My congressman ate my homework!
Instead of attending my lecture and turning in a paper last Monday — I was in a meeting with Rep. Joe Wilson, (R-S.C.).
Although I was prepared to debate the issues and reasons for fighting extreme poverty and the spread of preventable diseases, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Wilson was completely on board.
He shared stories of his travels to Africa and India. He showed us pictures of his sons and explained the humanitarian work that they were involved with overseas.
He feels very strongly about the need for potable water and stable energy sources in developing countries. He truly believes that foreign aid is a necessary part of the United States’ national security strategy and is willing to do what he can to help us in our fight.
Wilson was a ONE Vote Ambassador in 2008 and is very excited about working with ONE again in 2010 and beyond.
His support is proof that the needs of the poorest in the world extend beyond political divisions. Whether Democrat or Republican, united as ONE, we can bring about the end of poverty in our lifetime.
- Brandon Green, ONE congressional district leader for South Carolina’s 2nd District
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September 3, 2010 at 3:48 am
Brandon, I hope your instructor gave you an extension on the paper! LOL! You even have photographic evidence that you were doing something of extreme importance.
Great work from another ONE member…who was a teacher and I’d have given you a pass on the paper.!