Hello participants of 2011 toshiba youth conference

Hardly a day goes by without thinking about my Japanese and Thailand friends and the challenges both of you face in restoring your countries to what they were before your natural disasters.  It is most unfortunate that mankind can exacerbate the effects of these disasters by using power or felling forests.  For us all, I'm sure, this highlights the importance of the message from our conference and reminds us of the important work we all have ahead.  Blessed be you with strength and optimism.
Eric