So we’re not going anywhere, andI would just add this as I end my comment. I’ve beenSecretary of Defensealmost a year. I have had three major trips to the Asia Pacific. I havehadcountless trips to Europe. I’ve had a number of trips to the Middle East,Afghanistan. He’sthe traveler. I’m not. But when you have a Secretary ofDefense dealing with the things thatwe’re dealing with in the Pentagon, withbudget restraints and force posture reductions and soon, and still we in DODare doing the kinds of things we’re doing with our combatantcommanders toassist our diplomatic effort, which I talked about, we’re doing a lot of thingsallover the world. And if that narrative is not getting out there, then maybethat’s our fault, but Ihope no one will leave here with any kind ofmisunderstanding that somehow we’re withdrawingfrom the world or we’re doinglimited work. It’s just the opposite.
SECRETARYKERRY: Mr.Ambassador, can I just add to that important areas? We justconcluded asecurity – a High-Level Strategic Dialogue with Pakistan. And I’ve justconcluded, asyou know, some two months ago a negotiation with President Karzaifor a bilateral securityagreement, which we are waiting for a signature for.But we continue our anti-terror initiativesnot just there, but in Yemen, inmany other parts of the world, and particularly now, we arefocusing in onSyria where there are increasing numbers of extremists. And so I think you’llbehearing and seeing more of this over the course of the next weeks andmonths. But I thinkChuck may be right; I think we need to be more assertiveabout what we are doing.
AMBASSADORISCHINGER:Thank you very much. Thank you also, both of you, fordeciding to show up herejointly together. I can’t think of a better demonstration of thecommitment ofthe Obama Administration to keep the transatlantic link, keep thetransatlanticrelationship strong and alive. So thank you for that strong message heretoday.Let’s give these two gentlemen a hand. Thank you very much. (Applause.)