You can also open some questions. From a timing standpoint economically, i think its an interesting time. We had jackson hole, Second Quarter gdp numbers looking a little better so thats great. From a human and social perspective, its an unfortunate time in our sympathies and prayer go to the folks in houston. Get right into it. We will talk to the domestic economy and the Global Economy. Lets start off with u. S. Economy. Where do we stand right now whats the outlook for the next three to five years. First quarter gdp was 1. 2 . Second quarter was 1. 3 . For the year 2017, u. S. Economy should grow approximately two and a quarter percent. Its not great by historical standards but certainly sufficient in our view to further take slack out of the labor market, drive down the on employment rate and other measures of employment slack. We can talk about that there are a number of reasons why gdp growth is more sluggish now than it was ten years ago or 15 years ago and the number one reason
Attack in london that targeted civilians during their commute. We are grateful that no one was killed in this incident and our thoughts and prayers are with those and we wish them a recovery. We are arrests of aware of the results of the arrests in paris. We are thankful to soldier was not injured. We are aware of the attacks in burgundy. France is our oldest and one of our closest allies, and we will provide support to their investigations. President and key members of his foreignpolicy team will be in new york for the United Nations general a survey. General assembly. Good afternoon. I want to begin by acknowledging the attacks in europe. The United States stands in solidarity the with the people of the United Kingdom and france. We will work to prevent attacks and the United States remains committed to defeating terrorist organizations as well as their evil ideology. The president has been unambiguous here, energizing to the feet of the isis and to call on nations to combat extremis
Multiple states in different districts, making the logistical response very complex. In regards to how complex this response is, i do feel the progress is being made. Let me be clear; we understand there is a lot of work left to do. The power will be out for multiple days, if not weeks, in some areas, because of the storm in texas. I realize we have a long way to us the secretary will update in a minute on how we are doing that. Issuese redistribution taking place. To goot just being able to a gas station and get gas, they cannot generate power. How do we mitigate these problems in the future . The other thing, support services, whether they are it is medical facilities, its a challenging event. America needs to understand, over 200,000 people were likely shelter in this event. 110,000 people still remaining. Thats a tremendous effort by the whole community. Its not just fema. Its working through our state partners and the whole community. Folks they help those folks out, help them fin
Took place in paris following the attack on the counterterrorism and we are thankful that the soldier was not seriously injured. We are also aware of the attack in burgundy, and our thoughts are with those wounded in that incident. France is our oldest and one of Foreign Policy team will be in new york city for the United Nations General Assembly. Here today are National Security advisor h. R. Mcmaster and United States representative to the u. N. Nikki haley, who will walk you through the meetings and other events of next week and then take some of your questions. As always, ill be up afterwards to answer questions, unless of course you guys want to give me a free pass since its friday. And with that, ill turn it over. Thanks. General mcmaster good afternoon, everyone. I also want to begin by acknowledging the horrific attacks in europe. The United States, of course, stands in solidarity with the people of the United Kingdom and france. We will continue to work tirelessly with our par
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