Frank Lautenberg: “I rise today to call to the attention of the Senate the establishment of a formal relationship between the township of…”

“I rise today to call to the attention of the Senate the establishment of a formal relationship between the township of Princeton, NJ, and the village of Pettoranello, Italy. I must commend the citizens of both communities who worked to establish this sister-city relationship. This special link will increase communication and encourage future visits between the citizens of each town. There is no doubt that this exciting cultural exchange will provide those from both countries with an enriching experience that will last a lifetime. This program demonstrates the importance of understanding and accepting those from a variety of backgrounds. The globe has become a much smaller place because of explosive developments in technology. Therefore, we must take advantage of these developments by striving to better our understanding of those with whom we share the world. The sister-city relationship between the township of Princeton, NJ and Pettoranello, Italy, demonstrates a commitment to that exact goal. I applaud and salute all of you for your efforts.”