We all come to this world as listener, become reader,
viewer, spectator, speaker as we grow up; but the wise always keeps on
listening to be a knower! – Kolki]

as they say (without malice), small minds discuss people.

It seems u missed the message in the speech

click on the links to his blog and read on. if you have to know, her name is Guri.

interesting question about flying back to the 'safety and comfort of the US'... I wonder if one could do such a pilgrimage in the US and receive such hospitality, generosity and grace from the people across the country.