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yes - they nailed it . VBO
> On May 6, 2015, at 2:46 AM, tedkaufman@comcast.net wrote:
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> I was especially moved by this letter inviting VP to speak at Yale Class Day. The students captured what makes him so special.
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> Public service
> Length of service
> Leadership
> Advocate for those who many times have no advocate
> Humor
> Character
> Resilience
> Compassion
> Toughness
> Refusal to compromise on principle
> Commitment to family,religion,country
> Commitment to a Balanced life
> Leadership on so many positions
> Never forgetting to speak you mind
> Commitment to bipartisanship
> Not shied away from challenging issues
> Putting progress above political posturing for the good of the country
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> Quite a list, and they all ring true.
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> The Vice President
> Old Executive Office Building
> Washington, DC 20501
> Courtesy of Jake Sullivan
> ​​​​​​November 20, 2014
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> Dear Mr. Vice President,
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> On behalf of the Yale College Class of 2015, we write with great hope and excitement to invite you to be our Class Day speaker at Yale’s 314th Commencement on Sunday, May 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm.
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> We write not only as representatives of our class, but also as students who have deeply admired your commitment to public service. From your time as one of youngest elected senators in the history of the United States to your strong leadership on civil rights and foreign policy, you have been a consistent advocate for the American people.
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> We want to hear from you not only because of the positions you’ve held, but also because of your sense of humor and triumphs over tragedy. In a time that seems increasingly plagued by conflict and strife, you are a shining example of resiliency and compassion for others. As we set out to make our own marks on the world, your toughness and refusal to compromise on your principles are traits that we should all strive for.
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> It would be an honor to have you serve as the Class Day speaker, because you have set a high bar for commitment to family, to religion and to your country. Your legendary daily Amtrak trips from Wilmington to Washington showcased the depth of your commitment to a balanced life - something that students often struggle to conceptualize as we sit as this fork in the road of life.
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> We also ask you because we believe that we can learn lessons of leadership from you. From your time as a junior senator, a senior senator, chairman of various Senate committees and now Vice President of the United States, you have navigated myriad positions while never forgetting to speak your mind. We admire how you have not shied away from addressing the most challenging issues facing our country and our world today. Your longstanding commitment to bipartisanship has served the American people well in these troubling times, as you have consistently placed concrete progress above political posturing for the good of the country.
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> While we recognize that your schedule is challenging, we are fervently hoping you will consider adding this event and allowing the Yale Class of 2015 – many of whom hope to emulate your career of distinction and service –to hear you as they graduate.
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> ​​​​Most respectfully,
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> ​​​Jeremy Hutton and Akinyi Ochieng, Officers of the Class of 2015
> Draft: 5/5/2015 5pm
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