rebecca hagelin. >> i was seated in a room not unlike this one as an intern in washington. between my junior year and senior year in college and i fell in love in washington. as somebody who grew up in florida with a family that was active in changing our world and in changing lives, i knew early on that it was my calling to try to influence the culture around me. and coming to washington was really one of the smartest things that i did and then returning after i graduated and hitting the pavement looking for that first job was very critical. you see behind me three statements with the clare boothe luce institute inspiring women, discover leaders and changing lives and i would like to focus on the changing lives segment today. and how each one of you can impact your culture and your country's future. many times when we are at this age in our lives that you are, we feel a little uncertain about what our calling is in our life. well, i would submit to you that your greatest calling in life is to truly make a difference, first of all, in the lives of people that are around you

rebecca hagelin, students will greatly benefit from her expertise in the area of family, traditional values and the culture war. we're proud to call her a luce lady and i hope you'll consider bringing her to your campus this year. we're so honored that the conservative leaders we have here have agreed to come and share their wisdom and insight into the most important issues we face today and from perspectives you're not likely hearing from your professors. too many of america's college campuses have become nothing more than training grounds for leftist thought. professors and administrators no longer seek to provide you with a balanced education, letting you form your own opinions based on the facts. rather, they use the classroom as a platform for liberal indoctrination under the guise of diversity and tolerance. it is my hope that the messages from today's speakers will inspire you to go back to your peers and professors and take a stand for your principles of national defense, individual liberty, free enterprise and traditional values. one of the most powerful ways you can spread