Panel Urges Diplomacy – The Daily Gamecock
Impact ’08 in South Carolina, an event to address national security concerns and the future safety of America, attracted more than 100 people Thursday night in the Russell House Ballroom.
A three-course dinner, featuring a panel discussion, was co-sponsored by USC, the Center for U.S. Global Engagement, the Columbia World Affairs Council and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
Impact ’08 focused on strengthening diplomacy and non-military action for the future of America. An important topic stressed throughout the night was how America needs to advance diplomatic tools to advance foreign relations.
The event also challenged the 2008 presidential candidates to secure a safer future for America.
USC President Andrew Sorensen opened the event by welcoming the guests of Impact ’08. He mentioned the number of Carolina students traveling abroad has tripled over the years and noted the success of USC’s Green Quad and Innovista project.
S. Hunter Howard, president and CEO of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, also spoke at the event and noted the importance of the global economy and its effect on the state.
“Global trade supports one in five jobs in South Carolina,” Howard said.
