The history of Europe over the last several centuries provides clear evidence of the transformative power of commerce.

We have the power to make this the best generation of mankind in the history of the world or to make it the last.

Rich countries have been sending aid to poor countries for the last 60 years. And, by and large, this has failed.

The rapid proliferation of cell phones in Afghanistan proves that anything that adds value to people's lives spreads like brushfire - and commerce is certainly a force that could add value for Afghanis.

People are always shouting they want to create a better future. It's not true. The future is an apathetic void of no interest to anyone. The past is full of life, eager to irritate us, provoke and insult us, tempt us to destroy or repaint it. The only reason people want to be masters of the future is to change the past.

After creating the chamber of commerce we want to make history and have a Hispanic heritage parade.