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Andy Manatos is President of the lobbying group “Manatos & Manatos”, based in Washington, USA. He has been selected as one of the most influential people in Washington by the magazine “Regardies”, and as one of the biggest political donors in America on issues of Greek and Cypriot interest. He meets regularly U.S. Presidents whom he advises on public policy issues. He lives in Washington, is married to Tina Manatos, and is father of four children (Mike, Nick, Tom and George) and grandfather of 6 grandchildren.
In a previous interview for ellines.com Manatos says: “Traditionally, Greece does not spend the same amount of money as Cyprus does for her promotion in Washington. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that spending a lot of money equals an efficient promotion of one’s interests. Every year we provide volontarily our services in consulting for the needs of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, of Greece and Cyprus, of about 500.000 dollars worth. Even thouhg I don’t consider myself as a good businessman, in a total of 10.000 companies we are the seventh regarding fundraising in Senators and Parliament Members in matters of greek interest. How many countries around the world have their own nationality and their own philosophy at the same time? Being Greek is a unique philosophy and a way of life at the same time. Greeks around the world are sociable, friendly and generous. That’s why whether they live in Greece, USA, Germany or Australia, they are very valued by everyone. Sometimes we tend to forget our advantages and our power. Maybe the time to remember it has come”.
“M&M” was founded in 1983 by Andrew E. Manatos and his father Mike N. Manatos. Andy Manatos served as President Carter’s Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Legislation and prior to that as a senior aide to Senators Thomas Eagleton and Gale McGee. Mike N. Manatos served as President John F. Kennedy’s and President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Senate Liaison. Andy’s eldest son, Mike A. Manatos, joined the family firm upon graduation from Princeton University in 1990.
Since 1983, M&M has provided clients with expertise and access to help them overcome their public affairs challenges. M&M staff has, according to their webpage*, a firm understanding of the functioning of the U.S. Congress, the White House, Federal Agencies and the media. Located in downtown Washington, D.C., Manatos & Manatos is a recognized power in Washington. “Regardies” magazine selected M&M President Andrew Manatos, as “one of the 100 most influential people in private Washington.”
[Andy Manatos is President of the lobbying group Manatos & Manatos, based in Washington, USA. He has been selected as one of the most influential people in Washington by the magazine «Regardies» , and as one of the biggest political donors in America on issues of Greek and Cypriot interest. He meets regularly U.S. Presidents whom he advises on public policy issues. He lives in Washington, is married to Tina Manatos, and is father of four.[:]
