Adults, too, can learn to be more tolerant. Many organizations have developed programs to provide tolerance education for children and adults. Tolerance education is more and more routinely a part of our school curricula and is natural in a country like mine that becomes more diverse every day. Such education has proven effective on college campuses and with adult groups that have demonstrated animosity toward each other. I know successful programs exist in North America, in Europe and in many countries that have recently emerged from armed conflict.
Religious groups can also play an important role in rebuilding society.
Recognizing this President Bush has recently established a new program that incorporates faith-based initiatives into governmental efforts to provide after school assistance and combat drug addiction and homelessness. So Mr. Chairman, education expands our horizons, helps us to understand and appreciate our differences and promotes not only tolerance but also lasting friendships.