Testimonials
	Here is what people, both in business and diplomatic circles, had to say about AmCham Egypt: “With many thanks for a really impressive briefing on your activities – and opening my eyes to a tool, in the form of your website, which I shall be using!”   - Amb. Dominic Asquith - Ambassador of the UK to Egypt   “Thank you for your magnificant partnership in advancing Egyptian-American trade and friendship. Nobody does it better”   - Stuart Jones - Deputy Chief of Mission, American Embassy in Egypt   “With deepest appreciation for your warm hospitality, friendship and support over the past three years!”   - The Honorable Francis Ricciardone - Former Ambassador of the US to Egypt   “The best AmCham in the world!”   - U.S. Congressman Ray LaHood (R-Illinois)   “It was indeed a pleasure and an honor to be here today. I look forward to further our relation and make use as well of the impressive services. I thank you for this opportunity”.   - Gamal A. El Sadat, - Chairman, Etisalat Misr   “Thank you for inviting me to this morning’s presentation. I look forward to strengthening cooperation between the Singapore Embassy and AmCham”.   - H.E. Wong Kwokpun, - Ambassador of Singapore in Egypt   “It was a great honor to meet executives of AmCham. I hope to keep good contacts with you all”.   - H.E. Ines Ubici De Busso, - Ambassador of Uruguay in Egypt   “It’s a pleasure to be with AmCham team and I wish you all continuous success in serving our country”.   - Osama Saleh, - Chairman, Mortgage Finance Authority   “Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak to your audience. The questions will help us formulate on go-forward plans”   - Randy Pond - Executive Vice President, Operations, Processes , and Systems - Cisco   “I had a great experience in attending the AmCham Luncheon. It was a great pleasure and honor to be here. It was also a pleasure to address the AmCham audience and speak about various types of renewable energy (solar, wind and bio-fuels) as well as nuclear power. I truly believe we will not solve the global energy “problem” without developing these alternative energy forms. Thanks for your hospitality!” - The Honorable Samuel W. Bodman - US Secretary of Energy - US Dept. of Energy Washington D.C. USA           “AmCham has indeed fascinating activities and represents a good example to all of us. Congratulations” - H.E. Philippe Coste   Ambassador of France in Egypt   “AmCham has interesting and useful information” - H.E. Lasse Seim   Ambassador of Norway in Egypt   "Thanks for your warm friendship and strong support" - Mr. Thomas J. Donohue   President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce   “You have a great structure in place with this AmCham and I am confident that we have a good additional Support network we can reach out through--on the ground--with AmCham” - Simonetta Verdi, Manager International Strategy and Trade, International Governmental Affairs, Ford Motor Company   “Having had close relations with AmChams elsewhere, I was especially pleased to see the impressive range of services and connections AmCham Cairo offers. It is thanks to AmCham that American business has such a leadership role!” - Scott N. Thayer, Legislative Fellow, United States Senate, Washington DC 20510   “Your efforts continue to play a huge role in building Egypt’s economy and strengthening the ties between the U.S and Egypt” - Mr. Edmund (Ned) Saums, United States Trade Representative (USTR)   “My best wishes for the continuing success of the chamber in bringing together the best that Egypt can provide in terms of the business environment.” - H.E. Dr. Ahmed Nazif, The Prime Minister   “My great appreciation to the American Chamber, its leadership members and staff for your leading role and contribution to Egypt and U.S. Egyptian relations.” - Mr. Gamal Mubarak, Chairman of the policy secretariat, the National Democratic Party   "AmCham Egypt is the strongest real effective Chamber with which we have worked and it is an honor to have been at your monthly luncheon." - The Honorable Spencer Abraham, U.S. Secretary of Energy.   "I would like to thank AmCham for their incredible hospitality. Everything was perfect and we learned a lot." - Ms. Madeleine Albright, 64th the U.S. Secretary of State   "In the year that has passed…the world has changed in many ways. What has not changed is the unwavering vision and unparalleled excellence of AmCham Egypt." -David Welch, US Ambassador to Egypt   "Since its inauguration almost two decades ago, the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt has made an invaluable contribution to the consolidation of Egyptian-American relations." -Nabil Fahmy, Egyptian Ambassador to the United States   "Would like to thank you for your extraordinary organization and the help you give American -Egyptian relations." - The Honorable Robert Wexler, member of the House International Relations Committee, Florida.   "Would like to thank you for my wonderful experience with AmCham and your hospitality and generosity." - The Honorable Steve Chabot, Vice Chair of the House International Relations, Ohio   “I was really impressed by the wide range of activities of the American Chamber” - Panayopis Viassopoulos, Greek Ambassador to Egypt   “It is obvious that American Chamber of Egypt is one of the best in the world.” - Dr. Kenneth Ellis, Director USAID Egypt   "The most dynamic and effective AmCham that I've had the privilege to work with." -Willard Pearson, former Director, USAID Egypt; current Agency Counselor, USAID Washington headquarters   "I wanted to say thank you for the tremendous privilege of working with you and AmCham Egypt. Your members are an inspiring set of advocates who will continue to play a critical role in the U.S.-Egyptian relationship. Both the Senator and I found the annual lobbying visits informative and fruitful. Your members are important conduits of information about each country’s business cultures and general political perspectives. " - US Senate Staff member   "I was very impressed with this exceptional and efficient organization." -Jean Claude Cousseran, French Ambassador to Egypt   "Professional and impressive." -Michel de Salaberry, Canadian Ambassador to Egypt   "I am impressed by the organizational skills and economic diversity of the AmCham." - Ambassador Jan Natkanski, Ambassador of Poland.   "An excellent opportunity to get to know a group of prominent businessmen." - Ambassador Kunihiko Makita, Ambassador of Japan.   "I am fortunate to have been there at [AmCham Egypt's] creation. I am proud to witness its achievements." -Dr. Ashraf Ghorbal, former Egyptian Ambassador to the US   “ I congratulate AmCham for their sincere efforts to enhance the already excellent cooperation between U.S. and Egypt.” - H.E. Sameh Fahmy, Minister of Petroleum.   "Proud to be part of AmCham." - H.E. Rachid M. Rachid, Minister of Foreign Trade and Industry   "A very effective forum... an effective tool in spreading confidence in the Egyptian economy." -H.E. Dr. Fouad Sultan, former Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation   “ I thank you for your leadership in building ties between Egypt and the U.S.” - Alan Larson, under secretary, Economic, Business and Agricultural Affairs, U.S. Dept. of State   "The premier business association in Egypt, and indeed, one of the most effective globally." -Dan McCarthy, Chairman & Managing Director, General Motors Egypt, S.A.E.   "The Chamber's activities are instrumental for Egypt's economy at this stage." -Dr. Gamal El Nazer, former Minister of Tourism; Investment Chairman, the Egyptian Businessmen's Association   "A community of people one can depend upon." -Eng. Ismail Osman, former President, Arab Contractors   "A wonderful organization with a fabulous staff [and] an important purpose." -Dr. Ann Radwan, Executive Director, Bi-national Fulbright Commission Top