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tina have? G. Volpi: Right now, we have the radical side and the moderates. We are working very hard to get the economy back on track. There isn’t much money. Three years ago, we needed to make a change. Sandy: Does a change in the govern- ment affect your position? G. Volpi: No, I am in a career posi- tion. It is a lifetime appointment. We can serve until our final days. We are not political, we are an instrument of the government. Every assignment brings new challenges and experi- ences, so we have to be adaptable. The last station I had before coming here was Peru. My wife is from Peru. Sandy: I did some graduate work in Lima, a very interesting city with its history going back to Simon Bolivar. With Peru, you have had assignments in four countries. Do you get to go back to Argentina? G. Volpi: Yes. It is part of the proto- col to go back to Argentina between stations. So it was Miami, Argentina, Tunisia, Argentina, Peru, Argentina, and Houston. You have to be able to adapt. My son who lives in Austin went to Argentina to see his roots, but he came back here. He tells his brothers they must come here. He doesn’t know how, but he says they need to come here. He is American now. CHANGE YOUR LIFE • Three international business programs: occupational skills award, certificate and associate degree • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) nationally recognized • Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential: an international industry certification hccs.edu/internationalbusiness 44 iF Magazine | October 2018 Sandy: Well, it is our hope that you have found a lot to like and enjoy in Houston and that Houston and Ar- gentina continue to enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship. It will be great for the Argentines and the Texans if your assignment should be a long- term one.