Inside the Beltway - The Washington Times: Parde Appointed to U.S. National Commission for UNESCO

Inside the Beltway - The Washington Times: December 10, 2004 -- Parde Appointed to U.S. National Commission for UNESCO:

"Secretary of State Colin L. Powell has appointed Duane Parde, executive director of the American Legislative Exchange Council, the nation's largest organization of state legislators, to the United States National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO for short."

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"'As we look toward our children's future, it becomes extremely important to place a high value on communication, information and knowledge,' says Mr. Parde. 'This is precisely how we will break down the digital divide and create opportunities for all people, regardless of race, creed or economic sustainability.'"