This year it appears that the university has learned that some key people may be leaving. I try to keep generally informed about what happens at Stanford. All in all, it seems we should have no trouble filling our time today. In Texas they say an old judge is like an old shoe - everything is all worn out except the tongue. And in this case President Hennessy asked not only a lawyer but an elderly judge to be the commencement speaker. I suppose that's why so many lawyers are asked to be commencement speakers they'?re in the habit of talking extensively even when they have nothing to say. The speaker is given no topic and is expected to be able to inspire all the graduates with a stirring speech about nothing at all. I congratulate your parents, and I commend you graduates for your good judgment in selecting them.Ī commencement speech is a particularly difficult assignment. First, they had the brains that you were lucky enough to inherit and, secondly, they probably provided at least some of the money you needed to sustain yourselves while you were here. I refer, of course, to the parents, who have made two significant contributions to your presence today. I suggest, however, that there are several heroes and heroines here today who should be recognized and with whom you graduates would like to share your glory. I realize we have gathered here today to applaud those of you who will be receiving degrees. And I might say, the faculty no longer has you to endure you have fame and fortune ahead of you your families and spouses and friends can look forward to seeing more of you and your speaker is greatly honored by the privilege of being with you today as a speaker at your commencement. After all, it is a day of joy for everyone: You graduates have no more exams or classes to endure. University: It is a great pleasure to be with you today at your commencement exercises. President Hennessy, faculty, graduates and friends of Leland Stanford Jr. Following is the text of the 2004 Commencement address by Sandra Day O'Connor, associate justice, Supreme Court of the United States:
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