I would caution you: Beware that, in my first two years in my role of representing Canada around the world, I gained 15 pounds. The luncheons can kill, so keep your health in mind as well. Diplomacy is a lot about eating.
You talked earlier about the network of consulates and trade offices that we have around the United States. We also have key interests in border states, so the relationships between our premiers who are on border-facing states as well as governors and state-level representatives become important. Has that been part of your briefing? Has that been part of your mandate as well?
