Posted on 06/18/2011 11:04:16 PM PDT by KittyKares
Mexican President Felipe Calderón urged graduating students to "do what so many said was impossible" during Stanford University's 120th Commencement on Sunday in Stanford Stadium.
Calderón's visit took place under tight security and with a large contingent of Mexican journalists. Calderón is known internationally for his fight against drug cartels, an effort that has cost many lives. Within Mexico, however, he is also known as a champion who has taken on the tax system, the judicial system, arms control, and financial and immigration reform.
*** "It is possible to prevent climate change and foster growth simultaneously," he said, noting Mexico's initiatives to protect forests and other resources while generating income for families.
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Nah;he was busy golfing
Agreed, but we leture other nations every day - like Israel.
I was thinking of that, too. Aren’t there any American leaders Stanford feels have advice worth listening to?
It’s not impossible; our leaders just don’t want us to control immigration.
lol!
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