General Wesley Clark (USA, Ret.), former NATO supreme allied commander of Europe, talked about the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Arab countries. John Duke Anthony and Rear Admiral Harold Bernsen, (USN, Ret.) made opening remarks. "Revisiting Arab-U.S. Strategic Relations: An Overview and Personal Perspective" was the opening program of the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 17th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, "Transitioning the White House: Challenges and Opportunities for Arab-U.S. Relations," which was held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.