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Strengthens the bonds between us and it does chart this n new pathway forward and will guide our path forward. you know, at the core of our expanding relationship, really are our shared security interests. americas security at home is strengthened when saudi arabias security is strong as well. and the united states of america, the kingdom of saudi arabia, are embarking on a number of new initiatives to counter violent extremist messaging as you just heard foreign minister jubeir describe. were a...

Expansion of the over seven decade long security relationship between the united states and the kingdom of saudi arabia. the president and secretary tillerson will attend a signing ceremony for almost $110 billion worth of foreign military sales. that is what were going to be watching right here. this document signing creating an allegiance so to speak on paper. between saudi arabia and the united states. theyre going to be selling everything, $109 billion worth of this arms deal includes a weap...

Rich edson has more. this has a lot of implications for the united states, rich. in what way? >> it will. theres a substantial security relationship between the united states and france. this could redefine the way france interacts with the united states, with the european union and redefine what europe is. the state department said that france and the united states work together to counter isis on the iran nuclear deal. france is a permanent member of the u.n. security council, a member of nato...

While the administration says its an important relationship, the security relationship between the u.s. and saudi arabia is now his chief tax, the u.s. and saudi arabia are coordinating on the fight against isis, efforts in syria and attempted transition away from president bashar al-assad and fighting in yemen and saudi arabia and iran have been competing for influence for decades. the saudis are looking for a stronger u.s. opposition to iran. >> shannon: it remains a threat, rich. >> yes, iran...

One i havent seen in a long time. prime minister abe is growing japan up to be a normal country because he is distrustful of the united states and the security relationship. even more distrustful because we have an unpredictable and uncertain and inexperienced man in the white house. if you looked at angela merkels face and thereeresa mays face, understand the angst our allies are going through. who is this man and how could the american people have put this man in the white house? >> indeed. i ...

Strate strategic ally. just this past week four senior u.s. senators saying that this is the right time for the u.s. to, quote, affirm americas broad bipartisan commitment to defend our allies when they are threatened, end quote. in this case this specifically allies in asia. is this a legitimate concern that america is backing away from the current partnership? >> it absolutely is a concern and the -- because of the campaign rhetoric. but yesterday i think the predominant theme in the summit wa...

States under obama, and that has now officially been taken off the table. he would like to see perhaps a bilateral trade agreement. there is a lot at stake for him economically. >> the security relationship as well. well see the two leaders at the top of the hour. about 20 minutes from now. well have special coverage of that. up next, ooiivanka trump is los an enthusiastic marketing voice. the counsellor has been counselled. knows how it feels to seees your numbers go up, despite your best effor...

Mexico. so, we have actually an export surplus when it comes to services that we provide and get paid for in mexico. so, its our front door neighbor, and the reality is we have much intertwined in term of our respected interests and fate. so, you know, this is a major, major challenge to the u.s.-mexico relationship which is important to us in so many different dimensions. >> speaking of that, united states and mexico have a important security relationship. as you know the two nations cooperate ...

>> right. indeed. and john kerry also said that no american administration has done more for israels security than barack obamas. is that the case? >> even while theres been dysfunction and tension between america presidents and israeli prime ministers going back to carter, the u.s. israeli security relationship in the last 30 years has essentially moved forward. yeah, id support the notion that this administration, even amidst the dysfunction and tension and arguments over settlements, iran, an...

And while the sounds of battle have long since faded, some vestiges of the war do remain. most notably, the security relationship that effectively calls on the united states to assume the role of protector of the japanese empire. a role that comes at a very heavy cost to the american taxpayer. both in terms of manpower and money. something that then-candidate donald trump called unsustainable. >> i want japan and germany and saudi arabia, south korea, and many of the nato stations, they owe us t...