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Democrat Barack Obama on Wednesday advocated a major expansion of the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps and other national service programs, declaring, "This will be a cause of my presidency." The Illinois senator said the government is not keeping pace with those who want to help. "We will create new opportunities for all of us to serve," he said at a rally ( Read more... )

Former US Senator Harris Wofford (D-PA), helped to launch the Peace Corps under the Kennedy Administration and played a key role in crafting legislation that led to AmeriCorps.

From the perspective of four-score-and-one years, I feel lucky beyond measure to have this new leader who can touch our souls -- and move our minds and bodies into action.

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