[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8694]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO THE PEACE CORPS

  Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate the Peace 
Corps on its 46th anniversary and to pay tribute to the many volunteers 
both at home and abroad for their dedicated service to our country.
  Since its inception in 1961, the Peace Corps has helped change the 
lives of millions of people all over the world. There is no 
organization that better demonstrates America's commitment to 
developing nations than the Peace Corps.
  I recently had the opportunity to travel to South America and was 
able to meet with Peace Corps volunteers in the Andean region. The 
numerous projects they have been working on to help the local 
communities are truly impressive. I have known several individuals--
members of my staff, former interns and my own family members--who have 
volunteered their service to the Peace Corps. The stories of their 
experiences are remarkable.
  The gift of service is driven by a passion for something greater than 
one's self. The men and women of the Peace Corps possess this passion 
and have shown what a difference one person can make. By helping 
individuals in developing countries who seek a better life for 
themselves, their children, and their communities, the Peace Corps 
shows the world that Americans do truly care. It is vital that the 
organization and its volunteers continue this important work. Their 
service is greatly appreciated, and I commend the Peace Corps and its 
volunteers on 46 years of successful service.

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