Subject: Re: Congratulations!
From: Daniel Poneman <[email-masked]>
To: John Podesta <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:03:54 -0400

Just got back from China last night.    Hank asked me to call to debrief you. Bottom line: seminar went very well and both sides see a positive path forward.  

Just ran into Rudy at an Iran mtg and understand you are headed out soon.   Will give you a call this afternoon to debrief. 

Hope all is well with you.  Btw I was able to watch the fog of war documentary we both tried to catch on china flight in November and it was worthwhile, so you will get your chance soon if you are flying United.  

Best

Dan

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> 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