http://crs-blog.org/crs-aids-flood-victims-in-south-india/ Introduce yourself to the world Tue, 15 May 2012 14:08:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://crs-blog.org/crs-aids-flood-victims-in-south-india/comment-page-1/#comment-5779 Steve Wells Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:08:11 +0000 http://crs-blog.org/?p=7322#comment-5779 We awoke in Minnesota to a couple of inches of unusually early snow. And we grumbled at the chill and the inconvenience. As always, it only takes a moment to be reminded of the appallingly stark contrast between such minor irritations and the catastrophic conditions affecting so many throughout the world. Against that backdrop, it is a real point of pride, respect and admiration to know some of our fellow Americans (among others) who use their education, resourcefulness and energy to help those facing such hostile conditions. You could be pursuing more lucrative and far more comfortable careers. Yet, there you are, doing what needs to be done, doing all you can do with the resources available, at personal risk; and reflecting so much credit on yourself, your country and those role models who raised you with such extraordinary personal values and commitment. And for that you have not only our admiration, but heartfelt gratitude. We awoke in Minnesota to a couple of inches of unusually early snow. And we grumbled at the chill and the inconvenience. As always, it only takes a moment to be reminded of the appallingly stark contrast between such minor irritations and the catastrophic conditions affecting so many throughout the world. Against that backdrop, it is a real point of pride, respect and admiration to know some of our fellow Americans (among others) who use their education, resourcefulness and energy to help those facing such hostile conditions. You could be pursuing more lucrative and far more comfortable careers. Yet, there you are, doing what needs to be done, doing all you can do with the resources available, at personal risk; and reflecting so much credit on yourself, your country and those role models who raised you with such extraordinary personal values and commitment. And for that you have not only our admiration, but heartfelt gratitude.

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