. >> i want to thank president k kenation atta and the cabinet and cabinet secretary mohammed for their partnership in some of the toughest challenges we face today internationally. it is with the reality of our shared interest in mind that i consult with the president the foreign minister about the many concerns about our two countries. there can be no question that our meetings here today were timely. events in kenya and the broader region present with us a broad array of tests. the threat posed by violent extremism is regretly foremost among them last night' brazen murder of students and teach necessary garissa is a heartbreaking reminder of terrorism's cost. along with president obama and our people i join to we join to send our condolences to the families and those in previous attacks. i will say that these tragedyies may give momentary turmoil and chaos and bring enormous grief to families, but in the end instead of dividing us, they bring us together and it will never shake our efforts to bring peace. as i discussed with kenya's leaders today we know that defeating terrorism requ