In a democracy dissent is an act of faith. Like medicine, the test of its value is not its taste, but its effect, ... - J. William Fulbright

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In a democracy dissent is an act of faith. Like medicine, the test of its value is not its taste, but its effect, ...

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About J. William Fulbright

James William Fulbright (9 April 1905 – 9 February 1995) was an American politician, academic, and statesman who represented Arkansas in the United States Senate from 1945 until his resignation in 1974. As of 2023, Fulbright is the longest serving chairman in the history of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. He is best known for his strong multilateralist positions on international issues, opposition to American involvement in the Vietnam War, and the creation of the international fellowship program bearing his name, the Fulbright Program. He supported racial segregation, supported the creation of the United Nations and opposed the .

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Alternative Names: James William Fulbright • William Fulbright
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To give this activity even covert support is of a piece with the hypocrisy and cynicism for which the United States is constantly denouncing the Soviet Union in the United Nations and elsewhere. This point will not be lost on the rest of the world-nor on our own consciences.
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