Freedom Dogs

Does a US/UK relationship still matter? Does a MN/UK relationship matter? Come find out as The Economic Club of Minnesota hosts an interesting speaker from across the pond this Thursday October 16, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. at the Minneapolis Club.

Dr. Fox, who currently holds the post of Shadow Secretary of State for Defense, will speak on, “The Special Relationship between the US and the UK:  Why It Still Matters.”

“We are delighted to have a speaker of Dr. Fox’s caliber come to give Minnesotans the perspective of one of our crucial allies on the many important issues facing both of our countries,” noted Kennedy.  “Dr. Fox recently returned from a trip to Iraq and I’m sure he will have important updates on the security and political situations there.”  

Dr. Fox studied medicine at the University of Glasgow and is a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners.  He worked as a Civilian Army Medical Officer and also worked in the voluntary sector as a divisional surgeon for St. John’s before working as a GP in Buckinghamshire and Somerset.

Liam was elected as the Member of Parliament for Woodspring in April 1992.  As a rising star in the Conservative Party, he has held a number of influential portfolios, including Senior Government Whip (1994), Minister at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (1996) and Opposition Front Bench Spokesman on Constitutional Affairs (1997).   For four years from May 1999 to November 2003 he served as Shadow Secretary of State for Health before being appointed Co-Chairman of the Party in 2003.  Subsequently, from May 2005 to December 2005 he served as Shadow Foreign Secretary.  Since December 2005, he has been the Shadow Secretary of State for Defense.

“It is important for Minnesota business and political leaders to have opportunities to interact with world leaders on a number of issues.  The strength of the US/UK relationship has been a key to international stability, which is essential for global trade and prosperity, “ said Penny.  “Our economies are increasingly interdependent and, as the current financial crisis has shown us, the ability to understand each other and work together is essential for the success of all.”

The Economic Club of Minnesota (ECOM) provides a high-profile, non-partisan platform for national and international leaders in business, government and public policy to present their ideas on how Minnesota can better compete and win in an increasingly globalized economy and how America can most effectively provide world leadership.

The Economic Club of Minnesota was launched last month by former Congressmen Mark Kennedy, Tim Penny and Bill Frenzel. For details or to register, Call or email Kristin Robbins at 612.432.6790 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to “Contact Us” at www.ecomn.org