of truman center for national policy greg craig and the truman board members who generously supported this event but could not be here, robert abernathy, ann wagner, sally paint er, connie pillage and steven bailey. additionally i'd like to acknowledge our wonderful institutional partners who make this event and all things truman possible. thank you so much through the sandler foundation, open society foundation, the macarthur foundation, david rockefeller fund, caldara foundation, exec online and lyft again for becoming our transportation partner. thank you. [ applause ] >> truman is the community united in its belief that america is strongest when we stand with our allies to lead, support and defend a growing global community of free people and just societies. made up of more than 1,800 members in 47 states we share a common vision of u.s. leadership grounded in progressive values at home and abroad and we believe that america is at its best when we use all the tools in our toolbox, diplomacy, defense, development and the commitment to democracy. since gathering in this very room last year, we have faced challenges to our vision and values that