Dear NFL, I would like to thank all of the coaches and students that participated in The People Speak Initiative. During September and October, NFL members held over 3,000 discussions and debates on foreign policy issues. On the eve of the Presidential election, these community wide events became even more meaningful as voters discussed and informed one another on the issues that face our nation and world. NFL students found themselves in American Legion halls, community buildings, retirement villages, Lion’s and Rotary meetings, state fairs, and church bazaars. Our partnership with the UN Foundation, ABC news and 30 other organizations has opened up wonderful opportunities for students across America to discuss their role in the world and to showcase the educational value of high school forensics. In this month’s issue we are proud to highlight many of the hundreds of outstanding intergenerational discussions that took place.