 This week we welcome leaders from 40 countries. Like us, you have had your own lessons learned over these past two years and I look forward to learning from each and every one of you about your unique experiences. This is what we do for the continent of Africa. We train more international officers and non-commissioned officers on forebending than anywhere else in the Department of Defense. In my work on the African continent I have long heard that whatever you do for me but without me you do against me and everything we aim to do from the US government side we strive to do with the advice and support of our partners. Let me be very clear as far as I'm concerned as partners your feedback is not suggested or preferred. It is vital to our strategy and policy making not just now but for years to come.