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August 19,2008
Tuesday August 19, 2008Today I had the opportunity to help begin another "American Dream". I was proud to stand with Parsons Corporation and All Saints Anglican Church to break ground on the 72nd Habitat for Humanity house built in Aiken County.
One year ago this month, I helped start a Habitat House under the Congress Builds America Program of Habitat for Humanity International. The experience of swinging a hammer and getting my hands dirty was extremely rewarding for me. Because it wasn’t just about building a house… it was about building a home for a family. It gives an individual the opportunity to own their own home - the dream of most Americans. It also showcases the best of America, neighbors helping neighbors, a community coming together to help improve the lives of some of their own.
I have a picture on the wall of my DC office showing myself, and others, working on that Habitat House, and it is signed by all of the volunteers that had a hand in building it. On the toughest of days, I look at that picture and am reminded of the great good that can come when people work together to help their neighbor… and that is inspiring.