In addition to serving overseas, the Peace Corps' Crisis Corps Volunteers have helped their fellow Americans.

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In South Texas, we understand how vital port security is and we fear the day...

In South Texas, we understand how vital port security is and we fear the day...

Supporting the troops has got to mean more than bumper stickers on pickup trucks, my...

Supporting the troops has got to mean more than bumper stickers on pickup trucks, my...

The Peace Corps is an outstanding organization that promotes peace through helping countless individuals who...

The Peace Corps is an outstanding organization that promotes peace through helping countless individuals who...

While I believe our Constitution allows for State and local governments to execute the power...

While I believe our Constitution allows for State and local governments to execute the power...

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Peace Corps as it reached its 45th...

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Peace Corps as it reached its 45th...

It matters not what your individual position is on either war we are currently prosecuting...

It matters not what your individual position is on either war we are currently prosecuting...

Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in...

Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in...

As a former veteran, I understand the needs of veterans, and have been clear -...

As a former veteran, I understand the needs of veterans, and have been clear -...

Over the last five years, the Administration and the majority in Congress have appropriated less...

Over the last five years, the Administration and the majority in Congress have appropriated less...

From the bitter cold winter at Valley Forge, to the mountains of Afghanistan and the...

From the bitter cold winter at Valley Forge, to the mountains of Afghanistan and the...

To date, nearly 100,000 Hispanics have died with AIDS. Since Hispanics are the fastest growing...

To date, nearly 100,000 Hispanics have died with AIDS. Since Hispanics are the fastest growing...

For my constituents, owning a home is the culmination of many years of hard work...

For my constituents, owning a home is the culmination of many years of hard work...

I have fought to protect those benefits that ensure better salaries for teachers across the...

I have fought to protect those benefits that ensure better salaries for teachers across the...

To honor our national promise to our veterans, we must continue to improve services for...

To honor our national promise to our veterans, we must continue to improve services for...

As a father and grandfather, I have witnessed firsthand the joy of new life entering...

As a father and grandfather, I have witnessed firsthand the joy of new life entering...

Education is the silver bullet to improve this Nation's standing worldwide... and our teachers know...

Education is the silver bullet to improve this Nation's standing worldwide... and our teachers know...

Education should be one of our top funding priorities; talking about it does not help...

Education should be one of our top funding priorities; talking about it does not help...

This nation's 23 million small businesses need a budget that reflects their value to the...

This nation's 23 million small businesses need a budget that reflects their value to the...

Education makes children less dependent upon others and opens doors to better jobs and career...

Education makes children less dependent upon others and opens doors to better jobs and career...

Small businesses drive this economy and it is unacceptable that the President's budget proposal does...

Small businesses drive this economy and it is unacceptable that the President's budget proposal does...