A Genuine American Leader. Yes, they do exist.

[understandinglife]

Chinese President Hu Jintao and Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire sat side by side in plush armchairs in an ornately decorated conference room at the stately Fairmont Hotel, each at the head of a row of government officials from their respective countries.

Hu said he didn't choose to visit Seattle simply because it's the closest major U.S. city to China. "It is also because your state enjoys very good cooperative relations with my country," he said through a translator.

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Seattle was the first U.S. port used by Chinese shippers after relations were normalized during the Richard Nixon administration. State ports, particularly Seattle and Tacoma, are major gateways for Chinese goods into the United States, as well as outbound goods.

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Gregoire also said she asked Hu if China would host a Pacific summit on global health like one being held in Seattle in June, and to create an educational institute in China for students and teachers from Washington, and one here for those from China. She said she did not pose any specific questions about human rights. "Rather than pressing a specific agenda, I simply believe that we serve with the warm welcome he received today as a role model for what democracy can mean for that country," Gregoire said.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002938545_webhufairmont18.html

Novel idea.

Spreading "democracy" by learning, dialogue, and developing areas of cooperation instead of vaporizing children and their grandparents.

Might just work.

Let's prosecute Bush and Shooter and all the neoconsters, to establish some credibility.

And, then take the next steps following Gov Gregoire's example.


Peace.

[MadMaddie]

1. She has been doing a hell of a job here in Washington...

it's just killing the Repugs in this state...

[understandinglife]

3. I agree.

And, I live in Seattle and know how impressive many of her achievements are.


Peace.

[MadMaddie]

5. I am in Bothell.....

[MiniMandaRuth]

2. Good job, Gregoire!

make a good impression on the Chinese, and it will help in years to come..

[understandinglife]

4. Rolling Stone on cue for Hu's visit ... just say'n ...

Never Forget: George W. Bush willfully violated National Security to cover-up his willful launch of a war of aggression and illegal occupation of Iraq.

[DemReadingDU]

6. K&R

[understandinglife]

7. A substantive gathering of leaders, definitely not in DC

China's president brings informal touches to hectic itinerary in visit to Seattle area

Link: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002939023_humain19.html

Peace.