dr. steger for his leadership and dedication over the past 14 years as president of virginia tech. dr. steger is a true virginia leader, and the very embodiment of virginia tech's motto, that i may serve. he has led this university through good times and through some of the darkest moments in our commonwealth, in our nation's history. and i've no doubt that he will continue to serve virginians as he begins the next chapter of his life. dr. steger, i wish you well in your retirement. and on behalf of all virginia, thank you for what you have done. and i would not ask everybody in this stadium to stand and give a round of applause for the outstanding leadership of dr. steger. [applause] >> and now to the class of 2014. first of all i want you to know that i sat where you're sitting now, and nothing is worse than a politician giving a long and boring commencement address. [shouting] >> all right. start your watches. i promise to be done in less than 10 minutes, folks. so you can get onto celebrating if you haven't already started. i'm here to congratulate each and everyone of you for the h