-rok relationships. i think as begin with issues surrounding rok military modernization. general sharp, you have written a piece which makes you the victim to begin this conversation. talk a little bit about how you think the rok is doing in terms of maintaining or upgrading, modernizing its forces and what implications that has for transitioning the operational control forces. >> i think what they have in this year's budget is a very good indication that the republic of korea is committed to getting the capabilities they need to defend their public with the u.s. as a strong alliance. three, the at pack continuing discussions about the next jet fighter, i think they are clearly demonstrating that it has to be followed through. it is is not a one year shot. the indications that some of the capabilities that we have talked about, they need to could to develop,continue there are good indications they are moving across those lines. i would like to make three points on transition. itst off, if you look at the republic of korea being professional enough to control the fight, in