President Clinton announces Irish Diaspora summit in New York

President Obama did a great pr job (still drinking the Black Stuff) & gave an amazing speech in Dublin.But I was in Ireland for two of his trips and his committment to Ireland has never faltered.

The Irish People have a special ability to focus on their work. Whether we are digging ditches, doing hotel work, or involved in high tech development, when we are working we are focused on it and give a great days work. That is what makes Ireland a good bet for American companies looking to invest overseas. The New York Summit should feature executives of US companies currently operating in Ireland and they should be asked to give live testimonials as to the point outlined above.

Before anyone thinks Clinton is doing this for Ireland's benefit,consider what he and his pals, the Bushes, have done to Haiti. Read Randall Robinson's book " An Unbroken Agony", all under the guise of helping

As a fellow alum of Bill Clinton from Georgetown School of Foreign Service I can say with some certitude that Bill Clinton is an Economics Genius. He is the only US President who went to those Big Six Economics meetings who knew what they were talking about. He was not impeached and those proceedings were based on lies by The Star Witch Hunt and conducted by a bunch of Republican Hypocrites who were having their own "affairs".

Bill Clinton has always been a friend of Ireland. Of course, it is great that we have two Presidents who pay special attention to Ireland. President Obama continues to uphold our special status. Not sure what the Bush family problem was. Probably Anglophiles like the Reagans.

great job by bill clinton. he looks so good compared to obama.

I LOVE Clinton

Will "Liam" Clinton stop in Moneygall for a jar?

Why is crooked willy, who barely escaped impeachment by the skin of his cigar, still called 'President Clinton'? If I was Obama my teleprompt would tell me I was real pissed off about that!

Screw Eire. They have screwed the great grand children of Irish born out of citizenship with their racist fears in their 2005 immigration law and now they want that generation to come to their help. Blah blah

I also watched Clinton's address online. He is bang on re the Irish diaspora. They/we are a huge untapped resource who could make an impressive contribution to Ireland's economy. I would like to see a similar summit held here in Toronto next spring and will be contacting our Canadian politicians to that end. I was particularly impressed with the idea of setting up a website whereby the diaspora could donate funds. Ireland also has a friend in Canada and I have no doubt that our politicians will jump on this idea. Our Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, is often heard encouraging Canadian businesses to invest in Ireland. Too bad no Canadian's were invited to speak at Dublin Castle.

as the illegitimate son of jfk (look into it) clinton certainly qualifies as irish, among many other things, but he is just a controller and a pig. He loves the police and the police state...ireland does not need his meddling at all.

Why not kick start the American Economy??

Reading several comments below provides proof that those that attempt to do anything will get hammered. The economies of the world are more closely linked then at anytime in the history of our planet- simple fact is the better off other economies are the better off are economy will be so we help ourselves by helping others.

I would certainly hope that this meeting be inclusive of inviting Irish groups and not just banking concerns from throughout the US and not just NY. Boston etc.. How could I get an invitation? I live in Texas and we are hardly ever included in anything.