Notable:
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was one of the speakers during commencement yesterday, and has told University of North Carolina graduates that the more we learn, the freer we will be. "Knowledge is the most powerful weapon in the fight against repression," he said. Every generation has brought more freedom to this country, and he expects the latest generation to continue the effort, especially after last Tuesday's vote approving a state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in North Carolina.
Quotable:
"The business world is dog eat dog, and the government world is the opposite."
I guess this is one of the most remarkable part of his speech– that occasionally, it is necessary to elbow each other. And Bloomberg successfully delivered these hard facts and advice without losing humor.
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