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Like many people, I thought the answer was China or maybe Vietnam. Interestingly, it’s a country south of our border – Colombia. Colombia’s economy is growing 6.8% annually. This growth is being driven by the most addictive substance on earth – not coffee or drugs, but oil.

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season.

With the New Year upon us, I wanted to share some of the inspirational movements for change and new beginnings that I've seen over the last several weeks.

When I ran for governor last year, I had a dream of bringing the best and brightest people back into government, and it's still important for me to support up-and-coming candidates. That's why I founded the California Leadership Committee (CLC).

The recent 4th of July holiday served as a reminder that revolutions can be healthy. I don’t just mean revolution against an oppressive monarchy, as our nation’s forefathers did 231 years ago. Today, revolutions in politics, business, and technology are changing the way we protect the environment and fight for causes we care about.

Senator Tim Johnson

You may have heard that South Dakota Democratic Senator Tim Johnson is in critical condition after undergoing emergency brain surgery last Wednesday. Our hearts go out to Senator Johnson and his family during this difficult time. What hangs in the balance is not only a father's life, but also the Democratic majority in the Senate. Our prayers are with him.

When I was a junior at Stanford, a man named Denis Hayes inspired me to run for student body president. He had been president ten years earlier, and led the largest anti-war protest in the university's history.

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