The campaign message Ngoy focused on was “rejuvenation,” aiming to use smart business deals and an American sense of freedom to restore Cambodian prosperity and nationalism. While he lost the election, his message was heard by the newly elected Second Prime Minister. He set up a meeting to get advice from Ngoy, who then convinced the Prime Minister to set up Cambodia's first Chamber of Commerce. The success of this project led to Ngoy's first official role in politics: economic advisor to the Second Prime Minister. He returned to the United States in this capacity, where he led a successful Congressional bid for Cambodia's status as a Most Favorable Nation. This opened the country up to foreign investors that would help its economy grow and flourish, bettering the lines of its citizens overall.