[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E166]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO MS. SOMHITA CHATTERJEE AND RECOGNIZING THE UNI-CAPITOL 
                    WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2019

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Uni-
Capitol Washington Internship Programme, (UCWIP). Our great nation has 
benefited from the cross-cultural exchange and dedication to public 
service that a group of remarkable Australian college students have 
demonstrated during their time on Capitol Hill.
  The Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme champions the 
positive growth of Australian undergraduate students through leadership 
and development on key political issues and in crucial policy areas. 
For two decades, UCWIP has matched some of the most outstanding young 
leaders with offices in the United States Congress. I am honored, once 
again, to be a host this year. Though each program participant is 
unique, I am proud to say that the reaction to working with them is 
universally positive. Our interns are known for being extremely bright, 
and their meaningful contributions regularly exceed our expectations. 
This has been especially true for our UCWIP intern, Somhita Chatterjee. 
Somhita came to us from the University of Melbourne, as an honor 
student pursuing Politics, International Studies, Media and 
Communications. Over the past month, I have watched Somhita work as an 
incredible leader, making assessments that are logical and well-thought 
out. She is dedicated and not afraid to champion issues that are 
important to her. She has also taught us so much about her home country 
and the many values we have in common. I have absolutely no doubt that 
Somhita's dynamic personality and skillset will help her to be the best 
that she can be in all her future endeavors. Somhita's generosity in 
serving Hoosiers, hard work, and positive presence have all been an 
incredible asset to our office, and we look forward to seeing her 
future success.
  Moreover, the program would not be where it is without a dedicated 
leader with a strong vision, and an unwavering spirit, making it all 
possible. I would like to thank Eric Federing for his continued 
leadership as the director and founder of the Uni-Capitol Washington 
Internship Programme. Under Eric's supervision, we see individual U.S.-
Australia relationships are thriving, forging new friendships that are 
a testament to our shared prosperity. Today's political climate calls 
for a global vision, and I am thankful that Eric continuously works to 
promote the exchange of views and ideas among leaders of the future. It 
has been an honor to have Somhita in our office, and I thank her for 
her hard work and commitment to public service. I wish her the best 
wherever her next journey may take her.

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