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Peace Corps Volunteer Sean in Dominica: Mr Gaddi Vasquez, is visiting from Washington
"I had to come into town because the Peace Corps Director, Mr Gaddi Vasquez, is visiting from Washington. Wasn't too happy about having to come in today but attendance was mandatory. " Gaddi H. Vasquez, the first Hispanic American to serve as Director of the Peace Corps, was nominated by President George W. Bush.
Peace Corps Volunteer Sean in Dominica: Mr Gaddi Vasquez, is visiting from Washington
June 23
Back in Dominica
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Back in Dominica now...I had some of my local friends over at my house last night and now this morning I had to come into town because the Peace Corps Director, Mr Gaddi Vasquez, is visiting from Washington. Wasn't too happy about having to come in today but attendance was mandatory. Anyway, chilling out right now with J.S. Bach and the 6 Cello Suites.
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