Disney film to welcome international visitors to USA

Well this is certainly creative: WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State in partnership with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts premiered “Welcome: Portraits of America,” a multi-media initiative to welcome international visitors to the United States. The donation from Disney included a seven-minute film and hundreds of still images, ...

Well this is certainly creative:

Well this is certainly creative:

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State in partnership with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts premiered Welcome: Portraits of America, a multi-media initiative to welcome international visitors to the United States. The donation from Disney included a seven-minute film and hundreds of still images, featuring American people from all regions and walks of life. Disney commissioned the project as part of the Rice-Chertoff Initiative, which seeks to secure Americas borders while welcoming legitimate visitors to the United States.

"We greatly appreciate Disneys significant contributions to our efforts to make Americas embassies and airports more welcoming to our international guests. Disneys creativity and excellence wonderfully capture the essence of America, which is embodied in the diversity and values of our people, said Karen Hughes, Under Secretary of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Department of State.

Travelers form their first impressions of America when they arrive at our borders. Our global reputation therefore depends on making visitors feel every bit as welcome as they feel secure, said Stewart Baker, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Department of Homeland Security.

You can watch the video here if you have Flash installed on your computer. I'm sure some folks are already mocking this as desperation, but you know, it's not a bad idea. People do love Disney.

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