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What’s happening in this country is unbelievable. The freezing of funds for the East-West Center is a good example of this insanity. What other institution that receives the majority of its funding from the U.S. government is dedicated to peace and harmony for the entire world?
As a host family that welcomed six students from across the globe over a span of nearly 50 years, we can unequivocally say that Hawaii has shown them the best that the U.S. has to offer: the aloha spirit. These are the brightest students from all over the world who have come to Hawaii and have seen America at its best. Let’s not short-circuit this wonderful program that creates goodwill ambassadors for the world to share.
Betsy and Jerry Takesono
Kaneohe
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