Christopher Shays: “I think including this funding in this bill is entirely appropriate precisely because we are at war against terrorism…”

“I think including this funding in this bill is entirely appropriate precisely because we are at war against terrorism, and national service is a vital part of winning that war. National service is the right prescription during these times because the best antidotes to terror and hate in society are acts of kindness and service. For instance, just last week, the U.S.A. Freedom Corps launched a new resource for people seeking to support our troops, their families, and their communities called 'On The Home Front.' The point of the program is that while hundreds of thousands of men and women from all over America are serving in the Armed Forces and away from home, those on the home front can make a difference too. Partnering with the Department of Defense, the U.S.A. Freedoms Corps is offering resources to Americans who want to express their support for members of the military and helping their families in a meaningful way. As a fiscal conservative, I believe national service is one of the most productive and cost-effective investments our government can make.”