Dear Fellow Americans,

We have experienced many changes as a Nation since our country was attacked on September 11, 2001. Out of the evil of terror, we have found many opportunities to do good. We have been reminded that we are citizens of one Nation under one flag, with essential obligations to one another, our country, and to history.

To help meet these obligations, I have called upon every American to commit at least two years-or 4,000 hours-of his or her life to service. Some Americans-such as those who are graduating from high school or college or those in their retirement years-may want to perform one or more years of uninterrupted service. Other Americans may wish to fulfill their commitment over many years. Regardless of how or when or where you respond, this call to service requires a profound and substantial individual commitment of time, heart, and effort. It is a goal worthy of this great Nation. Many of you are already answering the call. I thank you and hope that you will continue this service throughout your lifetime.

The USA Freedom Corps is my effort to foster a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility. It will strengthen and expand opportunities to protect our homeland, to support our communities, and to extend American compassion around the world.

I thank you for answering the call to service and hope you will use this Record of Service to document your experiences and your contribution to this great land.

When you volunteer to help others, you will become part of a long-standing American tradition of service to others. You will find great reward in connecting to one another, in enhancing lives and communities, and in making a difference for our community and the world.

George W. Bush

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National Prayer

Lord, we come to You on bended knee,
heads bowed and our hearts filled to overflowing
with so much grief for the many people who have 
been injured and killed in our National crisis.

We ask you Lord, to give courage
and strength to those who so bravely
go to their aid. And though their hearts will
be heavy and filled with sorrow we ask Lord
that You give them the endurance needed
to help them through this difficult task.

Please give us the strength Lord,
to get through each difficult and devastating
 day that faces each of us and our country.
Protect and guide our Military that
are now being called to duty.

We ask Lord, that you guide the leaders
of our great country in their hour of decision.
The burden that has been placed on their
shoulders during this crisis is overwhelming.
We ask that with your infinite wisdom you
guide them gently to the right decisions.

And lastly Lord, we ask that You
allow us all to come together as a Nation,
 to stand tall and united, so that we might
help each other in our hour of need. 
Amen