Political Quotes

“I rise today in honor of a very good friend of mine, Dr. David Strand, to recognize his pending retirement as president of Illinois State University in Bloomington, Illinois. I would be remiss not to come here today to honor Dr. Strand, for throughout his long and distinguished tenure, spanning from 1978 until 1999 at the university at Normal, Illinois, Illinois State University, Dr. Strand has helped shape the lives of thousands of young men and women. Over the years graduates of Illinois State University have traveled far beyond the borders of Illinois and have spread out around the country to become some of the best and the brightest in their respective fields. As doctors, lawyers, educators, business professionals and civic leaders, these men and women have gone on to help shape the United States into the prosperous, peaceful and strong Nation we are today. Dr. David Strand through his years of service helped make this happen, and for this we, as a Nation, owe him a debt of gratitude.”