After going through the "rules" for the meet and greet, we all stood around holding our spots as close to the front of the courtyard as possible. The Secretary was slightly delayed to no one's surprise. About an hour after she was supposed to arrive, we saw the cars pulling up. First one, then two and finally four big black SUVs. Everyone was quiet and had their cameras at the ready. A group of secret service first appeared, then the aides, then Ambassador Kaplan with his wife and finally, Hillary!!
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| She just looks important |
The Ambassador gave a few opening remarks, mentioning PC and the work we do for Morocco, and then gave the floor to the Secretary. Her posture and gestures through her short speech were perfect for the occasion. She wasn't stiff or too formal. She reached out to the different groups of people in attendance and it looked like she made eye contact with everyone in the audience. I was amazed at her as a public speaker. Her remarks were short but said it all. She talked about what a great time it is to be in Morocco and in North Africa. She talked about how far Morocco has come in the past year but that the journey is still long. She pointed out the fact that Morocco was the first country to support America as a new country and that our support of Morocco now should be just as strong. She mentioned the work that PC does (to much applause). After her speech, she took a picture with the children of the embassy and PC staff and then went around and shook as many hands as she could before being whisked away to break ground at the new embassy complex.
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| I shook her hand!! |
It may have a been a quick event but I'm glad I made the 11 hour journey to Rabat to see her. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and what she said only made me prouder to be doing the work I am doing. Run for office again Hillary! I'll vote for you!
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| PC girls of the Souss, represent! |
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