WWII Veteran’s Open Letter: A Call for Unity and Reflection on American Values
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Dear Friends and Family,
Staff Sgt. George K. Mullins paid tribute to a fallen comrade, Pfc. William H. Lemaster, who died nearby on June 9, 1944.
As a retired World War ll veteran who has lived for nearly a century and served his country during one of its most challenging times, I feel deeply compelled to share my thoughts with you. I have witnessed the incredible resilience of our nation, from the darkest days of World War II to the extraordinary progress we’ve made over the years. But today, I am deeply troubled by the direction I see our country heading.
It saddens me to see so many of our fellow Americans divided, supporting leaders who, in my view, are not upholding the values that have made this country great. I didn’t fight in World War II, standing on the front lines of history, so that we could one day find our country on the brink of dictatorship or authoritarian rule. The freedoms I defended, and believe in, the sacrifices my comrades and I made, were for the preservation of democracy—of freedom, fairness, and the right to live without fear of tyranny.
This is personal for me. It pains me to watch as the values I fought for are being eroded. It’s not about political parties—Republican or Democrat—it’s about the principles that bind us as Americans. I have always believed in the decency and strength of this nation, but I fear we are losing sight of what makes us who we are.
I urge you all to reflect on the long-term consequences of the choices we make. We need leaders who will unite us, not divide us. Leaders who will cherish the freedoms we hold dear, rather than undermine them. Leaders who respect the rule of law, honor the sacrifices of the past, and work for a better, more united future.
We are better than this. We have faced dark times before, and we can rise again—but only if we stand together and remember that we are all Americans first. Please, let’s not allow fear and hatred to define our future.
With love, respect, and deep concern,
George [Mullins]
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Thank you for sharing your wisdom, George. Well said and so very true. And thank you for your service.
We are on the Eve of destruction, again…
There has not been an honest, honorable President since Eisenhower, and the re-election of Trump would be a prelude to another disastrous conflict…
The choices are poor, the candidates inappropriate to our needs, and our Government, failing us every day.
I am the son of a WWII Vet, as is my wife.
All I can say about WWII is, it was great for building the mess we now exist within…
The future will be different for all Americans, but there may be no future for mankind at all, when the players are realigning themselves towards a cataclysmic event from which there may well be no return…
The Democrats are idiots, colluding with businesses to enrich themselves in the manner of Pelosi and Feinstein, while the incumbent hatched a plan with Reagan, a grade B Movie-Star Governor, to tax Social Security, back in the “80’s, a bipartisan knife in the backs of Seniors…
The Republicans only care about the money, and the guy with the most available funds is Trump, a Convicted Felon, a Convicted Sex-Abuser, and a lying piece-of shit who is a probable Ex-Works Nazi by his own admissions… How could any Woman, any Black man or Woman, any Blue Collar worker, any Hispanic or Asian or White or educated person possibly entertain the notion that Trump is appropriate, qualified or moral enough to lead the richest nation on Earth?
WWII was a great tragedy, which cost 100,000,000 people their lives, and it was only over 78 years ago…
History repeats when people fail to learn and remember…
Thanks for your sacrifice, service and wisdom.
What a crock.
That’s one way to look at it…
Thank you for your service, Mr. Mullins.
Hero.
Wisdom from a good friend and a better man. Love, honor and respect always sir.
Trump really could be the next president. So it’s time to call his instincts what they are: fascist
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/25/donald-trump-next-president-fascist
A true patriot, thank you
Or we could have literally the dumbest, most morally depraved piece of garbage in public office with no policy ideas continue the failure of the Democrat party. Nope! I choose to vote for Trump and preserve what little bit of actual American values that still exist.
Fascism is an American Value Alf?
Trump has been falsely accused of fascism by the far left. The truth is the far left is a Satanic Cult with nothing but lies, hate, division, revenge and everything evil. The truth is, I will not bow to Satanic leaders.I would rather see division than to unite with anything the Harris Walz campaign stands for. If the Satanic Cult is put in the White House again, there will indeed be a division in this country. I believe it will indeed lead us to the brink of civil war. No, Trump is not a fascist. He’s not even close to far right. He’s much closer to moderate than any Democrat, especially the unelected “presidential” candidate you have. Talk about dictatorship. The DNC put Harris as the nominee without a primary, without a single vote.
Back to your question… No, fascism is not an American value, and us clearly not part of this election. However, Satanic Cults like the Democrat party are not American values either, but are indeed a part of this election.
*Democratic party.
WTF are you talking about “Satanic cult”? Fox news much, or should I say too much…
Moderate?! He’s talking about rounding up like 13 million people and putting them on planes or buses or whatever and sending them out of the country. Does that sound moderate to you? I don’t think so. He’s talking about using the DOJ to go after anybody that doesn’t agree with him. Does that sound moderate to you? I don’t think so.
Before you say “thats just rhetoric, he doesn’t mean it”, I would ask you, Are you sure?
He is going to round up the estimated, per the Justice Department, 10,000 convicted murderers who border jumped in the last 4 years along with the tens of thousands of pedophiles, rapists, and others who are criminals, first. He may get to the others later, or not. You do realize many of the countries like Venezuala and Guatemala cleaned out their jails of the worst of the worst. Smart move on their part, let the dummies in America manage them. Gotta a problem with removing border jumping criminals from this country? Care to have your kid get befriended by a pedo from Peru? How about a murderer from Moldavia? Or a sex trafficker from Turkey? Didn’t think so.
In fact, people who want them here should house and feed them. But that will never happen for them from their safe position high up on their perch. Thinking they are safe behind the redwood curtain or in some gated community with a guard shack out front. 86% of the country must be Fascists since they want border jumpers removed immediately. We should pass a law that the other 14% are mandated to house, feed, fund, and ensure they commit no crimes while in their care under penalty of jail. No opting out for the 14% either, No wiggle room, no excuses, live with it, they want it. they’re all theirs now. Good luck with that….. If that were to happen, I’m all for leaving them here. Otherwise, everyone’s a Fascist.
Here’s a little something that might interest you. It was foretold that a con-man would come around. This is from 1958
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbSeosGaBEE
A great movie to stream right now is “Keeper of the Flame”, 1947; did not do well and Maltin called it “dated” in early ‘90’s but it is right on today. Absolute must for Hepburn-Tracy fans and political junkies bemoaning the death of American Democracy.
Did you watch the episode? It’s about a con-man named Trump the goes into a small Texas town and tells them the world is going to end and he’s the only one that can save them. He sells them these magic umbrellas that are supposed to save them. It’s crazy!
Are the immigrants really an issue? Or a distraction? The only immigrants I see are hardworking folks. I think there are way bigger issues, like the deficit. That used to be a right wing issue, why not anymore? It definitely concerns me.
Do you mean like when China Joe used the DOJ to go after a political opponent
First, I believe you have it backwards. It’s Trump that has his neckties, sneakers, and holy bibles manufactured in china.
Second, you know as well as I do that Biden didn’t sick the DOJ on Trump, it was he himself that brought that down. Garland didn’t want to go after him, because he knew what it would look like. But when Trump would not play ball with the documents he had to do something.
But you just keep listening to Laura Ingramm, Alex Jones, or whoever it is that keeps telling you things to make you scared and vote the con-man
That’s how they got here
l would like proof please that the Democrats are a satanic cult, even Trump has not said that yet. We are radical left lunatics, who are the enemy from within, we are more dangerous than Russia and South Korea, and we should have the military turned on us, but Tump has yet to call us a satanic cult. I think Qanon might have said that, but give Trump some time and maybe he will say that about the left.
Aborting babies is legal in the People’s Republic of California up to the moment of birth. Deliberately taking innocent lives is satanic in many people’s eyes.
No one in their ninth month of pregnancy wants an abortion. Late term abortion is only used in extreme medical emergencies. In Texas with it’s draconian abortion laws infant mortality has sky rocketed
I’m trying to imagine any woman going through the pain and discomfort of pregnancy for nine months, and upon the birth of her child simply turns to the attending doctor and says “here, kill it”!
Watch the movie Gosnell. Third trimester abortions are relatively uncommon but they do occur.
But for what reason?
Birth defect is only one reason. A woman’s partner abandoning her is another. There are other reasons but the point is it’s blessed by and even paid for by the government.
Absolute lie. Hook, line and sinker. ReTrumplicans are a cult. Whatever the DonOld says you suckers believe.
Ain’t that the truth
Here in California all it takes for a legal abortion is a note from a physician stating it’s necessary for the mother’s mental health. There’s no time limit. Google it.
I think Trump uses the theory that good or bad it’s all just publicity. Democrats run around talking about Trump afterwards, when they are Harris supporters. His lies like Haitians eat peoples pets. Democrats didn’t go away talking about kamala, they left talking about Trump. Things I like about Harris she is a freshman politician. But it is a democratic agenda. I really like acasio Cortez in NY I like her style of democracy. But she is justice Democrat and doesn’t like Pelosi.
Deliberately wallowing in ignorance is shameful in many peoples’ eyes.
Are you looking in the mirror again?
What a great comeback. Simplistic arguments from someone with simplistic views.
The ten commandments make it very clear that the Democrat party is not of God. The only alternative is Satan. Exodus 20. Also all of the alternative lifestyles promoted by the Democrat party are condemned in Roman’s. If it’s not according to scripture, it’s only option is to be Satanic.
Now if you knew the first thing about the Bible, nobody will eternally rot. At the end you either have eternal life or will be destroyed by fire and that’s the end. That’s a truth even “Christian” churches get wrong. Good try though!
Pure Nonsense, some choice ……a cranky petty cantankerous God, or a petty , cranky , cantankerous devil. Who ever told you there’s only two choices was full of crap
*Democratic party.
Sheesh
The Bible. Yeah let’s base our whole society on a 2,000 year old book. Too funny ?
Magna Carta is pretty old too.
the human mind hasn’t really changed much either
i think we all need to ground ourselves and laugh out loud at our ability to work around just about everything.
it’s our one saving grace
What an utter crock of shit. Be Christian all you want…but that is a crock of shit.
please get help. Qanon is a cult that preaches violent rhetoric and is run by insane people.
Trump has been accused of facism by those closest to him, his own staff and cabinet members who are right-wing Republicans.
“The truth is the far left is a Satanic Cult”
Thank you for informing us that your views are not credible.
No need to talk to these people who call Trump a fascist they are all under the koolaid spell, heck the only fascist type I can see is the current administration.
Really not the devil molesting child worshipers. Besides we have freedom of religion.
Just curious, what’s policies that the Trump administration are proposing do you find fascist?
Trump says he wants a military loyal to Trump, over riding a military that is loyal to the constitution. Rounding up and deporting Legal immigrants. Stirring up hatred and demonizing fellow Americans, and taking revenge on his political opponents, threatening to jail them, even using the military against the American people. Today talked about jailing Jack Smith , He talks about those things at every rally, and they are from the fascist playbook. Aside from that, the threat of putting tariffs on John Deere farming equipment made every farmer in America gasp. You think food prices are high now ,just wait and see how the cost of food will sky rocket with his stupid tariff idea.
Ummm….the duly-elected President becomes the Commander in Chief of all of our Armed Forces. And the military should be loyal to their Commander in Chief. Okay?
He is talking about rounding up ILLEGAL immigrants, not legal. Okay?
There is a “fascist playbook”?! I looked for the paperback on Amazon but couldn’t find it. Is it only on audiobook?
I don’t like Trump either but the Krazy Kamala Koolaid is making people raving drunk….
Can you link audio of Trump or a video of Trump saying any of those things? Or just second hand from Anonymous sources..
1)Violating Posse Comitatus.
2)Terminating the Constitution.
3)Lying to stop democratic elections.
When did he do any of those things? Remember actions matter..
And I hate to break it to you but Obama has already overturned Is posse comitatus.
https://www.aclu.org/documents/talking-points-2012-national-defense-authorization-act-ndaa
Remember:
Speaking is an action.
lol, So do you want me to start listing actual Kamala Harris quotes? You talk about wanting to terminate our constitution..
What cracks me up is people who can’t define a woman, pontificating on the intricacies of fascism.
A man can have babies and so he can be a woman too- if he really really wants to be! Who are we to define and restrict others’ dreams? A woman can be a man- just start cutting off the wrong parts she was accidentally born with! And if you say otherwise you are a racist sexist fascist!!!!
Dumbest. I think you might be looking at DonOld. You know the guy who speaks at the level of a middle schooler. But you all keep swallowing the kool-aid of your cult leader. ?
Defying the results of a free and fair election that was certified in over 60 court cases, breaking his Oath of Office by calling in a huge squad of MAGA morons to attack our Capitol based on his lies about a “stolen election, more endless lies, ad nauseam, is your idea of “American values”? How deeply insulting and disheartening to those of us who love the real America and how deeply encouraging for the Orban Renewal, Putin Power, dictatorship fans.
We did learn how easy the job of Vice President is. Mike Pence was fine once he got the hang of it.
Trump days are shame days for the USA.
Did you forget what happened during Trump’s inauguration. Hillary Clinton is still turning the country talking about how the election was stolen by Russia..
https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/heres-complete-list-democrats-boycotting-trumps-inauguration
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/can-congress-disqualify-trump-what-to-know-after-supreme-court-keeps-him-on-ballot/ar-BB1jmGV6
https://youtu.be/y3ZtrFaa8Tw?si=qiiLvG6bP0JSY7T9
Oh you’re just saying this because you are a Russian bot. Go ahead and prove you’re not!! lol
Polly want a cracker?
I don’t think you can persuade anyone by name calling. Coherent arguments are the best substitute for ad hominem attacks.
No. Kamala is the fascist
fascism
/făsh′ĭz″əm/
nounA system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, a capitalist economy subject to stringent governmental controls, violent suppression of the opposition, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.Oppressive, dictatorial control.
One party is campaigning on making the federal government smaller, reducing federal oversight, regulations and limiting government control over freedom of speech.
The other party has literally imprisoning people for memes and threatening news organizations That will not limit the freedom of speech of their content With actions from the federal government. They are also campaigning on expanding federal power and oversight over our Daily lives and Restricting constitutional protected rights. They’ve also charged hundreds of people for taking part in a protest that were not found guilty of vandalizing, assaulting or doing anything more than trespassing on federal ground.
The only thing I can see in the definition of fascism that might apply to Donald Trump is “nationalism” which by itself personally I don’t think is a bad thing. Since when is it a bad thing to have pride in your country and want to see your country do good and put it forst. This country is tapped out financially, it’s time we put our country first and stop trying to support the entire world until we get back on our feet.
Trump says a lot of stupid shit, but in my opinions action speak louder than words. I would like to think that we can all agree that the 2 choices we have are shit..
The Prosecutor or the Felon…such choices.
Another idea I have yet to hear about ,the democrats are imprisoning people for memes, I would like an example please. For all the Trumpers who say free speech is being suppressed by the government have not been on X, not one time has the US even suggested shutting it down, but the EU has, and Brazil did shut it down. Trump said he wants to shut down CBS due to a Kamalas 60 minute interview, he said it was edited, but most news organizations edit their interviews. I do believe we need some oversight, especially when it comes to the food industry, and the environment, corporations should not be able to do whatever they want. If you want it is easy to find a video of what happened on January 6th, and if you want to believe it or not, people did die, it was not a lovefest like Trump says it was …..https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/12/trump-wants-the-fcc-to-take-cbss-license-away-this-is-a-dark-omen
Again in my opinion action speak louder than words.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/man-sent-to-prison-over-hillary-clinton-meme-finally-sees-some-light-at-end-of-tunnel/ar-AA1l3pF3
Anybody who was involved in violence or Vandalism during January 6 should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. But Some people were held in jail for almost a year with no more charges than trespassing. Hundreds have only been charged with trespassing. By the way, the only person who was killed on January 6 was an unarmed woman who was shot by capital police. The other 4 that died were heart attacks or overdoses.
I guess you’re unaware of the Twitter files as well. This is one of the main reasons Elon Musk purchased Twitter and turned it into X. Zuckenberg Even admitted to being threatened by the government.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-political-scene/what-the-twitter-files-reveal-about-free-speech-and-social-media
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/zuckerberg-says-the-white-house-pressured-facebook-to-censor-some-covid-19-content-during-the-pandemic
https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/26/politics/social-media-disinformation-supreme-court-ruling/index.html
The reason Trump wants to go after CBS is because they edited the Kamala interview, but it has come to light that Fox news edited his interviews too.
Any time he accuses someone else of something, just look at his past. He’s probably done the exact same thing.
Accused FEMA of taking money from disaster relief to spend housing immigrants. He did it during his term. Only he REALLY took money from disaster relief.
Actually CBS not only edited the interview, they actually switched out answers that she gave to question.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/cbs-60-minutes-airs-two-003326534.html
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Trump wants the government to control every aspect of women’s bodies, his project 2025 manifesto wants to even track women’s periods. That is an expansion of government intrusion into our lives. Regarding the economy, currently America has the lowest inflation rate in the world and the US dollar is stronger than it has been in years, stocks are at record highs, employment is high, unemployment is way lower than it was during Trump
But but but as long he keeps telling them the US is a shithole, they’ll believe it.
This might explain it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbSeosGaBEE
Thats a complete misstatement. He just doesn’t believe bin late term abortion, like the majority of Americans. And he is not part of nor does he advocate project 2025. Inflation is stiil occurring, businesses are shutting down. Unemployment is rising. The stock market has only kept pace with inflation. The real gain is zero. People are hurting under the Biden/ Harris administration. Foreign policy is a mess. You havent caught any trout today with your bad casts.
I don’t think Trump believes in anything at all. He’ll say anything to gain power.
Actually that is what kamala is doing now.
Actually that’s what both of them are doing right now. And here we are fighting with each other when we should be fighting against BOTH of them…
Is that why every state has the RIGHT to vote on it independently? Is that what constitutes full federal control in your opinion..
lol, You really believe that don’t you..
https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2024/09/10/how-the-economy-really-fared-under-biden-and-trump-from-jobs-to-inflation/
“The only thing I can see in the definition of fascism that might apply to Donald Trump is ‘nationalism'”
Not sure if you read this part of the definition you posted…
“Marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, a capitalist economy subject to stringent governmental controls, violent suppression of the opposition, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism. A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.”
…because that is pretty much the entire definition of fascism and all of it applies to Donald Trump. Especially the dictator part.
So who has he violently suppressed or opposed? And why does he want to reduce the overall size of the federal government and federal government oversight?
Well said. Eloquent, heartfelt, passionate.
United, We Stand
Divided, We Fall
Staff Sgt. Mullins, Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You’re on point. Our country is in a scary place. It’s about the values of our country. Our veterans didn’t sacrifice for one party or the other. They fought for the freedom of all Americans. I wish people could see it from your perspective. Praying that freedom and democracy is preserved. Thank you
Thank you for your service, Mr. Mullins. My father fought in World War 2, as well. He would agree with you, as do I.
Thank you for this letter. I appreciate that you did not mention one party being better or even mention either presidential candidate. That would only whip people into a frenzy and then everybody gets fighting and saying crazy stuff! What’s most important is that we respect each other and stand together for decency. Most people from both sides want the same basic things and have basically the same decent morals. I won’t buy into the hate. I won’t hate my neighbors…
If World War II was the Rubicon, then we have crossed it, and there is no going back.
George Mullins is without a doubt the most honorable man that I know. An Honorable Man living in a world without honor. People don’t even use their real names anymore.
Some people are anonymous because they fear retaliation. It seems a little foolish to stake your reputation on what you say anonymously.
Goerge Mullins has never been afraid of risk, please notice George signed his name to what he believes in, and he has fought for your right to have your own opinion. That should mean something to the rest of us.
Thank you George, for having the strength of your convictions. I am glad to call you a friend.
Ernie
Thanks, Ernie. George is a friend of my friend Bob Stansberry, whom i mentioned to you. That in itself makes me know George is my friend. Also, i have his book at my bedside– Bob lent it to me, highly recommending it. Will read some tonight!
I, too, appreciated that George didn’t name names or parties. Just standards, goodness. Do the right thing!
I’m thinking that some of the commenters here did not take George’s heartfelt and wise message to heart. I’m suggesting we all read it again.
I read it again.This is what I read:
“It’s not about political parties—Republican or Democrat—it’s about the principles that bind us as Americans. I have always believed in the decency and strength of this nation, but I fear we are losing sight of what makes us who we are.”
Who we are is “Anonymous”… Lacewing
I don’t think anyone in their right mind would be totally happy with either party right now, and it makes no difference anyway. L.A., San Francisco and Sacramento will tell us who the electoral vote will go to.
The idea that a President can satisfy anyone 100% or any party 100% is outlandish.
The idea is to best represent as many different peoples values as best as possible, not completely.
In that spirit I an completely and “totally” happy with Kamala Harris as President vs Trump.
Let us unite by listening to our hearts that says we must reject genocide no matter who it is done by or no matter who it is against – never again! Unite behind not voting for any candidate who is in favor of Israel’s purposeful ethnic cleansing of Palestinians by starvation and slaughter. Harris and Trump both stand in favor of this genocide and will continue the carnage using billions of out tax payers’ dollars that could be used to help our citizens here with the things we need like healthcare and education. Both candidates are complicit in this genocide which is totally dependent on our country’s sponsorship and could be ended with a simple phone call. So don’t sell your soul and become a part if the normalization of this evil – vote your conscience and tell yourself, “never again”!
How do you think Israel should have responded to the invasion of October 7?
My short answer to how Israel should have replied to that horrible day when Hamas killed and took hostage innocent civilians is Israel should have done a surgical strike at the perpetrators and only if it could. But a genocide against the caged Palestinian population of Gaza, half of the population being children, is more than criminal.
So… how did you think that the Germans should have responded to the Warsaw uprising(s)* ? Pretty much the same question.
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Estimates of the number of people killed in Wola and Ochota between August 5-6, 1944, range from 35,000-50,000. According to the historian Alexandra Richie, these murders were not part of “a simple military operation designed to clear a transportation route through a large city,” as some German officers would later claim.
Instead, the massacre constituted “an SS-led ‘Aktion meant to punish, terrorize, and kill the population of a district of Warsaw as a deterrent to the rest of the city.”
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Go figure.
Nice way to avoid the question. How should Israel have responded? Try again.
I feel you. My family fought in the Pacific, as well as the Korean War. My son is Semper Fi Marine. My grandson is in- Air Force and now National Guard. My son became a Police Officer after the Marines. I’m so proud of them because I know they are deserving honor, and they are what are excellent in the services- indeed to be considered rememberd. I know they respect the Constitution and would NEVER fire upon American citizens because of their freedom of opinion. I know this and am grateful. Best wishes and thank you.
I thank your family for all the sacrifices they have made in service to our country. I’m a Blue Star Dad myself.
Thank you for your wise words, service and courage, Mr. Mullins. We are all neighbors, and this is the United States. I share your deep concern, yet I have confidence in the integrity of our democracy in progress. I trust that we will bear the consequences of the current discourse with bravery and reflection, and weather this storm with more open minds and hearts.
Literally millions were murdered by fascists, and millions more died fighting fascists. Trump on staff, retired four star Marine General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and White House Chief of Staff John Kelly is telling us. Trump Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Milly tells us that Trump is “fascist to the core” All this nonsense about Satanic Democrats just shows the irrationality of a cult. Thankyou George. As you have admonished us before about WWII, “just don’t let it happen again”.
Well said, Mr.George Mullins…
You have my utmost respect…
Thank you, immensely, for all of your fine, exemplary service, both here at home, and abroad…
This man is a screaming eagle. One of my grandpa’s was 327 division of the 101st. Smart men handpicked , you had to have a above average iq. 125 or 130. They saw alot of action.
Courageous words. Thank you.