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"The Fulbright Program aims to bring a little more knowledge, a little more reason, and a little more compassion into world affairs and thereby to increase the chance that nations will learn at last to live in peace and friendship." - Senator J. William Fulbright

• The primary function of the Fulbright Commission is to administer the Fulbright Program which was established by the US Congress in 1946 under legislation sponsored by Senator J. William Fulbright.
• The purpose of the Fulbright Program worldwide is to increase mutual respect and understanding between people of the United States and people of other countries through educational and cultural exchanges.
• Currently, the Fulbright Program operates in over 155 countries worldwide.

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