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Former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore recalled his own Harvard commencement while addressing University of Tennessee graduates Friday. "I remember the weather and the feelings of excitement and relief and the parties," Gore said. "I have absolutely no idea who gave the speech at my commencement. None whatsoever." Gore will be remembered, however, for a 20-minute speech laced with both humor and serious concerns while receiving only the third honorary doctorate given by UT Knoxville.

Hoaxes: Instead of having his Nobel Prize rescinded for espousing climate fraud, the prophet of doom is set to receive an honorary doctorate of laws and humane letters from the University of Tennessee for his work. (snip) Gore has not changed the planet for the better. He has pushed policies that have stunted economic growth and increased joblessness, poverty and hunger around the world. He's a climate charlatan, the Elmer Gantry of global warming, and it matters not if his latest undeserved award is printed on recycled paper.