We will have about 15 minutes for q a. We have any representatives in the room . Think them. [applause] at the pleasure of introducing our moderator. Not only an attorney with the Jackson Law Firm but recently retired as general in the air national guard. Thank you for your service. [applause] welcome everyone to this final panel of the afternoon. We want to extend a special welcome for those who may be watching this on cspan. Im not sure how i ended up being the moderator here. The owner of the bookstore for whom ive purchased many books on world war ii, suggests i might be an appropriate moderator. I was born april 24, 1944 during world war ii. I was born six weeks before dday. My father was serving overseas in the Army National guard, sorry, the u. S. Army. World war ii has always had a profound influence upon my family and my childhood and my entire life. In a moment i will introduce all three of the distinguished authors who constitute our panel this afternoon. I would like to rec
Pipelines. Anywhere from 30 to 40,000 jobs0 and very importantly as i was about to sign it i said who makes the pipe . Who makes the pipe . Something this audience understands very well, right . H simple question. The lawyers put this very complex document in front. I said who makes the pipe. They said, sir, it can be madede anywhere and i said not anymore. I put a little clause in the bottom, the pipe has to be made in the United States of america if were going to have pipelines we believe in two simple rules and i can tell you everybody in this massive this is a massive hanger. This is for the big planes. And by the way, do that one media group back there, that one network will show this crowd not one, not one . They wont show the crowd. You know, coming in on the planp and that plain represents so much, and just so you know, they were close to signing a 4. 2 billion deal to have a new air force 1. Can you believe this . I said, no way. I said i refuse to fly in a 4. 2 billionaire pl
In the pursuit of peace. [applause] thats why i believe we must take our alliance to the next level. I hope a new 10 year defense memorandum of understanding is concluded as soon as possible to meet israels security needs far into the future. [applause] that will also send a clear message to israels enemies that the United States and israel stand together united. Its also why, as president , i will make a Firm Commitment to ensure israel maintains its qualitative military adage. [applause]. From Cyber Security to Energy Security to water security and just everyday people to people level and its especially important to continue fostering relationships between american and israeli young people who may not always remember our shared path, they are the future of our relationship and we have to do to promote that. Many of the young people here today are on the front lines on the battle to oppose the alarming boycott investment and sanction movement. [applause]. Particularly at a time when a
Reliable access to data. African leaders are puffer suing innovative pursuing innovative policies. We are investing or very heavily in modernizing and upgrading our security infrastructure. [speaking in native tongue] translator all investments in the country are guaranteed, including the transfer of dividends by a foreign partner. The result is reliable and sustainable growth, Building Confidence across the continent and abroad. The rule of law is the first safeguard, and the political will to protect business people. The risk factor is not something thats out of your control. These things are identifiable, and you can work around them, and you can invest in the resources to mitigate these risks. As african governments digitize, more data becomes available, insuring oversight. Kenyas gamechanging [inaudible] allows 19 Million People to text and move money safety and transparently. It not only increases the velocity of cash, that is the speed at which cash moves across the economy, but
What is called credit to buy equipment. The cheap energy that you have. It is very, very competitive, because component in manufacturing is not much, it is the energy. American equipment if that is not renewed i think that will be a bit of an issue. First of all, we are having a vigorous agreement, i find it amazing. Economics and if you are running a country, you have to create an opportunity for your businesses to be competitive. And thats all the exim bank does. And i have heard more ridiculous things said about the exim bank in the last six months than i heard in my lifetime. I need to do that in a way to encourage more Economic Diversification in africa. And i wish that not only our african panelists, but others here would give some thought to that. Right now, we want to get it extend it and how to craft the extension so we can support the Development Aspirations of the various african nations and what the people really need. Look, we are out of time. We havent talked nearly about