[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5237]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK

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                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2007

  Mr. ROYCE. Madam Speaker, I rise to commemorate National Peace Corps 
Week and the 46th anniversary of the Peace Corps.
  While much has changed in the world since the Peace Corps was created 
on this date in 1961, their goals and ideals to promote peace and 
friendship remain, Volunteers continue to provide invaluable services 
in 73 countries as educators, technology consultants, environmental 
specialists, and business advisors. Indeed, they're involved in a broad 
spectrum of activity, but they share a commonality as some of America's 
best diplomats.
  At a time when extremism is sweeping through much of the globe, more 
than ever, we need these dedicated individuals.
  As the former chairman of the House Subcommittee on Africa, I have 
had the opportunity to meet with several Peace Corps volunteers around 
the continent. The commitment these men and women have shown is 
extremely impressive and is to be commended.
  Madam Speaker, I have seen the valuable work the Peace Corps is doing 
in Africa, and throughout the world. It deserves our recognition and 
support. Under the new leadership of Director Ron Tschetter, the Peace 
Corps is well poised to address the rapidly evolving challenges of the 
developing world.

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