As usual, the Washington program included students from both Wichita State and Kansas State universities. Former Representative Bob Whittaker directed the Washington program, as he has for the past eight years. This was Bob's last class of interns, but he leaves the internship program in great shape. One highlight of the semester was a February luncheon hosted by Senator Dole in his law offices. The interns had a great time and commented on how the senator lingered to chat with them.
All interns write frequent or daily journal entries as part of their course work.
This morning Secretary of State Albright and Secretary of Defense Cohen, along with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified before the committee on NATO expansion, although they discussed Iraq some as well. In addition to the civics lesson, my internship helped me decide which direction I would like to take my education. I feel that law school is the great option. I hope to use my law degree to pursue a career in public policy. It was really cool to see them all together.