well. we've dispatched small military teams to two of the airport gates to assist state department efforts as they evaluate and process individuals seeking entry. we expect to be able to augment that capability in the coming days. this is truly a team effort across the interagency. throughout all of this our u.s. service members are making exceptional efforts under challenging circumstances. showing their humanity and their compassion. so i want to thank them for their skill and their professionalism. it's not lost on me that even as we conduct this very important mission, we also continue to help our fellow americans deal with a new surge in the pandemic and the citizens of haiti deal with the aftermath of an