Sarah good afternoon. Obviously the impending conclusion of the schumer shutdown is leading Media Coverage today. And ill get into that shortly. But want to start with a couple of other National Security issues first. First on northwest syria, we call on all parties to remain focused on the goal of defeating isis, deescalating and resolving the syrian conflict and protecting innocent civilians. We hear and take seriously turkeys legitimate security concerns and are committed to working with turkey as a nato ally. Increased violence disrupt what is a relatively stable area of syria. It distracts from International Efforts to ensure the lasting defeat of isis. It could be exploited by isis and al qaeda for resupply and safe haven. And it risks exar baiter the humanitarian crisis exacerbating the humanetarian crisis. We ask that turkey ensure its operations are limited in scope and duration and ensures humanitarian aid continues and avoid civilian casualties. We want to ensure that assads