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Speaker 1: I think Jay Lou. I believe Jay Lou is our

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Speaker 1: But as long as we can keep you know, cheeto,

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Speaker 1: get to yourself later. Thank you for your time today, Mike.

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Speaker 1: We appreciate it. H.