There iso make sure plenty of time to set up this afternoons major event. Nextexcited to announce monday on april 24 at 10 00 eastern, the president will speak the a videoconference with the commander of the International Space station and. Er fellow astronaut she became the first woman to command International Space station. On monday she will break the record for the most time spent in space of any american astronaut. The president , joined by his daughter and a nasa astronaut will congratulate the doctor on this incredible accomplishment and discussed the importance of encouraging women to pursue fields, science, technology, engineering, and math. In addition to signing the nasa transition authorization act, the president also recently signed the inspire women act that ensures nasa continues to pursue women for important stem careers. We work closely with nasa and the department of education to make this conversation available thelassrooms throughout country. The department of education will also provide tools for teachers to build lessons around. This conversation between the president and these two outstanding americans orbiting above our heads. It will stream on nasa tv, their website, and facebook page. The president will welcome the palestinian president to washington on may 3. They will reaffirm the commitment of both the u. S. And palestinian leadership to pursuing and ultimately concluding a conflictending settlement between the palestinians and israel. We will have further guidance on that visit as we get closer to the date. In terms of additional announcements, he will give the commencement address in connecticut. Along to current events, this morning the president signed an important piece of legislation for our nations veterans, the veterans choice extension and improvement act the lid eliminates the sunset date on the Veterans Choice Program which gives veterans who are unable to schedule an aartment at ava facility in timely or convenient manner the ability to receive care from a healthe nonveterans care provider. Administration is working the ba. Nize he spoke to 2500 servicemen and women on the deck of the uss Ronald Reagan in japan thanking them for their service and discussing the plan to rebuild our military. He met with and delivered remarks to Japanese Business leaders and stuffed by a baseball clinic before leaving for he is scheduled to land in jakarta, indonesia about now. We will have updates on his travels. This weeks actual is National Park week. On monday and tuesday he was at Channel IslandsNational Park where he led the class of junior park rangers and he will visit golden gate recreation area. At nineet with rangers National Parks and youll make that 10 when he visits shenandoah National Park at virginia. Every american has had an opportunity to anticipate in the celebration of our nations parks, they are free of charge saturday and sunday. Anyone interested can go to nps. Gov. The president announced he will be having a press conference next thursday to discuss the progress being made on behalf of our nations veterans. Will have further updates in the guidance for next week. We will take a few of your questions. The dust the fact that john us off and Lindsey Graham saying this is a wakeup call to the Republican Party that a lot thatderates are emerging, there can thought he needs to be attention to. I do not imagine that the outcome is in that much question. As senator graham had something there that that Republican Party needs to be attention to changing demographics . Mr. Spicer based in my former position we talked about changing demographics throughout the country and made significant headway. In large part that is why we won. We have been talking about how other public and has one at some a Different Levels of our country. At the electoral votes and we did pretty well in november. We continue to pick up around the country so i feel comfortable about the state of the party. Would looking at the facts, there was one candidate on the democratic side, they spent over 8 million, one that they backed. And when you look at the total overlican vote, it was that, this district was close on the president ial level last were and the democrats clear going into this election, they said their goal was to get over 50 , the came up short. Theou look at what percentage president ially it pretty much tract. This was a big loss for them. Saidwent all in on it and their goal was to get over 50 , they came up short. And related issue. Tillersons letter to paul ryan, is the u. S. Saying there is no evidence that iran is cheating on the jcp oa . Mr. Spicer what the letter says is the president is directing the Agency Review of the deal to review that and we have 90 days before the next one comes up. We will have more but we are undergoing a 90 day review, the statement that the secretary of state made to congress stated that the president is directing the National Security council to lead an interAgency Review of whether and see sanctions are in the interest of our National Security. The letter lays that with the president is going to do to make sure that they are living up to their agreement. Is the president concerned that iran may be cheating . They are developing a new centrifuge which the inspector thinks could be a violation. Mr. Spicer if you thought they were that she thought they were fine he is doing the prudent thing by asking for a review of the current deal. On the uss cairo vincent, can you take us through the events from the perspective of the white house that led to the andery vacation, this restoration thinking it was thousands of miles away from the actual location. Can you take us through the events . Mr. Spicer there was a release group, we werehe asked very clearly about the use of a Carrier Group in terms of deterrence. That is what we discussed, i would refer you back to any other issues to the department of defense. Believed the president he spoke to quickly on the location of the vessel . Spicer it happened, it is happening. Excellent to follow up on that. Says there isnt military hardware going to a region in the middle of a crisis on the korean peninsula, the allies of the u. S. Are encouraged. When that happens to not be the case they can interpret that as a false encouragement so how does this white house explain that during the buildup and the Missile Launch there was no uss cole vincent . Mr. Spicer it is heading to the korean peninsula. What we said. It was heading there and it was heading there, it is heading there. If there is an , thereion, that is should have been clarification from people who were seeking it. They put out a release talking about what its ultimate destination would be and that is where it ended up. Why does the administration its said in media reports it was headed there now. Mr. Spicer we were asked question. When i was asked was what signal didnt send that it was going there and i answered that question correctly asked time that it signaled foreign presence, strength, and reassurance to our allies, that is a true statement. Youre asking me why you did not know better, that is a question that should have been followed with the department of defense. The only question we were asked is what signal it sent and we answer that correctly at the time. No one found out about it until there was a picture. Mr. Spicer we answer the question of what signal it sent. I am not the one who commented on timing. What i am eating at is it was announced it was going, it will be there, we were asked the question and all of the questions should be asked of the department of defense. John. The Foreign Ministry said china is frustrated with north korea. North korea, you may have seen it put out a simulated video its missiles attacking and destroying an american city. What is the reaction to the video and chinas comments . Mr. Spicer i do not think this outhe first time they put propaganda tools. It is encouraging to see china continuing to move forward and join us in this effort to control the area. I think the relationship that the president started building is showing positive signs. Tenant continues to have economic and influence over china. It is important to see them headed in this direction. It is a positive sign to see them playing a larger role. It is everyones interest to contain north korea. Influence, the Foreign Ministry spokesman for china which the president is depending on where this incursion is saying he himself, china itself is frustrated with the north koreans. Mr. Spicer from an overall diplomatic sense it is positive to see china take positive signs lining with the position we have on this. Time will tell. Saying a unified effort to contain her career, it is a positive step to protect not only our National Security interests and others in the region. National security interests and others in the region. Thank you. Out this is something that is part of modern history going back to 1959 when president eisenhower has just had an audience with pope john xxiii. You said it was something you would be in favor of. A few days ago the Financial Times reported that sources within the administration said this was very unlikely to happen and that for the First Time Since nearly 60 years ago the president would not have an audience with the pope. Ificer at this time we have update on the schedule away, i amplenty far sure we will let you know about any additional stops. Are you in touch with the holy see . Mr. Spicer i appreciate the effort. Until we have an update i am not going to go there. The has been talk about andcter sanctions on iran are you concerned that sanctions would violate that motivate it to violate the nuclear deal . Is any action that we would take if we did something that gets vetted to the interagency process and all those considerations are taken in terms of trying to achieve the effects we want. Sanction has been an effective tool in many cases and a lot of times from the president does not telegraph what action he will take. Of the action and have different entities. In consideration of those potential we are aware of any potential negative impacts and action could have. Whether there is an economic, political or military action you always way that. One followup. The president has said he would like to see the nuclear deal renegotiated with their men. How specifically this decline to get a new deal, is that something is to wants to do . Mr. Spicer that is where were undergoing this interAgency Review to get the team to look , ait in the next 90 days review that is required. Recommendations that will be presented to the president on where the deal stands and how to act further. Looking ahead to the 100 day mark and setting aside executive orders, can you say what the single piece of legislation that your proudest you got through congress that was on the president s agenda . Done, wer were not have a little ways before we hit the 100 day mark. When you have seen out of this white house is a very robust agenda of activity. There a lot of executive orders that the president after an pleased with, not only what they have done but with they will do, if you look at immigration we see a significant drop in the border. On jobs we spent a lot of activity that we have in our to see American Manufacturing and job creation but there is pieces like we did today. If youre a veteran, to know that you have additional options to get health care in a timely and a geographically friendly manner so youre not driving hours is helpful. And a strong symbol of how we treat our veterans. Theres a lot of things the president has done on veterans, it immigration, regulatory reform. We are at a dozen congressional review act, pieces of legislation that has been signed that have had a positive impact and will on job creation. That only one had been signed, that is a pretty significant achievement for this president and when you look at the confirmation of neil gorsuch , there is a lot. We will spend some time talking about this next week. We are pleased with what the president has accomplished. As he noted in wisconsin the amount he has done has been significant. [no audio] [inaudible] is the president going to insist that [inaudible] will include all those priorities . [inaudible] discussionsthose have been ongoing. We have Senate Leaders as we approach the deadline. Theou point out, president s priorities are very well known. And publicgotiating would not be a prudent thing to do as we get closer to that deadline. Were days away, you have plenty of time to see what is in their area what is in there. [inaudible] many donors had business before the administration. The president ran on the drain the swamp slogan, is he whether there is a conflict of interest in some of those donations . Mr. Spicer there is disclosure on this for a reason. Funding the inaugural committee activitya nonpartisan that is going back, every administration going back to administrations. This is a time honored tradition. Many americans and companies, entities are proud to support the inaugural. You have seen that over time, the people, there are a lot of people who take pride in helping us show the world of peaceful transmission transition of power. [inaudible] the president said about the issue with the local dairy producers, dairy farmers, the white house was going to work on that. Starting today, that is what he said. Calling canada and asking for solution. Has the white house been in contact with [inaudible] mr. Spicer i will have an update for you on that. I am well aware of the president s comments and it is in important issue for people in wisconsin and the president looks forward to following up on that. The president is going to make sure that we follow up on that. Wants very big changes, are we going to get rid of it once and for all . Are we at that point . Mr. Spicer you will see what pans out in the negotiation. Need some help . Mr. Spicer i think i got this. Maybe. All right. That was cool. [laughter] just to johns point, we will be reaching out to the vatican to see if a meeting, an audience with pope can be accommodated. We will have further details. We would be honored to have an audience with his holiness. David. What is the reaction to the of one montes . That situation is evolving, there is a lot of things that are being looked at in terms of the circumstances and i would ask you to stay in contact with the department of Homeland Security. I dont want to comment right now in the sense that there are some circumstances regarding that. They need to, out or be further look into. Getting ahead of that could be an issue. Respectfully, i would say i do not want to rush to judgment, there is a lot of Additional Details that are coming out about that issue. The determine of Homeland Security is the best place to get updates. And want to ask, is the president planning to campaign for the republican challenger in georgia . Mr. Spicer if needed. The president will do everything he can to maintain majorities and further the party. Is there too much Political Capital on a race the republicans should be winning easily . Mr. Spicer i thought some of intriguing. Was the democrats went all in on this race, they spent over a . 3 million, they said on the record their goal was to win this race. They run this they lost. They lost. They spent a. 3 Million Dollars and through everything including the kitchen sink at it and lost. Not in terms of what their stated goal was. Goal was to win with over 80 50 . They ran to win last night and they lost. Anything short of describing that as a loss is sort of inconceivable in the sense that that is literally what they said their goal was to do. They said we want to win tuesday night with over 50 , they come came up short. They had all their money and firepower in there and they came up short. It is a loss. I am not thinking specifically about this case but there seems to be a little confusion, what is this president s position on undocumented immigrants have not committed serious crimes . Mr. Spicer i think the president s priorities have been laid out clearly. He wants to make sure people who commit a crime or pose a threat to Public Safety are dealt with first and foremost and we would continue to address immigration going forward. As i said, the goal in the focus has been on people who pose a threat to National Security or in some other way in violation. In this case the facts are not completely out yet. Rushld know other not to judgment. And want to get more clarity on iran. Does the president is the president determined to pull out of this agreement or with that decision be determined by this review . Mr. Spicer part of the interagency process is to inermine where iran is compliance with the deal and make recommendations to the president on the path forward. He might or might not decide to pull out . This decision has yet to be made. Mr. Spicer that is why he is doing a review. That was his campaign promise. Mr. Spicer he is asking the team to conduct a review as a secretary laid out in the letter last night. To questions on one issue. My colleague in columbia has learned that the president met with two former president s last weekend maralago. Saying that the current president s visit next month why was that not to the press,ly to the pool at the time and can you talk about the point of that visit and do you stand by the colombians . Mr. Spicer i would be glad to look into the circumstances. I am unaware of the circumstance. Can you get back to me and why not release that . Mr. Spicer i do not know if that is the case. It would be tough to answer the second question. Thank you very much. Well have an event for you tomorrow. Take care. Also at the white house today, President Trump welcomed and congratulated the new for their super bowl win in february. They beat the Atlanta Falcons 3428. Most valuable player and Quarterback Tom Brady was not in attendance citing family obligations. Thank you very much. To be great day it is with all of our friends at the white house. We celebrate the super bowl new england patriots, World Champion superow