I submit his speech because I know others would like to read it: I am both happy and proud to be with you and to be so honored on such an important occasion for this great and growing university. As many of you know. I am a refugee from the classroom. and every chance I have to return to a universitynot to mention the chance for an honorary degreehelps me keep my credentials as a political science professor in order. In fact. my first experience as a Vice President was as vice president of the American Political Science Association. I The business of politics is not the most secure in the world. and it doesnt hurt to have a little insurance.