After reading an excerpt from William J. Fulbright, "The Arrogance of Power," the author argued that Americans were abusing their power during the Vietnam War ignoring international law and distorting U.S. Foreign Policies. This essay supports the point that power has a tendency to breed arrogance. Arrogance comes from a know-it-all attitude or “as a psychological need that nations seem to have to prove that they are bigger, better, or stronger than other nations (Fulbright 1966).” Being overconfident and looking down on others is a surefire way to offend an arrogant attitude. William J. Fulbright “holds the record as the longest-serving chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, from 1959 to 1974, (Fulbright 1966).” Senator Fulbright was against the United States always involving itself in the affairs of other countries. To put it frankly, he believed that Americans should mind their own business and stop continually meddling in the affairs of other countries. The United States tended to intervene in the affairs of other countries even when it was not invited to do so. Almost like an older brother who just wants to protect his younger brother whenever a situation arises. When power is given to a country, it is necessary to establish boundaries and limits on how that power is to be used, because if Americans perceive that they are better than others, then that power will most likely be misused. One of the topics What Senator Fulbright makes a valid point about has to do with perspective. “After having done so much and succeeded so well, America is now at that point in history where a great nation is in danger of losing its perspective on what is squarely within its purview of power and what is beyond ...half of paper...that Americans go to other countries and act as if the people should bow to them. Helping other countries sometimes doesn't mean the United States is better than that country. There may be times when foreign countries may be called upon to help America and there cannot be an attitude of “there is nothing you can do for me.” Americans are generally known as good people. In conclusion, Senator Fulbright's argument succeeds. He made many valid points and gave logical examples of how arrogance manifested itself through Americans during the Vietnam War. Senator Fulbright warned of what could happen if the United States continues to abuse the power it already holds in and against foreign countries. He simply wanted to point out that there must be limits and restrictions on how Americans act and react to foreign policy.