jerry parscale -- >> [applause] >> thank you very much. good evening. i want to thank john for those kind words and on behalf of my fellow trustees, thank all of you for being here. it's an honor to welcome you to the latest installment of the reagan foundation speaker series, a time for choosing. as most of us regulates no, it is a phrase made famous by president reagan's pivotal 1964 speech. as has been said at the start of each of these events, that speech referred to often as the speech set in motion a chain of events that would launch a political career, defined the conservative movement and reshape a party. today, the party once led by ronald reagan is facing its own time for choosing. what are its core philosophies? what should the party's and for? what domestic policy and foreign policy positions are absolutely essential? in may, june, july and september, guests at the reagan library heard from speaker paul ryan, vice president mike pence, secretary mike pompeo, and governor chris christie. they offer their own views and perspectives in answer t