[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 22 (Monday, February 11, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S847]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            UNI-CAPITOL WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2008

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I am proud to be involved for a 
second year in the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, an 
exchange program in which outstanding college students from Australia's 
top universities compete to serve as interns for the U.S. Congress. The 
program is in its ninth year of bringing the Washington experience to 
our friends from Australia, firsthand. In addition to working in 
congressional offices, the program provides students with a number of 
other opportunities and activities, including visits to historic sites, 
visits to government agencies, meetings with government leaders, and 
educational events.
  This year, Suzi Allan, a student from the University of Canberra, 
Australia, is taking a 2-month hiatus from her communications degree to 
help me serve Idaho constituents. Of the program, Suzi says, ``The 
UCWIP has given me the unique opportunity to gain firsthand insight 
into the world's most influential government. I have had incredible 
experiences while working in Senator Crapo's office and have enjoyed 
learning more about the U.S. Congress. Working in the heart of 
America's political establishment is a fantastic experience that I will 
always remember.''
  This year, I would again like to thank Director Eric Federing and his 
wife, Daphne, for their continued commitment to enlarging the 
educational experience of students in their home country of Australia. 
Free nations have a responsibility to work together to promote the 
liberty that have provided social, cultural, and economic success. 
Bringing young people together in their formative educational years 
promotes these partnerships for prosperity across national lines and 
highlights our Nations' shared goals and interests. I am pleased to be 
able to participate in this well-crafted and successful 
program.

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