An incredible opportunity to enhance a sensitivity about the world beyond our shores.

The meetings I attended with young Russian leaders were informative, productive, and provided a window for each of us into our separate countries."

The Chinese leaders were intriguing, but I’ll never forget the tens of thousands of bicycles in Beijing and Shanghai - for as far as the eye could see. Our ACYPL delegation was in the only vehicle on the roads.

In our increasingly global society, programs like ACYPL provide young people an invaluable opportunity to broaden cultural perspectives and forge international partnerships that will last throughout their careers.

Over the years as a Congressman and Senator I have recalled [my ACYPL] trip to the Soviet Union and that learning experience as one of the most important I have ever taken.