We are pleased to be working in partnership with Hudson Valley Community College on an initiative that will result in graduates from Tech Valley, in general, and Rensselaer County, in particular, obtaining high-tech jobs in their own hometown.

It's our show-stopper at this point in terms of advancement of the chip.

It's going to end up being more than $50 million. If the center extends beyond 2008, there's going to be significant additional investments.

[Weiss said the I.A.F.F. has partnered with many community groups and charities, but the longest partnership has been with the MDA.] Our relationship with MDA has thrived for more than 50 years, ... The MDA is a group that supports research to cure all forms of muscular dystrophy, and with the I.A.F.F. and its affiliate members, it is a group that brings hope and joy to so many lives affected by this terrible disease.

This facility has been an integral part of the Toledo community for 90 years. Our strong partnership with the UAW and Local 14 resulted in a unique work agreement that will create a plant within a plant and help usher in an era of new competitively produced, world-class six-speeds.

We hope that this organization will enhance the partnership and cooperation between the Muslim- American community and law enforcement, as well as, local and national elected officials, civic and inter- faith groups. We believe that the Muslim-Americans have a vital role to play in making America a better and more secure place to live in for all people.