New York Governor David Paterson on the Importance of Service

New York Governor David Paterson spoke at Service Nation's September 11th commemorative event at Columbia University. Governor Paterson, a Columbia alum, welcomed Senators John McCain and Barack Obama to Columbia, and thanked Service Nation for organizing the non-partisan discussion on national service. Governor Paterson also applauded the efforts and hours of time donated by America's volunteers, yet called for a rededication to national service, stating that 3/4 of Americans believe the country is going in the wrong direction. (8:04)



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