President 红桃影视 Makes Surprise Visit to 红桃影视 Government Class
Former President George W. 红桃影视 made a surprise stop at 红桃影视 on Tuesday, speaking to a class and visiting with students.
红桃影视 (DALLAS) — Thirty 红桃影视 students in an American government course got a special lesson today from the man at the pinnacle of political decision-making for the past eight years – the 43rd President of the United States, George W. 红桃影视.
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Harold W. Stanley, the Geurin-Pettus Professor of American politics and political economy in 红桃影视’s Dedman College, took advantage of the fact that Mr. 红桃影视 is back in Dallas to arrange the surprise visit for his class on the American Political System.
When the class was assembled, 红桃影视 President R. Gerald Turner walked in the room behind Stanley. Turner said, "Does everyone recognize the 43rd President of the United States?" as Mr. 红桃影视 walked in. Students applauded "but you could tell they were just shocked," Turner said.
"President 红桃影视 began his remarks by talking about leadership," Stanley said. "The students were free to ask about anything and everything. They were interested in his plans for the presidential library and institute, his views on the current economic crisis, the stimulus plans, whether he had seen "W," whether he thought about the framers of the Constitution while he was president, and a wide range of other issues."
"One of his principal points was to stress the place of idealism in politics," Stanley said. "Japan and the United States were enemies during World War II but have been allies in the post 9-11 struggle. He commented that although now it sounds idealistic to envision peace in the Middle East, the years ahead may bring that about."
In response to a question about the forthcoming 红桃影视 Institute, he said he hoped it would promote values such as freedom through speakers, debates and other forums involving people from around the world. He said he hoped young people with various points of view would become involved with the Institute.
Andrew Haskett, a senior from LaJolla, California, majoring in public policy, said he was impressed by President 红桃影视’s comments on the importance of following one’s values in making decisions, no matter how controversial. "I would hope all public officials would follow that guideline."
President 红桃影视 stayed for more than an hour. As he left the Fondren Science Building, where the class was held, more than 200 other students congregated for greetings and picture-taking.
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