Michael Bloomberg receives Legion honour

USPA NEWS - Michael Bloomberg began his speech by thanking France punctuated of jokes accomplices to his host M Laurent Fabius the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who now decorated him in Paris Quai d'Orsay (French Ministry of Foreign Affairs) with the "Legion d' Honneur". It is the highest French decoration.

Laurent Fabius began his speech in quoting Saint Exupéry who made known the saying that "We do not inherit the Earth from our parents, we borrow it" pronounced in New York in 1943 there lorsqu'il published "the little prince. "He points out that 600,000 French visiting New York every year and that 80,000 French living there in Manhattan. He is proud to recall that the mega-BoCoCa district of Brooklyn was christened "Little France". (Grouping the districts of Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens in West Brooklyn). He addresses his guest a joke flatteringly: "When we first elected it may be by chance, but when it's three times..." Michael Bloomberg made his speech by quoting strong historical link between France and the United States by calling the symbolism of the "Statue of Liberty" a gift of France, that became an icon of the city of New York that he precisely governed as mayor (from 2002 to 2013). The former mayor leaving's lamented has left an indelible mark after credited during his terms of legislation on firearms, the creation of charter schools and banning smoking in public places. He jokes that "If the French did well succeeded in stop smoking in sidewalk cafes, then everything is possible." This love of this Francophile for France tells us that the first time he came here it was in 1968, when coming here for skiing (and he did) accompanied by a friend and another British fellow. "At the time everything was seem to be possible or at least "French is not impossible." Mr Bloomberg has found himself, many useful and passions away from trivialities rather than sit on its laurels. In spring 2007, Michael Bloomberg promised a 30% reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide by 2030 in his city of New York. He decided to implement a policy of energy renovation of skyscrapers, planting a million trees and the establishment of a toll for vehicles entering Manhattan. Although opinion is divided, that's it the politics! The Minister meanwhile, evokes the parallel between Paris City, the "City of light" with New York "The city that never sleeps" Paris city of light, with its Parisian Vélib good initiative taken with pride by New York citizen riding their city bicycles ... He then explains the various prizes won by New York City with regard to efforts to reduce pollution (reduction by 2020 60% reduction of CO2 emissions) and the future Renault electric taxis planned for the mythical yellow taxi to be "Frenchified" by this bilateral initiative to reduce emission of gas pollutants. Then Michael Bloomberg explains his own commitment to the environment and to protect the planet Hoping from any climatic attack ... through his "Bloomberg Philanthropies Foundation" --other and parallel actions. He jokes that "If the French have could well stopping smoking in terraces cafes, then everything is possible." This love of this such Francophile France tells us that the first time he came here it was in 1968, aiming for skiing (and he did) accompanied by a friend and other British fellow. "At that time everything seemed to be possible or at least "French is not impossible. Many years after, Mr Bloomberg did not decide to retire, and he has found many useful passions away from trivialities rather than sit on its laurels.

A prestigious pedestal ranked so high, is not reached because the one wears Chanel or that one has moored in the most beautiful islands a luxurious yacht but, because one deserves it. Besides Coco Chanel did not she said, "Elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside." Coco Chanel Quote Would it be something akin to humility coupled with the simplicity when one of the largest fortunes in the world, decides to serve the citizen community ? Michael Bloomberg is one of them, those who have: During his three terms as Mayor Michael Bloomberg was elected in 2002, according to the "New York Times," spent $ 650 million, drawn from his personal fortune. The master of the place of City Hall in NY City even waived his wage of mayor. This could confirm his elegance according to Coco Chanel's definition. How explain is this amazing rise to become one of the most powerful magnates of the world? The great regret of journalist specializing in finance as I am, is not having had the opportunity to interview Michael Bloomberg, who rarely does. This is what was missing, at this ceremony, as Michael Bloomberg is especially a personality so inspiring to others. His interview would have been the opportunity of convincing testimony and so positive in these hard times. This conversation could confirm that the tycoon could unrivaled explain how he git there ? That hard work (despite the obvious talent at the start) based on a flair of a self-made man (Avant-garde over his time and launched since 1981 installing terminals financial information in large Wall Street institutions, was quickly extended to the radio, television or Internet. That was "Smart and well predicted", which allowed him later to achieve big successes and develops worldwide! He previously worked for Salomon Brothers, but that was just a step-stone. Nevertheless, it 's through hard work that this gifted businessman, Michael Bloomberg has built his empire Bloomberg LP that employs 15 000 people worldwide. We shall publish soon his story and to explain how the meteoric rise of this successful tycoon, never resists to the luck.To be continued.

The successful New Yorker who first then spread via his Philanthropies foundation that bears fine the name of his actions oriented to the others. It is the first evidence that the trust can marry with the policy from the moment the personality honouring the sincere self-help project and progress for the citizen and has reasons to be. The other evidence is that one may be humble and grateful to their ancestors. Michael Bloomberg makes a tribute to his parents, and France once helped the Americans. He shares with the audience his experience and what he has done and plans in perspective and how he sees changing world through actions such as his own challenges protecting the planet.