jerry. [applause] good evening. i want to thank john for those kind words and on behalf of my fellow trustees, thank you all for being here. it's an honor to welcome you to the latest installment of the reagan foundations speaker series, a time for choosing. as most of us know, is a phrase made famous byt the pivotal 1964 speech as has been said at the start of each of these events, that speech referred to as the speech, set in motion a chain of events that would launch a political career, define a conservative movement and reshape a party. today the party once led by rronald reagan is facing its on time for choosing. what are its core philosophies if any? what should the party stand for? what domestic policy and foreign policy positions are absolutely essential? in may, june, july and september, guests at the library heard from speaker paul ryan, vice president mike pence, secretary mike pompeo and governor chris christie. they offered their own views and their own perspectives in answer to these questions critical