israel. we'll have further guidance as we get closer to the date. in term of additional announcements, the president will give the commencement address at the coast guard academy in new london, connecticut on may 17th. as we grow closer, we'll provide updates. this morning the president signed an important piece of legislation for the nation's veterans. the veterans choice program extension and improvement act eliminates the original sunset date on the veterans choice program which gives veterans unable to schedule an appointment at a v.a. facility the ability to receive care from an eligible non-v.a. health care provider. using funds that have already been appropriated for the program, this gives our nation's heros the peace of mind that they deserve while this administration works with congress to enact reform and modernization at the v.a. the vice president is continuing on his international tour today.