In this interview excerpt, Joseph Weyland, Luxembourg Ambassador in Washington for the United States, Mexico and Canada from 2005 to 2008, describes how he was appointed to this post in 2005 and outlines his tasks in this role in the three countries concerned. He also describes the prevailing circumstances during this period, particularly the beginnings of the global financial crisis. Finally, he shares his thoughts on the paltry human and material resources available to him at the time.