Tuesday, November 4, 2008

America Matters

Here in Mauritania you hear it in every boutique, on every market street, each corner where dirt paths converge; today is election day in the U.S. If you're living there you know how important this election is for the American public, economy and status in the world. I'm in one of the poorest most remote locations in the world and even here they know how important this election is. A large majority of the world's financial and humanitarian aide comes in the form of U.S dollars. Although the European Community is beginning to contribute more and more and bringing the variance within reach, America is still the most generous nation in the world. The people here who are receiving these funds know how valuable the American contribution is. I hope you all considered how important international assistance is and how it is truly the cornerstone of diplomacy. Making this as one of your important issues to think about when voting is an investment in the peace and security of our collective future.