Hill Statement on Senate Passage of Fulbright ResolutionFor more information, contact: Mike Siegel, (202) 225-2506
Washington, DC,
July 7, 2016
Following the passage of the Senate version of the resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program introduced by Congressman French Hill (AR-02) and Senator John Boozman (AR), Congressman Hill released the below statement: “I appreciate Senator Boozman’s work to facilitate the Senate’s quick action on this legislation to honor the success of Senator Fulbright’s signature achievement in his long and storied career in public service. I look forward to the House moving our version of the resolution, and I will continue to work with leadership to ensure this happens in the near future.” Additional Information Arkansas Leaders Celebrate 70 Years of Fulbright Hill: Afghanistan's Fate Tied to the Fulbright Program Hill and Boozman Lead Efforts Recognizing 70th Anniversary of Fulbright Program ### About the Fulbright Program Established in 1946 by then-Arkansas U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright, this exceptionally American contribution to the world has educated over 360,000 students from 165 countries, including 52 Nobel Laureates and 31 heads of state. |
