 and our perhaps lessening of the importance of a platform is, quote, a function of our failure to grasp the historic role of a party platform and its potential to help build a broader coalition. And recovering that understanding is essential to reviving our ailing political parties. Now, Alfred, your words back to you, because I think, you know, I'm guessing you feel more than we just kind of are where we are regarding how platforms are made, right? You're saying these are important documents that should be taken seriously.