William B. Bader, Remarks, 50th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program Archive Site for State Department information prior to January 20, 2001. This site is not updated. A Fulbright Experience Ambassador Hall, Minister Gehrer, Rector Winckler, honored guests, friends and associates of the Fulbright program in Austria.
Today is an extraordinary day.
I'm sure that Senator Fulbright would look down on this celebration with a great deal of pride, with the keen interest that typified his engagement with the world, and with a real sense of accomplishment. As for myself, my reaction is one of awe, wonder, and a great deal of pride. As some of you may know, Fulbright and all that Fulbright represents has been a substantial part of my life, and not just as a former Fulbright scholar. I worked for Senator Fulbright during those tumultuous days of Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. I also have a Fulbright son and brother.