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...gave a fantastically crisp 15-minute speech on the importance of clean energy. He also called out the fools who don't believe in clean energy and the "folks" who have been lobbying against the energy and climate bill. And then he left. Off to something important like Deval Patrick's fundraiser. Too bad his motorcade wasn't actually displaced to the top of Building 10 so we could have him around longer...
While acknowledging the bureaucratic nature of his job, Patrick stressed the importance of service especially in a time of crisis. “Even in the bleakest of times, people are full of hope,” he said, challenging the audience to serve the public in whatever way they could...
Speaking of his time as a first-term governor, Patrick said he was proud of many achievements, including three balanced budgets and an expansion of low-income public housing. But he did add that his state and country were still in economic crisis, despite quick action from the federal government. “We don’t seem to appreciate how close we were to a depression,” said the governor...
...Patrick cited a similar commitment, looking back to his undergraduate experience with the Phillips Brooks House Association and his post-graduation work in Darfur. “In order to serve effectively, our work was very personal,” he said of his experiences. “You had to understand the policy framework, but you had to get out of that framework to see where policy touches people...
Jordan E. Sessler ’13 said Patrick’s message had “great wisdom and energy,” adding that “it was especially valuable to know there are many ways for people to serve their communities.” Patrick encouraged the audience to have the courage to transcend their own interests by taking action in the realm of public service...