Hello Everyone,
Ever since I was a child ,I dreamed of visiting China some day. And it was only less than three short years ago that my dream could finally come true. And although my dreams of China were always about seeing the mountains, the temples, the lovely countryside, and all that makes up China physically, I found instead that it was really the Chinese people who are special. And for Jim and Junli both, they have really became my very good friends. Proving that friendship, and I mean true Friendship, is stronger than distance, stronger than culture differences, and even stronger than age differences.

You cannot imagine how happy I am to be here now celebrating the marriage of these special friends. And it's my great honor to be able to say a few words here, on this wonderful day. I think Jim and Junli are both delightful each in their own ways. And it seems to me that the differences in their personalities is what makes this such a great marriage. In the U.S. we have a saying:"The whole is greater than the sum of the parts." And while their differences make this a great marriage, their similarties is what will make this a lasting and happy marriage. what made my friendship with each of them strong is that we all share the same feelings: honesty, intelligence, commitment, and a sense of humor among others.

My warmest congratulations to both of you!