of the 10 day trip throughout asia. this morning he told u.s. service members their mission is vital. this morning s provocation from the north is just the latest reminder of the risks each one of these days every day in the defense of the freedom of the people of south korea and the defense of america in this part of the world. your willingness to step forward, to serve, to stand firm without fear inspires our nation and in buyers the world. maria: dr. sebastian corker s deputy assistant to president trump. good to see you. you are joining us this morning. happy easter, maria. congratulations on your interview with abbas. true to thank you so much. the president said we sending an armada toward the korean peninsula. what is the goal? the goal is to reassert american leadership around the world and reassure allies,