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And thank you for listening.

Now let us rejoice in the day of salvation, no longer as strangers,

honors need we roll.

Hello everyone. We'd like to go ahead and proceed with the conclusion of our

conference. I'd also like to just thank John DeLin and Joe, Julia, Jared and

all those who were the backbone and brains. However, small or big that would be

of this amazing conference. Please give them a hand.

John, I just want to say thank you. You've truly followed the Savior and sought

after the one for so many. Thank you for your friendship. I know one day you'll

hear the words well done, thou good and faithful servant. I also want to thank

our presenters, all those who presented, especially Carolyn Pierce and Bill

Bradshaw, Jimmy Creech, Lee Beckstedt, all pioneers who have circled the wagons

today. Thank you for inspiring us all that you've done and continue to do for

our loved ones, LGBT and straight. We know that we stand on the shoulders of giants

and walk the path blazed by you pioneers. Thank you. And Carolyn, I just want to say that

you are the mother Teresa of Mormonism. I just called you a name, Carolyn.

Ministering to those who were and are so poor in spirit and nourishing back,

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