Political Quotes

“Virginia Military Institute is world renowned for many achievements, but I rise today to recognize VMI for producing one of the highest numbers of Fulbright Scholars, nationally, for the 2019-2020 academic year. This world-renowned program seeks to improve cultural relationships through the exchange of students, faculty, and ideas. The three bright individuals to receive this prestigious honor are Second Lieutenant Annika Tice, Colonel Howard Sanborn, and Colonel Geoff Jensen. One of only 2,200 students who received a scholarship last year, Second Lieutenant Tice used her Fulbright to educate others and taught English in the Ivory Coast. Colonel Sanborn, a professor of international studies and political science, used this opportunity to study legislative politics in Hong Kong. Colonel Jensen, a professor of history, will conduct research in Madrid this coming summer. Sanborn and Jensen were among only 470 faculty to receive a Fulbright distinction this year. With more colleges and universities than nearly any other district in the country, I am proud that these three individuals exemplify the talent that the Sixth District attracts. Congratulations to VMI on this noteworthy accomplishment. ____________________”