The first time i went to the kingdom, it was in a prior job. The first call i made was to fran to say, what can you give me for advice . I would echo what fran says. The key factor is, youre going to represent the president. Whether it is saudi arabia, which weve had a close, terrorism partnership, or, frankly, yemen, which ive been to more than anybody in the administration in the last year for sure. Very different environments, but the key point is, i have been sent as the president s emissary, and that is important to the president with whom im meeting in yemen are going to turkey are going and seeing the king of jordan. The same doors are open because i am going at the request of the president with a message from the president , with specific things to discuss on the president. And that is the key. Annemarie slaughter wrote one of the best covers. To be fair, i dont think she was thrilled with the title. Nonetheless, it sold a lot. She is a book deal and it is working well. Michele