Ouch

But even I don't know all the Asean members

This shouldn't concern him even in the defense sector

I also didn't know about those three

It doesn't really matter

She — and those people — are politicians

They are likely Democrats

The person Trump picked can do the job

I would have picked Mike Pompeo

Or Emily Compagno

I like to encourage capable people as leaders

Somebody like Rukshi could readily serve effectively as a minister

She could be very effective as a tourism minister

I actually, studied Rukshi, as a boss, and an self-made, self-starting female entrepreneur, and I was inspired to be a baker just cause she made it seem so cool

Lasith could be a strong choice for trade minister

Tania could be an excellent foreign minister

You have to give people a chance

And their not knowing "past agreements" can be a positive

It can help people overcome set ways of thinking

It can help the USA reconsider its strategy

This is essential, and innovation is an important aspect of American culture: democracy ushers in vibrancy, diverse values, leaving the place uniquely improved

China often focuses on adapting approaches that have been proven to work and emphasizes stability

The Chinese approach tends to prioritize stability, which differs from the U.S. emphasis on innovation

He's a solid pick for the role and should perform well