg, Representative Zlotnik 00:02:39.392 --> 00:02:42.190 align:middle line:84% of Groton, Representative Linsky of Natick, 00:02:42.190 --> 00:02:46.510 align:middle line:84% Representative Day of Stoneham, Representative Frost of Auburn, 00:02:46.510 --> 00:02:48.850 align:middle line:90% Representative McKenna-- 00:02:48.850 --> 00:02:53.350 align:middle line:84% I'm sorry-- McKenna of Yarmouth, Representative Donato 00:02:53.350 --> 00:02:59.290 align:middle line:84% of Medford, and Representative Gonzalez of Springfield. 00:02:59.290 --> 00:03:02.019 align:middle line:84% And if I missed anyone else in the House who's here-- 00:03:02.019 --> 00:03:04.414 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:03:04.414 --> 00:03:06.809 align:middle line:90% 00:03:06.809 --> 00:03:07.767 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:03:07.767 --> 00:03:11.610 align:middle line:90% 00:03:11.610 --> 00:03:14.700 align:middle line:84% The committee will form in the well of the House, 00:03:14.700 --> 00:03:18.060 align:middle line:84% and the Sergeant at Arms will escort the committee. 00:03:18.060 --> 00:03:20.225 align:middle line:84% The joint session will be in a brief recess. 00:03:20.225 --> 00:03:24.039 align:middle line:90% 00:03:24.039 --> 00:03:26.524 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:03:26.524 --> 00:03:37.458 align:middle line:90% 00:03:37.458 --> 00:03:39.943 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:03:39.943 --> 00:03:49.883 align:middle line:90% 00:03:49.883 --> 00:03:53.362 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:03:53.362 --> 00:04:12.248 align:middle line:90% 00:04:12.248 --> 00:04:14.733 align:middle line:90% [GAVEL TAPPING] 00:04:14.733 --> 00:04:18.212 align:middle line:90% 00:04:18.212 --> 00:04:19.880 align:middle line:90% Admit the honorable committee. 00:04:19.880 --> 00:04:22.213 align:middle line:84% You missed the announcements, [INAUDIBLE] announcements. 00:04:22.213 --> 00:04:23.280 align:middle line:90% Oh, yeah. 00:04:23.280 --> 00:04:25.520 align:middle line:90% Admit the honorable committee. 00:04:25.520 --> 00:04:28.020 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:04:28.020 --> 00:04:53.520 align:middle line:90% 00:04:53.520 --> 00:04:56.020 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:04:56.020 --> 00:05:08.520 align:middle line:90% 00:05:08.520 --> 00:05:11.515 align:middle line:84% The Madam President, Mr. Speaker, the governor, 00:05:11.515 --> 00:05:13.720 align:middle line:84% lieutenant governor are anxiously 00:05:13.720 --> 00:05:16.220 align:middle line:84% awaiting their entrance into this chamber. 00:05:16.220 --> 00:05:19.350 align:middle line:84% In the spirit [INAUDIBLE],, they are looking forward 00:05:19.350 --> 00:05:24.540 align:middle line:84% to another terrific session with our 191st legislative session. 00:05:24.540 --> 00:05:25.040 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:05:25.040 --> 00:05:27.100 align:middle line:84% Thank you very much for your hard work. 00:05:27.100 --> 00:05:28.555 align:middle line:84% Do you want to say something, too? 00:05:28.555 --> 00:05:30.980 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:05:30.980 --> 00:05:32.950 align:middle line:84% I know that was a very difficult task, 00:05:32.950 --> 00:05:35.750 align:middle line:84% and I join with the Senate President. 00:05:35.750 --> 00:05:40.480 align:middle line:84% And your ability to go up the hall and to do your duties 00:05:40.480 --> 00:05:43.170 align:middle line:84% was a great start of the new year, I think. 00:05:43.170 --> 00:05:46.490 align:middle line:84% And with that, I would dismiss the members of the House. 00:05:46.490 --> 00:05:49.010 align:middle line:84% And dismiss the members of the Senate. 00:05:49.010 --> 00:05:49.957 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:05:49.957 --> 00:05:52.442 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:05:52.442 --> 00:06:01.890 align:middle line:90% 00:06:01.890 --> 00:06:05.874 align:middle line:84% The joint session will be in a brief recess. 00:06:05.874 --> 00:06:08.364 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:06:08.364 --> 00:07:23.562 align:middle line:90% 00:07:23.562 --> 00:07:26.690 align:middle line:84% The chair recognizes the Sergeant at Arms. 00:07:26.690 --> 00:07:30.001 align:middle line:84% Madam President, [INAUDIBLE],, Karyn E. Polito, 00:07:30.001 --> 00:07:32.205 align:middle line:84% the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth, 00:07:32.205 --> 00:07:35.786 align:middle line:84% and the executive council, the constitutional officers, 00:07:35.786 --> 00:07:38.600 align:middle line:90% and the supreme judicial court. 00:07:38.600 --> 00:07:42.440 align:middle line:84% Admit the lieutenant governor, the honorable councilors, 00:07:42.440 --> 00:07:46.959 align:middle line:84% the constitutional officers, and the members of the judiciary. 00:07:46.959 --> 00:07:49.454 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:07:49.454 --> 00:09:46.220 align:middle line:90% 00:09:46.220 --> 00:09:48.715 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:09:48.715 --> 00:09:58.196 align:middle line:90% 00:09:58.196 --> 00:09:59.693 align:middle line:90% Day's already there. 00:09:59.693 --> 00:10:01.240 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] The governor's waiting. 00:10:01.240 --> 00:10:02.230 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:10:02.230 --> 00:10:02.915 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:10:02.915 --> 00:10:05.290 align:middle line:84% When she comes out, we go right to Director [INAUDIBLE].. 00:10:05.290 --> 00:10:05.790 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:10:05.790 --> 00:10:10.779 align:middle line:90% 00:10:10.779 --> 00:10:13.773 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:10:13.773 --> 00:10:14.771 align:middle line:90% Hello, hello. 00:10:14.771 --> 00:10:15.769 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:10:15.769 --> 00:10:17.266 align:middle line:90% Congratulations to you. 00:10:17.266 --> 00:10:33.234 align:middle line:90% 00:10:33.234 --> 00:10:35.729 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:10:35.729 --> 00:11:29.122 align:middle line:90% 00:11:29.122 --> 00:11:33.613 align:middle line:84% Madam President, His Excellency, Charles Baker, 00:11:33.613 --> 00:11:37.170 align:middle line:84% the Governor-elect of the Commonwealth. 00:11:37.170 --> 00:11:40.380 align:middle line:84% Admit His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, 00:11:40.380 --> 00:11:41.820 align:middle line:90% Charles D. Baker. 00:11:41.820 --> 00:11:44.315 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:11:44.315 --> 00:12:39.205 align:middle line:90% 00:12:39.205 --> 00:12:41.700 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:12:41.700 --> 00:12:54.674 align:middle line:90% 00:12:54.674 --> 00:12:55.587 align:middle line:90% Do you want a glass? 00:12:55.587 --> 00:12:56.670 align:middle line:90% Yeah, that would be great. 00:12:56.670 --> 00:12:57.668 align:middle line:90% Go get me a glass. 00:12:57.668 --> 00:13:09.644 align:middle line:90% 00:13:09.644 --> 00:13:10.642 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:13:10.642 --> 00:13:11.640 align:middle line:90% You're welcome. 00:13:11.640 --> 00:13:14.135 align:middle line:90% 00:13:14.135 --> 00:13:17.129 align:middle line:84% Madame President, do you have the oath [INAUDIBLE]?? 00:13:17.129 --> 00:13:18.626 align:middle line:90% I don't have it, yeah. 00:13:18.626 --> 00:13:50.063 align:middle line:90% 00:13:50.063 --> 00:13:52.558 align:middle line:90% [CHEERING] 00:13:52.558 --> 00:14:01.041 align:middle line:90% 00:14:01.041 --> 00:14:03.536 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:14:03.536 --> 00:14:23.328 align:middle line:90% 00:14:23.328 --> 00:14:23.995 align:middle line:90% Congratulations. 00:14:23.995 --> 00:14:25.991 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] Same to you. 00:14:25.991 --> 00:14:27.987 align:middle line:90% Guy like me, I get stage fright. 00:14:27.987 --> 00:14:29.484 align:middle line:90% He's nervous, and he's good. 00:14:29.484 --> 00:14:31.480 align:middle line:90% 00:14:31.480 --> 00:14:33.975 align:middle line:90% [CHEERING] 00:14:33.975 --> 00:14:44.953 align:middle line:90% 00:14:44.953 --> 00:14:47.448 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:14:47.448 --> 00:14:48.945 align:middle line:90% 00:14:48.945 --> 00:14:49.943 align:middle line:90% Just getting ready. 00:14:49.943 --> 00:14:58.470 align:middle line:90% 00:14:58.470 --> 00:15:01.320 align:middle line:84% As most of you may know, the governor today 00:15:01.320 --> 00:15:05.700 align:middle line:84% dedicated his arrival ceremony in honor of the Massachusetts 00:15:05.700 --> 00:15:07.620 align:middle line:90% first responders. 00:15:07.620 --> 00:15:09.900 align:middle line:84% For the posting of the colors today, I 00:15:09.900 --> 00:15:13.020 align:middle line:84% would like to recognize the honor guards from the police 00:15:13.020 --> 00:15:18.900 align:middle line:84% department of the Massachusetts towns of Weymouth and Yarmouth 00:15:18.900 --> 00:15:22.590 align:middle line:84% and the fire department of the city of Worcester. 00:15:22.590 --> 00:15:25.830 align:middle line:84% We have invited these honor guards here today 00:15:25.830 --> 00:15:29.580 align:middle line:84% because each of these Massachusetts communities 00:15:29.580 --> 00:15:34.770 align:middle line:84% lost one of their own first responders this past year. 00:15:34.770 --> 00:15:39.930 align:middle line:84% These include Officer Michael Chesna of Weymouth, 00:15:39.930 --> 00:15:45.870 align:middle line:84% Officer Sean Gannon of Yarmouth, and firefighter Christopher Roy 00:15:45.870 --> 00:15:47.650 align:middle line:90% of Worcester. 00:15:47.650 --> 00:15:50.587 align:middle line:90% Please post the colors. 00:15:50.587 --> 00:15:54.080 align:middle line:90% Detail, attention. 00:15:54.080 --> 00:15:57.074 align:middle line:90% Forward march. 00:15:57.074 --> 00:16:03.062 align:middle line:84% Left, left, left, right, left, left. 00:16:03.062 --> 00:16:05.058 align:middle line:90% Left. 00:16:05.058 --> 00:16:09.549 align:middle line:90% 1, 2, 3, 4. 00:16:09.549 --> 00:16:17.533 align:middle line:84% Left, left, left, right, left, left, left, left, right, left, 00:16:17.533 --> 00:16:19.529 align:middle line:90% left. 00:16:19.529 --> 00:16:21.525 align:middle line:90% Left. 00:16:21.525 --> 00:16:25.517 align:middle line:90% 1, 2, 3, 4. 00:16:25.517 --> 00:16:33.501 align:middle line:84% Left, left, left, right, left, left, left, left, right, left, 00:16:33.501 --> 00:16:39.489 align:middle line:84% left, left, left, right, left, left. 00:16:39.489 --> 00:16:41.485 align:middle line:90% Left. 00:16:41.485 --> 00:16:49.200 align:middle line:84% Left, right, left, right, left, left, left, left, right, left, 00:16:49.200 --> 00:16:51.188 align:middle line:90% left. 00:16:51.188 --> 00:16:52.679 align:middle line:90% Detail, halt. 00:16:52.679 --> 00:16:54.170 align:middle line:90% 00:16:54.170 --> 00:16:56.655 align:middle line:90% Center face. 00:16:56.655 --> 00:17:00.631 align:middle line:90% 00:17:00.631 --> 00:17:04.110 align:middle line:90% Present arms. 00:17:04.110 --> 00:17:08.083 align:middle line:90% 00:17:08.083 --> 00:17:08.583 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:17:08.583 --> 00:17:13.599 align:middle line:90% 00:17:13.599 --> 00:17:17.349 align:middle line:84% At this time, I would ask all members, guests, and staff 00:17:17.349 --> 00:17:19.780 align:middle line:84% to please observe a moment of silence 00:17:19.780 --> 00:17:25.099 align:middle line:84% in honor of Officer Chesna, Officer Gannon, and firefighter 00:17:25.099 --> 00:17:25.599 align:middle line:90% Roy. 00:17:25.599 --> 00:17:36.291 align:middle line:90% 00:17:36.291 --> 00:17:37.263 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:17:37.263 --> 00:17:40.670 align:middle line:90% 00:17:40.670 --> 00:17:43.400 align:middle line:84% Today, to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance, 00:17:43.400 --> 00:17:48.680 align:middle line:84% we are joined by another very special Massachusetts resident. 00:17:48.680 --> 00:17:54.680 align:middle line:84% Sophia Casini is a second grader from Milton, Massachusetts. 00:17:54.680 --> 00:17:59.340 align:middle line:84% Sophia is the founder of Sofia's Socks for the Homeless, 00:17:59.340 --> 00:18:02.120 align:middle line:84% a yearly sock drive to help the homeless 00:18:02.120 --> 00:18:05.150 align:middle line:90% at St. Francis House in Boston. 00:18:05.150 --> 00:18:08.340 align:middle line:84% She started her annual drive, believe it or not, 00:18:08.340 --> 00:18:11.150 align:middle line:84% when she was only four years old. 00:18:11.150 --> 00:18:15.440 align:middle line:84% Each year, Sophia leads family members, friends, 00:18:15.440 --> 00:18:19.190 align:middle line:84% business owners, and others in a collection drive 00:18:19.190 --> 00:18:22.460 align:middle line:84% to help collect and distribute socks. 00:18:22.460 --> 00:18:25.190 align:middle line:84% It is estimated that she has collected 00:18:25.190 --> 00:18:30.890 align:middle line:84% many thousands of pairs of socks to distribute to those in need. 00:18:30.890 --> 00:18:33.140 align:middle line:84% Let's welcome Sophia to the chamber 00:18:33.140 --> 00:18:35.450 align:middle line:84% and give her a big round of applause 00:18:35.450 --> 00:18:36.929 align:middle line:90% for her extraordinary efforts. 00:18:36.929 --> 00:18:39.394 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:18:39.394 --> 00:19:00.100 align:middle line:90% 00:19:00.100 --> 00:19:04.570 align:middle line:84% Sophia, our Commonwealth is very lucky to have you. 00:19:04.570 --> 00:19:07.580 align:middle line:84% Will you please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance? 00:19:07.580 --> 00:19:08.080 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:19:08.080 --> 00:19:10.820 align:middle line:90% 00:19:10.820 --> 00:19:14.720 align:middle line:84% I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United 00:19:14.720 --> 00:19:19.550 align:middle line:84% States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, 00:19:19.550 --> 00:19:23.610 align:middle line:84% one Nation under God, indivisible, 00:19:23.610 --> 00:19:26.559 align:middle line:84% with liberty and justice for all. 00:19:26.559 --> 00:19:29.054 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:19:29.054 --> 00:19:33.545 align:middle line:90% 00:19:33.545 --> 00:19:36.040 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:19:36.040 --> 00:19:51.009 align:middle line:90% 00:19:51.009 --> 00:19:51.509 align:middle line:90% Good work. 00:19:51.509 --> 00:19:55.501 align:middle line:90% Detail, order arms. 00:19:55.501 --> 00:20:02.986 align:middle line:90% 00:20:02.986 --> 00:20:05.980 align:middle line:90% Center face. 00:20:05.980 --> 00:20:10.471 align:middle line:90% 00:20:10.471 --> 00:20:14.020 align:middle line:90% Forward march. 00:20:14.020 --> 00:20:19.996 align:middle line:84% Left, left, left, right, left, left. 00:20:19.996 --> 00:20:21.984 align:middle line:90% Left. 00:20:21.984 --> 00:20:27.948 align:middle line:84% Left, left, left, right, left, left. 00:20:27.948 --> 00:20:29.936 align:middle line:90% Left. 00:20:29.936 --> 00:20:37.888 align:middle line:84% Left, left, left, right, left, left, left, left, right, left, 00:20:37.888 --> 00:20:39.876 align:middle line:90% left. 00:20:39.876 --> 00:20:41.864 align:middle line:90% Left. 00:20:41.864 --> 00:20:47.392 align:middle line:84% Left, left, left, right, left, left. 00:20:47.392 --> 00:20:49.370 align:middle line:90% Left. 00:20:49.370 --> 00:20:53.177 align:middle line:90% 1, 2, 3, 4. 00:20:53.177 --> 00:20:58.878 align:middle line:84% Left, left, left, right, left, left. 00:20:58.878 --> 00:20:59.378 align:middle line:90% Left. 00:20:59.378 --> 00:21:02.250 align:middle line:90% 00:21:02.250 --> 00:21:05.539 align:middle line:84% Let's all thank our officers once again for their service. 00:21:05.539 --> 00:21:08.034 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:21:08.034 --> 00:21:28.530 align:middle line:90% 00:21:28.530 --> 00:21:32.100 align:middle line:84% Today, joining us to offer our invocation 00:21:32.100 --> 00:21:36.870 align:middle line:84% is his eminence, Metropolitan Methodios of the Greek Orthodox 00:21:36.870 --> 00:21:39.360 align:middle line:90% Metropolis of Boston. 00:21:39.360 --> 00:21:40.170 align:middle line:90% Your Excellency. 00:21:40.170 --> 00:21:54.170 align:middle line:90% 00:21:54.170 --> 00:21:59.440 align:middle line:84% Heavenly king, comforter, the spirit of truth 00:21:59.440 --> 00:22:03.360 align:middle line:84% who is ever present and fills all things, 00:22:03.360 --> 00:22:07.810 align:middle line:84% the treasure of all blessings and the source of life, 00:22:07.810 --> 00:22:11.020 align:middle line:84% we beseech you to dwell in our hearts 00:22:11.020 --> 00:22:15.100 align:middle line:84% and accept our humble prayer of invocation. 00:22:15.100 --> 00:22:18.640 align:middle line:84% We fervently pray that you, who enlightens and sanctifies 00:22:18.640 --> 00:22:21.970 align:middle line:84% every human being, bestow your blessings 00:22:21.970 --> 00:22:24.730 align:middle line:84% upon our governor, Charles Baker, and our lieutenant 00:22:24.730 --> 00:22:29.290 align:middle line:84% governor, Karyn Polito, whom you in your divine providence 00:22:29.290 --> 00:22:32.320 align:middle line:84% have called to continue serving the citizens 00:22:32.320 --> 00:22:34.630 align:middle line:90% of this Commonwealth. 00:22:34.630 --> 00:22:37.600 align:middle line:84% Seal them with the light of your countenance 00:22:37.600 --> 00:22:41.920 align:middle line:84% that they may perceive the radiance of your divine will. 00:22:41.920 --> 00:22:45.730 align:middle line:84% Continue to inspire their decisions with your wisdom, 00:22:45.730 --> 00:22:48.370 align:middle line:84% their evaluations with your love, 00:22:48.370 --> 00:22:54.740 align:middle line:84% and their judgments with your mercy, fairness, and justice. 00:22:54.740 --> 00:22:58.510 align:middle line:84% Continue to imbue them with the spirit of truth, 00:22:58.510 --> 00:23:02.980 align:middle line:84% granting them wisdom, insight, and boldness 00:23:02.980 --> 00:23:06.310 align:middle line:84% as they address the challenging issues confronting 00:23:06.310 --> 00:23:08.120 align:middle line:90% our Commonwealth. 00:23:08.120 --> 00:23:12.320 align:middle line:84% May they continue to lead with courage, compassion, 00:23:12.320 --> 00:23:14.230 align:middle line:90% and confidence. 00:23:14.230 --> 00:23:19.270 align:middle line:84% We pray that you'll captivate their hearts, mold their ethos, 00:23:19.270 --> 00:23:22.240 align:middle line:84% inspire their minds, and guide them 00:23:22.240 --> 00:23:27.010 align:middle line:84% in the difficult execution of their high trust. 00:23:27.010 --> 00:23:29.380 align:middle line:84% May they always be protected under the shield 00:23:29.380 --> 00:23:32.410 align:middle line:84% of your righteousness and be armed 00:23:32.410 --> 00:23:35.340 align:middle line:90% with the sword of your spirit. 00:23:35.340 --> 00:23:37.350 align:middle line:84% May they be sensitive to the sadness 00:23:37.350 --> 00:23:41.340 align:middle line:84% of those who are neglected, sensitive to the terror 00:23:41.340 --> 00:23:45.060 align:middle line:84% of those victimized by crime, sensitive 00:23:45.060 --> 00:23:47.910 align:middle line:84% to the suffering of the unemployed, 00:23:47.910 --> 00:23:51.450 align:middle line:84% sensitive to the humiliation of the homeless 00:23:51.450 --> 00:23:54.670 align:middle line:84% and those oppressed by discrimination. 00:23:54.670 --> 00:24:00.100 align:middle line:84% May they break down any existing walls of enmity and distrust, 00:24:00.100 --> 00:24:03.220 align:middle line:84% and open the gates to a new era of reconciliation 00:24:03.220 --> 00:24:09.100 align:middle line:84% and brotherhood of justice, equality, and opportunity. 00:24:09.100 --> 00:24:13.790 align:middle line:84% We ask this in your name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 00:24:13.790 --> 00:24:14.290 align:middle line:90% Amen. 00:24:14.290 --> 00:24:23.038 align:middle line:90% 00:24:23.038 --> 00:24:23.990 align:middle line:90% Oops. 00:24:23.990 --> 00:24:24.490 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:24:24.490 --> 00:24:27.390 align:middle line:90% 00:24:27.390 --> 00:24:31.020 align:middle line:84% I would like to take a moment to recognize some of the other 00:24:31.020 --> 00:24:32.910 align:middle line:84% honored guests-- and you can all be seated-- 00:24:32.910 --> 00:24:35.970 align:middle line:90% 00:24:35.970 --> 00:24:40.710 align:middle line:84% that we are thankful that we have here today. 00:24:40.710 --> 00:24:44.540 align:middle line:84% These include members of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial 00:24:44.540 --> 00:24:51.200 align:middle line:84% Court, the chief justices of many of our district courts, 00:24:51.200 --> 00:24:54.350 align:middle line:84% Mayor Walsh of the city of Boston, 00:24:54.350 --> 00:24:57.950 align:middle line:90% Governor Phil Scott of Vermont. 00:24:57.950 --> 00:25:02.480 align:middle line:84% And I know we have with us today many other mayors 00:25:02.480 --> 00:25:04.790 align:middle line:84% from across our great Commonwealth, 00:25:04.790 --> 00:25:07.790 align:middle line:84% many of our district attorneys and sheriffs, 00:25:07.790 --> 00:25:11.540 align:middle line:84% city and town counselors, select board members, 00:25:11.540 --> 00:25:14.030 align:middle line:90% and other elected officials. 00:25:14.030 --> 00:25:18.500 align:middle line:84% Let us welcome all of these very dedicated public servants. 00:25:18.500 --> 00:25:22.730 align:middle line:84% Thank you for your service and your presence here today. 00:25:22.730 --> 00:25:25.195 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:25:25.195 --> 00:25:34.580 align:middle line:90% 00:25:34.580 --> 00:25:37.670 align:middle line:84% At this time, I would ask that all of the councillors 00:25:37.670 --> 00:25:40.730 align:middle line:84% elect assemble in the well to be sworn in. 00:25:40.730 --> 00:25:55.550 align:middle line:90% 00:25:55.550 --> 00:25:58.020 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:25:58.020 --> 00:26:18.800 align:middle line:90% 00:26:18.800 --> 00:26:21.650 align:middle line:84% I will recite the oath of office for all of you 00:26:21.650 --> 00:26:25.400 align:middle line:84% to be sworn in at once, although insert your own name. 00:26:25.400 --> 00:26:29.690 align:middle line:84% And then each one would come up to sign a piece of paper. 00:26:29.690 --> 00:26:34.610 align:middle line:90% So please raise your right hand. 00:26:34.610 --> 00:26:37.610 align:middle line:84% I-- insert your name-- do solemnly swear-- 00:26:37.610 --> 00:26:40.460 align:middle line:84% I [INAUDIBLE] do solemnly swear-- 00:26:40.460 --> 00:26:42.890 align:middle line:84% --that I will bear true faith and allegiance-- 00:26:42.890 --> 00:26:45.440 align:middle line:84% --that I will bear true faith and allegiance-- 00:26:45.440 --> 00:26:47.280 align:middle line:84% --to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts-- 00:26:47.280 --> 00:26:49.940 align:middle line:84% --to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts-- 00:26:49.940 --> 00:26:52.640 align:middle line:84% --and will support the Constitution thereof-- 00:26:52.640 --> 00:26:55.110 align:middle line:84% --and will support the Constitution thereof-- 00:26:55.110 --> 00:26:56.090 align:middle line:90% --so help me God. 00:26:56.090 --> 00:26:57.770 align:middle line:90% --so help me God. 00:26:57.770 --> 00:27:01.310 align:middle line:84% I-- state your name-- do solemnly swear and affirm-- 00:27:01.310 --> 00:27:04.970 align:middle line:84% I [INAUDIBLE] do solemnly swear and affirm-- 00:27:04.970 --> 00:27:07.340 align:middle line:84% --that I will faithfully and impartially-- 00:27:07.340 --> 00:27:09.950 align:middle line:84% --that I will faithfully and impartially-- 00:27:09.950 --> 00:27:11.780 align:middle line:90% --discharge and perform-- 00:27:11.780 --> 00:27:14.210 align:middle line:90% --discharge and perform-- 00:27:14.210 --> 00:27:17.090 align:middle line:84% --all the duties incumbent upon me-- 00:27:17.090 --> 00:27:19.490 align:middle line:84% --all the duties incumbent upon me-- 00:27:19.490 --> 00:27:20.910 align:middle line:90% --as executive councilor-- 00:27:20.910 --> 00:27:22.970 align:middle line:90% --as executive councilor-- 00:27:22.970 --> 00:27:26.240 align:middle line:84% --according to the best of my abilities and understanding-- 00:27:26.240 --> 00:27:29.600 align:middle line:84% --according to the best of my abilities and understanding-- 00:27:29.600 --> 00:27:30.320 align:middle line:90% --agreeably-- 00:27:30.320 --> 00:27:31.670 align:middle line:90% --agreeably-- 00:27:31.670 --> 00:27:33.410 align:middle line:90% --to the rules and regulations-- 00:27:33.410 --> 00:27:35.270 align:middle line:90% --to the rules and regulations-- 00:27:35.270 --> 00:27:38.300 align:middle line:84% --of the Constitution and the laws of this Commonwealth-- 00:27:38.300 --> 00:27:41.390 align:middle line:84% --of the Constitution and the laws of this Commonwealth-- 00:27:41.390 --> 00:27:42.380 align:middle line:90% --so help me God. 00:27:42.380 --> 00:27:44.070 align:middle line:90% --so help me God. 00:27:44.070 --> 00:27:46.880 align:middle line:84% I-- please state your name-- do solemnly swear-- 00:27:46.880 --> 00:27:49.580 align:middle line:84% I [INAUDIBLE] do solemnly swear-- 00:27:49.580 --> 00:27:52.230 align:middle line:84% --that I will support the Constitution of the United 00:27:52.230 --> 00:27:52.730 align:middle line:90% States. 00:27:52.730 --> 00:27:55.215 align:middle line:84% --that I will support the Constitution of the United 00:27:55.215 --> 00:27:56.090 align:middle line:90% States. 00:27:56.090 --> 00:27:58.070 align:middle line:84% Congratulations, and all the best. 00:27:58.070 --> 00:28:00.545 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:28:00.545 --> 00:28:19.997 align:middle line:90% 00:28:19.997 --> 00:28:21.830 align:middle line:84% So now all you want to do is [INAUDIBLE]---- 00:28:21.830 --> 00:28:23.310 align:middle line:90% Pull each up. 00:28:23.310 --> 00:28:23.810 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:28:23.810 --> 00:28:24.310 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:28:24.310 --> 00:28:29.260 align:middle line:90% 00:28:29.260 --> 00:28:29.830 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:28:29.830 --> 00:28:32.890 align:middle line:84% I will now call each individual councilor one 00:28:32.890 --> 00:28:36.790 align:middle line:84% at a time to ascend the rostrum and sign the oath 00:28:36.790 --> 00:28:38.800 align:middle line:90% of qualification sheet. 00:28:38.800 --> 00:28:41.428 align:middle line:84% I will ask the honorable Joseph C-- 00:28:41.428 --> 00:28:42.244 align:middle line:90% oh. 00:28:42.244 --> 00:28:43.060 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:28:43.060 --> 00:28:46.028 align:middle line:90% Brief recess first. 00:28:46.028 --> 00:28:48.388 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:28:48.388 --> 00:28:50.276 align:middle line:90% 00:28:50.276 --> 00:28:51.365 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:28:51.365 --> 00:28:52.900 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:28:52.900 --> 00:28:54.367 align:middle line:90% We'll do that afterwards. 00:28:54.367 --> 00:28:58.103 align:middle line:90% 00:28:58.103 --> 00:29:00.910 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:29:00.910 --> 00:29:02.710 align:middle line:84% Why don't you go back to your seats 00:29:02.710 --> 00:29:04.370 align:middle line:90% and we'll do that later on? 00:29:04.370 --> 00:29:05.270 align:middle line:90% But we will do it. 00:29:05.270 --> 00:29:05.770 align:middle line:90% Don't worry. 00:29:05.770 --> 00:29:07.430 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:29:07.430 --> 00:29:08.131 align:middle line:90% You can go. 00:29:08.131 --> 00:29:09.964 align:middle line:84% Go right to lieutenant governor swearing in. 00:29:09.964 --> 00:29:12.924 align:middle line:90% Yeah, yeah. 00:29:12.924 --> 00:29:15.690 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:29:15.690 --> 00:29:16.218 align:middle line:90% Yeah. 00:29:16.218 --> 00:29:17.510 align:middle line:90% Yeah, do you want to hold this? 00:29:17.510 --> 00:29:17.985 align:middle line:90% Yeah. 00:29:17.985 --> 00:29:18.485 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:29:18.485 --> 00:29:22.475 align:middle line:90% 00:29:22.475 --> 00:29:23.725 align:middle line:90% At this time, I would invite-- 00:29:23.725 --> 00:29:27.197 align:middle line:90% 00:29:27.197 --> 00:29:27.780 align:middle line:90% wait a minute. 00:29:27.780 --> 00:29:30.630 align:middle line:90% Where's the lieutenant governor? 00:29:30.630 --> 00:29:34.582 align:middle line:90% I pulled them all up. 00:29:34.582 --> 00:29:37.052 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:29:37.052 --> 00:29:39.522 align:middle line:90% Does the governor have one? 00:29:39.522 --> 00:29:40.510 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:29:40.510 --> 00:29:43.968 align:middle line:90% 00:29:43.968 --> 00:29:46.932 align:middle line:90% It should go over here. 00:29:46.932 --> 00:29:47.920 align:middle line:90% Brief recess. 00:29:47.920 --> 00:29:48.902 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:29:48.902 --> 00:29:49.402 align:middle line:90% Right. 00:29:49.402 --> 00:29:53.848 align:middle line:90% 00:29:53.848 --> 00:29:55.330 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:29:55.330 --> 00:29:56.104 align:middle line:90% Where is she? 00:29:56.104 --> 00:29:56.604 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:29:56.604 --> 00:29:57.936 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:29:57.936 --> 00:29:59.270 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:29:59.270 --> 00:30:02.270 align:middle line:84% At this time, I would invite Lieutenant Governor-elect 00:30:02.270 --> 00:30:06.200 align:middle line:84% Polito, her husband Steve Rodolakis, and their children, 00:30:06.200 --> 00:30:08.750 align:middle line:84% Judy and Bobby, to come up to the rostrum 00:30:08.750 --> 00:30:13.010 align:middle line:84% for the purpose of administering the oath of the Commonwealth. 00:30:13.010 --> 00:30:15.485 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:30:15.485 --> 00:30:17.960 align:middle line:90% 00:30:17.960 --> 00:30:20.435 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:30:20.435 --> 00:30:21.920 align:middle line:90% 00:30:21.920 --> 00:30:22.910 align:middle line:90% This is so nice. 00:30:22.910 --> 00:30:24.890 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:30:24.890 --> 00:30:25.708 align:middle line:90% Congratulations. 00:30:25.708 --> 00:30:26.375 align:middle line:90% Congratulations. 00:30:26.375 --> 00:30:27.365 align:middle line:90% Thank you very much. 00:30:27.365 --> 00:30:28.355 align:middle line:90% Congratulations. 00:30:28.355 --> 00:30:32.315 align:middle line:90% 00:30:32.315 --> 00:30:35.285 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:30:35.285 --> 00:30:36.275 align:middle line:90% I can stand here. 00:30:36.275 --> 00:30:37.265 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:30:37.265 --> 00:30:38.255 align:middle line:90% 00:30:38.255 --> 00:30:40.800 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] the cameras this way. 00:30:40.800 --> 00:30:43.060 align:middle line:84% I want to just change positions [INAUDIBLE].. 00:30:43.060 --> 00:30:44.050 align:middle line:90% Sure. 00:30:44.050 --> 00:30:46.525 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:30:46.525 --> 00:30:53.980 align:middle line:90% 00:30:53.980 --> 00:30:55.230 align:middle line:90% We're going to get this right. 00:30:55.230 --> 00:30:57.540 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:30:57.540 --> 00:30:58.464 align:middle line:90% Ready? 00:30:58.464 --> 00:30:59.850 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:30:59.850 --> 00:31:03.180 align:middle line:84% I-- please state your name-- do solemnly swear-- 00:31:03.180 --> 00:31:06.060 align:middle line:84% I, Karyn E. Polito, do solemnly swear-- 00:31:06.060 --> 00:31:08.100 align:middle line:84% --that I will bear true faith and allegiance-- 00:31:08.100 --> 00:31:10.230 align:middle line:84% --that I will bear true faith and allegiance-- 00:31:10.230 --> 00:31:12.110 align:middle line:84% --to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts-- 00:31:12.110 --> 00:31:14.220 align:middle line:84% --to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts-- 00:31:14.220 --> 00:31:16.650 align:middle line:84% --and will support the Constitution thereof-- 00:31:16.650 --> 00:31:19.050 align:middle line:84% --and will support the Constitution thereof-- 00:31:19.050 --> 00:31:20.040 align:middle line:90% --so help me God. 00:31:20.040 --> 00:31:21.570 align:middle line:90% --so help me God. 00:31:21.570 --> 00:31:24.780 align:middle line:84% I-- your name-- do solemnly swear and affirm-- 00:31:24.780 --> 00:31:28.560 align:middle line:84% I, Karyn E. Polito, do solemnly swear and affirm-- 00:31:28.560 --> 00:31:30.780 align:middle line:84% --that I will faithfully and impartially-- 00:31:30.780 --> 00:31:33.420 align:middle line:84% --that I will faithfully and impartially-- 00:31:33.420 --> 00:31:35.190 align:middle line:90% --discharge and perform-- 00:31:35.190 --> 00:31:37.350 align:middle line:90% --discharge and perform-- 00:31:37.350 --> 00:31:40.170 align:middle line:84% --all of the duties incumbent upon me as lieutenant 00:31:40.170 --> 00:31:41.160 align:middle line:90% governor-- 00:31:41.160 --> 00:31:44.760 align:middle line:84% --all the duties incumbent upon me as lieutenant governor-- 00:31:44.760 --> 00:31:47.980 align:middle line:84% --according to the best of my abilities and understanding-- 00:31:47.980 --> 00:31:51.360 align:middle line:84% --according to the best of my abilities and understanding-- 00:31:51.360 --> 00:31:52.290 align:middle line:90% --agreeably-- 00:31:52.290 --> 00:31:53.190 align:middle line:90% --agreeably-- 00:31:53.190 --> 00:31:56.360 align:middle line:84% --to the rules and regulations of the Constitution-- 00:31:56.360 --> 00:31:59.700 align:middle line:84% --to the rules and regulations of the Constitution-- 00:31:59.700 --> 00:32:01.260 align:middle line:84% --and the laws of this Commonwealth-- 00:32:01.260 --> 00:32:02.970 align:middle line:84% --and the laws of the Commonwealth-- 00:32:02.970 --> 00:32:03.930 align:middle line:90% --so help me God. 00:32:03.930 --> 00:32:05.310 align:middle line:90% --so help me God. 00:32:05.310 --> 00:32:07.300 align:middle line:90% I do solemnly swear-- 00:32:07.300 --> 00:32:10.200 align:middle line:84% I, Karyn E. Polito, do solemnly swear-- 00:32:10.200 --> 00:32:12.370 align:middle line:84% --that I will support the Constitution of the United 00:32:12.370 --> 00:32:12.870 align:middle line:90% States. 00:32:12.870 --> 00:32:15.600 align:middle line:84% --that I will support the Constitution of the United 00:32:15.600 --> 00:32:16.198 align:middle line:90% States. 00:32:16.198 --> 00:32:16.865 align:middle line:90% Congratulations. 00:32:16.865 --> 00:32:19.286 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:32:19.286 --> 00:32:35.753 align:middle line:90% 00:32:35.753 --> 00:32:38.248 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:32:38.248 --> 00:33:01.700 align:middle line:90% 00:33:01.700 --> 00:33:02.200 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:33:02.200 --> 00:33:06.200 align:middle line:90% 00:33:06.200 --> 00:33:09.580 align:middle line:84% At this time, I would invite Governor-elect Baker, 00:33:09.580 --> 00:33:13.300 align:middle line:84% his wife Lauren, and their children, Caroline, Charlie, 00:33:13.300 --> 00:33:14.710 align:middle line:90% and Al, to come to the-- 00:33:14.710 --> 00:33:15.520 align:middle line:90% Just my dad. 00:33:15.520 --> 00:33:16.020 align:middle line:90% Oh. 00:33:16.020 --> 00:33:17.666 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:33:17.666 --> 00:33:18.490 align:middle line:90% Just my dad. 00:33:18.490 --> 00:33:22.130 align:middle line:84% We would like to invite governor's dad up 00:33:22.130 --> 00:33:23.125 align:middle line:90% to the rostrum. 00:33:23.125 --> 00:33:25.600 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:33:25.600 --> 00:33:35.005 align:middle line:90% 00:33:35.005 --> 00:33:38.470 align:middle line:90% Congratulations. 00:33:38.470 --> 00:33:39.955 align:middle line:90% You're going to hold the Bible. 00:33:39.955 --> 00:33:41.935 align:middle line:90% OK? 00:33:41.935 --> 00:33:43.420 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:33:43.420 --> 00:33:53.380 align:middle line:90% 00:33:53.380 --> 00:33:56.325 align:middle line:84% I-- state your name-- do solemnly swear-- 00:33:56.325 --> 00:33:57.175 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:33:57.175 --> 00:34:00.250 align:middle line:84% I, Charles D. Baker, do solemnly swear-- 00:34:00.250 --> 00:34:02.713 align:middle line:84% --that I will bear true faith and allegiance-- 00:34:02.713 --> 00:34:04.630 align:middle line:84% --that I will bear true faith and allegiance-- 00:34:04.630 --> 00:34:06.610 align:middle line:84% --to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts-- 00:34:06.610 --> 00:34:08.530 align:middle line:84% --to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts-- 00:34:08.530 --> 00:34:11.170 align:middle line:84% --and will support the Constitution thereof-- 00:34:11.170 --> 00:34:13.250 align:middle line:84% --and support the Constitution thereof-- 00:34:13.250 --> 00:34:14.080 align:middle line:90% --so help me God. 00:34:14.080 --> 00:34:15.530 align:middle line:90% --so help me God 00:34:15.530 --> 00:34:19.370 align:middle line:84% I-- your name-- do solemnly swear and affirm-- 00:34:19.370 --> 00:34:22.389 align:middle line:84% I, Charles D. Baker, do solemnly swear and affirm-- 00:34:22.389 --> 00:34:25.570 align:middle line:84% --that I will faithfully and impartially discharge 00:34:25.570 --> 00:34:26.530 align:middle line:90% and perform-- 00:34:26.530 --> 00:34:28.900 align:middle line:84% --that I will faithfully and impartially discharge 00:34:28.900 --> 00:34:30.219 align:middle line:90% and perform-- 00:34:30.219 --> 00:34:33.610 align:middle line:84% --all the duties incumbent upon me as governor-- 00:34:33.610 --> 00:34:36.580 align:middle line:84% --all the duties incumbent upon me as governor-- 00:34:36.580 --> 00:34:40.120 align:middle line:84% --according to the best of my abilities and understanding-- 00:34:40.120 --> 00:34:43.120 align:middle line:84% --according to the best of my abilities and understanding-- 00:34:43.120 --> 00:34:44.139 align:middle line:90% --agreeably-- 00:34:44.139 --> 00:34:45.310 align:middle line:90% --agreeably-- 00:34:45.310 --> 00:34:48.230 align:middle line:84% --to the rules and regulations of the Constitution-- 00:34:48.230 --> 00:34:50.800 align:middle line:84% --to the rules and regulations of the Constitution-- 00:34:50.800 --> 00:34:52.300 align:middle line:84% --and the laws of the Commonwealth-- 00:34:52.300 --> 00:34:53.920 align:middle line:84% --and the laws of this Commonwealth-- 00:34:53.920 --> 00:34:54.760 align:middle line:90% --so help me God. 00:34:54.760 --> 00:34:56.230 align:middle line:90% --so help me God. 00:34:56.230 --> 00:34:57.440 align:middle line:90% I-- your name-- 00:34:57.440 --> 00:34:58.970 align:middle line:90% do solemnly swear-- 00:34:58.970 --> 00:35:01.600 align:middle line:84% I, Charles D. Baker, do solemnly swear-- 00:35:01.600 --> 00:35:03.980 align:middle line:84% --that I will support the Constitution of the United 00:35:03.980 --> 00:35:04.480 align:middle line:90% States. 00:35:04.480 --> 00:35:06.647 align:middle line:84% --that I will support the Constitution of the United 00:35:06.647 --> 00:35:07.150 align:middle line:90% States. 00:35:07.150 --> 00:35:07.830 align:middle line:90% Congratulations. 00:35:07.830 --> 00:35:08.380 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:35:08.380 --> 00:35:10.865 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:35:10.865 --> 00:35:14.841 align:middle line:90% 00:35:14.841 --> 00:35:17.823 align:middle line:90% Thanks, Dad. 00:35:17.823 --> 00:35:19.811 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:35:19.811 --> 00:35:23.290 align:middle line:90% 00:35:23.290 --> 00:35:25.278 align:middle line:90% Congratulations, sir. 00:35:25.278 --> 00:35:26.769 align:middle line:90% You've done well. 00:35:26.769 --> 00:35:40.685 align:middle line:90% 00:35:40.685 --> 00:35:43.667 align:middle line:84% OK, I'm going to [INAUDIBLE] a recess. 00:35:43.667 --> 00:35:47.146 align:middle line:84% Maybe you can-- all right, a brief recess. 00:35:47.146 --> 00:36:08.517 align:middle line:90% 00:36:08.517 --> 00:36:11.002 align:middle line:90% [CHEERING] 00:36:11.002 --> 00:36:30.400 align:middle line:90% 00:36:30.400 --> 00:36:33.220 align:middle line:84% The joint session will be in a brief recess 00:36:33.220 --> 00:36:37.090 align:middle line:84% as Secretary of State Galvin certifies the taking 00:36:37.090 --> 00:36:38.135 align:middle line:90% of the oath of office. 00:36:38.135 --> 00:36:42.711 align:middle line:90% 00:36:42.711 --> 00:36:43.648 align:middle line:90% Need you, too. 00:36:43.648 --> 00:36:44.148 align:middle line:90% Oh. 00:36:44.148 --> 00:36:48.305 align:middle line:90% 00:36:48.305 --> 00:36:49.430 align:middle line:90% Remember it from last time? 00:36:49.430 --> 00:36:52.290 align:middle line:84% You fill in your name three times. 00:36:52.290 --> 00:36:53.900 align:middle line:90% And sign your name here. 00:36:53.900 --> 00:36:54.680 align:middle line:90% And we'll date it. 00:36:54.680 --> 00:36:56.570 align:middle line:90% And she signs on the other side. 00:36:56.570 --> 00:36:57.492 align:middle line:90% You date or I date it? 00:36:57.492 --> 00:36:58.450 align:middle line:90% I'll take care of that. 00:36:58.450 --> 00:36:58.710 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:36:58.710 --> 00:36:59.710 align:middle line:90% You just sign your name. 00:36:59.710 --> 00:37:01.945 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:37:01.945 --> 00:37:36.200 align:middle line:90% 00:37:36.200 --> 00:37:36.700 align:middle line:90% Right. 00:37:36.700 --> 00:37:39.700 align:middle line:90% You're next after this. 00:37:39.700 --> 00:37:44.020 align:middle line:84% There's nothing that's designed for lefties. 00:37:44.020 --> 00:37:46.290 align:middle line:90% Madam President, you just sign-- 00:37:46.290 --> 00:37:47.240 align:middle line:90% I'll just show you. 00:37:47.240 --> 00:37:50.440 align:middle line:84% Sign your name, and President of the Senate 00:37:50.440 --> 00:37:51.010 align:middle line:90% Right here? 00:37:51.010 --> 00:37:51.640 align:middle line:90% Yes. 00:37:51.640 --> 00:37:52.919 align:middle line:90% And I'll sign underneath you. 00:37:52.919 --> 00:38:14.875 align:middle line:90% 00:38:14.875 --> 00:38:17.370 align:middle line:90% Lieutenant governor. 00:38:17.370 --> 00:38:18.725 align:middle line:90% Three places. 00:38:18.725 --> 00:38:19.740 align:middle line:90% And down here. 00:38:19.740 --> 00:38:20.240 align:middle line:90% Three? 00:38:20.240 --> 00:38:20.860 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:38:20.860 --> 00:38:21.443 align:middle line:90% Filling it in. 00:38:21.443 --> 00:38:23.008 align:middle line:90% One, two, three. 00:38:23.008 --> 00:38:23.508 align:middle line:90% Sign it? 00:38:23.508 --> 00:38:24.008 align:middle line:90% Yeah. 00:38:24.008 --> 00:38:40.406 align:middle line:90% 00:38:40.406 --> 00:38:41.400 align:middle line:90% One more time. 00:38:41.400 --> 00:38:48.855 align:middle line:90% 00:38:48.855 --> 00:38:49.849 align:middle line:90% I'll do it. 00:38:49.849 --> 00:38:53.328 align:middle line:90% 00:38:53.328 --> 00:38:54.819 align:middle line:90% So you're going to [INAUDIBLE]. 00:38:54.819 --> 00:38:57.801 align:middle line:90% 00:38:57.801 --> 00:38:59.789 align:middle line:90% I think it's coming up, yeah. 00:38:59.789 --> 00:39:01.777 align:middle line:84% Let me do the proclamation after this. 00:39:01.777 --> 00:39:03.268 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:39:03.268 --> 00:39:05.753 align:middle line:90% And then-- 00:39:05.753 --> 00:39:31.100 align:middle line:90% 00:39:31.100 --> 00:39:33.280 align:middle line:84% So he will read the proclamation-- 00:39:33.280 --> 00:39:34.030 align:middle line:90% And then-- yeah. 00:39:34.030 --> 00:39:35.410 align:middle line:90% So I'll announce him. 00:39:35.410 --> 00:39:35.910 align:middle line:90% He's ready. 00:39:35.910 --> 00:39:36.960 align:middle line:90% So, Bill, are you ready? 00:39:36.960 --> 00:39:38.050 align:middle line:90% I'll go announce you. 00:39:38.050 --> 00:39:38.550 align:middle line:90% OK. 00:39:38.550 --> 00:39:42.350 align:middle line:90% 00:39:42.350 --> 00:39:44.780 align:middle line:84% Secretary of the Commonwealth will now 00:39:44.780 --> 00:39:47.630 align:middle line:90% issue a joint proclamation. 00:39:47.630 --> 00:39:50.840 align:middle line:90% Secretary Galvin. 00:39:50.840 --> 00:39:53.110 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam President. 00:39:53.110 --> 00:39:54.740 align:middle line:84% In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 00:39:54.740 --> 00:39:58.880 align:middle line:84% in the year of our Lord 2019 and of the independence 00:39:58.880 --> 00:40:02.810 align:middle line:84% of the United States of America the 243rd, 00:40:02.810 --> 00:40:05.940 align:middle line:84% to all persons of goodwill, greetings. 00:40:05.940 --> 00:40:08.090 align:middle line:84% Whereas it appears by the returns of votes 00:40:08.090 --> 00:40:13.175 align:middle line:84% cast for governor and lieutenant governor, on November 6, 2018 00:40:13.175 --> 00:40:15.050 align:middle line:84% and made to the Secretary of the Commonwealth 00:40:15.050 --> 00:40:18.830 align:middle line:84% and duly examined and certified by our governor and council 00:40:18.830 --> 00:40:22.420 align:middle line:84% agreeably to the requirements of our constitution and laws, 00:40:22.420 --> 00:40:25.340 align:middle line:84% the Charles D. Baker of Swampscott 00:40:25.340 --> 00:40:30.170 align:middle line:84% in the county of Essex and Karyn E. Polito of Shrewsbury 00:40:30.170 --> 00:40:33.380 align:middle line:84% in the county of Worcester have been duly elected governor 00:40:33.380 --> 00:40:35.060 align:middle line:90% and lieutenant governor. 00:40:35.060 --> 00:40:39.410 align:middle line:84% And whereas the said Charles D. Baker and Karen E. Polito, 00:40:39.410 --> 00:40:42.710 align:middle line:84% having appeared before a joint convention of the general court 00:40:42.710 --> 00:40:45.770 align:middle line:84% this day at Boston and having taken and subscribed 00:40:45.770 --> 00:40:49.490 align:middle line:84% the oaths prescribed by the Constitution 00:40:49.490 --> 00:40:52.280 align:middle line:84% and the laws of this Commonwealth, 00:40:52.280 --> 00:40:55.770 align:middle line:84% now therefore, I, William Francis Galvin, Secretary 00:40:55.770 --> 00:40:59.720 align:middle line:84% of the Commonwealth, proclaim that His Excellency, Charles D. 00:40:59.720 --> 00:41:03.560 align:middle line:84% Baker, and her honor, Karen E. Polito, 00:41:03.560 --> 00:41:05.870 align:middle line:84% have qualified as Governor and Lieutenant 00:41:05.870 --> 00:41:08.450 align:middle line:84% Governor of the Commonwealth for a term of four 00:41:08.450 --> 00:41:11.390 align:middle line:84% years from the first Thursday next following 00:41:11.390 --> 00:41:15.170 align:middle line:84% the first Wednesday in January 2019. 00:41:15.170 --> 00:41:18.950 align:middle line:84% And I call upon all citizens to take notice of the same. 00:41:18.950 --> 00:41:21.280 align:middle line:84% God save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 00:41:21.280 --> 00:41:23.745 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:41:23.745 --> 00:41:56.790 align:middle line:90% 00:41:56.790 --> 00:41:59.310 align:middle line:84% It is my pleasure to now introduce 00:41:59.310 --> 00:42:03.736 align:middle line:84% the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth, Karyn Polito. 00:42:03.736 --> 00:42:06.216 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:42:06.216 --> 00:42:09.688 align:middle line:90% 00:42:09.688 --> 00:42:11.672 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:42:11.672 --> 00:42:14.648 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:42:14.648 --> 00:42:15.640 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:42:15.640 --> 00:42:17.128 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:42:17.128 --> 00:42:20.104 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:42:20.104 --> 00:42:21.096 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:42:21.096 --> 00:42:23.600 align:middle line:90% 00:42:23.600 --> 00:42:26.180 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:42:26.180 --> 00:42:27.740 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:42:27.740 --> 00:42:29.780 align:middle line:90% Thank you, and good afternoon. 00:42:29.780 --> 00:42:33.180 align:middle line:84% It's an honor to be here in the House of Representatives. 00:42:33.180 --> 00:42:37.070 align:middle line:84% And I want to start by thanking Mr. Speaker for hosting us 00:42:37.070 --> 00:42:38.150 align:middle line:90% today. 00:42:38.150 --> 00:42:42.500 align:middle line:84% I want to thank Madam President for officiating today and doing 00:42:42.500 --> 00:42:46.890 align:middle line:84% a wonderful job to our constitutional officers. 00:42:46.890 --> 00:42:49.520 align:middle line:84% Members of the governor's council, 00:42:49.520 --> 00:42:52.745 align:middle line:84% happy to see all of you here today in Sydney as well. 00:42:52.745 --> 00:42:55.700 align:middle line:90% 00:42:55.700 --> 00:42:58.490 align:middle line:84% Justices of the Supreme Court, it's 00:42:58.490 --> 00:43:00.960 align:middle line:90% an honor to be in your presence. 00:43:00.960 --> 00:43:04.940 align:middle line:84% To our sheriffs, our district attorneys, mayors, 00:43:04.940 --> 00:43:07.430 align:middle line:84% local officials, and distinguished guests 00:43:07.430 --> 00:43:11.300 align:middle line:84% and friends, to our cabinet secretaries, 00:43:11.300 --> 00:43:13.640 align:middle line:90% it's great to see all of you. 00:43:13.640 --> 00:43:17.180 align:middle line:84% Thank you for being here today, all of you, 00:43:17.180 --> 00:43:21.290 align:middle line:84% for this very, very important and special day. 00:43:21.290 --> 00:43:25.550 align:middle line:84% And just want to say thank you for all of your hard work 00:43:25.550 --> 00:43:29.240 align:middle line:84% in partnering and representing the great people 00:43:29.240 --> 00:43:30.915 align:middle line:90% of this Commonwealth. 00:43:30.915 --> 00:43:33.340 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:43:33.340 --> 00:43:40.130 align:middle line:90% 00:43:40.130 --> 00:43:42.920 align:middle line:84% I want to give a special shout out 00:43:42.920 --> 00:43:46.130 align:middle line:90% to my dear friend, Jan Celluci. 00:43:46.130 --> 00:43:48.560 align:middle line:90% And I see Reese is in the House. 00:43:48.560 --> 00:43:50.270 align:middle line:90% Reese, it's great to see you. 00:43:50.270 --> 00:43:52.650 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:43:52.650 --> 00:43:59.330 align:middle line:90% 00:43:59.330 --> 00:44:02.600 align:middle line:84% Your grandfather would be so proud of you. 00:44:02.600 --> 00:44:06.590 align:middle line:84% And it's an honor for me to be able to host his portrait 00:44:06.590 --> 00:44:10.190 align:middle line:84% in my office as a reminder of his great work 00:44:10.190 --> 00:44:12.740 align:middle line:84% and the great work that your family continues 00:44:12.740 --> 00:44:14.190 align:middle line:90% to give to this Commonwealth. 00:44:14.190 --> 00:44:14.690 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:44:14.690 --> 00:44:15.190 align:middle line:90% I love you. 00:44:15.190 --> 00:44:17.470 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:44:17.470 --> 00:44:21.200 align:middle line:90% 00:44:21.200 --> 00:44:26.600 align:middle line:84% And to our friend, Charlie Baker, my partner in governing, 00:44:26.600 --> 00:44:29.180 align:middle line:84% I want to thank you for your leadership and, most 00:44:29.180 --> 00:44:30.830 align:middle line:84% of all, your compassion and heart 00:44:30.830 --> 00:44:34.290 align:middle line:84% that you put into your work every single day. 00:44:34.290 --> 00:44:37.880 align:middle line:84% You are an example to all of us and an inspiration to me. 00:44:37.880 --> 00:44:38.876 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:44:38.876 --> 00:44:41.366 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:44:41.366 --> 00:45:01.800 align:middle line:90% 00:45:01.800 --> 00:45:05.490 align:middle line:84% And on behalf of the children in the care of our Department 00:45:05.490 --> 00:45:09.630 align:middle line:84% of Children and Families, I want to sincerely thank 00:45:09.630 --> 00:45:12.210 align:middle line:90% Lauren Baker for loving-- 00:45:12.210 --> 00:45:14.460 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:45:14.460 --> 00:45:15.360 align:middle line:90% 00:45:15.360 --> 00:45:18.540 align:middle line:84% --for loving these children as much as you do. 00:45:18.540 --> 00:45:20.468 align:middle line:90% We thank you. 00:45:20.468 --> 00:45:22.963 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:45:22.963 --> 00:45:40.450 align:middle line:90% 00:45:40.450 --> 00:45:43.930 align:middle line:84% To my brother, Ken, and his family, to my friends, 00:45:43.930 --> 00:45:46.210 align:middle line:90% thank you for being here today. 00:45:46.210 --> 00:45:49.390 align:middle line:84% To my parents, Fran and Judy Polito, 00:45:49.390 --> 00:45:51.850 align:middle line:84% the proudest parents in the room-- 00:45:51.850 --> 00:45:54.130 align:middle line:90% maybe one other, right-- 00:45:54.130 --> 00:45:57.550 align:middle line:84% thank you for instilling in me the values of hard work 00:45:57.550 --> 00:45:58.760 align:middle line:90% and perseverance. 00:45:58.760 --> 00:46:00.213 align:middle line:90% I love you so much. 00:46:00.213 --> 00:46:02.678 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:46:02.678 --> 00:46:18.970 align:middle line:90% 00:46:18.970 --> 00:46:23.830 align:middle line:84% To my husband, Steve, you are always, always my rock. 00:46:23.830 --> 00:46:25.896 align:middle line:90% And I thank you. 00:46:25.896 --> 00:46:27.868 align:middle line:90% And I love you. 00:46:27.868 --> 00:46:30.333 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:46:30.333 --> 00:46:39.230 align:middle line:90% 00:46:39.230 --> 00:46:41.690 align:middle line:90% He absolutely deserves that. 00:46:41.690 --> 00:46:45.720 align:middle line:84% And to Bobby and Judy in the front row, 00:46:45.720 --> 00:46:47.060 align:middle line:90% you're doing a great job. 00:46:47.060 --> 00:46:48.240 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:46:48.240 --> 00:46:49.180 align:middle line:90% 00:46:49.180 --> 00:46:54.800 align:middle line:84% And I just want to say how proud Mommy and Daddy are of you 00:46:54.800 --> 00:46:56.880 align:middle line:90% and how much I love you all. 00:46:56.880 --> 00:46:59.380 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:46:59.380 --> 00:47:02.970 align:middle line:90% 00:47:02.970 --> 00:47:07.830 align:middle line:84% Four years ago when I stood here to take the oath of office, 00:47:07.830 --> 00:47:11.340 align:middle line:84% I spoke of my great grandfather, Francesco Polito. 00:47:11.340 --> 00:47:13.200 align:middle line:90% Good old Francesco. 00:47:13.200 --> 00:47:18.810 align:middle line:84% And as I stand here today, I'm reminded of him once again. 00:47:18.810 --> 00:47:23.070 align:middle line:84% He immigrated to this country from Sicily, 00:47:23.070 --> 00:47:25.060 align:middle line:90% moved to Worcester County-- 00:47:25.060 --> 00:47:26.820 align:middle line:90% Sicily. 00:47:26.820 --> 00:47:29.430 align:middle line:84% [ITALIAN] I'll give you a shout out for that one. 00:47:29.430 --> 00:47:31.550 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:47:31.550 --> 00:47:34.890 align:middle line:84% And he came to Worcester County to build a better life 00:47:34.890 --> 00:47:36.610 align:middle line:90% for his family. 00:47:36.610 --> 00:47:39.420 align:middle line:84% And at that time, he started a business 00:47:39.420 --> 00:47:42.910 align:middle line:90% making concrete blocks. 00:47:42.910 --> 00:47:44.680 align:middle line:84% And just as those concrete blocks 00:47:44.680 --> 00:47:50.530 align:middle line:84% became the foundations of homes and businesses and buildings 00:47:50.530 --> 00:47:55.570 align:middle line:84% here in Massachusetts, his good career and growing business 00:47:55.570 --> 00:47:59.450 align:middle line:84% became the foundation for our family. 00:47:59.450 --> 00:48:02.410 align:middle line:84% And when I think about the work that we have all 00:48:02.410 --> 00:48:06.100 align:middle line:84% shared over these last four years, 00:48:06.100 --> 00:48:09.640 align:middle line:84% I think about that strong foundation 00:48:09.640 --> 00:48:16.350 align:middle line:84% of partnership and progress that we have all built together. 00:48:16.350 --> 00:48:19.750 align:middle line:84% And in Governor Baker's first executive order, 00:48:19.750 --> 00:48:23.140 align:middle line:84% our community compact program was created. 00:48:23.140 --> 00:48:27.460 align:middle line:84% And it's been my great honor to lead this initiative. 00:48:27.460 --> 00:48:31.390 align:middle line:84% Because, like Governor Baker, I started my public service 00:48:31.390 --> 00:48:33.610 align:middle line:90% in local government. 00:48:33.610 --> 00:48:36.460 align:middle line:84% And it was there and later in representing 00:48:36.460 --> 00:48:40.870 align:middle line:84% my hometown of Shrewsbury in Westborough in this chamber 00:48:40.870 --> 00:48:47.880 align:middle line:84% that I learned that those we serve judge our success not 00:48:47.880 --> 00:48:50.850 align:middle line:84% by what's happening on Beacon Hill, 00:48:50.850 --> 00:48:53.460 align:middle line:84% but by what's happening in their communities 00:48:53.460 --> 00:48:55.173 align:middle line:90% and in their neighborhoods. 00:48:55.173 --> 00:48:57.588 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:48:57.588 --> 00:49:04.360 align:middle line:90% 00:49:04.360 --> 00:49:08.770 align:middle line:84% And with that in mind, I want to recognize and honor 00:49:08.770 --> 00:49:12.040 align:middle line:84% the contributions of our local officials 00:49:12.040 --> 00:49:16.520 align:middle line:84% and municipal workforce because their efforts, 00:49:16.520 --> 00:49:20.610 align:middle line:84% their efforts every single day, make this state stronger. 00:49:20.610 --> 00:49:22.970 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:49:22.970 --> 00:49:28.640 align:middle line:90% 00:49:28.640 --> 00:49:30.710 align:middle line:84% And since we issued that executive order, 00:49:30.710 --> 00:49:34.070 align:middle line:84% I've had the pleasure to visit with every city and town 00:49:34.070 --> 00:49:36.470 align:middle line:84% and partner with the leadership in these communities 00:49:36.470 --> 00:49:40.420 align:middle line:90% all across our state, all 351. 00:49:40.420 --> 00:49:43.680 align:middle line:84% And on an exciting note, one of these communities, 00:49:43.680 --> 00:49:47.860 align:middle line:84% one of these cities is now the home of the Worcester Red Sox. 00:49:47.860 --> 00:49:50.335 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:49:50.335 --> 00:49:58.230 align:middle line:90% 00:49:58.230 --> 00:49:59.940 align:middle line:84% Some of you have been to my office, 00:49:59.940 --> 00:50:00.940 align:middle line:90% and you might know this. 00:50:00.940 --> 00:50:05.400 align:middle line:84% But if you don't, I keep a flag of Mount Washington 00:50:05.400 --> 00:50:06.090 align:middle line:90% in my office. 00:50:06.090 --> 00:50:06.886 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 00:50:06.886 --> 00:50:08.374 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:50:08.374 --> 00:50:11.850 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:50:11.850 --> 00:50:13.590 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:50:13.590 --> 00:50:18.210 align:middle line:84% Thank you, Representative Pignatelli and Senator Hinds. 00:50:18.210 --> 00:50:21.180 align:middle line:84% Make sure you return that flag to its rightful place. 00:50:21.180 --> 00:50:22.920 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:50:22.920 --> 00:50:28.260 align:middle line:84% But I keep that flag in my office as a reminder-- 00:50:28.260 --> 00:50:31.560 align:middle line:90% this community is 150 strong-- 00:50:31.560 --> 00:50:34.770 align:middle line:84% as a reminder that the work we do here 00:50:34.770 --> 00:50:37.980 align:middle line:84% extends to every border of Massachusetts, 00:50:37.980 --> 00:50:42.780 align:middle line:84% touching a truly diverse expanse of people and places. 00:50:42.780 --> 00:50:45.660 align:middle line:84% And through our partnership with you, 00:50:45.660 --> 00:50:49.380 align:middle line:84% our legislative colleagues, we have 00:50:49.380 --> 00:50:53.280 align:middle line:84% a long list of accomplishments to be proud of. 00:50:53.280 --> 00:50:56.010 align:middle line:84% We've led the nation on our efforts 00:50:56.010 --> 00:50:58.950 align:middle line:84% to tackle an opioid crisis that has terrorized 00:50:58.950 --> 00:51:04.010 align:middle line:84% too many families across this Commonwealth and this nation. 00:51:04.010 --> 00:51:07.350 align:middle line:84% And we've supported our teachers and students 00:51:07.350 --> 00:51:09.930 align:middle line:84% by funding education at record levels 00:51:09.930 --> 00:51:13.641 align:middle line:84% and given direct support to make our schools safer. 00:51:13.641 --> 00:51:15.996 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:51:15.996 --> 00:51:21.180 align:middle line:90% 00:51:21.180 --> 00:51:24.570 align:middle line:84% And we've provided our public safety professionals 00:51:24.570 --> 00:51:27.510 align:middle line:84% and first responders with dedicated funding, 00:51:27.510 --> 00:51:30.810 align:middle line:84% needed and deserved, and with dedicated funding 00:51:30.810 --> 00:51:32.850 align:middle line:84% for their equipment and training so that they 00:51:32.850 --> 00:51:34.950 align:middle line:90% can do their jobs even better. 00:51:34.950 --> 00:51:37.350 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:51:37.350 --> 00:51:40.240 align:middle line:90% 00:51:40.240 --> 00:51:42.790 align:middle line:84% And we brought innovative approaches 00:51:42.790 --> 00:51:45.640 align:middle line:84% to combating domestic violence, establishing 00:51:45.640 --> 00:51:50.320 align:middle line:84% a toolkit that empowers local law enforcement and victims 00:51:50.320 --> 00:51:54.340 align:middle line:84% to identify abuse and hold offenders accountable. 00:51:54.340 --> 00:51:56.685 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:51:56.685 --> 00:52:01.380 align:middle line:90% 00:52:01.380 --> 00:52:03.590 align:middle line:84% We formed a Black Advisory Commission 00:52:03.590 --> 00:52:05.540 align:middle line:84% and a Latino Advisory Commission that 00:52:05.540 --> 00:52:08.090 align:middle line:84% have issued a robust set of recommendations 00:52:08.090 --> 00:52:10.260 align:middle line:84% that we will fund in our upcoming budget. 00:52:10.260 --> 00:52:12.725 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:52:12.725 --> 00:52:16.670 align:middle line:90% 00:52:16.670 --> 00:52:21.010 align:middle line:84% And we've lead the nation on procuring renewable energy, 00:52:21.010 --> 00:52:24.400 align:middle line:84% reducing our carbon footprint, and helping our communities 00:52:24.400 --> 00:52:27.370 align:middle line:90% become far more resilient-- 00:52:27.370 --> 00:52:29.690 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:52:29.690 --> 00:52:31.700 align:middle line:90% 00:52:31.700 --> 00:52:35.720 align:middle line:84% --and so much more that we've accomplished to be proud of. 00:52:35.720 --> 00:52:38.660 align:middle line:84% And just like my great grandfather's concrete block 00:52:38.660 --> 00:52:41.180 align:middle line:84% business that became the foundation 00:52:41.180 --> 00:52:46.820 align:middle line:84% for our family and its future, our work over these last four 00:52:46.820 --> 00:52:49.790 align:middle line:84% years serves as a strong foundation 00:52:49.790 --> 00:52:53.000 align:middle line:84% for this Commonwealth to build on in the years ahead. 00:52:53.000 --> 00:52:55.335 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:52:55.335 --> 00:53:00.930 align:middle line:90% 00:53:00.930 --> 00:53:04.680 align:middle line:84% And that's exactly why we are all here today. 00:53:04.680 --> 00:53:06.780 align:middle line:84% And throughout this nation's history, 00:53:06.780 --> 00:53:08.950 align:middle line:90% Massachusetts has been a leader. 00:53:08.950 --> 00:53:12.060 align:middle line:84% And together, we're continuing that proud tradition 00:53:12.060 --> 00:53:13.650 align:middle line:90% of leadership. 00:53:13.650 --> 00:53:15.480 align:middle line:90% And at this unique time-- 00:53:15.480 --> 00:53:18.860 align:middle line:84% sometimes troubling time in our American history-- 00:53:18.860 --> 00:53:21.810 align:middle line:84% we have found a pathway to progress. 00:53:21.810 --> 00:53:25.050 align:middle line:84% We have chosen partnership over partisanship 00:53:25.050 --> 00:53:29.150 align:middle line:84% and have worked to find common ground at every turn. 00:53:29.150 --> 00:53:31.650 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:53:31.650 --> 00:53:37.370 align:middle line:90% 00:53:37.370 --> 00:53:40.760 align:middle line:84% We have focused on doing the work we were elected to do, 00:53:40.760 --> 00:53:44.870 align:middle line:84% rather than getting bogged down in political gamesmanship. 00:53:44.870 --> 00:53:49.430 align:middle line:84% And we've never forgotten, never forgotten, that what we do here 00:53:49.430 --> 00:53:50.824 align:middle line:90% matters. 00:53:50.824 --> 00:53:53.294 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:53:53.294 --> 00:53:55.770 align:middle line:90% We are blessed. 00:53:55.770 --> 00:53:59.400 align:middle line:84% We're blessed to have so many hardworking, creative, 00:53:59.400 --> 00:54:02.220 align:middle line:84% and passionate people here in this Commonwealth that 00:54:02.220 --> 00:54:05.070 align:middle line:84% are seeking nothing more than the opportunity 00:54:05.070 --> 00:54:07.050 align:middle line:84% to build a better life for their families, 00:54:07.050 --> 00:54:09.152 align:middle line:90% just like my great grandfather. 00:54:09.152 --> 00:54:11.562 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:54:11.562 --> 00:54:14.460 align:middle line:90% 00:54:14.460 --> 00:54:16.830 align:middle line:84% And now is the time to press forward-- 00:54:16.830 --> 00:54:19.440 align:middle line:84% collaborating, finding common ground, 00:54:19.440 --> 00:54:22.590 align:middle line:84% and remembering that solemn responsibility 00:54:22.590 --> 00:54:27.330 align:middle line:84% that we have to our Commonwealth and to its people, 00:54:27.330 --> 00:54:31.560 align:middle line:84% and recognizing the gravity of this opportunity and trust 00:54:31.560 --> 00:54:33.270 align:middle line:90% we've been given. 00:54:33.270 --> 00:54:36.226 align:middle line:84% Because this is the Massachusetts way. 00:54:36.226 --> 00:54:38.706 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:54:38.706 --> 00:54:43.180 align:middle line:90% 00:54:43.180 --> 00:54:46.780 align:middle line:84% And because of our collective work over the last four years, 00:54:46.780 --> 00:54:49.800 align:middle line:84% we are in a uniquely strong position 00:54:49.800 --> 00:54:52.080 align:middle line:90% to build on these successes. 00:54:52.080 --> 00:54:54.360 align:middle line:84% So we must continue to strengthen 00:54:54.360 --> 00:54:58.560 align:middle line:84% our public education, realizing that our work isn't done 00:54:58.560 --> 00:55:01.410 align:middle line:84% until every student in every community 00:55:01.410 --> 00:55:03.330 align:middle line:90% has access to great schools. 00:55:03.330 --> 00:55:05.810 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:55:05.810 --> 00:55:10.280 align:middle line:90% 00:55:10.280 --> 00:55:12.530 align:middle line:84% And we'll create further opportunities 00:55:12.530 --> 00:55:15.380 align:middle line:84% in STEM, vocational, and technical schools 00:55:15.380 --> 00:55:20.120 align:middle line:84% and online learning, innovating our public education system, 00:55:20.120 --> 00:55:24.170 align:middle line:84% and better connecting our students to good careers. 00:55:24.170 --> 00:55:28.190 align:middle line:84% And I've witnessed firsthand the transformational impact 00:55:28.190 --> 00:55:31.220 align:middle line:84% that these programs can have on women 00:55:31.220 --> 00:55:33.244 align:middle line:90% and underserved communities. 00:55:33.244 --> 00:55:35.714 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:55:35.714 --> 00:55:41.150 align:middle line:90% 00:55:41.150 --> 00:55:43.970 align:middle line:84% And we know we must work hard to create more housing 00:55:43.970 --> 00:55:46.850 align:middle line:84% choices in our communities, pushing forward 00:55:46.850 --> 00:55:51.410 align:middle line:84% with our opportunities for all economic development agenda. 00:55:51.410 --> 00:55:54.510 align:middle line:84% Creating more housing is important. 00:55:54.510 --> 00:55:58.220 align:middle line:84% It's important not only for our economic competitiveness, 00:55:58.220 --> 00:56:02.150 align:middle line:84% but so that the next generation, our children, 00:56:02.150 --> 00:56:06.440 align:middle line:84% can afford to live in this great Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 00:56:06.440 --> 00:56:08.885 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:56:08.885 --> 00:56:12.310 align:middle line:90% 00:56:12.310 --> 00:56:13.740 align:middle line:90% And we must continue. 00:56:13.740 --> 00:56:16.860 align:middle line:84% We must continue to modernize our aging transportation 00:56:16.860 --> 00:56:20.220 align:middle line:84% infrastructure, finding innovative approaches 00:56:20.220 --> 00:56:22.710 align:middle line:84% to increase mobility and connecting more people 00:56:22.710 --> 00:56:24.630 align:middle line:90% to places efficiently. 00:56:24.630 --> 00:56:27.420 align:middle line:84% And we must continue to make our state 00:56:27.420 --> 00:56:30.420 align:middle line:84% government and our communities more resilient, 00:56:30.420 --> 00:56:33.090 align:middle line:84% recognizing the effects of climate change, 00:56:33.090 --> 00:56:37.140 align:middle line:84% assessing vulnerabilities, and preparing our infrastructure 00:56:37.140 --> 00:56:41.237 align:middle line:84% so that future generations may continue to prosper here. 00:56:41.237 --> 00:56:43.572 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:56:43.572 --> 00:56:46.850 align:middle line:90% 00:56:46.850 --> 00:56:49.550 align:middle line:84% And on each of these initiatives, 00:56:49.550 --> 00:56:54.290 align:middle line:84% I look forward to working with Governor Baker, our cabinet, 00:56:54.290 --> 00:56:58.640 align:middle line:84% our administration, and all of you to make real progress 00:56:58.640 --> 00:57:01.160 align:middle line:84% and to keep Massachusetts moving forward. 00:57:01.160 --> 00:57:03.545 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:57:03.545 --> 00:57:08.320 align:middle line:90% 00:57:08.320 --> 00:57:11.670 align:middle line:84% And while the challenges ahead of us are real 00:57:11.670 --> 00:57:15.200 align:middle line:84% and our goals are ambitious, we recognize 00:57:15.200 --> 00:57:18.350 align:middle line:90% why and how we will meet them. 00:57:18.350 --> 00:57:21.200 align:middle line:84% We have accepted the solemn responsibility 00:57:21.200 --> 00:57:25.070 align:middle line:84% because the amazing people that call Massachusetts home have 00:57:25.070 --> 00:57:27.050 align:middle line:90% turned to us. 00:57:27.050 --> 00:57:29.690 align:middle line:84% And we will resist the temptations 00:57:29.690 --> 00:57:33.200 align:middle line:84% to react to the headlines coming out of Washington, DC, 00:57:33.200 --> 00:57:36.257 align:middle line:84% and we won't regress to partisan bickering. 00:57:36.257 --> 00:57:38.642 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:57:38.642 --> 00:57:44.370 align:middle line:90% 00:57:44.370 --> 00:57:47.760 align:middle line:84% And we will achieve these goals because we must-- 00:57:47.760 --> 00:57:52.260 align:middle line:84% by building on the foundation of partnership and progress 00:57:52.260 --> 00:57:56.970 align:middle line:84% that we've established together over these last four years. 00:57:56.970 --> 00:58:02.802 align:middle line:84% Because this is who we are, and this is the Massachusetts way. 00:58:02.802 --> 00:58:05.262 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:58:05.262 --> 00:58:22.010 align:middle line:90% 00:58:22.010 --> 00:58:23.690 align:middle line:90% This is our way. 00:58:23.690 --> 00:58:25.100 align:middle line:90% And I, for one-- 00:58:25.100 --> 00:58:26.480 align:middle line:90% this is our way. 00:58:26.480 --> 00:58:31.670 align:middle line:84% And I, for one, am filled with optimism and excitement 00:58:31.670 --> 00:58:33.920 align:middle line:84% and gratitude for the opportunity 00:58:33.920 --> 00:58:38.550 align:middle line:84% to stand with each of you and continue this great journey. 00:58:38.550 --> 00:58:39.210 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 00:58:39.210 --> 00:58:42.440 align:middle line:84% God bless you, our communities, and this great Commonwealth 00:58:42.440 --> 00:58:43.236 align:middle line:90% of Massachusetts. 00:58:43.236 --> 00:58:45.716 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:58:45.716 --> 00:59:18.948 align:middle line:90% 00:59:18.948 --> 00:59:21.428 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 00:59:21.428 --> 00:59:22.916 align:middle line:90% 00:59:22.916 --> 00:59:24.900 align:middle line:90% Yeah, [INAUDIBLE] you, Karyn! 00:59:24.900 --> 00:59:27.380 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:59:27.380 --> 00:59:28.372 align:middle line:90% Love you right back! 00:59:28.372 --> 00:59:30.356 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 00:59:30.356 --> 00:59:31.940 align:middle line:90% 00:59:31.940 --> 00:59:34.670 align:middle line:84% And now it is my great honor to introduce 00:59:34.670 --> 00:59:36.680 align:middle line:84% the Governor of the Commonwealth, 00:59:36.680 --> 00:59:39.500 align:middle line:84% His Excellency, Charles D. Baker, 00:59:39.500 --> 00:59:41.990 align:middle line:90% to deliver an inaugural address. 00:59:41.990 --> 00:59:44.485 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 00:59:44.485 --> 01:00:00.453 align:middle line:90% 01:00:00.453 --> 01:00:01.451 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:00:01.451 --> 01:00:11.431 align:middle line:90% 01:00:11.431 --> 01:00:12.429 align:middle line:90% That works. 01:00:12.429 --> 01:00:14.425 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:00:14.425 --> 01:00:15.423 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:00:15.423 --> 01:00:17.918 align:middle line:90% [CHEERING] 01:00:17.918 --> 01:00:22.409 align:middle line:90% 01:00:22.409 --> 01:00:23.906 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:00:23.906 --> 01:00:26.401 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:00:26.401 --> 01:00:27.398 align:middle line:90% Speech. 01:00:27.398 --> 01:00:27.898 align:middle line:90% Speech! 01:00:27.898 --> 01:00:34.980 align:middle line:90% 01:00:34.980 --> 01:00:37.140 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:00:37.140 --> 01:00:39.491 align:middle line:90% Thank you very much. 01:00:39.491 --> 01:00:40.425 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:00:40.425 --> 01:00:44.640 align:middle line:90% 01:00:44.640 --> 01:00:45.370 align:middle line:90% Save it. 01:00:45.370 --> 01:00:47.318 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHS] 01:00:47.318 --> 01:00:53.062 align:middle line:90% 01:00:53.062 --> 01:00:54.770 align:middle line:84% See if they're still clapping at the end. 01:00:54.770 --> 01:00:56.570 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 01:00:56.570 --> 01:00:57.470 align:middle line:90% 01:00:57.470 --> 01:01:00.200 align:middle line:90% Mr. Speaker. 01:01:00.200 --> 01:01:02.390 align:middle line:90% Madam President. 01:01:02.390 --> 01:01:05.030 align:middle line:84% Governor Phil Scott from the great state of Vermont, 01:01:05.030 --> 01:01:06.282 align:middle line:90% thanks for joining us. 01:01:06.282 --> 01:01:08.762 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:01:08.762 --> 01:01:13.230 align:middle line:90% 01:01:13.230 --> 01:01:16.320 align:middle line:84% Members of the House and the Senate. 01:01:16.320 --> 01:01:19.030 align:middle line:90% Fellow constitutional officers. 01:01:19.030 --> 01:01:22.680 align:middle line:84% Members of the governor's council, congratulations. 01:01:22.680 --> 01:01:24.960 align:middle line:90% Members of the judiciary. 01:01:24.960 --> 01:01:28.830 align:middle line:84% Members of the cabinet and our administration. 01:01:28.830 --> 01:01:33.350 align:middle line:84% Mr. Mayor, thank you for letting us hang out in your city. 01:01:33.350 --> 01:01:37.920 align:middle line:84% Sheriffs, district attorneys, local officials, [INAUDIBLE] 01:01:37.920 --> 01:01:41.790 align:middle line:90% clergy, distinguished guests. 01:01:41.790 --> 01:01:44.380 align:middle line:84% I want to start by saying to our lieutenant governor, 01:01:44.380 --> 01:01:47.450 align:middle line:84% my partner in leading this administration, 01:01:47.450 --> 01:01:50.170 align:middle line:84% that I want to extend our gratitude on behalf 01:01:50.170 --> 01:01:51.970 align:middle line:84% of all of us here today for your commitment 01:01:51.970 --> 01:01:54.730 align:middle line:84% to this endeavor and the sacrifices 01:01:54.730 --> 01:01:57.495 align:middle line:84% that are made by your family on your behalf. 01:01:57.495 --> 01:01:58.435 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:01:58.435 --> 01:02:00.910 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:02:00.910 --> 01:02:22.700 align:middle line:90% 01:02:22.700 --> 01:02:25.850 align:middle line:84% Members of my family who are here today-- 01:02:25.850 --> 01:02:28.675 align:middle line:84% my brothers, Jonathan and Sandy, hanging out there 01:02:28.675 --> 01:02:29.300 align:middle line:90% in the balcony. 01:02:29.300 --> 01:02:31.640 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:02:31.640 --> 01:02:34.920 align:middle line:90% 01:02:34.920 --> 01:02:38.027 align:middle line:84% My dad, the best and smartest guy I know. 01:02:38.027 --> 01:02:40.512 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:02:40.512 --> 01:02:44.490 align:middle line:90% 01:02:44.490 --> 01:02:48.250 align:middle line:84% You have been an incredible role model for us all. 01:02:48.250 --> 01:02:49.980 align:middle line:84% Our children, who have been giving me 01:02:49.980 --> 01:02:55.166 align:middle line:84% grief ever since I got up here, Charlie, AJ, and Caroline. 01:02:55.166 --> 01:02:57.556 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:02:57.556 --> 01:03:02.820 align:middle line:90% 01:03:02.820 --> 01:03:06.630 align:middle line:84% My wife Lauren, the awesome first lady of the Commonwealth 01:03:06.630 --> 01:03:09.068 align:middle line:84% and the love of my life for the past 31 years. 01:03:09.068 --> 01:03:11.553 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:03:11.553 --> 01:03:28.490 align:middle line:90% 01:03:28.490 --> 01:03:31.580 align:middle line:84% To my fellow citizens, let me begin 01:03:31.580 --> 01:03:33.410 align:middle line:84% by thanking the people of the Commonwealth 01:03:33.410 --> 01:03:36.290 align:middle line:84% for giving the lieutenant governor and me four more 01:03:36.290 --> 01:03:38.420 align:middle line:90% years to serve them. 01:03:38.420 --> 01:03:42.140 align:middle line:84% We both remember election night in 2014. 01:03:42.140 --> 01:03:45.720 align:middle line:84% It was so close it didn't end until the next day. 01:03:45.720 --> 01:03:48.740 align:middle line:84% We had a lot to prove to the people of Massachusetts 01:03:48.740 --> 01:03:51.020 align:middle line:84% about our vision for the Commonwealth, 01:03:51.020 --> 01:03:54.970 align:middle line:84% our approach to governing, our priorities, our work ethic, 01:03:54.970 --> 01:03:57.900 align:middle line:84% and our capacity to get things done. 01:03:57.900 --> 01:04:00.620 align:middle line:84% We said we'd work to build a state government that 01:04:00.620 --> 01:04:04.490 align:middle line:84% was as thrifty, hardworking, and creative as the people 01:04:04.490 --> 01:04:06.020 align:middle line:90% of this great state. 01:04:06.020 --> 01:04:09.820 align:middle line:84% And we're grateful for your continued faith in us. 01:04:09.820 --> 01:04:12.890 align:middle line:84% And to the lawmakers who are returning to this chamber, 01:04:12.890 --> 01:04:14.980 align:middle line:90% we say welcome back. 01:04:14.980 --> 01:04:17.660 align:middle line:84% And we look forward to building on the partnership 01:04:17.660 --> 01:04:20.830 align:middle line:84% we've established and the progress that we've made. 01:04:20.830 --> 01:04:22.330 align:middle line:84% And I want to give a special welcome 01:04:22.330 --> 01:04:24.160 align:middle line:84% to those of you who are embarking 01:04:24.160 --> 01:04:27.040 align:middle line:90% on a new journey on Beacon Hill. 01:04:27.040 --> 01:04:29.890 align:middle line:84% Now I'm quite sure you've heard about all the good work that 01:04:29.890 --> 01:04:33.520 align:middle line:84% goes on up here, as well as those areas in which we 01:04:33.520 --> 01:04:35.410 align:middle line:90% fall short. 01:04:35.410 --> 01:04:39.340 align:middle line:84% We all strive to build a community of hope, opportunity, 01:04:39.340 --> 01:04:41.110 align:middle line:90% and possibility. 01:04:41.110 --> 01:04:42.940 align:middle line:84% And we seek to do so in a way that 01:04:42.940 --> 01:04:45.630 align:middle line:90% ensures that people are heard. 01:04:45.630 --> 01:04:47.550 align:middle line:90% My advice? 01:04:47.550 --> 01:04:50.730 align:middle line:84% Spend time outside of the statehouse. 01:04:50.730 --> 01:04:53.370 align:middle line:90% Listen to your constituents. 01:04:53.370 --> 01:04:55.920 align:middle line:84% Lead with your head and your heart. 01:04:55.920 --> 01:04:59.730 align:middle line:84% And make the best decisions you can for those you serve. 01:04:59.730 --> 01:05:03.780 align:middle line:84% And in this era of Snapchats, tweets, Facebook and Instagram 01:05:03.780 --> 01:05:07.980 align:middle line:84% posts, put-downs and smack-downs, I'd ask all of you 01:05:07.980 --> 01:05:11.070 align:middle line:84% to remember that good public policy is often 01:05:11.070 --> 01:05:14.010 align:middle line:84% about perseverance and collaboration. 01:05:14.010 --> 01:05:19.320 align:middle line:84% Many times, it's a story written frame by frame by many players 01:05:19.320 --> 01:05:21.750 align:middle line:84% who write it over time, relentlessly 01:05:21.750 --> 01:05:23.810 align:middle line:90% pursuing an objective. 01:05:23.810 --> 01:05:26.340 align:middle line:84% I want you to think about the Commonwealth's leadership 01:05:26.340 --> 01:05:28.180 align:middle line:90% on national issues. 01:05:28.180 --> 01:05:30.180 align:middle line:84% We have the highest rate of health care coverage 01:05:30.180 --> 01:05:31.740 align:middle line:90% in the nation. 01:05:31.740 --> 01:05:34.850 align:middle line:84% But that story was written across two decades, 01:05:34.850 --> 01:05:40.080 align:middle line:84% 10 legislative sessions, five governors, and four presidents. 01:05:40.080 --> 01:05:43.830 align:middle line:84% We have best in the nation gun laws, a story that was also 01:05:43.830 --> 01:05:46.170 align:middle line:84% written across multiple legislative sessions 01:05:46.170 --> 01:05:49.140 align:middle line:84% and several governors and was almost always done 01:05:49.140 --> 01:05:51.580 align:middle line:90% on a bipartisan basis. 01:05:51.580 --> 01:05:54.220 align:middle line:84% We have a K through 12 education system 01:05:54.220 --> 01:05:59.010 align:middle line:84% that, despite its limitations, is the envy of this country. 01:05:59.010 --> 01:06:01.020 align:middle line:84% This story was written by a large cast 01:06:01.020 --> 01:06:03.960 align:middle line:84% of leaders and contributors across decades 01:06:03.960 --> 01:06:06.710 align:middle line:90% of deliberation and action. 01:06:06.710 --> 01:06:10.710 align:middle line:84% As we approach the third decade of the 21st century, 01:06:10.710 --> 01:06:14.120 align:middle line:84% we're engaged in a number of difficult policy issues. 01:06:14.120 --> 01:06:17.270 align:middle line:84% Some will be with us all long after our time on Beacon Hill 01:06:17.270 --> 01:06:18.650 align:middle line:90% is done. 01:06:18.650 --> 01:06:22.610 align:middle line:84% But it's incumbent on us to pursue these tasks 01:06:22.610 --> 01:06:25.860 align:middle line:84% with foresight, intelligence, and commitment 01:06:25.860 --> 01:06:29.180 align:middle line:84% so that we can rest assured that when our time is done, 01:06:29.180 --> 01:06:32.540 align:middle line:84% those who come after us will be able to build on the foundation 01:06:32.540 --> 01:06:35.260 align:middle line:90% that we've established. 01:06:35.260 --> 01:06:37.840 align:middle line:84% As I look forward, I'm grateful that we're 01:06:37.840 --> 01:06:40.390 align:middle line:84% taking on difficult policy issues 01:06:40.390 --> 01:06:42.690 align:middle line:90% from a position of strength. 01:06:42.690 --> 01:06:46.380 align:middle line:84% Massachusetts no longer has a structural budget deficit. 01:06:46.380 --> 01:06:49.200 align:middle line:84% With your help, we ended last year with a major budget 01:06:49.200 --> 01:06:52.770 align:middle line:84% surplus, deposited over $650 million 01:06:52.770 --> 01:06:55.530 align:middle line:84% into the stabilization fund, and anticipate 01:06:55.530 --> 01:06:58.350 align:middle line:84% making another major deposit to that fund 01:06:58.350 --> 01:06:59.380 align:middle line:90% at the end of this year. 01:06:59.380 --> 01:07:01.875 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:07:01.875 --> 01:07:25.328 align:middle line:90% 01:07:25.328 --> 01:07:26.326 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:07:26.326 --> 01:07:30.360 align:middle line:90% 01:07:30.360 --> 01:07:32.510 align:middle line:84% And we did it without raising taxes. 01:07:32.510 --> 01:07:34.950 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:07:34.950 --> 01:07:37.390 align:middle line:90% 01:07:37.390 --> 01:07:38.854 align:middle line:90% That was for you, Benny. 01:07:38.854 --> 01:07:47.170 align:middle line:90% 01:07:47.170 --> 01:07:49.960 align:middle line:84% When we took office, the annual growth rate 01:07:49.960 --> 01:07:52.720 align:middle line:84% in Medicaid spending was in double digits, 01:07:52.720 --> 01:07:56.140 align:middle line:84% dramatically reducing what funds were available to support 01:07:56.140 --> 01:07:58.060 align:middle line:90% other important programs. 01:07:58.060 --> 01:08:00.700 align:middle line:84% Today, it's growing at a rate that is more in line 01:08:00.700 --> 01:08:03.670 align:middle line:84% with the increase in overall state spending. 01:08:03.670 --> 01:08:07.150 align:middle line:84% We added 4,000 seats to our superb vocational and technical 01:08:07.150 --> 01:08:08.040 align:middle line:90% schools. 01:08:08.040 --> 01:08:11.200 align:middle line:84% And we invested $50 million in capital grants 01:08:11.200 --> 01:08:15.640 align:middle line:84% to upgrade equipment and expand programs in high demand fields. 01:08:15.640 --> 01:08:17.350 align:middle line:84% And with your help, the Department 01:08:17.350 --> 01:08:20.285 align:middle line:84% of Children and Families has made major progress, 01:08:20.285 --> 01:08:21.910 align:middle line:84% serving some of the Commonwealth's most 01:08:21.910 --> 01:08:24.020 align:middle line:90% at-risk children and families. 01:08:24.020 --> 01:08:27.550 align:middle line:84% Caseloads are at historic lows, and virtually all 01:08:27.550 --> 01:08:29.578 align:middle line:84% of our social workers are licensed. 01:08:29.578 --> 01:08:32.068 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:08:32.068 --> 01:08:33.562 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Madam Secretary. 01:08:33.562 --> 01:08:48.242 align:middle line:90% 01:08:48.242 --> 01:08:50.200 align:middle line:84% Now I'm pretty sure I'm the only governor who's 01:08:50.200 --> 01:08:52.000 align:middle line:84% talked about the Registry of Motor Vehicles 01:08:52.000 --> 01:08:54.294 align:middle line:84% not in one but in two inaugural addresses. 01:08:54.294 --> 01:08:55.929 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 01:08:55.929 --> 01:08:57.250 align:middle line:90% 01:08:57.250 --> 01:08:58.450 align:middle line:90% Yes, Madam Secretary. 01:08:58.450 --> 01:09:01.270 align:middle line:84% I know how important that is to you. 01:09:01.270 --> 01:09:04.450 align:middle line:84% The registry implemented a major new technology platform 01:09:04.450 --> 01:09:07.180 align:middle line:84% at the same time they implemented the federal Real ID 01:09:07.180 --> 01:09:08.330 align:middle line:90% program. 01:09:08.330 --> 01:09:11.380 align:middle line:84% This was a big lift, and there were some bumps along the way. 01:09:11.380 --> 01:09:14.950 align:middle line:84% But this past fall, the registry served 90% of its customers 01:09:14.950 --> 01:09:17.410 align:middle line:84% in under 30 minutes and virtually everyone else 01:09:17.410 --> 01:09:18.850 align:middle line:90% in less than an hour. 01:09:18.850 --> 01:09:20.590 align:middle line:90% Best all-time performance. 01:09:20.590 --> 01:09:23.055 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:09:23.055 --> 01:09:39.819 align:middle line:90% 01:09:39.819 --> 01:09:43.029 align:middle line:84% We enacted the BRAVE Act and broke ground on a $200 million 01:09:43.029 --> 01:09:45.760 align:middle line:84% rebuild of the Soldiers' Home in Chelsea, 01:09:45.760 --> 01:09:49.149 align:middle line:84% proving once again that no state is more committed 01:09:49.149 --> 01:09:51.185 align:middle line:84% in serving and delivering for its veterans 01:09:51.185 --> 01:09:52.810 align:middle line:84% than the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 01:09:52.810 --> 01:09:55.255 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:09:55.255 --> 01:10:05.524 align:middle line:90% 01:10:05.524 --> 01:10:06.502 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:10:06.502 --> 01:10:11.900 align:middle line:90% 01:10:11.900 --> 01:10:15.850 align:middle line:84% We doubled the Earned Income Tax Credit for 450,000 low income 01:10:15.850 --> 01:10:19.180 align:middle line:84% families, invested over $100 million in new funding 01:10:19.180 --> 01:10:21.970 align:middle line:84% into our early education system, and reduced 01:10:21.970 --> 01:10:25.660 align:middle line:84% the use of hotels and motels to shelter homeless families 01:10:25.660 --> 01:10:27.318 align:middle line:90% by over 95%. 01:10:27.318 --> 01:10:29.808 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:10:29.808 --> 01:10:30.804 align:middle line:90% 01:10:30.804 --> 01:10:31.800 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:10:31.800 --> 01:10:46.270 align:middle line:90% 01:10:46.270 --> 01:10:48.040 align:middle line:84% We also worked with the legislature 01:10:48.040 --> 01:10:50.080 align:middle line:84% on two procurements that will lead 01:10:50.080 --> 01:10:54.850 align:middle line:84% to 50% of our electricity being generated by clean resources 01:10:54.850 --> 01:10:56.950 align:middle line:84% and then delivered a bid process that 01:10:56.950 --> 01:11:00.310 align:middle line:84% came in far below the prices anybody anticipated. 01:11:00.310 --> 01:11:02.380 align:middle line:84% I want you to think about this for a minute. 01:11:02.380 --> 01:11:04.840 align:middle line:84% We delivered huge environmental benefits 01:11:04.840 --> 01:11:06.740 align:middle line:90% at lower energy prices. 01:11:06.740 --> 01:11:08.980 align:middle line:84% And now everybody in the country wants 01:11:08.980 --> 01:11:10.900 align:middle line:90% to duplicate what we pulled off. 01:11:10.900 --> 01:11:12.730 align:middle line:84% That's a huge win for everybody who 01:11:12.730 --> 01:11:13.936 align:middle line:90% cares about our environment. 01:11:13.936 --> 01:11:16.416 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:11:16.416 --> 01:11:33.776 align:middle line:90% 01:11:33.776 --> 01:11:37.720 align:middle line:84% Our Regulatory Reform project reduced the complexity 01:11:37.720 --> 01:11:39.820 align:middle line:84% of state government across the board, 01:11:39.820 --> 01:11:42.580 align:middle line:84% allowing our small businesses to become more competitive 01:11:42.580 --> 01:11:44.770 align:middle line:90% in a dynamic economy. 01:11:44.770 --> 01:11:46.630 align:middle line:84% And the get stuff done approach that we've 01:11:46.630 --> 01:11:48.940 align:middle line:84% taken on public-private partnerships 01:11:48.940 --> 01:11:51.760 align:middle line:84% in economic development, advanced manufacturing, 01:11:51.760 --> 01:11:54.160 align:middle line:84% robotics, and smart materials has 01:11:54.160 --> 01:11:57.490 align:middle line:84% created jobs and opportunity across this Commonwealth. 01:11:57.490 --> 01:12:00.440 align:middle line:84% As a result, our economy is booming. 01:12:00.440 --> 01:12:03.760 align:middle line:84% We have more people working than at any time in state history. 01:12:03.760 --> 01:12:07.660 align:middle line:84% Over 200,000 new jobs have been created since we took office. 01:12:07.660 --> 01:12:11.150 align:middle line:84% Our labor force participation rate is at an all-time high. 01:12:11.150 --> 01:12:13.660 align:middle line:84% And people are moving to Massachusetts 01:12:13.660 --> 01:12:16.540 align:middle line:84% because we offer good jobs and opportunity for them. 01:12:16.540 --> 01:12:18.980 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:12:18.980 --> 01:12:25.812 align:middle line:90% 01:12:25.812 --> 01:12:26.788 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:12:26.788 --> 01:12:33.140 align:middle line:90% 01:12:33.140 --> 01:12:38.020 align:middle line:84% So I'm just going to ask you to stay standing for one second. 01:12:38.020 --> 01:12:41.050 align:middle line:84% Thanks to the hard work of so many, many of whom 01:12:41.050 --> 01:12:42.380 align:middle line:90% are in this room. 01:12:42.380 --> 01:12:44.710 align:middle line:84% I can say with complete confidence 01:12:44.710 --> 01:12:47.660 align:middle line:84% that the state of our Commonwealth is strong. 01:12:47.660 --> 01:12:48.640 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:12:48.640 --> 01:12:51.090 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:12:51.090 --> 01:13:11.680 align:middle line:90% 01:13:11.680 --> 01:13:14.620 align:middle line:84% By putting the public interest ahead of partisan politics, 01:13:14.620 --> 01:13:16.510 align:middle line:84% we've made our Commonwealth a better place 01:13:16.510 --> 01:13:18.820 align:middle line:90% to live for our residents. 01:13:18.820 --> 01:13:21.310 align:middle line:84% But there's always more left to do. 01:13:21.310 --> 01:13:24.490 align:middle line:84% 25 years ago, Massachusetts wasn't a national leader 01:13:24.490 --> 01:13:26.260 align:middle line:90% in public education. 01:13:26.260 --> 01:13:28.570 align:middle line:84% Since then, we've achieved remarkable success 01:13:28.570 --> 01:13:32.300 align:middle line:84% by working together on a series of education reforms. 01:13:32.300 --> 01:13:35.210 align:middle line:84% And as a result, Massachusetts students 01:13:35.210 --> 01:13:37.810 align:middle line:84% have scored number one on the National Assessment 01:13:37.810 --> 01:13:40.930 align:middle line:84% of Educational Progress exams in English and math 01:13:40.930 --> 01:13:43.390 align:middle line:84% for much of the past decade and, last year, 01:13:43.390 --> 01:13:47.320 align:middle line:84% finished first on the Advanced Placement exams as well. 01:13:47.320 --> 01:13:49.450 align:middle line:84% But when it comes to the difference in performance 01:13:49.450 --> 01:13:52.070 align:middle line:84% between urban and suburban school districts, 01:13:52.070 --> 01:13:54.500 align:middle line:90% we can and we must do better. 01:13:54.500 --> 01:13:57.010 align:middle line:84% The foundation formula needs to be updated, 01:13:57.010 --> 01:13:59.320 align:middle line:84% and we'll propose updates when we file our budget later 01:13:59.320 --> 01:14:00.302 align:middle line:90% this month. 01:14:00.302 --> 01:14:02.757 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:14:02.757 --> 01:14:14.050 align:middle line:90% 01:14:14.050 --> 01:14:15.032 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:14:15.032 --> 01:14:22.910 align:middle line:90% 01:14:22.910 --> 01:14:25.960 align:middle line:84% The progress here is not just about money. 01:14:25.960 --> 01:14:28.210 align:middle line:84% Education Commissioner Jeff Riley 01:14:28.210 --> 01:14:31.090 align:middle line:84% proved during his time as receiver in Lawrence 01:14:31.090 --> 01:14:33.400 align:middle line:84% that significant progress can be made 01:14:33.400 --> 01:14:36.400 align:middle line:84% in improving school and student performance by changing 01:14:36.400 --> 01:14:38.290 align:middle line:90% the way our schools operate. 01:14:38.290 --> 01:14:40.420 align:middle line:84% And before that, Jeff transformed 01:14:40.420 --> 01:14:42.880 align:middle line:84% the Clarence Edwards Middle School in Boston 01:14:42.880 --> 01:14:45.190 align:middle line:84% from the lowest performing middle school in the city 01:14:45.190 --> 01:14:47.260 align:middle line:90% into one of the best. 01:14:47.260 --> 01:14:49.570 align:middle line:84% Now with that success in mind, our budget 01:14:49.570 --> 01:14:52.960 align:middle line:84% will also include opportunities for underperforming school 01:14:52.960 --> 01:14:56.860 align:middle line:84% districts to invest jointly with the Department of Education 01:14:56.860 --> 01:15:00.610 align:middle line:84% in proven best practices like acceleration academies, 01:15:00.610 --> 01:15:03.280 align:middle line:84% professional development programs, after school 01:15:03.280 --> 01:15:05.650 align:middle line:84% enrichment initiatives, and leadership development 01:15:05.650 --> 01:15:07.300 align:middle line:90% programs. 01:15:07.300 --> 01:15:09.514 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:15:09.514 --> 01:15:15.170 align:middle line:90% 01:15:15.170 --> 01:15:17.630 align:middle line:84% We all have an opportunity to give our kids the best 01:15:17.630 --> 01:15:21.260 align:middle line:84% chance to succeed in a 21st century economy. 01:15:21.260 --> 01:15:23.540 align:middle line:84% And it's up to us to come together, seize 01:15:23.540 --> 01:15:25.910 align:middle line:84% this opportunity, and lay the groundwork 01:15:25.910 --> 01:15:27.380 align:middle line:90% for their future success. 01:15:27.380 --> 01:15:29.740 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:15:29.740 --> 01:15:35.890 align:middle line:90% 01:15:35.890 --> 01:15:39.910 align:middle line:84% Surprisingly, there's also much to do in transportation. 01:15:39.910 --> 01:15:41.305 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 01:15:41.305 --> 01:15:42.700 align:middle line:90% 01:15:42.700 --> 01:15:45.100 align:middle line:84% I'll begin with a quick shout out to our Transportation 01:15:45.100 --> 01:15:46.870 align:middle line:90% Futures Commission. 01:15:46.870 --> 01:15:49.660 align:middle line:84% Predicting a future when there's so much possibility is 01:15:49.660 --> 01:15:51.920 align:middle line:84% difficult. And they did great work, 01:15:51.920 --> 01:15:54.830 align:middle line:84% and I want to highlight some of their recommendations. 01:15:54.830 --> 01:15:58.346 align:middle line:84% First, continue to invest in public transportation. 01:15:58.346 --> 01:16:00.826 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:16:00.826 --> 01:16:02.314 align:middle line:90% 01:16:02.314 --> 01:16:03.802 align:middle line:90% [LAUGH] 01:16:03.802 --> 01:16:18.700 align:middle line:90% 01:16:18.700 --> 01:16:21.300 align:middle line:84% This is an area in which the Commonwealth sat on its hands 01:16:21.300 --> 01:16:23.100 align:middle line:90% for far too many years. 01:16:23.100 --> 01:16:26.730 align:middle line:84% And we're all playing catch up and paying the price for it. 01:16:26.730 --> 01:16:28.770 align:middle line:84% Over the course of the next five years, 01:16:28.770 --> 01:16:31.470 align:middle line:84% the T plans to spend over $8 billion 01:16:31.470 --> 01:16:33.660 align:middle line:84% on infrastructure, much of which will 01:16:33.660 --> 01:16:35.880 align:middle line:90% be invested in its core system. 01:16:35.880 --> 01:16:39.360 align:middle line:84% This is more than twice what has ever been spent by the T 01:16:39.360 --> 01:16:41.100 align:middle line:90% in any five year period of time. 01:16:41.100 --> 01:16:43.465 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:16:43.465 --> 01:16:48.680 align:middle line:90% 01:16:48.680 --> 01:16:51.110 align:middle line:90% Now this will be no small task. 01:16:51.110 --> 01:16:53.930 align:middle line:84% One of the reasons previous administrations didn't invest 01:16:53.930 --> 01:16:56.360 align:middle line:84% in the core system is the complexity 01:16:56.360 --> 01:16:58.880 align:middle line:84% of upgrading and modernizing a system that 01:16:58.880 --> 01:17:02.220 align:middle line:84% operates 20 hours a day, seven days a week. 01:17:02.220 --> 01:17:05.420 align:middle line:84% The constant tug between getting people where they want to go 01:17:05.420 --> 01:17:07.850 align:middle line:84% and disrupting that system to make it better 01:17:07.850 --> 01:17:09.450 align:middle line:90% is a big challenge. 01:17:09.450 --> 01:17:11.870 align:middle line:84% But it's one that must be identified, scoped, 01:17:11.870 --> 01:17:14.750 align:middle line:84% and overcome if we're to succeed in delivering 01:17:14.750 --> 01:17:17.300 align:middle line:90% on that $8 billion objective. 01:17:17.300 --> 01:17:20.360 align:middle line:84% The T also needs to leverage its automated fare system 01:17:20.360 --> 01:17:23.270 align:middle line:90% once it's in place in 2020. 01:17:23.270 --> 01:17:26.090 align:middle line:84% When that system's up, for the first time, 01:17:26.090 --> 01:17:29.630 align:middle line:84% the T will have real-time data on how its riders actually 01:17:29.630 --> 01:17:31.190 align:middle line:90% use the system. 01:17:31.190 --> 01:17:34.340 align:middle line:84% This creates huge opportunities to improve service, 01:17:34.340 --> 01:17:37.470 align:middle line:84% to think differently about fares and routes and pricing, 01:17:37.470 --> 01:17:40.670 align:middle line:84% and to modernize operations to better serve customers, 01:17:40.670 --> 01:17:44.120 align:middle line:84% and to create a truly customer-focused transportation 01:17:44.120 --> 01:17:45.810 align:middle line:90% infrastructure. 01:17:45.810 --> 01:17:48.260 align:middle line:84% Second, we must make the investments 01:17:48.260 --> 01:17:51.960 align:middle line:84% in public infrastructure that will enable the next generation 01:17:51.960 --> 01:17:55.040 align:middle line:84% of zero emission vehicles and autonomous vehicles 01:17:55.040 --> 01:17:57.470 align:middle line:84% to thrive here in the Commonwealth. 01:17:57.470 --> 01:18:01.970 align:middle line:84% Getting this right will require unprecedented collaboration 01:18:01.970 --> 01:18:05.840 align:middle line:84% with local government, our New England neighbors, 01:18:05.840 --> 01:18:07.460 align:middle line:84% as well as innovative partnerships 01:18:07.460 --> 01:18:09.530 align:middle line:90% with the private sector. 01:18:09.530 --> 01:18:12.380 align:middle line:84% Third, reduce greenhouse gas emissions 01:18:12.380 --> 01:18:14.910 align:middle line:84% within the transportation system. 01:18:14.910 --> 01:18:17.390 align:middle line:84% The work we're poised to do with our Northeast 01:18:17.390 --> 01:18:19.910 align:middle line:84% and mid-Atlantic partners should produce 01:18:19.910 --> 01:18:22.760 align:middle line:84% a cap-and-investment system for transportation 01:18:22.760 --> 01:18:25.880 align:middle line:84% that mirrors our successful model for energy. 01:18:25.880 --> 01:18:29.498 align:middle line:84% It will be the largest program of its kind in US history. 01:18:29.498 --> 01:18:31.988 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:18:31.988 --> 01:18:49.930 align:middle line:90% 01:18:49.930 --> 01:18:53.270 align:middle line:84% And finally, we need to more fully appreciate 01:18:53.270 --> 01:18:55.400 align:middle line:84% the relationship between where people live 01:18:55.400 --> 01:18:58.070 align:middle line:84% and where they work, and how state and local government 01:18:58.070 --> 01:19:01.860 align:middle line:84% policies affect their ability to get from one to the other. 01:19:01.860 --> 01:19:04.520 align:middle line:84% And I've spoken before-- probably more than any would 01:19:04.520 --> 01:19:05.690 align:middle line:90% care to remember-- 01:19:05.690 --> 01:19:07.670 align:middle line:90% about the housing crisis. 01:19:07.670 --> 01:19:10.220 align:middle line:84% For over 20 years, we've produced less than half 01:19:10.220 --> 01:19:13.670 align:middle line:84% the new units of housing that we produced like clockwork 01:19:13.670 --> 01:19:15.860 align:middle line:90% for the previous 40 years. 01:19:15.860 --> 01:19:18.460 align:middle line:84% As a result, we have limited inventory. 01:19:18.460 --> 01:19:21.470 align:middle line:84% And the inventory we have gets priced out of sight the second 01:19:21.470 --> 01:19:23.630 align:middle line:84% it comes on the market, forcing people 01:19:23.630 --> 01:19:27.020 align:middle line:84% to live farther and farther away from where they work. 01:19:27.020 --> 01:19:28.520 align:middle line:84% I believe that our housing bill was 01:19:28.520 --> 01:19:31.580 align:middle line:84% a strong step in the right direction to deal with this. 01:19:31.580 --> 01:19:33.620 align:middle line:84% It respected the need for communities 01:19:33.620 --> 01:19:36.410 align:middle line:84% to plan for themselves, but created incentives 01:19:36.410 --> 01:19:39.830 align:middle line:84% to tie development more closely to overarching strategies 01:19:39.830 --> 01:19:43.160 align:middle line:84% concerning transportation and land use policy generally. 01:19:43.160 --> 01:19:46.370 align:middle line:84% In the end, it failed because it was too much for some 01:19:46.370 --> 01:19:48.480 align:middle line:90% and not enough for others. 01:19:48.480 --> 01:19:50.930 align:middle line:84% We should not let the perfect become the enemy 01:19:50.930 --> 01:19:52.164 align:middle line:90% of the good on this one. 01:19:52.164 --> 01:19:54.649 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:19:54.649 --> 01:20:10.060 align:middle line:90% 01:20:10.060 --> 01:20:11.030 align:middle line:90% Or maybe not. 01:20:11.030 --> 01:20:13.980 align:middle line:90% 01:20:13.980 --> 01:20:16.600 align:middle line:84% Building a stronger, more equitable, more resilient, 01:20:16.600 --> 01:20:20.520 align:middle line:84% and more successful Commonwealth rests on several pillars. 01:20:20.520 --> 01:20:22.200 align:middle line:84% But one of the most important ones 01:20:22.200 --> 01:20:25.290 align:middle line:84% is delivering a big increase in housing production. 01:20:25.290 --> 01:20:27.420 align:middle line:84% We absolutely, positively must get 01:20:27.420 --> 01:20:29.409 align:middle line:90% this one done in this session. 01:20:29.409 --> 01:20:31.854 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:20:31.854 --> 01:20:48.500 align:middle line:90% 01:20:48.500 --> 01:20:51.400 align:middle line:84% We've also made progress on criminal justice. 01:20:51.400 --> 01:20:53.470 align:middle line:84% Three years ago, we enacted legislation 01:20:53.470 --> 01:20:56.740 align:middle line:84% that prohibited sending women who been civilly committed 01:20:56.740 --> 01:20:58.806 align:middle line:90% due to an addiction to prison. 01:20:58.806 --> 01:21:01.186 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:21:01.186 --> 01:21:06.900 align:middle line:90% 01:21:06.900 --> 01:21:09.490 align:middle line:84% And two years ago, we brought the curtain down 01:21:09.490 --> 01:21:12.370 align:middle line:84% on 30 years of shame and reformed the operations 01:21:12.370 --> 01:21:13.643 align:middle line:90% at Bridgewater State Hospital. 01:21:13.643 --> 01:21:16.108 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:21:16.108 --> 01:21:27.940 align:middle line:90% 01:21:27.940 --> 01:21:28.926 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:21:28.926 --> 01:21:31.910 align:middle line:90% 01:21:31.910 --> 01:21:33.400 align:middle line:84% And last year, we worked together 01:21:33.400 --> 01:21:36.280 align:middle line:84% on an ambitious comprehensive criminal justice reform 01:21:36.280 --> 01:21:38.590 align:middle line:84% package, one that, among other things, 01:21:38.590 --> 01:21:41.590 align:middle line:84% gives us more tools to help the men and women who will someday 01:21:41.590 --> 01:21:44.710 align:middle line:84% return to our communities get the training, life skills, 01:21:44.710 --> 01:21:48.430 align:middle line:84% and support they need to succeed upon their release. 01:21:48.430 --> 01:21:50.476 align:middle line:90% But our work here is not done. 01:21:50.476 --> 01:21:52.956 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:21:52.956 --> 01:22:09.360 align:middle line:90% 01:22:09.360 --> 01:22:11.340 align:middle line:84% In deciding whether or not it makes sense 01:22:11.340 --> 01:22:13.890 align:middle line:84% to hold a dangerousness hearing, current law 01:22:13.890 --> 01:22:17.640 align:middle line:84% requires a judge to ignore any previous criminal history 01:22:17.640 --> 01:22:20.910 align:middle line:84% and to focus only on the crime before the court. 01:22:20.910 --> 01:22:23.100 align:middle line:84% In addition, the list of crimes for which 01:22:23.100 --> 01:22:27.540 align:middle line:84% a prosecutor is allowed to make that request is very narrow. 01:22:27.540 --> 01:22:30.900 align:middle line:84% Too often, career criminals are arrested only 01:22:30.900 --> 01:22:34.110 align:middle line:84% to be released as soon as they appear in court. 01:22:34.110 --> 01:22:36.030 align:middle line:84% This sort of revolving door serves 01:22:36.030 --> 01:22:39.590 align:middle line:84% to undermine people's faith in law enforcement and the courts. 01:22:39.590 --> 01:22:42.130 align:middle line:84% And it's a threat to public safety. 01:22:42.130 --> 01:22:44.760 align:middle line:84% Now nobody wants to see somebody's life ruined 01:22:44.760 --> 01:22:47.420 align:middle line:84% over a small time lapse in judgment. 01:22:47.420 --> 01:22:49.770 align:middle line:84% And the law that we worked on together last year 01:22:49.770 --> 01:22:52.320 align:middle line:90% addresses many of those issues. 01:22:52.320 --> 01:22:54.810 align:middle line:84% But we still need a common sense approach 01:22:54.810 --> 01:22:56.880 align:middle line:84% that provides the system with the ability 01:22:56.880 --> 01:22:59.160 align:middle line:84% to schedule a dangerousness hearing when 01:22:59.160 --> 01:23:00.990 align:middle line:84% individuals with violent histories 01:23:00.990 --> 01:23:03.160 align:middle line:90% come before the court. 01:23:03.160 --> 01:23:05.980 align:middle line:84% Yarmouth Police Sergeant Sean Gannon, 01:23:05.980 --> 01:23:10.090 align:middle line:84% Weymouth Police Sergeant Michael Chesna, Auburn Police Officer 01:23:10.090 --> 01:23:13.870 align:middle line:84% Ron Tarentino, and State Trooper Thomas Clardy all 01:23:13.870 --> 01:23:16.870 align:middle line:84% gave their lives carrying out their sworn duty-- 01:23:16.870 --> 01:23:19.690 align:middle line:84% protecting the people of the Commonwealth. 01:23:19.690 --> 01:23:22.840 align:middle line:84% We've been joined here today by Yarmouth Police Chief Frank 01:23:22.840 --> 01:23:27.010 align:middle line:84% Frederickson, Weymouth Police Chief Richard Grimes, Auburn 01:23:27.010 --> 01:23:30.510 align:middle line:90% Police Chief Auburn-- 01:23:30.510 --> 01:23:32.910 align:middle line:84% Andrew, you're screwing me up here, buddy-- 01:23:32.910 --> 01:23:35.820 align:middle line:84% Auburn Police Chief Andrew Sluckis, 01:23:35.820 --> 01:23:38.400 align:middle line:84% and Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, 01:23:38.400 --> 01:23:40.039 align:middle line:90% Colonel Kerry Gilpin. 01:23:40.039 --> 01:23:42.534 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:23:42.534 --> 01:24:07.990 align:middle line:90% 01:24:07.990 --> 01:24:10.420 align:middle line:84% We owe it to them, to their brothers and sisters 01:24:10.420 --> 01:24:13.160 align:middle line:84% in law enforcement, and to our citizens 01:24:13.160 --> 01:24:14.890 align:middle line:84% to ensure that we're doing all we 01:24:14.890 --> 01:24:17.736 align:middle line:84% can to keep dangerous people off our streets. 01:24:17.736 --> 01:24:20.126 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:24:20.126 --> 01:24:23.950 align:middle line:90% 01:24:23.950 --> 01:24:27.500 align:middle line:84% And Massachusetts is also a national leader in health care. 01:24:27.500 --> 01:24:29.680 align:middle line:84% We're one of the healthiest states in the nation. 01:24:29.680 --> 01:24:32.770 align:middle line:84% And we have the highest rate of health care coverage. 01:24:32.770 --> 01:24:34.810 align:middle line:84% Our health care cluster is a wonder 01:24:34.810 --> 01:24:36.890 align:middle line:90% economically and clinically. 01:24:36.890 --> 01:24:38.590 align:middle line:84% It's constantly delivering solutions 01:24:38.590 --> 01:24:41.680 align:middle line:84% to some of the most challenging and complicated problems facing 01:24:41.680 --> 01:24:43.810 align:middle line:90% patients and their families. 01:24:43.810 --> 01:24:46.390 align:middle line:84% The flip side is the price we pay. 01:24:46.390 --> 01:24:48.100 align:middle line:84% Small businesses in Massachusetts 01:24:48.100 --> 01:24:51.460 align:middle line:84% have among the highest health insurance costs in the country. 01:24:51.460 --> 01:24:53.230 align:middle line:84% The price for the same medical service 01:24:53.230 --> 01:24:56.350 align:middle line:84% can vary by as much as 300% depending 01:24:56.350 --> 01:24:58.340 align:middle line:90% upon where it's provided. 01:24:58.340 --> 01:25:00.930 align:middle line:84% Our community hospitals continue to struggle. 01:25:00.930 --> 01:25:03.520 align:middle line:84% And ironically, some of the Commonwealth's rules 01:25:03.520 --> 01:25:06.390 align:middle line:84% make it tough to practice modern medicine. 01:25:06.390 --> 01:25:08.460 align:middle line:84% Later this year, we'll file legislation 01:25:08.460 --> 01:25:10.830 align:middle line:84% to address these and other issues 01:25:10.830 --> 01:25:13.230 align:middle line:84% by expanding the use of telemedicine, 01:25:13.230 --> 01:25:16.200 align:middle line:84% rethinking some of our scope of practice guidelines, 01:25:16.200 --> 01:25:18.810 align:middle line:84% and dealing with the parity issues that have negatively 01:25:18.810 --> 01:25:20.535 align:middle line:84% affected individuals and families dealing 01:25:20.535 --> 01:25:21.618 align:middle line:90% with mental health issues. 01:25:21.618 --> 01:25:24.108 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:25:24.108 --> 01:25:43.040 align:middle line:90% 01:25:43.040 --> 01:25:45.440 align:middle line:84% And opioid addiction-- as the lieutenant governor 01:25:45.440 --> 01:25:47.420 align:middle line:90% said, we've made great progress. 01:25:47.420 --> 01:25:49.400 align:middle line:84% But we didn't get into this crisis overnight, 01:25:49.400 --> 01:25:51.950 align:middle line:84% and we won't get out of it overnight either. 01:25:51.950 --> 01:25:53.540 align:middle line:84% The members of this legislature have 01:25:53.540 --> 01:25:55.690 align:middle line:84% been true partners on this issue, 01:25:55.690 --> 01:25:57.740 align:middle line:84% enacting two major bills that build 01:25:57.740 --> 01:25:59.870 align:middle line:90% on our four pillars of reform-- 01:25:59.870 --> 01:26:03.090 align:middle line:84% prevention, education, treatment, and recovery. 01:26:03.090 --> 01:26:05.180 align:middle line:84% And it was not all that long ago when 01:26:05.180 --> 01:26:07.250 align:middle line:84% families, providers, and first responders 01:26:07.250 --> 01:26:09.320 align:middle line:90% had virtually no hope. 01:26:09.320 --> 01:26:11.780 align:middle line:84% Today, we're one of a handful of states 01:26:11.780 --> 01:26:16.070 align:middle line:84% that can say that overdose deaths have dropped since 2017. 01:26:16.070 --> 01:26:18.950 align:middle line:84% There are interventions and policy changes that have worked 01:26:18.950 --> 01:26:20.735 align:middle line:90% and others that show progress. 01:26:20.735 --> 01:26:22.880 align:middle line:84% And we've also added in initiatives 01:26:22.880 --> 01:26:24.910 align:middle line:84% like credentialed recovery coaches 01:26:24.910 --> 01:26:28.620 align:middle line:84% that will be coming online throughout 2019 and beyond. 01:26:28.620 --> 01:26:31.070 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:26:31.070 --> 01:26:42.830 align:middle line:90% 01:26:42.830 --> 01:26:44.790 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:26:44.790 --> 01:26:48.240 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:26:48.240 --> 01:26:51.600 align:middle line:84% Dealing with opioid addiction is enormously difficult. 01:26:51.600 --> 01:26:54.690 align:middle line:84% Relapse is an inevitable part of the story. 01:26:54.690 --> 01:26:57.780 align:middle line:84% Helping people to avoid becoming addicted in the first place 01:26:57.780 --> 01:26:59.460 align:middle line:90% remains a challenge. 01:26:59.460 --> 01:27:01.930 align:middle line:84% And diffusing the presence of fentanyl, 01:27:01.930 --> 01:27:05.490 align:middle line:84% which is now present in 90% of all drug overdose deaths, 01:27:05.490 --> 01:27:07.870 align:middle line:90% is an enormous challenge. 01:27:07.870 --> 01:27:10.100 align:middle line:84% But on behalf of the people of this Commonwealth, 01:27:10.100 --> 01:27:12.380 align:middle line:84% and especially the families and family members 01:27:12.380 --> 01:27:16.100 align:middle line:84% who deal with this addiction issue every single day, 01:27:16.100 --> 01:27:18.210 align:middle line:84% I want to thank you for all that you've done. 01:27:18.210 --> 01:27:20.690 align:middle line:84% And we look forward to working with you going forward 01:27:20.690 --> 01:27:23.620 align:middle line:84% as we continue to battle this deadly disease. 01:27:23.620 --> 01:27:24.120 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:27:24.120 --> 01:27:26.590 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:27:26.590 --> 01:27:34.494 align:middle line:90% 01:27:34.494 --> 01:27:35.482 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:27:35.482 --> 01:27:43.950 align:middle line:90% 01:27:43.950 --> 01:27:46.930 align:middle line:84% Now on the afternoon of September 13, 01:27:46.930 --> 01:27:50.260 align:middle line:84% a series of explosions rocked Greater Lawrence, 01:27:50.260 --> 01:27:52.990 align:middle line:84% resulting in one of the biggest disasters in the history 01:27:52.990 --> 01:27:54.820 align:middle line:90% of the Merrimack Valley. 01:27:54.820 --> 01:27:57.890 align:middle line:84% Dozens of house fires broke out across the region. 01:27:57.890 --> 01:28:01.180 align:middle line:84% And one young man tragically lost his life. 01:28:01.180 --> 01:28:04.420 align:middle line:84% Fire and police teams from across Massachusetts and New 01:28:04.420 --> 01:28:07.540 align:middle line:84% Hampshire raced to and spread out 01:28:07.540 --> 01:28:10.120 align:middle line:84% across Lawrence, North Andover, and Andover, 01:28:10.120 --> 01:28:13.870 align:middle line:84% putting out fires and directing and redirecting traffic. 01:28:13.870 --> 01:28:17.110 align:middle line:84% They worked closely with the Red Cross, local non-profits, 01:28:17.110 --> 01:28:19.450 align:middle line:84% state officials, and the leadership of the three 01:28:19.450 --> 01:28:22.580 align:middle line:84% communities to get people safely out of their homes 01:28:22.580 --> 01:28:25.840 align:middle line:84% and, if they had no place to go, into shelter. 01:28:25.840 --> 01:28:28.060 align:middle line:84% For the next 90 days, there was an army 01:28:28.060 --> 01:28:31.840 align:middle line:84% of operators, tradespeople, first responders, inspectors, 01:28:31.840 --> 01:28:34.870 align:middle line:84% and state and local officials working throughout the three 01:28:34.870 --> 01:28:39.880 align:middle line:84% affected communities to lay down 50 miles of new mainline pipe 01:28:39.880 --> 01:28:42.610 align:middle line:84% to replace thousands of service lines 01:28:42.610 --> 01:28:45.430 align:middle line:84% into houses, businesses, and apartment buildings 01:28:45.430 --> 01:28:49.360 align:middle line:84% and repair or replace thousands of hot water heaters, stoves, 01:28:49.360 --> 01:28:51.550 align:middle line:90% dryers, and boilers. 01:28:51.550 --> 01:28:55.450 align:middle line:84% It was an enormous and complex undertaking. 01:28:55.450 --> 01:28:58.300 align:middle line:84% Throughout this ordeal, homeowners, families, 01:28:58.300 --> 01:29:01.480 align:middle line:84% and businesses affected by this disaster 01:29:01.480 --> 01:29:04.780 align:middle line:84% showed a tremendous amount of patience, resilience, 01:29:04.780 --> 01:29:07.390 align:middle line:90% flexibility, and fortitude. 01:29:07.390 --> 01:29:09.280 align:middle line:84% There were hundreds of local officials 01:29:09.280 --> 01:29:12.580 align:middle line:84% and elected officials who went above and beyond the call 01:29:12.580 --> 01:29:13.870 align:middle line:90% on this one. 01:29:13.870 --> 01:29:16.030 align:middle line:84% But I want to give special message and thanks 01:29:16.030 --> 01:29:19.520 align:middle line:84% to several local officials who are with us today-- 01:29:19.520 --> 01:29:23.060 align:middle line:84% Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera, his fire chief Brian Moriarty, 01:29:23.060 --> 01:29:27.050 align:middle line:84% and Police Chief Roy Vasque, Andover Town Manager Andrew 01:29:27.050 --> 01:29:30.050 align:middle line:84% Flanagan, their Fire Chief Michael Mansfield, 01:29:30.050 --> 01:29:33.980 align:middle line:84% and Police Chief Patrick Keefe, and North Andover Town Manager 01:29:33.980 --> 01:29:37.040 align:middle line:84% Andrew Maylor, Fire Chief William McCarthy, 01:29:37.040 --> 01:29:39.240 align:middle line:90% and Police Chief Charles Gray. 01:29:39.240 --> 01:29:40.850 align:middle line:84% These people delivered, and we're 01:29:40.850 --> 01:29:42.327 align:middle line:90% honored to have them here. 01:29:42.327 --> 01:29:44.640 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:29:44.640 --> 01:30:09.530 align:middle line:90% 01:30:09.530 --> 01:30:12.430 align:middle line:84% It's in moments like that that everyone remembers 01:30:12.430 --> 01:30:16.120 align:middle line:84% why committed and creative public service matters. 01:30:16.120 --> 01:30:19.180 align:middle line:84% But at the same time, the day-to-day work often 01:30:19.180 --> 01:30:21.610 align:middle line:90% goes on without much notice. 01:30:21.610 --> 01:30:25.150 align:middle line:84% The fact that 351 cities and towns in this Commonwealth 01:30:25.150 --> 01:30:27.430 align:middle line:84% have worked with state government on over 800 01:30:27.430 --> 01:30:30.130 align:middle line:84% best practices and now use that program 01:30:30.130 --> 01:30:32.920 align:middle line:84% to spread the word on other smarter, better ways 01:30:32.920 --> 01:30:36.040 align:middle line:84% to deliver services doesn't make much news. 01:30:36.040 --> 01:30:38.440 align:middle line:84% The work we've done together to invest billions 01:30:38.440 --> 01:30:41.740 align:middle line:84% of dollars in housing, downtown, and regional economic 01:30:41.740 --> 01:30:44.860 align:middle line:84% development and public private partnerships in communities 01:30:44.860 --> 01:30:48.880 align:middle line:84% across the Commonwealth are stories that come and go. 01:30:48.880 --> 01:30:52.900 align:middle line:84% The 16,000 trees we've planted and the thousands of LED lights 01:30:52.900 --> 01:30:56.170 align:middle line:84% we've installed with our colleagues and local government 01:30:56.170 --> 01:30:58.660 align:middle line:90% is just doing our job. 01:30:58.660 --> 01:31:01.320 align:middle line:90% Each day, the wheels turn. 01:31:01.320 --> 01:31:04.930 align:middle line:84% And when they turn well, they build strong communities, 01:31:04.930 --> 01:31:08.110 align:middle line:84% support great schools, grow the economy, 01:31:08.110 --> 01:31:10.990 align:middle line:84% clean up the environment, promote justice, 01:31:10.990 --> 01:31:13.120 align:middle line:90% and give people a chance. 01:31:13.120 --> 01:31:17.650 align:middle line:84% Those wheels create hope, opportunity, and possibility 01:31:17.650 --> 01:31:20.850 align:middle line:84% from one end of Massachusetts to the other. 01:31:20.850 --> 01:31:23.300 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:31:23.300 --> 01:31:30.650 align:middle line:90% 01:31:30.650 --> 01:31:32.360 align:middle line:90% Sure, there's noise. 01:31:32.360 --> 01:31:33.680 align:middle line:90% Tons of it. 01:31:33.680 --> 01:31:36.590 align:middle line:84% Most of the time, that back and forth is positive. 01:31:36.590 --> 01:31:38.720 align:middle line:84% It's people offering a point of view 01:31:38.720 --> 01:31:41.450 align:middle line:84% with heart and intelligence in a democracy that's 01:31:41.450 --> 01:31:43.610 align:middle line:90% designed to encourage it. 01:31:43.610 --> 01:31:46.970 align:middle line:84% But these days, too much of what pretends to be debate 01:31:46.970 --> 01:31:50.180 align:middle line:84% is just rhetoric or character assassination. 01:31:50.180 --> 01:31:52.910 align:middle line:84% And every time someone joins that chorus, 01:31:52.910 --> 01:31:56.000 align:middle line:84% they steal time, attention, and focus 01:31:56.000 --> 01:31:59.600 align:middle line:84% away from finding common ground, creating solutions, and doing 01:31:59.600 --> 01:32:01.530 align:middle line:90% the work that matters. 01:32:01.530 --> 01:32:04.820 align:middle line:84% Now whether it's the grind of the day to day or a crisis, 01:32:04.820 --> 01:32:07.220 align:middle line:84% we all need to work together because that's 01:32:07.220 --> 01:32:09.560 align:middle line:84% what great public service is all about. 01:32:09.560 --> 01:32:12.045 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:32:12.045 --> 01:32:32.450 align:middle line:90% 01:32:32.450 --> 01:32:36.830 align:middle line:84% During the winter of 2015, we saw firsthand 01:32:36.830 --> 01:32:39.110 align:middle line:84% during those snowstorms how amazing 01:32:39.110 --> 01:32:42.860 align:middle line:84% this nation's mutual aid programs between states can be. 01:32:42.860 --> 01:32:45.080 align:middle line:84% Other states bailed us out as the snow 01:32:45.080 --> 01:32:47.740 align:middle line:84% kept falling with no end in sight. 01:32:47.740 --> 01:32:50.900 align:middle line:84% And during that first chaotic and terrifying 24 hours 01:32:50.900 --> 01:32:53.870 align:middle line:84% in the Merrimack Valley, the number of first responders 01:32:53.870 --> 01:32:57.200 align:middle line:84% who just dropped whatever they were doing and headed 01:32:57.200 --> 01:32:59.450 align:middle line:90% there was amazing. 01:32:59.450 --> 01:33:02.840 align:middle line:84% That's public service, and people appreciate it. 01:33:02.840 --> 01:33:05.330 align:middle line:84% Over the past four years, the lieutenant governor and I 01:33:05.330 --> 01:33:08.750 align:middle line:84% have heard time and time again that the way we all 01:33:08.750 --> 01:33:11.510 align:middle line:84% work together is a model for the nation. 01:33:11.510 --> 01:33:14.320 align:middle line:84% People like our collaborative approach to governing. 01:33:14.320 --> 01:33:17.080 align:middle line:84% And they say they're proud to be from Massachusetts. 01:33:17.080 --> 01:33:19.560 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:33:19.560 --> 01:33:37.416 align:middle line:90% 01:33:37.416 --> 01:33:38.408 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:33:38.408 --> 01:33:44.400 align:middle line:90% 01:33:44.400 --> 01:33:45.500 align:middle line:90% You know what? 01:33:45.500 --> 01:33:46.400 align:middle line:90% So am I. 01:33:46.400 --> 01:33:47.374 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 01:33:47.374 --> 01:33:49.809 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:33:49.809 --> 01:33:51.270 align:middle line:90% 01:33:51.270 --> 01:33:53.705 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:33:53.705 --> 01:33:54.679 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 01:33:54.679 --> 01:33:58.100 align:middle line:90% 01:33:58.100 --> 01:34:03.050 align:middle line:84% This state is bursting with talent, humor, and decency, 01:34:03.050 --> 01:34:04.925 align:middle line:90% boldness and common sense. 01:34:04.925 --> 01:34:08.570 align:middle line:84% Our abiding sense of patriotism, belonging, and community 01:34:08.570 --> 01:34:11.150 align:middle line:84% has made us strong, and it's carried us forward 01:34:11.150 --> 01:34:13.790 align:middle line:90% for almost 400 years. 01:34:13.790 --> 01:34:18.260 align:middle line:84% Let others engage in the cheap shots and the low blows. 01:34:18.260 --> 01:34:21.230 align:middle line:84% Let's make our brand of politics positive and optimistic 01:34:21.230 --> 01:34:23.101 align:middle line:90% instead of cruel and dark. 01:34:23.101 --> 01:34:25.556 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:34:25.556 --> 01:34:41.268 align:middle line:90% 01:34:41.268 --> 01:34:43.232 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:34:43.232 --> 01:34:44.214 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:34:44.214 --> 01:34:47.680 align:middle line:90% 01:34:47.680 --> 01:34:50.100 align:middle line:84% And instead of the bickering and the name-calling 01:34:50.100 --> 01:34:53.400 align:middle line:84% that dominates much of today's public debate, 01:34:53.400 --> 01:34:56.520 align:middle line:84% let's build on the work of those who came before us 01:34:56.520 --> 01:34:58.800 align:middle line:84% and make our work about how we can 01:34:58.800 --> 01:35:01.080 align:middle line:84% make this state better for the people who 01:35:01.080 --> 01:35:03.810 align:middle line:90% call this glorious place home. 01:35:03.810 --> 01:35:04.600 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:35:04.600 --> 01:35:06.858 align:middle line:84% God bless the Commonwealth, and God bless 01:35:06.858 --> 01:35:09.851 align:middle line:90% the United States of America. 01:35:09.851 --> 01:35:10.351 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:35:10.351 --> 01:35:12.846 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:35:12.846 --> 01:35:19.832 align:middle line:90% 01:35:19.832 --> 01:35:21.329 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:35:21.329 --> 01:35:22.327 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:35:22.327 --> 01:35:27.816 align:middle line:90% 01:35:27.816 --> 01:35:29.313 align:middle line:90% Hey, there you go. 01:35:29.313 --> 01:35:38.295 align:middle line:90% 01:35:38.295 --> 01:35:40.790 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 01:35:40.790 --> 01:35:54.263 align:middle line:90% 01:35:54.263 --> 01:35:56.259 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] president. 01:35:56.259 --> 01:35:58.255 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 01:35:58.255 --> 01:36:00.770 align:middle line:90% 01:36:00.770 --> 01:36:03.830 align:middle line:84% Thank you, governor, for that terrific speech. 01:36:03.830 --> 01:36:06.650 align:middle line:84% I would like to welcome, also, and acknowledge 01:36:06.650 --> 01:36:08.540 align:middle line:90% Sam Kennedy from the Red Sox. 01:36:08.540 --> 01:36:10.909 align:middle line:84% And thank you for the World Series this year. 01:36:10.909 --> 01:36:13.374 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:36:13.374 --> 01:36:26.200 align:middle line:90% 01:36:26.200 --> 01:36:28.840 align:middle line:84% And now we are joined by representatives 01:36:28.840 --> 01:36:32.410 align:middle line:84% of another exemplary Massachusetts community. 01:36:32.410 --> 01:36:35.530 align:middle line:84% Performing in honor of the governor, the lieutenant 01:36:35.530 --> 01:36:40.000 align:middle line:84% governor, our first responders, and our guests today 01:36:40.000 --> 01:36:42.400 align:middle line:84% is the Chelsea High School Cantare 01:36:42.400 --> 01:36:45.597 align:middle line:84% who will perform "On Winter Mountain." 01:36:45.597 --> 01:36:46.591 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:36:46.591 --> 01:36:48.579 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:36:48.579 --> 01:36:52.058 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:36:52.058 --> 01:37:01.498 align:middle line:90% 01:37:01.498 --> 01:37:01.998 align:middle line:90% Right. 01:37:01.998 --> 01:37:02.495 align:middle line:90% Right. 01:37:02.495 --> 01:37:02.995 align:middle line:90% OK. 01:37:02.995 --> 01:37:12.435 align:middle line:90% 01:37:12.435 --> 01:37:38.279 align:middle line:84% [MUSIC - CHELSEA HIGH SCHOOL CANTARE, "ON WINTER MOUNTAIN"] 01:37:38.279 --> 01:37:40.267 align:middle line:90% (SINGING) The night wears on. 01:37:40.267 --> 01:37:43.746 align:middle line:90% The air is chilled. 01:37:43.746 --> 01:37:47.722 align:middle line:90% Alone, I walk this road. 01:37:47.722 --> 01:37:56.668 align:middle line:84% Alone, I walk this road, as higher yet 01:37:56.668 --> 01:38:03.129 align:middle line:90% I go on the well-worn path. 01:38:03.129 --> 01:38:06.720 align:middle line:90% 01:38:06.720 --> 01:38:09.665 align:middle line:90% The soft moon rises. 01:38:09.665 --> 01:38:16.595 align:middle line:84% The stars give light, shining in the midnight sky-- 01:38:16.595 --> 01:38:20.060 align:middle line:90% in the midnight sky-- 01:38:20.060 --> 01:38:23.525 align:middle line:90% 01:38:23.525 --> 01:38:26.990 align:middle line:84% on Winter Mountain-- on Winter Mountain. 01:38:26.990 --> 01:38:45.330 align:middle line:90% 01:38:45.330 --> 01:38:50.002 align:middle line:84% Shifting winds and gathering clouds begin the change. 01:38:50.002 --> 01:38:54.235 align:middle line:84% [VOCALIZING] Subtle colors, textures, 01:38:54.235 --> 01:39:03.088 align:middle line:84% hues appear to rearrange as, one by one, they float to earth, 01:39:03.088 --> 01:39:05.789 align:middle line:90% the gentle flakes of snow. 01:39:05.789 --> 01:39:09.733 align:middle line:90% 01:39:09.733 --> 01:39:15.484 align:middle line:84% A world of white begins to grow here on Winter Mountain-- 01:39:15.484 --> 01:39:17.128 align:middle line:90% here on Winter Mountain. 01:39:17.128 --> 01:39:39.820 align:middle line:90% 01:39:39.820 --> 01:39:48.646 align:middle line:84% Free from the cares of life I know, I find myself refreshed. 01:39:48.646 --> 01:39:54.315 align:middle line:90% I find myself refreshed. 01:39:54.315 --> 01:40:00.750 align:middle line:84% Passing through this winter scene 01:40:00.750 --> 01:40:10.155 align:middle line:84% brings the calm of inward peace as my heart finds 01:40:10.155 --> 01:40:17.580 align:middle line:90% rest, as my heart finds rest. 01:40:17.580 --> 01:40:28.965 align:middle line:90% 01:40:28.965 --> 01:40:39.876 align:middle line:84% From the summit's towering view, all I've seen has been renewed. 01:40:39.876 --> 01:40:42.864 align:middle line:90% 01:40:42.864 --> 01:40:50.832 align:middle line:84% The light of dawning bursts ahead, and hope breaks forth 01:40:50.832 --> 01:40:54.318 align:middle line:90% in glory. 01:40:54.318 --> 01:41:00.792 align:middle line:90% And hope breaks forth in glory. 01:41:00.792 --> 01:41:06.768 align:middle line:84% And hope breaks forth, breaks forth in glory. 01:41:06.768 --> 01:41:14.736 align:middle line:90% 01:41:14.736 --> 01:41:17.226 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:41:17.226 --> 01:41:33.162 align:middle line:90% 01:41:33.162 --> 01:41:35.652 align:middle line:90% [CHEERING] 01:41:35.652 --> 01:42:13.630 align:middle line:90% 01:42:13.630 --> 01:42:17.940 align:middle line:84% Thank you so much for that both inspiring as well as peaceful 01:42:17.940 --> 01:42:18.840 align:middle line:90% performance. 01:42:18.840 --> 01:42:19.950 align:middle line:90% That was beautiful. 01:42:19.950 --> 01:42:22.120 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:42:22.120 --> 01:42:25.380 align:middle line:84% And joining us today to offer the benediction 01:42:25.380 --> 01:42:28.860 align:middle line:84% is Reverend Calvin McFadden, senior pastor 01:42:28.860 --> 01:42:31.170 align:middle line:84% at St. John's Congregational Church 01:42:31.170 --> 01:42:33.720 align:middle line:90% in Springfield, Massachusetts. 01:42:33.720 --> 01:42:36.800 align:middle line:90% Reverend McFadden. 01:42:36.800 --> 01:42:39.280 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:42:39.280 --> 01:42:43.750 align:middle line:90% 01:42:43.750 --> 01:42:44.290 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:42:44.290 --> 01:42:46.870 align:middle line:84% And to Governor Baker and Lieutenant Governor Polito, 01:42:46.870 --> 01:42:50.440 align:middle line:84% we are praying for you and wishing you God's best. 01:42:50.440 --> 01:42:52.930 align:middle line:90% Please join me in prayer. 01:42:52.930 --> 01:42:56.340 align:middle line:84% God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, 01:42:56.340 --> 01:43:00.100 align:middle line:84% thou who has brought us thus far along the way, 01:43:00.100 --> 01:43:03.730 align:middle line:84% thou who has, by thy might, led us into the light, 01:43:03.730 --> 01:43:06.910 align:middle line:84% keep us forever in the path, we pray, 01:43:06.910 --> 01:43:09.700 align:middle line:84% lest our feet stray from the places, our God, 01:43:09.700 --> 01:43:13.030 align:middle line:84% where we met thee, lest our hearts, drunk with the wine 01:43:13.030 --> 01:43:15.700 align:middle line:90% of the world, we forget thee. 01:43:15.700 --> 01:43:18.160 align:middle line:84% Shadowed beneath thy hand, may we forever 01:43:18.160 --> 01:43:22.830 align:middle line:84% stand true to our God and truth to our native land. 01:43:22.830 --> 01:43:24.640 align:middle line:84% Most gracious and loving Father, we truly 01:43:24.640 --> 01:43:26.470 align:middle line:84% give thanks for this glorious experience 01:43:26.470 --> 01:43:28.295 align:middle line:90% we've shared this day. 01:43:28.295 --> 01:43:30.670 align:middle line:84% We thank you, O God, for the inauguration of our governor 01:43:30.670 --> 01:43:32.470 align:middle line:84% and lieutenant governor and ask that you 01:43:32.470 --> 01:43:36.400 align:middle line:84% would lead them as they lead this great Commonwealth. 01:43:36.400 --> 01:43:37.900 align:middle line:84% We know, O Lord, that you are able 01:43:37.900 --> 01:43:40.750 align:middle line:84% and we are willing to work through faithful leadership 01:43:40.750 --> 01:43:44.380 align:middle line:84% to maintain stability, to mend brokenness, 01:43:44.380 --> 01:43:47.590 align:middle line:84% to heal wounds, and deliver from the exploitation of the poor, 01:43:47.590 --> 01:43:51.280 align:middle line:84% the least of these, and from favoritism toward the rich, 01:43:51.280 --> 01:43:53.150 align:middle line:90% the elite of these. 01:43:53.150 --> 01:43:57.400 align:middle line:84% O Lord, deliver these difficult days from us 01:43:57.400 --> 01:44:00.850 align:middle line:84% in our nation where national leadership seeks to divide. 01:44:00.850 --> 01:44:03.970 align:middle line:84% Help us in this state to make choices on the side of love, 01:44:03.970 --> 01:44:08.390 align:middle line:84% not hate, to encourage inclusion, not exclusion, 01:44:08.390 --> 01:44:11.710 align:middle line:84% and to promote tolerance, not intolerance. 01:44:11.710 --> 01:44:14.770 align:middle line:84% Bless Governor Charlie Baker and his family. 01:44:14.770 --> 01:44:15.770 align:middle line:90% Keep them safe. 01:44:15.770 --> 01:44:18.553 align:middle line:84% We know, God, that you don't play favorites. 01:44:18.553 --> 01:44:20.470 align:middle line:84% But we are grateful, Lord, that you favored us 01:44:20.470 --> 01:44:22.270 align:middle line:84% with the nation's most favored governor. 01:44:22.270 --> 01:44:24.040 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 01:44:24.040 --> 01:44:27.400 align:middle line:84% Bless those who will work for him and with him, 01:44:27.400 --> 01:44:29.800 align:middle line:84% and help them to refrain from personal attainment 01:44:29.800 --> 01:44:32.920 align:middle line:84% so that they may serve your people faithfully. 01:44:32.920 --> 01:44:34.720 align:middle line:84% Help us all, Lord, to work toward that day 01:44:34.720 --> 01:44:38.110 align:middle line:84% when justice will roll down like waters and righteousness 01:44:38.110 --> 01:44:39.880 align:middle line:90% as a mighty stream. 01:44:39.880 --> 01:44:43.720 align:middle line:84% Empower us to embrace what is right, to do justice, 01:44:43.720 --> 01:44:45.640 align:middle line:90% and to love mercy. 01:44:45.640 --> 01:44:48.520 align:middle line:84% We ask that you would bless us and keep us, 01:44:48.520 --> 01:44:50.530 align:middle line:84% that you would make your face shine upon us 01:44:50.530 --> 01:44:53.860 align:middle line:84% and be gracious to us, that you would lift up your countenance 01:44:53.860 --> 01:44:56.140 align:middle line:90% upon us and give us peace. 01:44:56.140 --> 01:44:59.830 align:middle line:84% We ask this in respect to other faiths and religions, the name 01:44:59.830 --> 01:45:01.810 align:middle line:90% of Jesus Christ, our Lord. 01:45:01.810 --> 01:45:02.310 align:middle line:90% Amen. 01:45:02.310 --> 01:45:03.804 align:middle line:90% Amen. 01:45:03.804 --> 01:45:06.294 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:45:06.294 --> 01:45:16.760 align:middle line:90% 01:45:16.760 --> 01:45:18.920 align:middle line:90% Thank you, Reverend McFadden. 01:45:18.920 --> 01:45:22.580 align:middle line:84% The Sergeant at Arms will now escort His Excellency, 01:45:22.580 --> 01:45:26.360 align:middle line:84% the governor, Her Honor, the lieutenant governor, 01:45:26.360 --> 01:45:29.480 align:middle line:84% the constitutional officers, the counselors, 01:45:29.480 --> 01:45:32.195 align:middle line:84% and the distinguished guests from this house chamber. 01:45:32.195 --> 01:45:36.441 align:middle line:90% 01:45:36.441 --> 01:45:36.941 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:45:36.941 --> 01:45:38.937 align:middle line:90% [APPLAUSE] 01:45:38.937 --> 01:45:40.434 align:middle line:90% Thank you so much. 01:45:40.434 --> 01:45:42.929 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:45:42.929 --> 01:45:45.424 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 01:45:45.424 --> 01:45:58.897 align:middle line:90% 01:45:58.897 --> 01:46:00.893 align:middle line:84% Going to do this while they're exiting or-- 01:46:00.893 --> 01:46:01.890 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:46:01.890 --> 01:46:02.390 align:middle line:90% Yeah. 01:46:02.390 --> 01:46:11.202 align:middle line:90% 01:46:11.202 --> 01:46:12.869 align:middle line:84% Yeah, so she'll [INAUDIBLE] the session, 01:46:12.869 --> 01:46:16.861 align:middle line:90% and then you can do [INAUDIBLE]. 01:46:16.861 --> 01:46:18.358 align:middle line:90% OK. 01:46:18.358 --> 01:46:20.853 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 01:46:20.853 --> 01:46:26.841 align:middle line:90% 01:46:26.841 --> 01:46:30.334 align:middle line:90% Thank you very much. 01:46:30.334 --> 01:46:31.663 align:middle line:90% Thank you. 01:46:31.663 --> 01:46:32.330 align:middle line:90% Good to see you. 01:46:32.330 --> 01:46:33.328 align:middle line:90% Good to see you. 01:46:33.328 --> 01:46:34.824 align:middle line:90% Congratulations. 01:46:34.824 --> 01:46:35.324 align:middle line:90% Nice job. 01:46:35.324 --> 01:46:36.821 align:middle line:90% That was terrific. 01:46:36.821 --> 01:46:40.314 align:middle line:90% [INAUDIBLE] 01:46:40.314 --> 01:47:02.270 align:middle line:90% 01:47:02.270 --> 01:47:04.266 align:middle line:90% Yeah. 01:47:04.266 --> 01:47:05.264 align:middle line:90% Good luck. 01:47:05.264 --> 01:47:13.248 align:middle line:90% 01:47:13.248 --> 01:47:16.741 align:middle line:84% When [INAUDIBLE] suggests that you stay in your seats, 01:47:16.741 --> 01:47:17.739 align:middle line:90% as I said-- 01:47:17.739 --> 01:47:19.235 align:middle line:90% OK. 01:47:19.235 --> 01:47:19.735 align:middle line:90% OK. 01:47:19.735 --> 01:47:29.715 align:middle line:90% 01:47:29.715 --> 01:47:30.713 align:middle line:90% They let him-- aw. 01:47:30.713 --> 01:47:32.210 align:middle line:90% [LAUGHTER] 01:47:32.210 --> 01:47:33.208 align:middle line:90% Security. 01:47:33.208 --> 01:47:36.202 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 01:47:36.202 --> 01:47:47.780 align:middle line:90% 01:47:47.780 --> 01:47:51.410 align:middle line:84% The senator from Plymouth and Bristow, Mr. Pacheco, 01:47:51.410 --> 01:47:55.280 align:middle line:84% moves that the joint session do now adjourn. 01:47:55.280 --> 01:47:56.930 align:middle line:90% All those in favor, say aye. 01:47:56.930 --> 01:47:58.770 align:middle line:90% Opposed, no. 01:47:58.770 --> 01:48:02.530 align:middle line:84% The ayes have it, and the joint session stands adjourned. 01:48:02.530 --> 01:48:36.120 align:middle line:90% 01:48:36.120 --> 01:48:40.220 align:middle line:84% Will the Sergeant at Arms please escort the Senate President 01:48:40.220 --> 01:48:43.820 align:middle line:84% and all the members of the Senate from the chamber? 01:48:43.820 --> 01:48:45.253 align:middle line:90% See you, Mr. Speaker. 01:48:45.253 --> 01:48:45.920 align:middle line:90% Congratulations. 01:48:45.920 --> 01:48:47.120 align:middle line:90% Happy New Year, sir. 01:48:47.120 --> 01:48:50.945 align:middle line:90% 01:48:50.945 --> 01:48:52.820 align:middle line:84% Just want to make sure that this is the same. 01:48:52.820 --> 01:48:54.320 align:middle line:90% I got this from the Senate. 01:48:54.320 --> 01:48:56.720 align:middle line:84% [INAUDIBLE] exactly the same as the one I got. 01:48:56.720 --> 01:48:57.320 align:middle line:90% Oh, OK. 01:48:57.320 --> 01:48:58.220 align:middle line:90% You're fine. 01:48:58.220 --> 01:49:01.220 align:middle line:90% 01:49:01.220 --> 01:49:03.020 align:middle line:90% [SIDE CONVERSATION] 01:49:03.020 --> 01:49:05.420 align:middle line:90% 01:49:05.420 --> 01:49:08.770 align:middle line:90% [MUSIC PLAYING] 01:49:08.770 --> 01:49:31.542 align:middle line:90%