Subject: Congratulations and a heads-up
From: Daniel Poneman <[email-masked]>
To: John Podesta <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 12:12:50 -0500

John:

Hope this message finds you well.  Had hoped to see you at the Aspen
US-India Strategic Dialogue recently, though surprised to see you listed on
the program in light of how crazy your life must be right now (what else is
new?).  BTW perhaps you heard but the day before the dialogue Joe and Molly
Nye rolled over their car three times and Molly ended up in the hospital;
last I heard she was recovering well but thought you should know.

I thought a lot about you when the Paris climate agreement was concluded,
as so much of the important ground work, much not visible to the public,
was laid by you.  In particular I recall flying back from Beijing with you
after the major commitments you helped secure from Xi Jinping last
November, which created important momentum to gain other national
commitments.  I know there is a long row to hoe, but getting that level of
consensus in support  of these goals, with reporting, transparency, etc.,
is a big deal.  Congratulations!

There is one matter that I wanted to put on your radar for situational
awareness in light of your other responsibilities if possible.  I am
heading to Europe tonight through Tuesday, then away with family December
24-29, but otherwise in DC if you want to get together for coffee or
lunch.  If you are too busy for that these days then of course we can
connect by phone.  Let me know.

Warmest holiday wishes to you and yours!

Best,

Dan

On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 9:15 AM, John Podesta <[email-masked]>
wrote:

> I'm best between 1:00 and 2:45 or after 6:00. Kind of jammed up with
> meetings otherwise. If there is a good time for him, I can probably step
> out and call him.
>
> JP
> --Sent from my iPad--
> [email-masked]
> For scheduling: [email-masked]
>
> On Mar 27, 2015, at 7:40 AM, Daniel Poneman <[email-masked]> wrote:
>
> John:  Hank would like to give you a call re his recent china trip before
> you take off.   What is a good time/number to reach you?
>
> Best
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 18, 2015, at 21:57, John Podesta <[email-masked]> wrote:
>
> Thx  I think we have McWilliams headed to China thanks to my call with
> Hank. Look forward to hearing how it went when you are back.
> On Feb 18, 2015 7:14 PM, "Daniel Poneman" <[email-masked]> wrote:
>
>> John:
>>
>> Greetings from Jo'burg, where I have been working on possible solar deals
>> all week.  On the fly susie and I decided to add a Botswana safari starting
>> tomorrow, so will be offline for 9 days. Unprecedented!
>>
>> Just wanted to thank and congratulate you for the tremendous
>> contributions you made to the president and to the Nation in your most
>> recent tour in government.  You made a huge difference on so many issues
>> that matter, and as always you managed it with grace and good humor.  The
>> dinner you and Mary hosted for the big data team was just one of the
>> typically generous things you did.
>>
>> And your efforts will continue to bear fruit, as you started a lot of
>> great things in motion.  The upcoming Paulson institute seminar in China is
>> only the most recent example.
>>
>> Hope you get at least some down time.  And as I said before if I can help
>> in any way on energy and security issues please let me know.
>>
>> All best
>>
>> Dan
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>
>