The Honorable Paul Wolfowitz, Deputy Secretary of Defense, was the commencement speaker on 2 June 2001 on the occasion of the Graduation of the Class of 2001. His speech was profound at that time, through a pouring rain that traditionally marks a class headed to war. In the aftermath of 9/11 a few months later and now on the verge of a war with Iraq,

  it is worthwhile to replay and read that speech now. The amazingly prophetic themes of his speech were: Surprise and Courage. Please listen to his remarks again, and keep our sons and daughters who serve in your prayers