Grads won’t forget this one - President Bush Delivers Speech at Concordia University

GM Today ^ | May 17, 2004 | ED ZAGORSKI

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President Bush receives his honorary doctorate from the Rev. Dr. Patrick T. Ferry, Concordia University President. Looking on is Dr. Leah Dvorak, recipient of the Ronald L. Berg Faculty Laureate.

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President Bush Delivers Powerful Pro-Life Speech at Concordia University


MEQUON, WI, May 17, 2004 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Speaking to graduates at Concordia University Saturday, U.S. President George Bush delivered a powerful pro-life message, saying, "Our greatest failures as a nation have come when we lost sight of our compassionate ideals -- in slavery, in segregation, and in every wrong that has denied the value and dignity of life."

The president pleaded, "America needs your good heart in meeting a basic responsibility: to protect and honor life in all its seasons. A compassionate society shows a special concern for those at the beginning of life, those at the end of life, and those who struggle in life with disabilities." To lively applause the President said, "Our worth as human beings does not depend on our health, or productivity, or independence, or any other shifting value the world might apply. Our worth comes from bearing the image of our Maker."

In obvious references to euthanasia and embryonic stem cell research, the President said, "This commitment to the value of every life also challenges our society. Technologies that have extended life also make treatment decisions harder at the end of life. New methods of research hold promise in treating disease. These innovations show the resourcefulness of humanity, and they must be guided by all the wisdom of humanity. Our standards must be high, and clear, and fixed. Life is not just a tool, or a commodity, or a means to other ends. Nothing good or just can be built on the destruction or suffering of others."

The President reminded the graduates that "Our Declaration of Independence calls life an endowment of the Creator, and on earth, an unalienable right." He encouraged them saying, "By your voice, and by your example, all of you can help to build a culture of life in America."

See the President's full address:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/
2004/05/20040514-4.html

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Just in case you missed this story... ping.

[TheBattman]

Where's this story on any "Mainstream" source? You won't find it. They just can't stand to print/broadcast anything that makes Bush look like a nice, decent man with a heart. Remember - Republicans can't be "warm-hearted" - they all want to starve the poor and only support the rich......

[Charles Henrickson]

Grahovac’s mother-in-law, Barbara Pierce, also of Illinois, said Bush was "magnanimous." "Bush is the epitome of American ideals," she said.

Co-inky-dink: "Barbara Pierce" also happens to be the maiden name of President G. W. Bush's mother.

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Here is one from the NY Times, though it is not as glowing as the one from GM news - Addressing Graduates but Speaking to Voters

President Bush before speaking at the Concordia graduation.

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"Bush is the epitome of American ideals," she said. "He exemplified that in his words today."

Nice story about "Dr. Bush".

[CWOJackson]

"He is a great man," she said. "He spoke of humanity and integrity and compassion. He is all of those combined. He is a gentleman in every sense of the word."

Can you imagine this being said about Clinton or Kerry?

Thanks for the ping.

[plushaye]

They used to call it the "IT factor" or "stardust". It was that special something that some people have that when they enter a room and make people notice. These special people have the ability to light up a room. George W Bush has it. Kerry doesn't have it. Gore didn't have it. George HW Bush didn't have it, but I think Barbara does. For the President, this charisma doesn't unfortunately come through on tv or at news conferences. It does come through at rallies and small meetings. That's why the more he tours, the more his support picks up in those areas. He has a secret weapon and it's not just the bully pulpit.

Thinking of ceremonies, I remember Bush being at one for a military graduation. The black naval cadet was so excited he came up and practically bowled over Bush, hugging him in his excitement. It was amazing. I was thinking that would have made the Secret Service sweat but it was really ok with Bush. Gore wouldn't have carried it off in a million years, and neither Kerry. It's what makes Bush special.

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Thank you. I used the keyword "integrity" and this little story popped up.

[Valentine_W]

Yep, that Concordia University is a great school.

[egarvue]

Both my wife and I are Concordia grads, class of '92. We are so proud of our school, they've been a pillar of conservatism in our church for many years now. We would have given anything to see this.

GO FALCONS!!!

[Valentine_W]

I am a graduate of Concordia RF.

[TexasTransplant]

How cool

[afraidfortherepublic]

I was there working as volunteer "Event Staff", and this speech was just the best Commencement speech I have ever heard. I'm saying that from the vatage of hearing John F. Kennedy speak at my husband's Charter Day, which preceded his graduation from UC Berkeley in 1963.

The audience was enthused, animated, and very supportive of Bush. It was thrilling.

[egarvue]

Really? When? My wife just got her master's degree in Early Childhood from RF two summers ago.

[Agnes Heep]

Can you imagine this being said about Clinton or Kerry?

Absolutely not. Clinton is an unprincipled adventurer, and Kerry's so-called ideals are predicated on breaking eggs to make omelettes.

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[Valentine_W]

This year; my degree is a BA in Political Science. For a long time, I wanted to move back out to Washington and work in the conservative movement, but alas, my drive to make money has led me to a Fortune 500 in the corporate world. Perhaps someday I will get back, although I doubt it. :(