Good morning, everyone.
quarter first Watsco’s to earnings call. Welcome
is this Al Nahmad, CEO. and Chairman And
with is And A.J. me
the is Presidents, Logan. and who and Paul Barry Nahmad, President; Johnston Vice our two Executive
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and to Paul, with Al, A.J., Paul, are I that, happy with answer all your – Now Barry questions.