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fascinated by how I have been running NIAID; said that he had heard so much about me and happy finally to meet me in person. He wanted to know how I navigated the politics of DC, how I prioritized, how much flexibility I had in the budget, etc. etc. It was a very nice conversation aimed at his wanted to get to know me and my responsibilities better. Present at the dinner were: me, Bill and Melinda Gates, Tachi Yamada, Regina Rabinowitz, Margaret Chan (WHO), Michel Kazatchkine (Global Fund), Brian Chituwo (MOH of Zambia), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (MOH of Ethiopia), Michael Leavitt (Sec. HHS), David Mwakyusa (MOH of Tanzania), Ann Veneman (UNICEF), also MOH of Mozambique Paolo Ivo Garrido and former MOH of Nigeria (Forgot her name). Oct. 18, 2007 - Lectured in Building 31, Room C10 to the Mortimer Zuckerman Fellows . This is a group funded through Harvard that takes medical, Law, and Business students from throughout the country and funds them for 1 - 2 year fellowship to study at either the Kennedy School of Government, the Harvard School of Public Health or the Harvard Business School to learn other disciplines, i.e. medical students will go to the School of Government, and Law students will go to School of Public Health. They wanted to hear about me and how I got to where I am and my view of public service. I lectured for 45 minutes and took over 1 hour of questions. They were extremely enthusiastic about me and what I said. Oct. 19, 2007 - Went to Boston to give Sheldon M. Wolff memorial lecture on "HIV/AIDS in 2007: Much Accomplished, Much To Do". Largest crowd in the history of Tufts Grand Rounds (so I am told). Saw Lila Wolff. Got to Boston early (cloudy day, but warm for October) and had breakfast with Jenny at Peet's Coffee House in Harvard Square. Had first talk with Jenny about her personal "situation". Went very well. That evening went to home of Ron and Beth Dozoretz for a reception for the Fellows. The fellows were so happy that I was there. The Dozoretz's live at 3005 - 45th Street, N.W. (2 blocks from my house). At the party were many DC elites such as David Gergen (co-sponsor of event), Sandy Berger, Ron Carey (Newsweek), etc. Oct. 26, 2007 - Gave talk at the opening of Sanaria's new facility. Sanaria is Biotech company making an irradiated sporozoite malaria vaccine. Stephen Hoffman is the CEO and I have been very supportive of him over the past 20 years. He recognizes this every time he speaks in public. Also at the Grand Opening were Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Sen. Cardin (D- MD), Montgomery County Executive Ike Legget and others. Oct. 27, 2007 - Great day. Went to ISL/IAC cross country championship meet held at Episcopal High in VA. NCS and St. Albans won everything - JV and Varsity and under 15. In the NCS JV race the first 11 runners over the finish line were from NCS. Ali came out 6th in the race! Oct. 29, 2007 - Went to dinner at Positano restaurant in Bethesda with Bob Gallo (part of our years long tradition of dinner in Bethesda to "catch up" on what is going on. Discussed the interesting topic of matching Bob, Luc Montagnier and me for nomination for the Nobel prize for AIDS now that I have won the Lasker Award. It could be helpful to Bob if I am on the "ticket" since there is no controversy connected with me and this