Defining an Idiot: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's Speech to Northwestern Graduates
It's a great speech overall, albeit based on a popular television show that I have never watched - although members of my family did - "The Office," but if you cannot sit through all of it, I'd like to suggest going to 8:44 to hear about defining an idiot.
You know, I certainly disagreed vehemently with the Governor with respect to his position on new nuclear power in Illinois, but apparently he changed his mind and came back from the dark side to sign legislation allowing new nuclear plants in the State.
I have deep respect for anyone who can change his or her mind.
Beyond that, as an old man, and as a father, I definitely came to admire and come away with a more favorable opinion of the Governor from this speech.
The speech:
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