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President Bush is leading the national challenge to seize this window of opportunity and to redefine the meaning of American citizenship in the 21st century. From the moment he was sworn into office, in his inaugural address, President Bush challenged all Americans to be:

"…citizens, not spectators; citizens, not subjects; responsible citizens, building communities of service and a nation of character."

Then, following September 11, in his State of the Union address, President Bush outlined a plan of great power and leadership for national service, uniting the past good work of several Presidents in a sweeping new vision of civic renewal for our country, when he said:

"My call tonight is for every American to commit at least two years – 4,000 hours over the rest of your lifetime – to the service of your neighbors and nation."

This is a wonderful, measurable goal that if met, will truly transform America for the better. Through creating the USA Freedom Corps and supporting it with his proposed budget, President Bush is calling for the opportunity and means for every American to meet his challenge.

It seems that the socialists have taken ispiration from Bush. Very interesting.

From one of the articles author's testimony to The GOP's Committee on Education and the Workforce