American athlete surged to diplomats
The foreign minister of State Condoleezza Rice has appointed a new representative of the country - after a public diplomacy. " This very post was created under the program aimed at improving the U.S. image abroad.
Special order of the secretary of state this unusual ambassador was five-time world champion Michelle Kwan Figure Skating. Now the athlete must be "to promote American values around the world." First of all, it will explain them to other athletes and young people.
Kwan has already announced that in 2006-2007, took a break in his speeches and devote themselves to serving the nation, reports AP.
Recall that the 26-year-old daughter immigrants from Hong Kong is one of the most popular athletes in the U.S.. During her career she won the 1943 title, and at the Olympics 1998 and 2002 had the second and third places.
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