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A very well written and informative blog that provided info that I never knew before. Thanks for the details as it gives me the opportunity to stay well informed on matters of this importance.

P.S. The facts given full illustrate the need.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/clintons_indonesia_visit/ Fri Aug 14, 2009
Yes, it was great success!!

Thanks Madam Hillary for the visit, also the great job from the U.S. embassy in Jakarta. Good job Mr. Hume.

It as very touchy to hear the kid's welcoming choir to Madam Hillary under the rainy day, the warm greeting and yelling from people on the street, everywhere while visiting USAID project. We were also enjoying the warm performance with our local artists on RCTI,

It was very honored that we had your earliest visit. We do appreciate the embedded meaning n hope it works well.

We hope Mr. Obama can visit Indonesia and Menteng Dalam, we are waiting.

Regards,
Lia, East Java]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/clintons_indonesia_visit/ Sun Mar 15, 2009
I think, the benefit of Clinton's visit to indonesia is free 'promotion' of Indonesia, by BBC, NHK, CNA, CCTV, and hundreds other TV, and media. This is something Indonesia has been failed to do so. Thank you, Clinton]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/clintons_indonesia_visit/ Tue Feb 24, 2009
Dear Ambassador Hume,

Thank you so much for your report. Following SoS Hillary's transpacific trip has been an instructive thrill. The heart stuff wins good will -- it is also substantive in the facets of smart power, I would argue. I mean, look at the picture at the top of your post. Gosh, SoS Hillary with glowing kids holding American & Indonesian flags. Clearly, it opens people's hearts which thaws their suspicions. I do believe that respect is the greatest solvent. Who could watch Dahsyat/Awesome and stay hardhearted?

All of you who designed this journey deserve a medal. One of SoS Hillary's greatest gifts (for decades) is that she actually listens. People grok (deeply drink in) this. Her authentic respect for the dreams of others is radiant. I'm so glad you all got her out with people who don't have to pretend to be so serious -- in addition to the important bilateral formal stuff.

I treasure my glimpses of the remarkable and vibrant Indonesia. Thank you.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/clintons_indonesia_visit/ Tue Feb 24, 2009
Thank you, Ambassador Hume, for the informative post about Secretary Clinton's stay in Indonesia as well as for making this leg of her trip so productive and comfortable for her. As you have discovered, she is a hands-on girl who likes to make contact with all kinds of people, not just dignitaries. That it was possible for her to meet school children, young people, and hard-working adults in Indonesia made her trip, I am sure, well worth the tight schedule.

I know Hillary reached out and grabbed some hearts in Indonesia -- she has a habit of doing that. I want you to know that those of you who took care of her on this trip have the appreciation of all of us stateside who keep her in our hearts and prayers. Everybody involved did an awesome job.

Thank you, again.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/clintons_indonesia_visit/ Mon Feb 23, 2009
Dear Secretary Clinton: Congratulations! Your visit to Indonesia in February 2009 is the most successful one in your first overseas trip as the U.S. Secretary of State. You met with both President Yudhoyono and Foreign Minister Wirajuda of Indonesia. At the same time, you had so many happy moments with Indonesian people, including Menteng Elementary School 1 children, "Dahsyat " TV show host, actress and supermodel, reporters, as well as Jakarta's North Petojo residents. You have successfully presented our friendship to Indonesian Government and ordinary people.

Born in Sumatra, Indonesia, I am a retired U.S. computer scientist. Please allow me to use Indonesian language to express my regards to you:

Terima Kasih! Secretary Clinton!]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/clintons_indonesia_visit/ Sun Feb 22, 2009