Weekly Update from Senator John Ensign
February 4 - February 10, 2008: U.S. Boycott of U.N. Conference, Internship Opportunities Available, and The National Prayer Breakfast

U.S. Boycott of U.N. Conference
This week I signed a letter to Secretary Rice urging that the United States not participate in a conference led by Libya and Iran. Under the guise of human rights, the United Nations is organizing the Durban II Anti-Racism Conference. This conference will serve only as a platform for anti-democratic values and the destruction of Israel and is the follow-up and implementation arm of the U.N. World Conference on Racism held in 2001. The United States walked out of this previous event when the anti-Semitism and anti-Israel activities reached an intolerable level that was beyond repair. I was pleased that the United States announced, late in the week, that we would not send representation to this follow-up conference out of concern for its structure and development, and I fully support the decision.

United States Says No to Anti-Racism Conference

Internship Opportunities Available
Internships are available for students and recent college graduates through both the state and Washington, D.C., offices. These internships will provide you with a unique glance at the inner workings of Nevada congressional affairs and the United States Senate. Through your own eyes, you will experience the many facets of the legislative branch of government. In my Washington, D.C.,office you will have the opportunity to assist in researching legislation, providing constituent services, or attending committee meetings and press conferences. The Senate internship will provide you with a well-developed knowledge of our country’s legislative process. I am certain you will develop a new sense of pride in our nation as you become an integral part of this process. Please follow the link below for more detailed information on internship opportunities at any of my offices.

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National Prayer Breakfast
The annual National Prayer Breakfast took place this week in Washington, D.C. Faithful from all over the world gathered in our nation’s Capital to join hands in unity and prayer. As an annual gathering attendee, I am constantly inspired by the ability of people to put their differences aside and come together as a group of one, united in prayer and faith. I look forward to this event every year, and this year was no different. The bond shared by the thousands who attend the National Prayer Breakfast cannot be broken by politics, distance, or time. As with all years, the event went beyond expectation and proved to be a very moving experience.

Sincerely, John Ensign United States Senator