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basic principles of “Peace and Commerce”. These principles were that occasion, he said “Well, my first day is here. I'm on the job.
so dear to him that in 1790, he commissioned “The Peace Through Hi, I'm the new guy. As such, I will depend on the expertise of
Commerce” medal, which he personally awarded to two foreign this institution. There are over 75,000 members of the State
diplomats and which in the last 227 years has been awarded to Department workforce, both Foreign and Civil Service employees,
fewer than 20 individuals – yours truly being among them. with an average of over 11 years of service in the department. I have
25 minutes. You have accumulated knowledge and experience that
I can not be happier to repeat one of Thomas Jefferson’s best cannot be replicated anywhere else. Your wisdom, your work ethic
known quotes: “Agriculture, manufactures, commerce and and patriotism, is as important as ever. And as your Secretary,
navigation, the four pillars of our prosperity, are most thriving I will be proud to draw upon all these qualities in my decision-
when left most free to individual enterprise.” In this case, then I making.”
cannot think of a better choice to fill the shoes of Mr. Jefferson
than Mr. Tillerson who has a proven track record of leading a Welcome aboard, Mr. Secretary. We anxiously await your arrival
successful free enterprise. in South China!
Neither Thomas Jefferson nor Secretary Tillerson was a career Harley Seyedin
politician before joining our government. Yet much like Thomas Editor in Chief
Jefferson, Mr. Tillerson is fully qualified to lead our nation’s South China Business Journal
diplomacy since there is no question in my mind that our new President
Secretary of State believes in and holds himself to the same The American Chamber of Commerce in South China
principles that were established by Thomas Jefferson. Therefore, Vice Chairman
in order to ensure his and our success, I believe all of us, as The Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce
Americans working abroad and as the goodwill ambassadors of
our country, must offer him our most ardent support.
I also believe he will ask for our help. His sincerity, humility,
his care and love for his fellow men and women, along with his
masterful ability to manage massive institutions, comes through
loud and clear in his first speech at the State Department. On
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basic principles of “Peace and Commerce”. These principles were that occasion, he said “Well, my first day is here. I'm on the job.
so dear to him that in 1790, he commissioned “The Peace Through Hi, I'm the new guy. As such, I will depend on the expertise of
Commerce” medal, which he personally awarded to two foreign this institution. There are over 75,000 members of the State
diplomats and which in the last 227 years has been awarded to Department workforce, both Foreign and Civil Service employees,
fewer than 20 individuals – yours truly being among them. with an average of over 11 years of service in the department. I have
25 minutes. You have accumulated knowledge and experience that
I can not be happier to repeat one of Thomas Jefferson’s best cannot be replicated anywhere else. Your wisdom, your work ethic
known quotes: “Agriculture, manufactures, commerce and and patriotism, is as important as ever. And as your Secretary,
navigation, the four pillars of our prosperity, are most thriving I will be proud to draw upon all these qualities in my decision-
when left most free to individual enterprise.” In this case, then I making.”
cannot think of a better choice to fill the shoes of Mr. Jefferson
than Mr. Tillerson who has a proven track record of leading a Welcome aboard, Mr. Secretary. We anxiously await your arrival
successful free enterprise. in South China!
Neither Thomas Jefferson nor Secretary Tillerson was a career Harley Seyedin
politician before joining our government. Yet much like Thomas Editor in Chief
Jefferson, Mr. Tillerson is fully qualified to lead our nation’s South China Business Journal
diplomacy since there is no question in my mind that our new President
Secretary of State believes in and holds himself to the same The American Chamber of Commerce in South China
principles that were established by Thomas Jefferson. Therefore, Vice Chairman
in order to ensure his and our success, I believe all of us, as The Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce
Americans working abroad and as the goodwill ambassadors of
our country, must offer him our most ardent support.
I also believe he will ask for our help. His sincerity, humility,
his care and love for his fellow men and women, along with his
masterful ability to manage massive institutions, comes through
loud and clear in his first speech at the State Department. On
5
