into a den of global elitists, if you will, he's often railed against and he was retreated with respect, much more conciliatory nation than confrontation. certainly a moment where the president was indeed trying to sell america. he sounded almost like a chamber of commerce president, if you will, you know, talking about the plans of america, the economy of america, not talking as much about what america can do for the globe, but more what people can do for themselves. he was trying to urge business leaders to come invest in the u.s. so certainly a pro forma speech he's given other places, but not the harsh rhetoric we have heard from him on the campaign trail where he railed against globalization and capitalism and he certainly, you know, was -- seemed to be a welcome member of the new club here. but, brianna, no question about it, so much hanging over him here, particularly the developments in the russia investigation. the president was asked about