Whatyou all aredoing right here is precisely what he was talking about when he called for those thousand points of light and became the first President to create a White House Office devoted solely to promoting volunteerism.
At a time when it has never been more tempting or accepted to pursue narrow self-interest and personal ambition, all of youhere remind us that there are few things that are more fundamentally American than doingwhat we can to make a difference in the lives of others.