Yes, when I was here the first word of the…

Yes, when I was here the first word of the alma mater was ‘Men…Men of Dartmouth, give a rouse…’ Well, now the first word is ‘Dear.’ Some things change for the better.

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Commencement Address at Dartmouth College June 9th, 2002

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