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"In 2002, former Senator Ted Kennedy, of
Massachusetts, and I felt it was very important, in the aftermath of the 9/11
tragedy in the United States, to get to know students in Muslim countries and
for them to know us, so we worked with the State Department and others to
institute this program. This is the tenth anniversary of that; the graduating
class has grown from roughly 400 to well over 900 this year. We have had some
very exciting students and experiences which we all celebrate. High school
students are quick learners, they are well able to adapt to new conditions, and
they are our future leaders. We are most hopeful that this experience will be a
part of this leadership background. I have no doubt having this visit with six
students who attended Indiana high schools that these students are destined to
take on many more leadership opportunities, and eventually in their homelands
will offer significant service to people. This will be a celebration of the YES
program."
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