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Commencement Address at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan.(Brief Article)(Transcript)
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April 30, 2000
Thank you very much. I must say I was very moved by Secretary Slater's remarks. But I realize he was lifted to new heights of eloquence by being back at his alma mater. And I also realize he was once again proving the adage of Clinton's third law of politics: Whenever possible, be introduced by someone you have appointed to high office. [Laughter] They will praise you to the skies, true or false. [Laughter]
I must say, I was afraid, though, Rodney was about to commit--we have been friends for many years--I've never heard him say anything politically ...
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