揟hese are serious times in our nation抯 history and that抯 particularly true for Nevada, where our economy has been hit especially hard. As I talk to Nevadans across our state I hear one priority: jobs, jobs, jobs. And that has been my focus, whether it is fighting to prevent more layoffs of teachers, police and firefighters or getting loans for small business that want to grow, or helping Nevada become the clean energy capital of the world.

揟he problem in Washington is that Republicans like Dean Heller are clinging to extreme ideology rather than working on solutions that address the challenges facing our state.

揟his race is about a clear choice for Nevada抯 future. While Dean Heller is proudly fighting on behalf of the Tea Party to dismantle Medicare and Social Security and protect corporations that ship American jobs overseas, I will continue working on behalf of Nevada抯 middle-class families by creating good paying jobs and keeping our promises to seniors.

揘evadans know me and they know I will never stop working on behalf of our state, standing up for veterans, creating opportunities for our children, fighting to end Yucca Mountain and helping our economy recover by putting people back to work. There is so much at stake in this election for Nevada. And that is why I have decided to run for the US Senate and work to build a stronger future for our state.�

Dear Tony,

Tomorrow, thousands of young leaders will gather here in Washington to help solve the climate crisis: the greatest challenge the world has ever faced. At the Power Shift 2011 Conference, they'll learn how to build the clean energy future that is essential to our planet's survival.

Al Gore will deliver the keynote address Friday night. He will discuss the overwhelming evidence of climate change and show attendees how we can bring clean, renewable energy to America and the world.

It will be a must-see event -- and you don't have to miss out. Former Vice President Gore's speech will be streamed live on the Power Shift website:

http://www.powershift2011.org/live

Tomorrow, April 15, at 7:05 p.m. ET, click that link to watch the speech streamed live.

Planning to watch the livestream event? Click here to let us know!

The Power Shift Conference is an opportunity to empower the next generation of America's leaders to change the way we think about energy. It's so important that we are bringing 20 of Repower America's best young activists from around the country to Washington so they'll have the chance to participate. Young leaders will be trained to go back to their communities and help take the next step in the movement to solve the climate crisis.

We believe Vice President Gore's speech will be the highlight of this important event, and we hope that you'll have the opportunity to watch.

Click here to let us know you're planning to watch.

Thank you for all your help,

Maggie L. Fox
President and CEO
Alliance for Climate Protection

Tony --

The President's speech today began a new conversation in Washington about how to reduce the deficit while protecting crucial investments in our country's future.

But as we seek to build an organization based outside of Washington, President Obama's speech also provides an unusually stark contrast -- one all of us can use to start conversations with our friends and neighbors about what's at stake in this election.

He spoke about things you don't generally hear in Washington conversations too often dominated by special interests: He'll cut waste and excess at the Pentagon -- particularly spending that is requested not by our military, but by politicians and corporate interests.

He'll eliminate tax cuts for Americans in the highest tax brackets who don't need them, including himself -- and he will reform the individual tax code so that it's fair and simple and so that the amount of taxes you pay isn't determined by what kind of accountant you can afford.

Some cuts he proposed are tough. But they're also smart and surgical -- helping us balance our books while still doing the right things to win the future. President Obama's plan would protect the middle class, invest in our kids' education, and make sure we don't protect the wealthiest Americans from the costs of reform at the expense of the most vulnerable.

The other side has presented a very clear alternative: End Medicare as we know it, privatizing the program that millions of seniors rely on for health care. Make deep cuts to education. Slash investments in clean energy and infrastructure. All to pay for tax cuts for people making over $250,000 a year, and all while actually raising our national debt.

In short, their plan will please a special interest donor base and those who put ideology before results rather than reduce deficits over the long term. And let's be clear: They think they can get away with it because, fundamentally, they don't think you'll do anything about it.

That's where I know we can prove them wrong. Because we can respond right now by building an organization that will stop them -- not just in this deficit battle, but in the next election so they never have the chance to enact these proposals.

Here's the first step. Join our fight for a deficit reduction plan that will actually reduce the deficit -- with a goal of shared prosperity through shared responsibility. Add your name to support President Obama's plan -- and then help bring more people into the conversation:

http://my.barackobama.com/Deficit-Plan

President Obama made a promise in his speech today. He said that we won't have to sacrifice programs like Medicaid and Social Security -- programs that millions of Americans rely on -- as long as he's President. He's committed to seeking serious solutions to the problems we face while still upholding the larger responsibilities we have to one another. So it's our job to build the organization that's going to keep him in the White House.

Please add your name in this crucial moment -- and then reach out to your friends and neighbors.

More soon,

Messina

Jim Messina
Campaign Manager
Obama for America

P.S. -- If you missed President Obama's speech earlier today, some excerpts are below:

1. "Our approach lowers the government's health care bills by reducing the cost of health care itself.

"Already, the reforms we passed in the health care law will reduce our deficit by $1 trillion. My approach would build on these reforms. We will reduce wasteful subsidies and erroneous payments. We will cut spending on prescription drugs by using Medicare's purchasing power to drive greater efficiency and speed generic brands of medicine onto the market. We will work with governors of both parties to demand more efficiency and accountability from Medicaid. We will change the way we pay for health care -- not by procedure or the number of days spent in a hospital, but with new incentives for doctors and hospitals to prevent injuries and improve results. And we will slow the growth of Medicare costs by strengthening an independent commission of doctors, nurses, medical experts and consumers who will look at all the evidence and recommend the best ways to reduce unnecessary spending while protecting access to the services seniors need."

2. "But let me be absolutely clear: I will preserve these health care programs as a promise we make to each other in this society. I will not allow Medicare to become a voucher program that leaves seniors at the mercy of the insurance industry, with a shrinking benefit to pay for rising costs. I will not tell families with children who have disabilities that they have to fend for themselves. We will reform these programs, but we will not abandon the fundamental commitment this country has kept for generations."

3. "In December, I agreed to extend the tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans because it was the only way I could prevent a tax hike on middle-class Americans. But we cannot afford $1 trillion worth of tax cuts for every millionaire and billionaire in our society. And I refuse to renew them again."

4. "This is my approach to reduce the deficit by $4 trillion over the next twelve years. It's an approach that achieves about $2 trillion in spending cuts across the budget. It will lower our interest payments on the debt by $1 trillion. It calls for tax reform to cut about $1 trillion in spending from the tax code. And it achieves these goals while protecting the middle class, our commitment to seniors, and our investments in the future.

"So this is our vision for America -- a vision where we live within our means while still investing in our future; where everyone makes sacrifices but no one bears all the burden; where we provide a basic measure of security for our citizens and rising opportunity for our children."

5. "But no matter what we argue or where we stand, we've always held certain beliefs as Americans. We believe that in order to preserve our own freedoms and pursue our own happiness, we can't just think about ourselves. We have to think about the country that made those liberties possible. We have to think about our fellow citizens with whom we share a community. And we have to think about what's required to preserve the American Dream for future generations.

"This sense of responsibility -- to each other and to our country -- this isn't a partisan feeling. It isn't a Democratic or Republican idea. It's patriotism."

"Dear friends, During last Friday's fellowship, I told you about the free online Bible website. Here is the web link: http://www.biblegateway.com/ As a bonus, here is the free daily message from Pastor Liu you can access by your phone: (408) 291-8046 God bless, John," wrote John Lei, Director (now Chairman) Of the Board of Directors of River of Life Christian Church.*20

"Dear Tony & Judy, Peace! During this thankful ending of the year, wish a bridge of love may be built in between us through the love of Christ ... Tracey," wrote Miss Tracey Yang to WBTI on January 16, 2007.

"Thank you," wrote Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas to WBTI.*21 "One of the most important contribution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to our high-ranking officials and community is its many articles published frequently by the search engine leaders locally, nationally, and internationally. As an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI, it's my hornor to join its Professor of Administrative Strategies U. S. Senator Harry Reid (now the Majority Leader of U. S. Senate) and its Chairperson Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor, to endeavor the promotion of benifits for our people, community, and country."

The Sunday School on "Book of Numbers" that implemented by Mrs. Belinda M. Liu through November 19, 2006 was impressive. We had many sisters and brothers including Miss Ying-Min Huang, Mr. Yang Shao, Mrs. Judy Lei, Miss Vanessa Li, Mr. John Lei, Miss Angel Lo, Miss Annie Shen, Mr. Jingmin Leng, Miss Lanfang Hsu, Miss Julie Tai, Miss Rebecca Pang, Mrs. Gary Hsu, Miss Elaine Hsu, Ms. Sui-ling Li (in Chinese), Ms. Shirley Zhang, Miss Chiao-wen Chen, Dr. Tony Lei, and among others (names in random). Miss Chiao-wen Chen told Tiffany Chang that she was inspired by Mrs. Belinda M. Liu's good teaching. Belinda was teaching the new Sunday School starting from January 28, 2007. Its prinouts are now published at the end of her Section.

"I'm impressed by Mrs. Belinda Liu's ability to integrate chapters of the Bible for a teaching," pointed out Miss Brenda Lin on February 4, 2007. "How great is Belinda's understanding of each and every chapter on the Bible throughly!" said Ms. Shirley Zhang on February 11, 2007.

"Thanks, Dr. Lei," wrote Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber to WBTI.*22 "The WBTI's website has played an important role to bridge the cooperation and development among our individuals, officials, and communities. In advancing to its 14th year, we're glad to find WBTI's interstate perspectives have brought with potentiality for the prosperity of more organiztions and people."

By the act of love itself, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of our character and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. "It's my appreciation to 'Nevada Examiner' for its publication of my following statement several times," said District Court Judge Cheryl Moss. In community service, Dr. Tony T. Lei's hero is the great servant who has given all for the betterment of others' lives. Let our candles fuel a fire that will fan out an ever-lasting circles. With these circles together we can close our eyes and envision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy. The Bible teaches us: "...let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth (1 John 3:18)." District (Family) Court Judge-elect Cheryl Moss wrote Dr. Tony T. Lei, "I am delighted and honored to be appointed as an Associate Fellow of the Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute. Thank you for this opportunity to serve, and I hope to gain more knowledge, insight and awareness about public service and community issues through your prestigious institution. I remain dedicated to helping the community, and I am inspired by your leadership, wisdom and guidance. I am also fortunate to have met you and your wife, Judy, because you are both active and dynamic individuals in the community. Your accomplishments and achievements have demonstrated that taking part in the community does make a difference. Best wishes and thank you again for your unselfish kindness, support and encouragement." *23

"Shalom Tony & Judy: Thank you for your encouraging words, which have inspired me with my endeavor to enlarge the mission for God through website since last two years in my heart. I've felt really that God had treated me nicely during these days. ... I've desperated to serve God. I couldn't imagine that now it has been grown for me developing the reign of God. I've been on the WBTI website. It's really very rich and I couldn't complete in reading it! ... It's my desire to read it again carefully. I'm submitting some of my wishes, but I'm not sure whether it's appropriate. Please tell me and I may have some preparation again. Thank you very much of your praise and quick coordinating. I hope to follow you and next time my action will be faster. I'll present you with two of my books (in the Sunday School). Your comment to these books will highly be appreciated! Actually, I respect you more and very much. You've educated such a good son John Lei. He is an excellent soldier of God. He is also a faithful and kind worker whom the church can not miss in order to have us be blessed! Wish God bless you with your glorified and beautiful job on your hands! Belinda," wrote Mrs. Belinda M. Liu in Chinese to President Dr. Tony T. Lei of WBTI and his wife Judy. Praise God!*24

"It'll be really a challenge and honor to be the Governor of Nevada and the Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI onece I'm elected in Office in January 2007. It's my great pleasure to take the responsibility," said U. S. Congressman James Gibbons at the Business Mixier held by Asian Republicans of Nevada at April 23, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The agreement was made by Jim to President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI through a pleasant conversation between the two parties during the Event.*25 Jim is Governor of Nevada starting from January 1, 2007. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI.

It is significant for Dr. Kenny C. Guinn to write President Dr. Tony T. Lei of WBTI as in the following: "It is only with the dedication and commitment of good people like yourself that I will achieve my goal of becoming Governor of this great state. Dema and I can't thank you enough for your assistance and your positive activivities in the community." *26 Kenny was Nevada Governor for eight years until December 31, 2006. Former Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn had been Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI from 1999 to 2006.

"When I take a step back and look at my life, I can't help but think how bless I am for all God has given to me. So many times, we take what we have for granted, but it's really not until we have lost everything, that we realize the true beauty in our downfalls - the strength to rise again," wrote Miss Frances Liu, Berlinda's daughter.*27 It is quoted from one of the prefaces (written by Miss Frances Liu) of the book "To Pray for the God's Characters of Our Children". The book was written by Mrs. Belinda M. Liu.

"Shalom! Tony & Judy: I received the good news of my special section, Belinda Liu's Spiritual World, on the Internet early morning on Monday. I'm very impressed by the excellent work performance of WBTI. All our members were excited with the printouts of the section which I've seperated to them. This section has been proved to be God's creation, and thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to develop our mission under the reign of God! Belinda," wrote Mrs. Belinda M. Liu in Chinese early in the morning to Washington Business and Technology Institute.

"Justice Nancy Saitta Heads Nevada Team at National Summit on Children," posted the Supreme Court of Nevada on March 6, 2007. "Certainly, the likelihood of learning about resources, legislation, and innovative programs is significantly enhanced when those who are part of a system, here child welfare, are together in one place." *1'

"Thank you, it's my honor," said Associate Professor Nancy M. Saitta of the Graduate School of Business and Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). Supported by the Advisory Board and faculty members of WBTI since then with wisdom of cooperation and publicity through articles, its missions helped her win the election as Justice of Nevada Supreme Court in last November.

One of Justice Nancy Saitta's picture is on section 'Congratulations' (at the 10th small line of its Home Page) of WBTI's website. Dr. and Mrs. Tony T. Lei are proud of the accomplishments of their young sister Nancy Saitta, District Judge of Nevada (now Justice of Nevada Supreme Court 04/26/07).

Our coming work performance to some significant projects will be feature articles for the visibility and popularity of some international cities through the leading search engines on Internet: (1) Beijing, (2) Soel, (3) Taipei, (4) Macau, (5) Bangkok, and (6) Clark County ("Las Vegas"). Tourism and business are our best priorities for the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) of WBTI, nothing much about politics. The late Dr. Peter F. Drucker inspired us that, "Innovation is very important. No good business can survive without successful innovation during a period of time!" Nevada is the fountain of hospitality and touring business. Macau is a recent practice with Nevada to have great prosperity in tourism and economic development. Now, Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen is a Regional Marketing Administrator of Korea of the AMI and Advisor of the ICBC of WBTI. For innovation and breakthrough in the field of business, the wise men may have a bright and beautiful sky!

To encourage tourism and business is a world-wide value for every country in this world, not just for Nevada! Volunteerly on a non-profit and non-partisan basis, we are pleased to assist the promotion of this endeavor. We love heartily the world that we are living with!

Innovation is one of the most important traits for the prosperity of American business. The time has come for our Pan Pacific and Asian countries to emphasize and catch it as soon as possible!

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The following are just a few examples of the results that we have received from a search for "The traits of vision and innovation inspired by WBTI help lift up the visibility of the importance of tourism and business among Nevada, California, and Asian Countries by the leading search engines on Internet.", 'With Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as our Chairman of the Advisory Board of ICBC, WBTI will be more empowered to assist the economic development and tourism of Nevada," said Nevada ... ', etc. on Google, Yahoo, MSN, AOL, Search, Ask, Altavista, WebCrawler, Infoseek, Lycos, Sina, and among others beginning at 0:21 p.m. in the afternoon on October 14, 2007. They are shown in the most top of results by the world's leading search engines on Internet:

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April 13, 2011

Lasting Impact
by Charles R. Swindoll

Read Genesis 48:5, 10--11, 14--16

Because Joseph had been a special son to Jacob, Joseph's sons were special to their grandfather as well. The NIV study notes on this portion of the text state that Jacob, at his death, adopted Joseph's first two children as his own and in doing that divided Joseph's inheritance in the land of Canaan between them. "Joseph's first two sons would enjoy equal status with Jacob's first two sons [Reuben and Simeon] and in fact would eventually supersede them. Because of an earlier sinful act, Reuben would lose his birthright to Jacob's favorite son, Joseph, and thus to Joseph's sons."

All of this becomes greatly significant later in the history of the nation of Israel, and it makes this last scene with Jacob and his grandsons extremely important.

Perhaps it is my own practical nature, but I see something of great value for us here also. It has to do with how and where Jacob died in contrast to how and where we die. Jacob died on his own bed, at home. Rarely does that occur today. We have fallen upon strange times. Birth has become more and more of a family affair, often with the entire family being present in the "birth suite" when the baby is born. Wonderful change from the way things used to be! On the other hand, death has become relegated more and more to the cold and sometimes uncaring comfort of professionals and the sterile environment of a busy hospital and, later, the funeral home or graveside chapel. Only in recent years have we begun to see the hospice movement growing, where people are allowed to spend their last days at home with those they love alongside to support them and encourage them in their final earthly journey.

Joseph's sons were with their grandfather as he approached those final moments. They felt his hand on their foreheads and heard his tender, wise words of blessing. "May God bless the nation as He blesses you." What a moment! Perhaps Manasseh and Ephraim were kneeling beside their granddad. What a lasting impact for good on the lives of those two young men!

Excerpted from Charles R. Swindoll, Great Days with the Great Lives (Nashville: W Publishing Group, 2005). Copyright � 2005 by Charles R. Swindoll, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

"Igniting the city through the cooperation and development with our expertise, integrity, and professionalism is on the way! Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has inspired and cooperated River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC) with endeavor to help promote the quality of life and community service for the people in California and Nevada," delivered Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Michael L. Douglas the message on March 9, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*10
"Dear Dr. Lei, I am writing this letter to invite you to my next Senior Advisory Committee meeting," wrote U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei on February 7, 2007 from her Office in Washington, D. C. Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei has been U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Senior Advisor since January 2000.*11

"It is through prayer, we will understand God's heart for the city and so that we can have God's compassion to serve the community. Next Sunday, we will go out by teams to do prayerwalk after the service. We will prayer for the city of Fremont, Santa Clara, and Cupertino," wrote Rev. Tong Liu on February 25, 2007.

"Through the recommendations of our faculty members, including Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Michael L. Douglas, Distrct Judges Mark R. Denton and Valoria J. Vega, Las Vegas Constable Robert A. Gronauer, District Court Judge Cheryl B. Moss, Nevada Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) and Chairperson of Community Service Council of Clark County (CSCCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on August 24, 2006." The announcement was made by Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI, on August 28, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Shalom Tony & Judy: Thank you very much for your faithful serving God, WBTI and remember sunday school start on Jan. 28. I am so impressed. May God bless your wonderful work and serving heart. Please see the attched file for sunday school lesson 1. Belinda," wrote Mrs. Belinda M. Liu to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) early in the morning on February 1, 2007.

"I've been invited to serve the Lord out of town. In April this year I'll lead a mission to Logos Evangelical Seminary in Los Angeles. The Drama Team will follow me to have a performance there. A cell group is also planning to join us to worship there. In the Women Conference on September, Mrs. Darlene Cunningham has been invited by me as a Kenote Speaker. She's famous. She loves China and Chinese very much. She has dreamed to be a preacher for Chinese since her youth. To unite our work with other organizations is a key to our innovative endeavor," talked Mrs. Belinda Liu at her Sunday School on February 4, 2007.

"Through the recommendations of Nevada Supreme Court Justice, Michael Douglas, Nevada District Court Judge, Jessie Walsh, Clark County Sheriff, Bill Young, and Nevada District Court Judge, Cheryl Moss, WBTI President, Dr. Tony Lei, recently appointed Assemblywoman Valerie Weber Vice President of the Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission of the Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on July 17, 2006." Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI, Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A., made the announcement on Tuessday, July 18, 2006.

In all three services at ROLCC on February 4, 2007, Rev. Tong Liu introduced the 2007 new Board of Directors. Director Mr. John K. Lei is the Chairman of the new Board. Director Mr. Gerry Liu is the Treasurer. Director Mr. Daniel Chou is the Corporate Secretary. Director Linda Pao is responsible for Human Resources. Director Robert Huang is responsible for Missions. Rev. Liu prayed to God for a successful year to ignite our city with the endeavors of the Board.

"Disciples with expertise, integrity, and humane spirit in the marketplace will certainly enhance the implementation of our mission to 'Arise & Shine - Ignite Our City' in 2007. A strong English adult service is vital to ROLCC's goal to become a 'Home for All Nations'. 5 years ago I had visions of our English adult service packed with people. I have faith God will bless our English service. Let us all invite our friends and family to the 3rd service!" wrote John Lei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ROLCC, on February 4, 2004.

"Many of you have watched Dr. Jee-in Mao抯 nutrition programs on TV. With the support of the American Cancer Society Northern California Chinese Unit (ACS-NCUU), I'm excited to let you know that Dr. Jee-in Mao will be speaking on food-shopping with cancer prevention in mind next Saturday 2/3 at 10:00-12:00 noon. Dr. Jee-in Mao is a registered dietician and has been a member of the American Dietetic Association since 1986. Her undergraduate study was in agriculture at National Taiwan University, and graduate school studies included a master抯 degree in nutrition studies from UCLA, and doctorate degree in human nutrition from the University of Maryland. Dr. Jee-in Mao has done a number of nutritional studies and researches. She also taught at the University of California, Berkeley in the Department of Nutrition and the Department of Nutrition in San Jose State University of California," wrote John K. Lei in an article to WBTI.

Remarks at the 10th Annual Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards

Remarks
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateKennedy Center

Washington, DC

April 12, 2011

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SECRETARY CLINTON: Good evening. Oh, welcome to one of my favorite nights of the year, and especially this extraordinary 10th anniversary of the Global Leadership Awards and the Vital Voices Gala. I want to thank all of you for supporting the work that is done, and particularly the individuals who do it.

We come together this evening to celebrate seven extraordinary individuals who have devoted their lives to bringing peace, freedom, justice, and opportunity for people who are often on the margins, who are forgotten, who are considered second class, disposable.

Tonight we honor an entrepreneur from Afghanistan who provides job training for women; two peace activists from Israel ?one Arab, one Jewish; a rescuer of trafficked women and girls in India; a presidential candidate from Cameroon; a longtime member of the United States Senate; and the leader of the democracy movement in Burma.

Now, each hail from different cultures and parts of the world. But they share important values and attributes. They each look for ways to make systemic change ?to lift the lives of thousands, even millions of people. They each have paid a price for their work in arrests or abuse or ridicule, insults, and isolation. Their courage has inspired others to stand with them despite the risks and the consequences ?to believe in the possibility of a better future and their own ability to help build it.

And of course, they are all women. Because at a time when millions of women worldwide are still denied their rights, still excluded from the public debates in their societies, still subjected to violence inside and outside of the family, still barred from schools, courts, markets and public squares, it is even more remarkable that tonight抯 honorees have accomplished all that they have.

And it is even more critical that their work continue, because they are protecting and improving the lives of women and girls. And we must support them. We must proclaim to the world, clearly and as one, that these women are heroes, their work is valuable, and their voices are vital.

Now, during these past 10 years of the Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards, no matter where I have been in the world, I have always come back to Washington because this organization and its mission are very close to my heart.

As many of you know, Vital Voices began as a government initiative during the Clinton Administration at another time of great change in the world. Many countries were emerging from conflict and repression, beginning the transition to democracy. Former Secretary and my friend, Madeleine Albright, and I, along with others at the State Department and the White House, believed it was critical that women have a role in shaping the futures that they would inhabit. And we believed that if women were brave enough and strong enough to challenge the status quo and participate in politics, civil society, the economy, that we should help them.

So what began in a small office at the State Department as the Vital Voices Democracy Initiative has grown into the Vital Voices Global Partnership, an NGO with more than 1,000 staff and partners worldwide. Vital Voices has supported the work of 10,000 emerging women leaders in nearly 130 countries. And those women have, in turn, mentored more than half a million women and girl leaders worldwide.

Everywhere I go in the world, somebody from Vital Voices comes to see me. They抣l talk about a training program or a visit, an opportunity they had to learn more about what they could do. And thanks to Vital Voices, we know the multiplying effect we achieve when we invest in women. It actually initiates a positive chain reaction that quickly acquires an energy of its own.

We抳e seen women make unique and critical contributions. They often see problems that others overlook. They are able to reach populations that others either cannot reach or do not care to do.

We抳e seen how, in places that are struggling with conflicts, women are very effective peace builders. They bring people together to support negotiations, to ensure that accords signed in official ceremonies actually are going to be implemented and help individuals reach their own aspirations.

Vital Voices not only celebrates the achievements of women and not only produces positive impacts for them and for us, but it offers women in lonely and dangerous circumstances a community of support. I have heard from so many who often feel hopeless, exhausted, that this community keeps them going. And we have therefore a direct and powerful way to support progress and justice.

I carry the lessons of Vital Voices with me every day. At the State Department, we are working hard to embed support for women抯 rights and advancement as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy. Melanne Verveer, the co-founder of Vital Voices, is leading that effort as our Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women抯 Issues. And we抮e urging parties to listen to the voices of women and to support the democratic rights of women and men together.

Now, on this night, we honor Aung San Suu Kyi, a woman who endured years of isolation from her family and the world with unfaltering grace and the strength of steel. I call again for the Burmese authorities to allow her and her party to participate in Burma抯 political process and that they be granted freedom of movement, expression, and assembly. (Applause.)

And we hold up the ethnic women of Burma who are fighting against the systematic use of rape by the Burmese military, and we continue to urge the regime to release more than 2,100 political prisoners, including some very brave women.

Now, in our lifetimes, the world has come a long way in protecting and advancing freedom and opportunity for women. But make no mistake about it: We have a very long way to go. The women who are honored tonight remind us of that, but also inspire us to continue.

This is not only an urgent foreign policy challenge for me. It is not simply a social justice issue, the most important in my view for the 21st century. But it is a personal mission as well. And I am deeply honored that we stand here in this great opera house once again to say thank you to those women who are on the front lines across the world who maybe make each of us dare a little more, risk a little more, do a little more.

So for all those reasons, we are grateful that you are here to support the work of Vital Voices. Thank you all. (Applause.)

PRN: 2011/580

April 12, 2011

Dear Fellow Nevadan:

This week, the Senate will pass a historic budget agreement that cuts $78.5 billion in waste and government spending while protecting women, students, seniors and Nevada~{!/~}s economic recovery. This bipartisan agreement also makes it crystal clear: the nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain is dead.

Despite House Republican attempts to revive Yucca Mountain during negotiations, I was able to successfully eliminate a reckless provision aimed at prohibiting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from closing down the project~{!/~}s licensing process. Additionally, I was able to zero out every penny of funding for this ill-conceived project.

While cutting wasteful spending and excess, I am proud to have successfully held strong against ideologically driven cuts that would have hurt our kids~{!/~} education, cost us clean energy jobs, impaired life-saving medical advancements, and allowed Nevada to become the nation~{!/~}s nuclear dumping ground. It~{!/~}s time for proponents of Yucca Mountain to move on and stop wasting taxpayer money on this boondoggle.

Click here to read a Las Vegas Review-Journal article, and here for a Las Vegas Sun article on this issue. For more information on my record on Yucca Mountain, please visit my website, reid.senate.gov.

Sincerely,

HARRY REID
U.S. Senator for Nevada

Christopher Neuhauser, CM, BA/BEd
Community Manager, Sky Pointe Office Director
Terra West Property Management
6628 Sky Pointe Dr, Suite 290 | Las Vegas, NV 89131
702-362-6262 office | 702-645-4270 fax
www.terrawest.com | cneuhauser@terrawest.com

From: Tony Lei [mailto:tojulei@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 9:21 AM
To: Christopher Neuhauser
Cc: tojulei@yahoo.com
Subject: Confim ---RE: Meeting

This is to confirm with you that we have a Meeting this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Is it true?

Dear Magistrate Young,

I wanted to write and provide my insights concerning Martus� important decision to develop casinos on your island. This decision will significantly change Martu抯 future tourism and brand image.

In the past few years we have all watched as Macau and Singapore have changed their laws to legalize or expand casino operations in their respective jurisdictions. Unfortunately, there have been some issues in Macau due to the lack of proactive planning to control the casino industries rapid growth especially in the area of creating a comprehensive regulatory system and the lack of a strong enforcement agency. These weaknesses in Macau have caused some of problems facing Macau抯 gaming industry today. Singapore has developed a strong set of regulations to protect their community and have learn much from the first year of casino operations. The combination of Macau and Singapore casino experience provides a solid knowledge base for Martu抯 developments.

First, I must emphasize that Martu needs to develop an overall tourism framework that includes both gaming and non-gaming activities. This will create a positive public image of the project, thus increasing political support. If you just build casinos � then you are doomed for future problems. In general casinos have a negative image and this historical feeling is difficult to change. The goal must be to create a quality tourism destination that will allow the community to be proud of the project and learn to accept the casino activities.

Secondly, there is a need to focus on the development of sufficient infrastructure to support the projects you do approve. The goal of this tourism development is to improve the quality of lives for your local community through the development of new jobs, improved community services through increased tax revenue, and improves in the associated entertainment value.

Finally, there is extensive regional competition in the casino industry and your project must strategically position itself to be successful considering the offerings of other markets. Taiwan has much to offer and there is a growing demand for tourism in Taiwan, but the current tourism offerings are limited and will be significantly enhanced with the addition of casino entertainment.

I strongly recommend the development of a 揋aming Strategic Plan� that will allow ample research and thoughtful consideration when added a new industry to the island. This would require studying the current status of gaming in the region, evaluate the opportunities and challenges for Martu. I would be interested in helping to develop a comprehensive integrated casino resort development plan for Martu.

As the Dean of the UNLV Singapore Campus I have had the unique opportunity to have lived in Las Vegas for over 25 years and worked in Asia on casino and gaming projects in Korea and Macau. I have been currently living in Singapore for the past 3 years and involved with development of educational programs for the soon-to-open integrated resorts. I hope that we will be able to come to agreement for me to make a visit to consult your team on this important initiative.

Sincerely,

Dr. Andy Nazarechuk
Dean, UNLV Singapore Campus