barbara mathews of bcm analytical as. i've got a question about the 21st century with large.you have described what sounds like you consider to be as inevitable retrenchment if not a potential return to some isolationists in the united states whether for political reasons or budgetary constraint purposes. that is a very different position than america as a guarantor of security and liberty locally. europe may not have the financial resources to take up at the time. could you describe what you think the risks are to the united states and not certain as the leading nation visit to a common military, particularly in the context of so much to miss them being placed on soft power, trade relationships and trade agreements and economic power as the postmodern way of guaranteeing security? >> the consequences are potentially very significant. america has always looked to, since the end of world war ii as a nation that paves the way. much like we used to look at california as the future for the other 49 states. they're always the lead. we look at california and save the basket case. i