C.S.C.. its longtime and distinguished president. During our journey from Washington. Father Ted and I talked about a wide range of national and international issues. but particularly about the issue of immigration and refugee policy. Father Hesburghwho has headed many distinguished national panels and has participated in numerous international bodiesbelieves that no global problem outweighs the social. political. economic. and military effect of the migration of millions of people displaced by war. famine. and persecution. How the worlds community of nations responds to this human travail will determine whether peace or discord will mark our planet for the next score of years. Father Hesburghs distinguished service as chairman of the Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy has contributed to a better understanding of this vexing and challenging subject. Fatherwho has consistently appeared at the top of listings of persons influential in education and religionhas announced his retirement from the presidency of Notre Dame after 30 years at its helm. Both the length and the quality of his tenure have set standards for excellence which will be virtually impossible to match.
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