Peace Corps in Former Soviet Union

Elaine Chao, director of the Peace Corps, spoke before a National Press Club luncheon to discuss the future goals and policies of the Peace Corps and to announce the Peace Corps would send volunteers to the republics of the former Soviet Union by December, 1992. She spoke on the optimism of the Peace Corps program, and the ideals lived out through the experiences of individual Peace Corps volunteers. Following her prepared remarks, Ms. Chao responded to questions from members of the audience.