one is doug peterson who serves as chair and president and ceo of s&p global and david gessler, vice chair of the business council and ceo of western digital. i want to recognize tomoko milani who has done so much for today's event. thank you to all of you, i know you are here because each of us is committed to forging the most dynamic and resilient economic partnership possible between the united states and japan. we know could gland emerging technology is a key part of that. last follow group of us from the us chamber traveled to tokyo where we were warmly received for the 60th anniversary, the 60th annual us-japan business conference. we had a slate of engagement with government officials, business leaders and dignitaries. and his remarks at the start of the conference, prime minister fumio kishida made clear that maintaining and strengthening the us-japan alliance is a top priority. it is one that the us chamber is proud to share. it is a priority because the ties between the united states and japan are based on shared values. freedom and democracy, free enterprise and open marke