[ applause [ applause ] mr. Prime minister, we have a stand alone crowd. Theyre also out in the lobby, we got live streams in the lobby. I think there is a lot of interests in hearing what you have to say. Good morning everyone, happy new year, i am frederick kempe, i am delighted that you can join us this year. I am honored to welcome our mr. Prime minister a warm welcome, thank you to coming to Atlantic Council. We are delighted you start with our meeting here before you meet President Trump at the white house. After you met with our International Advisory board in september on the sideline of the u. N. General assembly. The Prime Minister joins us this morning as part of the future initiatives. In the series, we welcome head of state and ministers to discuss challenges facing the Trans Atlantic Community and opportunities for deep enga engageme engagement. Promoting leadership and strategy with shape and secure a strong atlantic alliance. It is sometimes considered an american organ