The Honorable Mike Pompeo Secretary of State United States Department of State Washington, DC

Dear Secretary Pompeo:

When you began your service as Secretary of State, you said, “I am incredibly honored and humbled by the opportunity to lead the world’s finest diplomatic corps.” As leaders of American higher education, we join you in valuing the contributions of our nation’s diplomats and civil servants worldwide.

More than 72 years ago, Senator J. William Fulbright created a new kind of diplomat, the citizen-diplomats of the Fulbright Program. Since 1946, 380,000 Fulbrighters from the U.S. and 165 other countries have served U.S. national interests by teaching, advancing knowledge, building relationships, and spreading goodwill across the world.

We thank you for continuing your support of the Fulbright Program. 1,300 American universities and colleges host and send Fulbrighters. U.S. participants research, teach, and promote American leadership worldwide, while visiting scholars provide expertise and teach strategic languages. These resources greatly strengthen American higher education, keeping it the world’s leader.

The Fulbright Program is a powerful, smart and efficient investment for America. Thank you for joining the Fulbright Association, its Council of College and University Presidents, its University members, and all the signatories below in keeping the Fulbright Program strong for generations to come.

Respectfully yours,

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