[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 154 (Friday, September 29, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S14770]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 FULBRIGHT PROGRAM IS A WISE INVESTMENT

 Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I rise today to voice my support for 
the Fulbright Program. This worthwhile program was established in 1946 
by a great Arkansan, the late Senator J. William Fulbright. I was a 
great admirer of Senator Fulbright throughout his public and private 
life. He made significant contributions to my State, to our Nation, and 
to the world. The educational exchange program that bears his name is 
just one of many outstanding contributions to education and to world 
peace that Senator Fulbright made during his 30 years in the Senate.
  The Fulbright Program promotes understanding between the United 
States and other countries. It is the largest, best-known and most 
prestigious educational exchange program in the world.
  Mr. President, this program is a valuable addition to our foreign 
policy. It would be contrary to our national interests to make 
significant cuts to this program at this time. It is as relevant today 
as when it was founded. Over 200,000 students have participated in the 
program in some 100 countries over the years. It offers Americans 
invaluable preparation to succeed in a global economy. This program 
also provides those from other countries direct exposure to American 
society and to our political and economic systems. Many Fulbright 
scholars go on to key positions in Government, business, and education.
  The Fulbright program is a cost-effective means of advancing American 
interests around the world. It involves partnerships between our Nation 
and other countries. Many of these countries make substantial financial 
contributions to the Fulbright Program. In addition, a portion of the 
program costs come from private sources.
  Mr. President, the Fulbright Program has enjoyed bipartisan support 
from Presidents and Congress throughout its history This program helps 
maintain American leadership throughout the world. It merits our 
continued support.

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