[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 4029]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             FBLA-PBL WEEK

 Mr. BROWNBACK. Madam President, I rise today to acknowledge 
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, (FBLA-PBL), and its 
work to improve the America in which we live.
  Over the past 60 years, FBLA-PBL has been training America's business 
leaders. This week--February 9-15--over a quarter million FBLA-PBL 
members observe FBLA-PBL Week in their local chapters and communities 
all over America. Through partnering with businesses and performing 
community service projects, FBLA-PBL members gain an understanding of 
the rights and responsibilities in becoming tomorrow's business 
leaders.
  Certainly, in light of recent corporate scandals, FBLA-PBL's 
dedication to promoting business ethics is of great importance.
  Business cannot advance without such virtues as cooperation, courage, 
honesty, industry, innovation, practicality, and realism. It needs the 
rule of law, respect for the truth, and an educated populace. No matter 
how strong the business model, a loss of confidence in these basic 
values can be catastrophic--not just to individual investors, but to 
the company or institution. This is exactly what happened in the 
collapse of Enron and problems with WorldCom and others. Now, more than 
ever, America needs strong, moral leaders.
  I wish FBLA-PBL well as they continue in the effort of helping to 
train and instill the values of corporate citizenship for America's 
Future Business Leaders.

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