Pulling down panelists throughout the year talking about what is the most important issues facing the state of the the net. I hope to speak with with as much of you as possible and sit on all of the panels as you know we have some fascinating topics some incredible speakers in the state of the net has never been more important than it is right now. With that in mind, i would like to welcome to the stage, the assistant secretary of communication and informations at the department of commerce. The administrator of the mtia david rettle. Thank you. [applause] well thanks for that introduction, and it is great to be here again at the state of the net, and special thanks to tim for invite megaand congratulations on the Exciting Program youve put together again this year. I would like to take this opportunity to talk about two items on the agenda quick that stand out for me prnlly first is excellent Cybersecurity Panel that is featuring mtia later today evelyn as well as the discussion betwe