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[tapping glass] mr. Burt okay, were going to get underway. I am richard burt, and my day job is i am a managing partner at mclarty and associates, but im also a member of the board of the center for the National Interest and i might add, a member of the board of the atlantic council. In both these capacities and having spent time at both think tanks, i can tell you quite sincerely that the lunches at the center for the National Interests are far better than the atlantic council. [laughing] [laughter] and to top off this excellent lunch we have a great dessert. That is ambassador john herbst, w...