we are improving our security cooperation with mexico and the baham bahamas. our vision is that with our trusted partners we will defend north america, by out pacing ought threats, maintaining faith with our citizens and supporting them in their greatest need. we appreciate the american people and there elected representatives rightly have high expectations of our ability to defend them here at home. in collaboration with many other organizations my priorities are, expand and strengthen our trusted partnerships to advance and sustain the bi-national military command, norad and gain awareness over land, cyber space and the unique and changing domain called the arctic. and to out pace all threats and take care of our people as they are our foundation. i'm proud of the men and women, americans and canadians that serve in our commands. and when appropriat nse.when appropriate and upon us north com pulls together the unique capabilities and capacities of the department of defense to multiply the impact of our agency. now, thanks to the congress and the president, t