netanyahu's most trusted advisers, and has been israel's emissary to united states during incredibly consequential times for israel and the jewish people. we are grateful that he can be with us today. mrse join me in welcoming ambassador ron dermer. [applause] >> thank you. is this on? that means bon appÉtit. ladies and gentlemen, it's a pleasure to once again have an opportunity to speak at this conference, this annual conference which are no brings in adl leaders from across the country. it gives me on behalf of israel the opportunity to thank jonathan greene. where is jonathan? is a year? a hand? okay. it still gives me an opportunity -- [laughter] to thank jonathan and marvin and the many others in this room who worked day after day year after year. in fact, decade after decade to fight the definition of the jewish people and the jewish state. now, as another bishop to the united states, my mission is to advanced users interest in washington and also to strengthen the relationship between israel and america. this and you're fulfilling that mission has included focusing on ways to combat iran's continued aggression in terror. working on efforts to support direct peace negotiations