Prince Felipe is the best ambassador for Spain: I have already told Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo, minister of foreign affairs, that the prince should travel to the U.S. more often.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
As ambassador, I am focused on expanding bilateral trade and investment between the United States and Spain.
Spain is an important historical ally of the United States, and if confirmed, I will add to our more than 200 years of diplomatic history to further our shared interests.
The King of Spain displayed his esteem for me in a manner that I confess flattered me pleasantly when, after the death of Don Luis de Haro, he stated publicly in front of all the foreign ambassadors that he wanted to follow my example in not having a prime minister any longer.
I'm always trying to be a good ambassador for my country.
Together, for over 50 years, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia have devoted themselves to Spain.
One of the roles of a U.S. ambassador - anywhere in the world - is to promote bilateral trade and investment.
Cervantes is the most important Spanish writer. But he is not the most representative of the Spanish. His irony, his sense of humor - they are too subtle to seem Spanish.
We used to look at Felipe as our guiding man that we listened to.
Never was a man further from a partiality for Spain than I am. But I think I now have left them in a sincere and steady intention to cultivate the friendship of America.
I won't let any ambassador have a say about my foreign travels.