[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 15 (Wednesday, February 16, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E165]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          MODEL UNITED NATIONS

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                          HON. PORTER J. GOSS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 16, 2000

  Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, each year approximately 300 students in my 
congressional district participate in the Model United Nations program. 
Acting as delegates from one of the United Nations member countries, 
these young people are afforded the opportunity to learn about that 
country, its culture and issues important to the nation; hone their 
research, debating and parliamentary skills; and interact with their 
peers on topics of international significance. This opens a new world 
to many of the students; in fact, some of them are inspired to pursue a 
course of study in international relations as a direct result of their 
work in the Model UN.
  Among the teams from Southwest Florida is one from Port Charlotte 
High School which has competed at various forums, including Harvard 
University, and have amassed many awards, both as a team and 
individually. Following them to Harvard this week for a collegiate 
Model UN is a team representing Edison Community College. This is the 
third year that they have been invited to participate with 
baccalaureate schools.
  We wish them luck and salute all of the young people who are devoting 
time to learning more about international issues.




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