My parents are here tonight, and I am so proud to be the daughter of Chuck and Sally Heath.

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And I am delighted in that context that we are joined here tonight by that great Irish actor, Gabriel Byrne.

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And that's why I am so thrilled to be here in Iowa tonight -- (applause) -- because long before most people even knew his name, you all saw what I saw.

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But I am mindful that I stand here tonight because of so many others, including the example and the sacrifices of the Jewish people.

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