Dave Courvoisier thanks for joining us. Im Dave Courvoisier. Denise Valdez and im Denise Valdez. In for paula. As the candidates spar on the National Stage tonight. Earlier this afternoon a smaller debate was held. Dave Courvoisier former new york governor george pataki. Former arkansas governor mike huckabee. Former pennsylvania senator rick santorum. And South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham took part in that debate. Since they were among the lowest polling candidates. Denise Valdez on the stage right now are these nine candidates. Including front runner donald trump. Flanked on either side by ted cruz and ben carson. The top three polling candidates. We have Live Team Coverage from the venetian tonight. With review journana columnist steve sebelius. But first we start with Patrick Walker. Patrick Walker dave and denise. The candidates are 30 minutes into the debate. Talking National Security and foreign affairs. Considering the recent attacks in paris and san bernardino. Donald trum