I feel privileged to speak to you on the occasion of this Third Convention of the Association of Bhutanese in America Inc. (ABA) as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. At the very outset, allow me to take this opportunity to extend to you all, on behalf of the ABA and on my own personal behalf, a very warm welcome to this august gathering. You presence here this morning in such large number, I believe, is a reflection of your commitment to the cause of Bhutanese in America.