Pathways to Prosperity Ministerial in Panama

Kellee and I worked to make the 12 country Ministerial - Pathways to Prosperity - a success. The Ministerial supported open trade and economic development of the Hemisphere. Secretary Rice participated along with many other high level Americans and Ministers from 12 countries and several multi-lateral organizations. As with any trip, there was a cast of thousands supporting the Secretary and the Ministerial. Kellee was the liaison between the Secretary's staff and the Embassy. I backstopped my boss who in charge of the content of the Ministerial and I took care of representatives for three federal agencies. We are now very, very tired - especially Kellee who work all night last night.