fielding deeply, we have a special bond with the marines. the first person that you see when you visit an american embassy is a marine. they guard our diplomatic missions. they keep us safe around the world. we couldn't do our jobs without them. and we will never forget their sacrifice nor will we forget what they achieved. the most exceptional among us perform a lifetime's work of service in a short time here on earth. so it was for our exceptional brothers and sisters who died last week. finally, i want to thank our allies and partners. this operation was a global endeavor in every way. many countries stepped up with robust continueributions at the airlift including working at the airport. some are now serving as transit countries allowing evacuees to be processed on their way to the final destination.