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Operator instructions] At this time, I'd like to turn the conference over to Weston Tucker, head of shareholder relations. Weston Tucker -- Head of Shareholder Relations Thanks, Katie, and good morning, and welcome to Blackstone's first-quarter conference call. Today's conference is being recorded. Please go ahead.
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