You may be getting a shortwave radio call from the director, thanking you.

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But let me start by thanking you all.

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Who are you thanking and who are you talking to?

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Let me begin by thanking all of you for your participation last night.

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Why are you thanking him for a loan?

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Well, I want to just start by thanking Dean and Kelly for bringing you all here today.

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Thank you. (Applause.) Well, let me begin by thanking Under Secretary Sherman for that very kind and gracious introduction, but also for your leadership on behalf of our country.

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"I guess you're welcome, " she said, without having to ask what I was thanking her for, because that's what our love was.

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"I'm not sure your investors would want to hear you tell people don't eat too much of our pizzas, " he laughed before thanking Schnatter for his time.

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