mr. runkle accomplishes two seemingly contradictory feats. his colorful fast paced account of each manhunt appeals to those who enjoy a good adventure story, but is keen strategic insight provides ample material for further reflection. is writing is readable without being breezy, meaty without being pondering. mr. runkle's at the deserves attention from both policymakers and the general public. please welcome benjamin runkle. [applause] >> thank you tamara for that kind introduction. it is great to see some old friends here tonight and i appreciate so many others were willing to miss the season opener tonight to be here as well. i promise i will be brief and you will be able to catch the second half of the game but the scheduling conflict of football i couldn't think of a more appropriate time to be discussing the subject of the strategic manhunts than the day after day after yesterday's tragic anniversary. out of curiosity and let me just say how many people remember exactly where they were on tuesday, september 11, 2001? that is not surpris