russian officials and to ensure that the united states views on the situation in syria counter terrorism efforts, north korea and other matters are clearly conveyed. we're open to strategic cooperation with russia when we can achieve a shared goal such as defeating isis, but we'll stand up for our interest and values when we do not see eye to eye. russia must honor the commitments it made in the nuclear forces treaty and other topics of international concern. secretary tillerson is going to make that clear during his visit. i also want to make it known that secretary mattis and the commander of central command will be giving a full briefing on the strike in syria that occurred today in the department of defense at 3:30. then at 4:00 i'll be back up here for an off camera briefing with director mulvaney was office of management and budget and linda springer for -- regarding the president's executive order on reorganizing