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On the recordMarch 1, 2011
There is another example of an individual who has dedicated his life to peace. He now heads up an organization that is a consortium of nongovernment organizations that are dedicated to searching for peace in countries around the world and trying to resolve disputes before they come to war. We would just be derelict in our duty if we didn't make a heavy-duty pitch here for people to join the Peace Corps. Everywhere I go on campuses, people, the young men and women that are graduating, and older people--I think 7 percent of the volunteers today are over 50 years of age. The next election may give us an opportunity to return to the Peace Corps. Who knows what will come of that. But whatever your age is, the Peace Corps offers you an opportunity to serve.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California
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Garamendi encourages joining the Peace Corps and highlights its role in promoting peace and service.

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