I have a story to share. It shows how Russia’s 140M people could be loved, respected, and helped if they weren't…

If they weren’t governed by a few war-mongering idiots.

How they could prosper in Russia or elsewhere, if, instead of hearing stories about NATO’s missiles pointing toward them, they could understand that with their hard work, talents, and open minds they could become citizens of the world, and high achievers, capable of reaching the stars.

High flying and naive words, you might think.

Well, let me share a small but telling story. It happened today. It really touched me. Actually, it made me sad — because of what I just said above. Sad, because for now, the war-mongering idiots continue to rule and deny 140 million the chance to leave normal, prosperous, productive lives.

An acquaintance from Moscow reached out to us and asked for advice about their kid, a teenager, who’s a promising athlete.

We made a couple of calls here in the US, those people made their couple of calls. We were soon speaking directly to the coaching staff at a good US college and then received this follow-up email.

All within twenty-four hours from the moment our connection in Moscow asked for advice.

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Dear…

Thank you again for taking the time to talk this am. Would be great to follow up with the ABC family if…