Transcripts For CSPAN2 20170331

We are live at the middle east institute in washington. We are awaiting messages from the Un Special Envoy for yemen, giving a keynote address this morning on the ongoing conflict in the middle east nation. We also talk about the Economic Situation there and the ongoing peace process. It will start in a moment live on cspan two. Coming up in a couple minutes on our companion network cspan3, the congressional us trade policy and weather deficits matter. The specialist will talk about the role of trade in the economy and Overall Economic performance. It starts in a couple minutes live on cspan3. [inaudible conversation]. [inaudible conversation]. [inaudible conversation]. [inaudible conversation]. [inaudible conversation] can we ask everyone to take their seats so we can start the program momentarily . [inaudible conversation]. [inaudible conversation]. [inaudible conversation]. [inaudible conversation]. [inaudible conversation]. [inaudible conversation] good morning, if we could take our seats