July 23, 2013

My adventure in DC is quickly coming to an end :( I leave next week and I honestly can't believe it's almost over! This has been such a fantastic and rewarding experience; I can't believe I have to go back to Cleveland! In consolation, I've had a really exciting week! I helped plan and run an event where Congress celebrated Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday!

Also, I attended a committee hearing about sexual assault in the Military. It was very moving for me to hear each military man and woman testify about their experiences. One of the members of the committee had a special connection to this issue and nearly broke in to tears as she heard each testimony. It was a very somber way to end my day. 

I'm really looking forward to my last week! I know this will not be the end of my journey in Washington! I just hope there isn't too long of a hiatus between the end of this internship and the next! (Knowing me, there won't be)

God bless America, 

Ali