My JTE was trying to reiterate to our students the importance of learning English.  He told a story to illustrate:

Prime Minister Mori was given some basic English conversation training before his visit to Washington and meeting with President Clinton.

The instructor told Mori “Prime Minister, when you shake hands with President Clinton, please say ‘How are you’. Then Mr. Clinton should say “I am fine, and you ?” Then you should say ‘Me too’. Afterwards we translators will do all the work for you.” It seemed quite simple, but the truth is …

When Mori met Clinton, he mistakenly said “Who are you ?”  Clinton was a bit confused but still managed to react with humor: “Well, I’m Hillary’s husband.” Then Mori confidently replued “Me too.”

Good one, Mori.  Way to set an example for the English-learners of Japan.