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Erm its of providing capabilities. Is that something you can share with us . I think what can share is we have a good and close and productive information sharing relationship with qatar. And obviously as secretary kerry said, it wont be the only one with eyes on the individuals. I think its probably best to leave it at that. Can you give us your indication or feelings about the capabilities of our government to carry out the obligation committed to . Its my understanding they have the capacity to do this. That we have a high degree of confidence in their capacity. And we also assess they have the will to do this. They gave the president personally his assurances and personal commitment to upholding the agreement, so we are cautiously optimistic that there is the ability to do this. Of course, i think it wouldnt be an effective way to enter into it with blind faith. Well be working constantly to verify and assess from our standpoint. What is your view in the aftermath of the swap as to
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