Comments on: Pakistan- blog III

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

Hi Mike what a great blog posting. Why don’t other USA agency people do what you do, like, getting out there?

By: Sophia Parker

Sophia Parker — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

Secretary Leavitt: I lived in Islamabad from 1993 to 1994 servign the US Embassy there with my husband and two young childern. It was already a dangerous place, we learned to live with bombings, riots, poverty, refugees,etc., we also lived in the most beautiful nature preserved place. The Marriott Hotel was our regular shopping and relaxing place so I was saddened to hear about the bombing that killed so many people. While I was there, I formed a volunteer group to visit women and children in prision. Pakistan has long been plauged by corrption, poverty, reguees, and radical fanatics. Being a Chinese American, I had a different experience than most of my colleagues and friends in Pakistan; Pakistanis love Chinese.

I am glad you made a visit to Pakistan during this testing time. Your trip no doubt strenghtens the ties between the two country. I am an 8(a) contractor working at HHS. I would like to come visit you to talk about Pakistain and tell you about my experience in HHS. My cell is [edit].

By: Denise Bailey-Jones, Ph.D.

Denise Bailey-Jones, Ph.D. — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

Secretary Leavitt: Thank you for sharing your trip impressions.

By: Kobie

Kobie — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

Health and food are great pr tools. When you write "Terrorist organizations have discovered the power of health as a tool in securing the loyalty of local people"

Even the mafia learned about soup kitchens and health care. Kings learned that caring for their people is good and that "letting them eat cake" could cause even a woman to loose her head.

The 320 Million the US is giving for pandemic flu has made news papers around the world. (I saw this while posting the links of 5 to 10 news stories on the FluWiki each morning)

Though the US sends the USS Comfort to countries and Gives much aide to fight HIV in Africa the good will does not make the news.

I'm glad you still blog after all these months. As one person commented "It is the example of our power but the power of our example"

I'm looking forward to Wednesday's webcast on Pandemic flu at 1 pm.

Regards,
Kobie

By: Catherine Mitchell

Catherine Mitchell — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

Secretary Leavitt,
Your blog in general has opened my eyes to many things. Culturally I have grown by reading your words. I cannot travel to these far away places but the way that you write about them allows me to have a taste.

Your posts about Pakistan are important in particular. When a country is in the news here we hear so many negatives about a place or a people group. When I read here I see that people are people. Armies change, agendas change, but moms and dad's, children, and all other non-combatants are the same the world over. We all love and want the best for those around us.

Your blog allows this truth to shine forth.

Thank you for your writing over the years. I hope that your leadership style is emulated by others in the years to come.

Best Regards,
Jackie