China is Russia's friendly neighbour. We hope that in car making in particular our strategic partnership will be profound and long-term.

Our cars are high quality and inexpensive, and the Russian consumer loves just that.

Winning the Oscar will inspire Asian directors who try to get a seat in Hollywood. His success tells them that they don't have to give up their cultures to join the American mainstream.

We hope it will be a partnership agreement when possible. The money isn't there yet. We're still raising funds; the target is to raise $3 million over a four-year period.

It's so huge. It's a long-term partnership and we hope to get more and more creative and raise more and more funds (because of it).

We hope that this organization will enhance the partnership and cooperation between the Muslim- American community and law enforcement, as well as, local and national elected officials, civic and inter- faith groups. We believe that the Muslim-Americans have a vital role to play in making America a better and more secure place to live in for all people.