"Your performance reinforced the important role of culture in our biliteral relationship and marked a milestone in our cultural exchange activities."
      John D. Negroponte
      Deputy Secretary of State

  "You proved to be an excellent ambassador of good will for the United States."
      Frank Almaguer
      U.S. Ambassador, Honduras

  "I particularly appreciate the fact that you came as a musical ambassador from New York City to Riyadh so closely following the tragic events of September 11."
      Lora Berga
      Cultural Attache
      U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia

  "On behalf of the American Embassy in Lisbon, I thank you for an unforgettable experience..."
      Gerald S. McGowan
      U.S. Ambassador, Portugal

  "Your performance have helped me tremendously in my work to promote mutual understanding between France and United States." -- Garry A. Clements, Officer in Charge    U.S. Embassy in Paris

  "You have truly shown an example of the highest degree of artistic abililty, and the memories of your concert will remain with us for many years to come."
      Constance Colding Johnes
      Cultural Attache
      U.S. Embassy, Kenya

  "Your performance helped enhence the important role of culture in the bilateral relashionship between Iceland and the U.S.."
      James I. Gadsden
      U.S. Ambassador, Iceland

  "We all recall foundly the magnificient concert you give in Tunis."
      Marry Ann Casey
      U.S. Ambassador, Tunisia

  "The people of Trinidad and Tobago found your concert spellbinding -- the musical event of the year..."
      David A. Bustamante
      Acting Deputy Chief of Mission
      U.S. Embassy in Trinidad


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