Cute story about UK intern on CapHill

[TayTay]

Mr Ford Goes To Washington
thisisBuckinghamshire.co.uk (UK), Sec. news 08-31-2005
By Paul Leat

Bucks Free Press

A STUDENT from Hazlemere played baseball with former presidential hopeful John Kerry after winning an internship to work in Capitol Hill.

Chris Ford, 21, of Western Dene, met some of the most powerful politicians in United States after applying from St Andrews University in Scotland, where he is currently studying, to be an intern.

After having his application accepted, Mr Ford travelled to Washington to shadow Senator Ted Kennedy, the brother of former President John F Kennedy.

Mr Ford said: "I was really lucky because Ted Kennedy is probably the most high profile member of the Senate.

"He is without doubt one of the most active members."

During his eight-week internship, Mr Ford met influential statesmen such as Andrew Card, White House Chief of Staff, and Senators Hilary Clinton and John Kerry.

Mr Ford said one of his highlights was a baseball game between his office and a team that included Senator Kerry.

Mr Ford said: "To be playing with a former presidential candidate was unbelievable and something I will never forget."

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It helps to pick up the phone and call. Woody Allen was right, 90% of life is showing up.

[FreedomAngel82]

1. Yep

I'd love to play baseball with Kerry. :loveya: