“The heads of the two largest highly classified space organizations in the Russian Federation met with the administer of NASA, USAF, Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, and Lockheed/Martin. There is a wide cultural and linguistic gap between our two countries, and with grace, intelligence, and understanding Dr. Stuart was able to bridge that gap.”
United States Senate
Senator Bob Bennett
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“She reads the ‘psychological’ atmosphere of the discussion and helps to remove misunderstanding and create an atmosphere of goodwill.”
Major General, U.S. Airforce
Garry A. Schnelzer
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“I would like to highly commend Dr. Taira for her efficient and dedicated work in facilitating US-Russian exchanges for the Committee on National Security that I chair in the U.S. House of Representatives. Her ability to grasp the most essential and crucial components of sensitive exchanges with regard to a number of important defense issues, as well as her skills in communicating them are superb.”
U.S. House of Representatives
Congressman Curt Weldon
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“Dr. Taira’s excellent linguistic skills and cultural and technical knowledge, along with her professional efficiency and ability to work under stressing circumstances, contributed significantly to the success of this historic conference (Space-Based Surveillance Conference sponsored by the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization).”
Raytheon
President, Photo Research Associates, Inc.
Owen Lewis, Ph.D.
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“Dr. Taira has, through her unique blend of linguistic skill, cultural insight and political acumen, helped… to build a bridge of trust, understanding and friendship.”