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[Congressional Record: February 28, 2002 (Senate)]
[Page S1347]
From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:cr28fe02-165]
U2'S CONTRIBUTION TO A LOST GENERATION
Mr. FRIST. Madam President, I would like to take this time to
congratulate Bono and the band U2 on receiving four Grammy Awards at
last night's ceremony. While music listeners across the globe recognize
Bono's music is well deserving of such accolades, I believe that
another aspect of his career is also deserving of recognition.
I was first introduced to Bono when he came by my office to talk
about Africa and the struggles many third world countries face,
including the issues of debt relief and the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.
As chair of the Senate subcommittee on African Affairs and an active
participant in medical missionary work in Africa, I was interested in
learning how a rock star could contribute to international policy. I
quickly found out that Bono was much more than a music icon. He is a
serious person, well versed in the many issues that plague third world
countries. More importantly, I found a person who was willing to use
his time and talent to champion issues that will help end poverty and
disease throughout the world.
In January, Bono joined me on my trip to Uganda, where we visited
health centers and AIDS clinics to learn how countries are coping with
what's become the world's greatest health crisis. In a region where
over half the population is under 15, Bono was able to carefully
balance compassion and pragmatism. He asked the hard questions that
countries like Uganda now face and how we, as a world, can aid in the
fight. His interest was genuine. His commitment to making a difference
was concrete. And because of his efforts, countries like Uganda and
many others have a viable spokesperson committed to ending their
strife.
U2's music has always been one of compassion and humanity, committed
as much to what their lyrics say as to how the music sounds. But this
higher level of political consciousness goes far beyond U2's music.
It's a part of their advocacy efforts and apparent in their ability to
stay committed to the issues they support. Just as U2 is still being
honored for their music after 25 years, I fully expect them to also be
remembered for their efforts to improve international policy 25 years
from now.
Taking home four of music's most prestigious honors is, in itself, an
inspiring feat. But it's Bono and U2's ability to be a voice for a lost
generation that deserves the real honor.
____________________
I'm sorry I don't know who put this in...who was the Congress person Bono went to Africa with????
Very cool though
dream wanderer
[Page S1347]
From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:cr28fe02-165]
U2'S CONTRIBUTION TO A LOST GENERATION
Mr. FRIST. Madam President, I would like to take this time to
congratulate Bono and the band U2 on receiving four Grammy Awards at
last night's ceremony. While music listeners across the globe recognize
Bono's music is well deserving of such accolades, I believe that
another aspect of his career is also deserving of recognition.
I was first introduced to Bono when he came by my office to talk
about Africa and the struggles many third world countries face,
including the issues of debt relief and the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.
As chair of the Senate subcommittee on African Affairs and an active
participant in medical missionary work in Africa, I was interested in
learning how a rock star could contribute to international policy. I
quickly found out that Bono was much more than a music icon. He is a
serious person, well versed in the many issues that plague third world
countries. More importantly, I found a person who was willing to use
his time and talent to champion issues that will help end poverty and
disease throughout the world.
In January, Bono joined me on my trip to Uganda, where we visited
health centers and AIDS clinics to learn how countries are coping with
what's become the world's greatest health crisis. In a region where
over half the population is under 15, Bono was able to carefully
balance compassion and pragmatism. He asked the hard questions that
countries like Uganda now face and how we, as a world, can aid in the
fight. His interest was genuine. His commitment to making a difference
was concrete. And because of his efforts, countries like Uganda and
many others have a viable spokesperson committed to ending their
strife.
U2's music has always been one of compassion and humanity, committed
as much to what their lyrics say as to how the music sounds. But this
higher level of political consciousness goes far beyond U2's music.
It's a part of their advocacy efforts and apparent in their ability to
stay committed to the issues they support. Just as U2 is still being
honored for their music after 25 years, I fully expect them to also be
remembered for their efforts to improve international policy 25 years
from now.
Taking home four of music's most prestigious honors is, in itself, an
inspiring feat. But it's Bono and U2's ability to be a voice for a lost
generation that deserves the real honor.
____________________
I'm sorry I don't know who put this in...who was the Congress person Bono went to Africa with????
Very cool though
dream wanderer
