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I'll start by saying that I want to thank Kim for your advocacy and for using your platform in a way that has really lifted up the importance of talking about and being dedicated to Second Chances.

And you're going to speak in a moment, but I really thank you for being here. And Mayor Benjamin, of course, for moderating the conversation.

So, I'm a big believer in the power of redemption. It's an age-old concept that transcends religions, but is fundamentally about an understanding that everybody makes mistakes.

And for some, that might rise to the level of being a crime. But is it not the sign of a civil society that we allow people a way to earn?

They're a way back. And give them the support and the resources they need to do that.

While we have been here then at the White House, we've done a number of things that have been about allowing people Second Chances through understanding the obstacles that also still exist within society that prevent people from taking advantage of a Second Chance.

For example, there have been...

There have been long-standing restrictions on access to opportunities such as small business loans.

So, recently, we announced that we are changing the way that we think about who is eligible for small business loans and have, for the first time, said that folks with a criminal conviction can qualify for small business loans.

We have expanded Pell Grants.

For people who are currently incarcerated.

Understanding that there are a lot of folks who are inside who do, while they are there, want to enhance their education so that when they come out, they can get a job that allows them a quality of life and living that can allow them to take care of themselves and their families.

He asked me to do a paper for him. And he was under the... He was being watched already by the FBI, so...

I just wanted to start off by thanking you, Madam Vice President, for hosting this event.

Thank you, Madam Vice President, for hosting this event today.

And just for your deep commitment to Second Chances.

Thank you.

Also, I wanted to thank President Biden for all of the commutations and the pardons that are happening.

I am super honored to be here to hear your stories today.

And I think it's so important to share them and amplify them.

Because there's so many people that are in your position that can use the inspiration.

And I just... I'm so honored to be here to continue this fight and to learn more every day, every visit, every administration.

I'm just here to help and to spread the word.

So, I'm so excited to be here and hear your stories.

So, thank you for being here.

Thank you.

Thank you for having me.

I'm glad to be here.

Everybody in this room, I appreciate you guys.

And I believe this is my brothers and sisters now.

Because we all have a similar story.

I used to think, well, the goal is just to get out, right?

And then everything's all good.

And then everything is just perfect.

In my head, not knowing...

Not...

I was so naive to think that that's what...

That's all that was needed.

Okay.

And then as you get out and you realize, oh, there's hurdle and obstacle and hurdle and obstacle every step of the way.

And to just know that there are people that are dedicated and committed to changing that and to helping people really start their businesses, create a real life for themselves.

It's just inspiring and what pushes me to want to continue to do the work that I do.

So, I'm learning every step of the way.

Of what needs to be done.

And I think a super important part of it is just telling your stories.

So that people that are in the position to help can open up their hearts and learn along the way with us of what needs to be done.