"We have to stop putting them in that place."
"Any true change always comes because people come together and make their voices heard."
"We need to change the perspective of service within these underserved communities."
"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, 'the time is always right do to what is right.'"
"I can't think of a greater contribution to our communities than time--our time--and not a greater reward for that time than a returned investment in our future."
"Senator Dodd and Congresswoman DeLauro have written the Encore Service Act which includes the Silver Scholars program--highlighted by Congressman Sestak--an initiative that encourages older adults to ..."
"Service is an incredible thing, and it should be something that is not only just the right thing to do but the cool thing to do."
"This Congress faces many pressing issues, beginning with stemming the economic crisis, but through these challenges can come tremendous opportunity."
"Again, thank you for this opportunity to share the views of the National Council on Aging regarding civic engagement initiatives for older Americans."
"I join the hundreds of thousands of young people around the country who have made service a part of their daily lives, to encourage your continued leadership on this very important issue."
"What are the alternatives? What's more cost-effective and still maintaining national security?"