What the senators said...

Senator Václav Fisher "Miroslav Matej (PIP 1999-2000 intern) was a great help in preparing laws for the meetings of the Committee on European Integration. Mr. Matej's professional skills are very high, and he contributed to the discussion with points that made sense."

Former Intern Michal Palata "I got to talk to a lot of people in very high positions and could discuss with them. I could tell them my opinions and ask them questions that interested me. I have to say that I often had to change the views that I had on different things, and I also gained a lot of new experience. Moreover, I could apply what I learned at school and compare it with lessons in practice. That's why I think the project is unique, and why I would recommend it to all students who are at least a bit interested in what happens in the country in which they live."

Deputy Vilém Holár "This program brings not only very qualified help to an MP, but also gives him/ her close contact with the latest academic options on how to solve many political questions."

Senator Zuzana Roithová "I think that students of law need to be given the chance to see how legislative institutions function, and that the students must be allowed to take part in this process. Even though they are still in their studies, their comments on laws under discussion have helped in the (European) integration process."

Senator Michael Zantovský when speaking of intern Martin Jerábek said the following, "Martin showed that he has a very qualified academic background and is able to use a wide perspective for practical purposes. The intellectual ability of the intern can help a committee very much in the execution of daily work and in the solving of complex problems."