E-mail a friendDecember 18, 2006
Tavis talks with Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer and NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo.
Gov. Brian Schweitzer
Gov. Brian Schweitzer
In '04, Brian Schweitzer was elected as Montana's first Democratic governor since '88. One of the most popular governors in the country, he's Recruitment Chair for the Democratic Governors Association. Schweitzer garnered attention for his focus on converting Montana's vast coal reserves into fuel, which he says is a way to wean America from foreign oil. He has extensive farming and ranching experience and built a career of irrigation development on five continents, including Africa and Asia.
Dikembe Mutombo
Dikembe Mutombo
NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo came to the U.S. in '87 to attend Georgetown University on an academic scholarship. A pre-med major who dreamed of returning to the Congo to practice medicine, his career plans changed when coach John Thompson convinced him to play basketball. After earning dual degrees in linguistics and diplomacy, he entered the league in '91. Mutombo spends the off-season traveling throughout Africa and remains dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people in his birthplace.