But all of this success came at the end of a long climb.

These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

Just the example Delaware State University graduates set by the way they live their lives, should be an inspiration to other high school students to go to Delaware State.

Lance Armstrong, the famous cyclist and more importantly, cancer survivor, has said 'if you ever get a second chance for something, you've got to go all the way.'

This is a value-added college education if I have heard one described. And what is the most remarkable about Delaware State University graduates - is they just keeping giving back.

Through the years you, the Delaware State family and your predecessors, have faced many challenges. You worked through them with fierce determination and good will, and you have made great progress.

Ensuring a bright future for all our children is the responsibility of the community, the schools, families and like it or not- politicians as well.

Repaying the debt of these ultimate sacrifices seems nearly impossible but we must try.

Delaware State began as a school bent on service - teaching education, social services and nursing.

Delaware State is no longer a college for African Americans without other choices, it is a university of choice.

I remember coming to this college in the 1960s as a new legislator when a road divided the campus - and it was not fully paved at that - and no wall defined the campus from the highway.

I have loved every single person I met in my life, just the definition and situation varied.

It's like spicy food - sometimes you have to tone it down so more people can enjoy it.

Many models do yoga, but I find it boring. Id rather be outdoors having fun.

The difference between critics and audiences is that one is a group of humans and one is not.

Time will tell us what we did and didn't do.

I'm still rough around the edges. I grew up with not a lot of money, and just played sports my whole life. So you develop the sports-mouth with all of your friends.

She is not a writer at all, really; she is merely a gifted eccentric.

It takes good memory to keep up a lie

When I had been a film critic for ten minutes, I treated Doris Day as a target for cheap shots. I have learned enough to say today that the woman was remarkably gifted.

Jackson Pollock said once, "I don't really feel that many people in this world are alive." He said, "That's why I like you, Tom. You're alive."