Commemorating 30 years of the u. S. Senate on cspan 2. Now a conversation on urbanization around the world and what it means for geopolitics, the Global Economy, Climate Change, and other issues. Among those well hear from, chicago mayor rahm emanuel, former treasury secretary ankh paulson and the governor of bangkok. [ applause ] thank you very much, indeed for that lovely welcome and on behalf of the Financial Times, as the u. S. Managing editor, i should say we are absolutely delighted to be partnering with the Chicago Global Council on this very, very important event. Thats not just because we love chicago here at the ft, although swernly do, particularly when the weather is like this. And its not just because we love smart conversation with intelligent people. And looking around at you at the audience, i know there are a lot of people who have a lot of ideas to offer on the future of cities and i look forward to hearing what you all have to say. But were particularly pleased to be