He says the fact that 120 million American could peacefully and transparently vote Donald Trump to victory after the bitter and coarse rhetoric of the election campaign is a tribute to the strength of US democracy.

Patrick Gaspard was appointed by President Barak Obama who he  credits with leaving the United States stronger and more dignified after two terms in office.

Gaspard says he’s wildy optimistic about the continued strength of America’s bilateral relations with South Africa.

He’s determined to be here for South Africa’s election in 2019.

“I’ve got to be back for that because it looks like being every bit as interesting as our elections has been,” he said.

Gaspard leaves South Africa at the end of his term in  December.

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