Steven Smith for Speaker

I was honored to receive members of the Pakistan Parliament this week. They were here under the auspices of the World Affairs Council.

From their website:

“The World Affairs Council of New Hampshire is a non-profit, non-partisan organization fostering learning, discussion and citizen involvement in world affairs since 1954. The Council is preparing the Granite State for a global future by creating and sustaining international connections that enhance our state’s cultural, economic and civic life; building global knowledge and understanding through educational programs for communities and schools on foreign policy; and furthering the development of international leaders in partnership with the U.S. State Department.

The Council is a member of the World Affairs Councils of America and Global Ties U.S. The Council is supported financially by memberships, program fees, donations from individuals and businesses, grants, and a small endowment.”

It was interesting to see their reactions to our large membership and processes. It is a common theme when talking with Legislators from anywhere in the world that they can’t imagine making a system like ours work.