the great 19th century naval historian famously side, whoever rules the water rules the world. and the power dynamics. and there's strong bipartisan support in the u.s. to address this challenge. the bad news is that by working together the capacity exists for korea and the united states to build a stronger industrial foundation and one that will jointly support our friends aallies national security and economic prosperity. korea is the world's second largest ship building country with a 30% market share and reputation for efficiency and excellence. visiting korea's ship yard earlier this year to see our

swift ship building, as he mentioned himself during the korea national day reception two weeks ago. of course, challenges remain, there are various-- full cooperation that we must address. for example, u.s. low mandate that u.s. military ships must be built in america which have limited the expands with foreign partners. this is salient as approaching elections, increase the core to protect american manufacturing and the associated jobs. nevertheless, this is a pivotal moment and we must recognize that cooperation creates benefits than protection. while the u.s. remains unmatched in its ability to produce the most technology

advanced military force, strengthening the military base cannot be accomplished overnight or by itself. we can best enhance our capabilities and innovation to ensure a secure future at sea only by working together with trusted partners with the strength to compliment our own. recognized this and introduced a regional sustainable framework. it's a creative way to expand cooperation within the boundaries of the current u.s. law. it provides opportunities for allies and partners to help maintain and repair u.s. military system closser closer to the point of their name. korean companies have found ways to deepen our mutual cooperation, including participating in naval -- ammunition ship mro and

acquiring yard. the momentum is there, but we must do more. this is the moment to deepen our partnership and strengthen our industries even further. ship building is only one potential area of cooperation, but there are others as well. the u.s. national defense industry strategy rightly emphasized that we can enhance production capacity and address the critical capability gap by working together. the ongoing conflict in the middle east and europe that i mentioned earlier have shown how critical and strong and resilient the defense industrial base remains. the ability to produce defense capabilities at both speed and scale is absolutely vital. korea, the u.s., now european allies, all bring our own

unique strength to the tables. strength that ought to be leveraged for our mutual benefit and shared responsibilities. korea, as the world's 10th largest exporter in 2023 offers many reliable approval and quick and effective solutions, particularly with the conventional weapons. consider, for example-- refound nor for fire power, and the tank, with speed, strength and surviability in the most tense combat situation. and the rocket launcher, one of the most formidable rocket launchers and trainer which was developed in cooperation with lockheed martin and cost

effective. i'm glad that the u.s. house of representatives also recognized the benefits of mutual cooperation by including a language in the 2025 ndaa, mutual enhanced defense cooperation between korea and the united states. similarly, our u.s. and european partners bring their own strength and expertise to the table. for example, they are both leaders in aerospace, cyber defense, and advanced autonomous weapons systems technology. today's forum is an excellent opportunity to identify how we can each leverage our effective strength to deepen our collaboration. by working together, we can create more resilient and improve and level of success out of reach for any of us on

our own. working together, will also let us better purse a research and development project, emerging technologies like ai integrated weapons systems, unmanned aerial vehicles and undersea capabilities. collaboration ensures that we stay-- we stay ahead of the competition and enhance our readiness with the challenges that we have. let me close with a brief reflection of the launch we saw over the weekend. once it was thought that saving the booster from the rocket was impossible. but we can take inspiration from the amazing scene we saw on sunday as the booster floated back down and was plucked out of the air by two giant arms. tasked with a clear goal, people made it happen. that is why i know that although we face difficult

barriers in defense cooperation, our commitment can and will make it a reality. so once again, i want to thank hudson institute for inviting me to bring us together today and now i look forward to hearing from all of you. thank you very much. [applause] >> time for a couple of questions from the audience. so, let's see. who would like-- chris, could you introduce yourself and your affiliation. >> (inaudible) >> good morning, mr. ambassador. christopher bellow from provision advisors and defense and aerospace report. in your conversations with the administration and with the congress here in the united states do you feel like you are getting the right support and what else can be done in the short and medium term to help

bring the needed, whether it's technology or whether it's actual armaments here to the united states so that together, as you said, we are a more formidable alliance when facing the chinese and the russians? >> well, that's a good question. but when you say-- it depends who you are. the defense industry cooperation is something, from my experience, it's something it takes longer than cooperation other than just the normal industries. because first of all, you have to build a trust between the partners. without trust, you cannot have defense industry cooperation. korea has become one of the indisdefensible --

indispensable allies of the united states. so far so good. to me i have -- well, i've been ambassador to the united states for year and a half, but i now already realize some difference and progress since my arrival last year. so we are working hard to build on our trust and alliance and i think not only ship building, but also, we have many areas for future cooperation. including the items that i mentioned already. so, i'm quite optimistic. so, as i said, i'm this cooperation always takes time, but probably, i will make some kind of kind of progress within a few weeks' time frame. thank you. >> any last question?

>> sir, can you introduce yourself. >> i'm at the office of the austrian defense attache and i was going to ask, south korea is sending significant amount of troops to russia, whether this in any way shape or form with decision making concerning north korea right now? thanks. >> yeah, that's very serious issue. i'm dealing with right now today. first of all, we are still analyzing that information. we don't have any confirmed intelligence information on how many or weather the north korean troops are in the battlefield or how many of them are in the front. but i think it's quite likely that it might already happen,

but if that is the case, i think this is something we have to deal with in a very serious manner. together -- not just between korea and the united states, but also together with allies and partners from n.a.t.o. members. we need to have, first of all, some coordinated response, so we have to, i think, hold some confrontation, as we have some information. but as i've said, this is clearly showing that the security of the indo-pacific and the security of the surrounding area is closely connected. that's why, i think n.a.t.o. invited members in july as permanent partner of the n.a.t.o. cooperation.

>> thank you. thank you so much, mr. ambassador. thank you. >> thank you very much. [applause]. maddox. >> a warm welcome, the director can tell from the applause people have been forward to this discussion.

many discussions do not get applause. [laughter] should find one on your chairs. my story is americans first woman speaker of the house, part of what we are here to discuss today. i think we have some more

copies. the couldn't be a better time, we enter the countdown if we can call it that it's, the importance of leadership at the front of the debate. so the u.s. and the world and no one better to discuss it with since her first election in 87 she's built i think beyond any doubt, a central position in american political life and leadership. fifty-second speaker of the house of representatives 2007 -- 2011 and first woman to hold that and served again 2019 -- last year so let me start by

saying welcome. >> thank you very much. it's in order to be here. thank you all for weathering the weather to be here. i was just saying the townhouse rules, one is an adjective and the other is a subject. don't have rules. [laughter] reading some of the beautiful things on the wall from distinguished leaders and speakers saying the best way to resolve differences to resolve differences and it has ruled on

in the little force but with the rule of law and that is so necessary. >> that's completely right. some of the statements of our founders, i do look out because we still have so much trying to bring together people. on, and many others very much on the presidency. >> i am ordered is here, peter

of the effort to win the house. we think it is essential because we want to when the hospitals of january 6 jeffries will have the gavel. it is very important and part of the reason we are here and thank you for making this is it possible. i am honored to visit. it's something less than democracy. democracy and our own country and a large and throughout the world.

maloney. in san francisco for a long time in congress but i grew up loving the flag near where the national income was written and they are probably tired of hearing me say this, my favorite line of the national anthem is gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. that was the war of 1812. [laughter] proof through the night that our flag is still there. we have to give proof through

the night during the selection that our flag is still there. if we pledge every day at the end we say with liberty and justice for all. all of that is at stake in this election. we have two very different visions for the future of our country. what is relevant to all of you is what it means through our leadership role in the world and a clear signal and disrespect for nato. the fight and ukraine if putin wins that and goes into other countries if they haven't paid their 2%, how about them.

the president of the united states. how could that be? we would hope -- we have to find common ground but it's hard. the other thing about bringing people together. >> find common ground. it's our responsibility. this has never been the case

with john mccain or walker bush or mitt romney. >> how do you account for the popularity? >> it looks like a very close race. twenty coming down to the state, close, a very close race. i don't understand it at all. i would say that being respectful of other means of view, there are those who will never get a lot anti- women to look at the lgbtq, anti- anything that's not who they are, so put that over there. then you have very rich in

america, there are not that many electorally but there are plenty in the campaign and they don't want to pay tax. many don't pay their fair share and it's a motivation for the cost of doing business and it is a factor but in between their people, this is where we find common ground, they have legitimate concerns about innovation, globalization and some of them even immigration which is the lowest threat to the job security they don't always see it that way. my father was a truck driver but

you all know given the globalization with a fauci down the road now in another country so the impact of globalization, it's fertile territory for the message. what joe biden has done, sometimes bipartisan slightly but nonetheless, to address the concerns and have a rescue package and infrastructure to have act to make us self related and extended education too many into the pact act for men and women in uniform exposed to

brnovich but keep them helpful for the future and inflation reduction act which put $370 billion into reducing and fighting the climate crisis. the fossil fuel industry, give me a billing dollars for my campaign. i will get rid of all that. give me money and i will get rid of what the ira does to lower the cost of prescription drugs. one was five to $600 from medicare now $35 a month.

insulin, we are not talking about research here, it makes a difference, these are kitchen table issues. public sentiment is everything. with it you can accomplish almost anything. without it, practically nothing. people have to know and we have to make sure that they know his legacy is tremendous and it's our legacy and it's remarkable. 200 republicans voted against

and vote no and take the dough in the past act with 24 republicans actively. the would not allow them to participate in that meant 187 of them voted against it and the list goes on. not one republican vote from the climate crisis. >> a lot of money going in why is it biden and then harris? some of the things you have saying they are worried about

migration for all principles donald trump is reasons. again, we would hope they would be staying for incubus for coverage for all of this. we fully intend on the ground. it's not about polls but about

turnstone and we have to actually turn out. when the biggest issues is to make sure they. congress after the dog decision, we put a little on the board is available. she is a good that. result that says north carolina, she had was bill that such women have a right to contraception. some members of the new are you doing that?

i know who i job, okay x230 vote, eight of them voted a woman have a right, eight republicans voted in the right to contraception. women of america. that means 195 said they could not. in a vast difference between the and the turnout would be tremendous.

again, we will win the popular vote, no question about that. the question is can nevada and georgia. when the electoral and the politics of the so will 15 million jobs created under this leadership in the presidency. herbert hoover in the great depression principal don't know so we have to make sure. right now it is this turnout. about 45, given everything. >> that can be micro