A Quote by Kenny Marchant

I wish the Peace Corps and its volunteers continued success and perseverance. We are grateful for their contributions to society and dedication to providing assistance where it is needed. May the Peace Corps continue its legacy of service, both at home and abroad.

Kenny Marchant

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Kenny Marchant
American - Politician
Born: February 23, 1951

We are in a time when the Peace Corps mission is more vital than ever, and the organization is at a 30-year high in the number of volunteers in the field. The Peace Corps is currently in 69 posts and serving 75 countries across the globe.

Kenny Marchant

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

Solomon Ortiz

Who has created more peace in the world, the Peace Corps or the Marine Corps?

Dennis Prager

I'm a conservative because I believe in peace - real peace, not just the peace of mind. I'm a conservative because we understand that real peace comes from the Marine Corps, not the Peace Corps.

Allen West

We applaud Congress for extending equitable abortion coverage to female Peace Corps volunteers.

Cecile Richards

It's better to send in the Peace Corps than the Marine Corps.

Edward Kennedy

I am proud to represent these men and women who empower people in developing nations and promote the Peace Corps mission of peace and friendship. These volunteers are making major strides to improve the lives of people and communities around the world.

Kenny Marchant

When Peace Corps was first proposed, some in Congress assumed that only men would be volunteers.

Elaine Chao

I think the Peace Corps is a fine thing, don't you?" he said. "Well," I replied, "it's certainly better than War Corps.

Erich Segal

Who does Bill Clinton think got off the boat and stepped on Plymouth Rock? Peace Corps volunteers?

P. J. O'Rourke

Cisco has long recognized the importance of national service, both to the corps members and to the community. For example, we partner with educational service organizations like City Year and Teach For America to grow their corps members and reach more students.

Tae Yoo

I feel that my father's greatest legacy was the people he inspired to get involved in public service and their communities, to join the Peace Corps, to go into space. And really that generation transformed this country in civil rights, social justice, the economy and everything.

Caroline Kennedy

When I was a kid about joining the Peace Corps. It said it was "the hardest job you'll ever love." This is what parenting is, as far as I'm concerned. This is parenting. That is the friggin' Peace Corps. Because you don't love doing this - this is the thing you love the most in your life, it's the best thing you ever do.

Pat Benatar

I resigned from the Marine Corps and flying in 1974, even though I loved them both. I quit because I no longer wanted to fight for peace. Instead, I believe we can build a more sustainable peace by working for prosperity.