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Commencement Address by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA Susan E. RiceU.S. Permanent Representative?to the United Nations?U.S. Mission to the United Nations? Palo Alto, CA June 13, 2010  AS DELIVERED Good morning, Stanford!? Thank you very much, President Hennessy, for that very warm introduction. It is wonderful to be back at Stanford.? Having gotten around a bit over the last few years, I am more convinced than ever—that this is the best university on the face of the planet. It’s particularly gratifying to be back in this stadium, which is a rather special place for me.? It happens to be the spot where my husband and I had our first romantic moment. It was just as the Band was playing “Alright Now.”? (But my kids are in the audience, so I’m not going to give you any more detail.) Stanford has had an enormous impact on my life.? Not only is it where I met my husband, but it’s where I met the people, took the courses, and championed the causes that ultimately led me to make my career in international affairs.? Stanford also taught me focus and discipline. Once you’ve learned to study in a bathing suit on the grass with muscled men throwing frisbees over your head, you can accomplish almost anything. Let me join President Hennessy and start by recognizing the parents here today.? For many families, your kids have been living far away from home.? I grew up in Washington, DC, and I think my mother got over my decision to go to Stanford about three weeks ago. I still understand your pride in your children has no bounds. You have made great sacrifices to enable your kids to get such a tremendous education. So this is your day too. Parents, grandparents, family and friends, thank you for all you’ve done. Now, graduates: first and foremost, congratulations.? I suspect you’re feeling pretty good about yourselves right now. I remember feeling pretty good about myself too when I was sitti