"You see, the strength of America is the hearts and souls of the American people. The strength of this country is because we've got thousands of people from all walks of life who have heard the universal call to love a neighbor just like they would like to be loved themselves. For those of you who are helping to make somebody's life better, I thank you on behalf of a grateful nation."

President George W. Bush
MacDill Air Force Base
Tampa, Florida
June 16, 2004

• INTERIOR SECRETARY NORTON WELCOMES GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER TO ‘TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA.’  U.S. Interior Secretary Gale Norton recently welcomed California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to Take Pride in America's Council of Governors, bringing the number of participating states to 44. Formal partnerships with state governments allow federal and state land managers to identify volunteer opportunities and to enlist public service commitments from citizens....
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• VOLUNTEER THIS SUMMER.  Individuals, families, friends, and co-workers can plan to spend a part of their summer in volunteer service. Through A Call to Summer Service, citizens are reminded that the summer months are an excellent time to answer the President’s Call to Service, strengthen their communities, and extend the compassion and greatness of America….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES KANSAS CITY WOMAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush met Ruth Blake when he arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday, June 14, 2004. Blake, 78, is a volunteer with the senior adult education program at Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City Central….
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