>> we will go to the briefing. >> good afternoon. the president this morning met with general mcmaster, as you know, general mcmaster is helping lead the team that's organizing the president's upcoming foreign trip. this week the president has been focused on meeting with the team getting ready for the various stops he will be making in meetings he's going to be having. during his many conversations with world leaders, the president has seen a great desire for america to reengage and be a leader once again in helping solve the world's complex problems. he's already made moves both behind the scenes with leaders and his public statements to show them that america is reasserting its leadership on the world stage. these visits are another important part of resurgence. while on the trip the president will further strategic objectives in the region including new opportunities that will strengthen the united states and her al hilies while weakening our enemies. many of you are interested...