Paiva is very important to us because it gives us the third concept.

Everyone and everything that shows up in our life is a reflection of something that is happening inside of us.

[Freed says that the US has its own interests in the region, which could be commensurate with Russian interests. For instance, the Deputy Secretary pointed out] the fight against Islamic extremism and drug trade. ... The interests of the USA in the Central Asia are classical geo-politics, where the bets are high. Beside the oil aspect, which is also a concern of Russia, China and India, the Central Asian countries border with Iran and Pakistan, where there is a growth of anti-American sentiments. The efforts of Rice to reinforce American interests should be coming from the idea that the US policy is a two-way street. We have to hear, and not only to lecture: to give, and not only to demand.

I try not to look at it that way. I wish Ray was out there with us. But all so far this year I've been trying to establish myself in second team so it really doesn't make any difference. I just know when I'm in there now I'm going 110 (percent), giving all I've got.. .. I'm more motivated than ever, I'm more motivated than anything else to do the job when I get in there.

We never know what's going to happen. It's always a surprise to us too. There are going to be a lot of questions.

You are doing better than you think you are.