There Is No Better Illustration Of That

My Friends In The Congress, I Have Known Coretta King Since I Went South During The Civil Rights Movement As A Lawyer. She Was A Vibrant, Consistent, Totally Dedicated Partner With Her Husband.

Back In 1792, Dr. Benjamin Banneker, The Famed African-american Inventor And Scientist In Washington, Proposed A Department Of Peace For The New Nation To His Friends George Washington And Thomas Jefferson. His Prophetic Suggestion Was Not Implemented; But Now, More Than 200 Years Later, The Need For A Peace Department Is Too Compelling To Ignore.

We All Have Families Who Are Longing For Peace In The World And An End To The Suffering Caused By Poverty, Disease, And Hunger. Untold Numbers Of Our Friends, Our Neighbors, Our Parents, And Our Children, Are Hoping That There Is More Understanding, More Generosity, More Genuine Friendship, And More Caring Among People Of All Faiths And Cultures.

Stealing Has Always Been A Way Of Redistributing Wealth.

A Day Of Peace And Sharing Can Lead To Greater Understanding And Cooperation Among Political Parties, Faith Groups, And People Of Different Races And Economic Class.