Earl Blumenauer said "President Kennedy, 47 years ago at the establishment of the Peace Corps, said that reactions to the Peace Corps are proof that we have in America ``an immense reservoir of such men and women, anxious to sacrifice their energies and time and toil to the cause of world peace and human progress.'' What was true in 1961 as it is true today. Peace Corps volunteers are an outstanding group of men and women serving the cause of humanity across the globe. This year, those words have even more meaning for me as my daughter Anne is serving in the Peace Corps in Mozambique. During this National Peace Corps Week, I want to commend the service and commitment of the Peace Corps volunteers from my community and express our pride in fellow Oregonians who have chosen to devote 2 years or more of their lives in service to others." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 28, 2008

President Kennedy, 47 years ago at the establishment of the Peace Corps, said that reactions to the Peace Corps are proof that we have in America ``an immense reservoir of such men and women, anxious to sacrifice their energies and time and toil to the cause of world peace and human progress.'' What was true in 1961 as it is true today. Peace Corps volunteers are an outstanding group of men and women serving the cause of humanity across the globe. This year, those words have even more meaning for me as my daughter Anne is serving in the Peace Corps in Mozambique. During this National Peace Corps Week, I want to commend the service and commitment of the Peace Corps volunteers from my community and express our pride in fellow Oregonians who have chosen to devote 2 years or more of their lives in service to others.

Said by

Earl Blumenauer

Democratic · Oregon

Source

govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Recognizing the contributions of Peace Corps volunteers during National Peace Corps Week.

Share on X Share on Facebook Email this quote