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Bush, George W.
Former U.S. President
United States
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"We must also reaffirm our commitment to promote educational opportunities that enable American students to study abroad, and to encourage international students to take part in our educational system."
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Clinton, William J.
Former U.S. President
United States
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"The nearly 500,000 international students now studying in the United States at the postsecondary level not only contribute some $9 billion annually to our economy, but also enrich our communities with their cultures, while developing a lifelong appreciation for ours. The goodwill these students bear for our country will in the future constitute one of our greatest foreign policy assets."
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Goodman, Allan E.
President and CEO
Institute of International Education
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"We have received messages of support from people all over the world who have studied in the United States. Students and alumni of every nationality and religious and political background have voiced their hope, as one student said, that programs of exchange may help us to 'stand together in solidarity with the voice of reason and work together to spread peace."
"When more international students are given the chance for meaningful study and opportunities to gain an appreciation of our society, there will be less hatred of America and misunderstanding of our values and way of life. The personal and professional relationships that international students make while they are studying in this country help forge strong bonds with the United States after their return, as they go on to conduct research or do business with their counterparts here, and particularly when they move on to leadership positions in their home countries.'"
(Joint statement with Henry Kaufman)
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Hoekstra, Peter (R-MI)
Former Chairman
House Subcommittee on Select Education
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"The impact of international students on American campuses is great. International students receive an unparalleled education, while also exposing American students to world cultures. The relationships that are built and the understanding of other cultures that is gained is a gift and should be encouraged."
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Kaufman, Henry
Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Institute of International Education
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"We have received messages of support from people all over the world who have studied in the United States. Students and alumni of every nationality and religious and political background have voiced their hope, as one student said, that programs of exchange may help us to 'stand together in solidarity with the voice of reason and work together to spread peace.'"
"When more international students are given the chance for meaningful study and opportunities to gain an appreciation of our society, there will be less hatred of America and misunderstanding of our values and way of life. The personal and professional relationships that international students make while they are studying in this country help forge strong bonds with the United States after their return, as they go on to conduct research or do business with their counterparts here, and particularly when they move on to leadership positions in their home countries.'"
(Joint statement with Allan E. Goodman)
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