i've got a website, rumsfeld.com which i put a speech by adlai stevenson on their that was given to myior class in college in 1954. and if you've got young people who are fainthearted, who are wondering, gee, about the world, read that speech by adlai stevenson. he was governor of my home state. i don't think he would have been a delicate president to be honest with you. he was kind of cerebral type. one of his campaign slogans was, a kids of the world unite. we have nothing to lose but our yoke. [laughter] but his speech to my senior class in 1954 was absolutely brilliant. and i think if you read something like that you are reassured. and if you think about the people who do stand up and support people and understand how precious what we have -- you know, i've got a couple of titanium hips and a titanium shoulder. i wanted on the body parts but they wouldn't give them. [laughter] so in comes a therapist to the house one time after one of my hips was done in animation with his wit and after -- and that way. he did it for three days and i said look, i'm a good student. i can do myself,

the markets are very jittery. , who was theident grandfather of adlai stevenson, was not someone who seen as being reliable. his supporters believed that any hints that the president was in danger at all, in terms of his health, would send the markets further into the tank. all of the investors would pull out and accelerates a tank that was already in full swing. they had to maintain the liquidity in the markets. the only way to do that was to keep this completely secret. not talking about a little secret. they have to do a surgery to make sure that that there are no external scars. he sounded like he was purposely ok. >> it must've been a skill to learn how to speak with that. has to do with what mrs. cleveland did after she left office. the next democratic first lady, mrs. wilson, got involved in international affairs and attended democratic conventions. .o did eleanor roosevelt jacqueline kennedy worked to save places like grand central station. did francis get involved in any way? did she attends democratic conventions? did she use her influence politically? >> we will get to tha

perpetuate the notion of citizenship in the way that another politician in my home state of illinois, adlai stevenson, once described asriotism, not as short flimsiest outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." that would patriotism is. exports citizenship is. [applause] what citizenship is. i don't have any grand theories. on a beautiful day like this, you guys have celebrating to do. i will not get partisan. i'm asking the same king of you that president bush did when he spoke at this amendment in 2002. america needs more than taxpayers, spectators, and occasional voters, he said, america needs to opine. motto istes from whose education for citizenship, i know all of you get that this is what you signed up for. it's what your country expects of view. so, in reply, i will ask for two things from the class of 2013. to participate and to persevere. your democracy does not function without your active participation. at a bare minimum, that means voting eagerly and often, not having somebody drag you into it at 11:30 when you are having breakfast. [laughter] it means know

adlai stevenson once said, i am "oted amount "-- quoting now it depends for its success and liability of the good judgment of so many of us." these words are etched in granite at the irs headquarters just outside of washington dc. a speed to the need of government at all levels -- they speak to the need of government at all levels. that confidence was broken recently by the news that the irs targeting conservative groups seeking tax exempt status. in doing so, the irs abandoned good judgment and lost the public's trust. the american people have every right to be outraged. targeting groups based on their political views is not only inappropriate, it is intolerable. we need to understand how and why this targeting occurred. we need to know who was involved and who was responsible. we need to install new safeguards to ensure it never happens again. the irs is one of the most direct relations with the people of any agency. the a irs employees know where we live, where we work, how many children we have lima and what investments -- we have, and what investments we make. irs employees and p

perpetuate the notion of citizenship in a way that another politician in my home state of illinois, adlai stevensonescribed patriotism, not as short frenzied outbursts of emotion, but a steady dedication of a life time. that's what patriotism is, what citiz citiz citiz citizenship is. [ applause ] >> i don't pretend to have all the answers. i won't offer some grand theory on a beautiful day like this. you guys all have celebrating to do. i won't get partisan because that's not what citizenship is about. in fact i'm asking the same thing of that you president bush did when he spoke at this commencement in 2002. americans need more taxpayers, spectators and occasional voters, he said. america needs full-time citizens. and as graduates from a university -- [ applause ] as graduates from a university whose motto is education for citizenship, i know all of you get that this is what you've signed up for. it's what your country expects of you. so briefly i'll ask for two things from the class of 2013. to participate and to persevere. after all, your democracy does not function without your active particip

host: joining me, andrew conneen from adam i stevenson larsonhool and we have also from adlai stevenson. if you are a student preparing for the ap government exam. thank you for joining us. students know what this is all about but for those who don't, tell us a little bit about this exam. guest: it takes place on tuesday, it will be for college credit. students have been prepping the entire year, in some cases, since january, to get college credit if they can do well on the multiple-choice and free response questions. host: as students prepare, so advice -- some advice. you go there are two portions. one is multiple-choice. 60 multiple-choice questions in a 45 minute time period, and then 100 minutes to write four says think essays on american government and politics. i say, game on. host: i can tell you first and foremost, to start this segment. we want to hear from students only. students who are preparing for the exam. we have two experts. if you live in the eastern and central time zone, here is the number could -- to call -- host: students, call-in. the rest of you who want to stay

as adlai stevenson said mama the success of our government -- said, the success of our government depends on so many. it is clear, the irs used poor judgment. today, they will have to answer for it. >> thank you, mr. chairman. before i begin, i would like to take a moment that my thoughts and prayers are with the good people of oklahoma who have been impacted by the devastating tornadoes. in particular, my prayers go to those who lost loved ones. it was a really catastrophic storm. i hope they will be up to deal with this in every good way. thank you for convening this important hearing. we agree. despite some claims to the contrary, the irs targeting is a scandal. it undermines the americans trust that the government will enforce the law without regard to political beliefs or party affiliation. make no mistake, this hearing and investigation that will follow are critical to this country. over the weekend, a senior white house official said republicans are on a "partisan fishing expedition." i hope they are not referring to what this committee is doing. this would be very disconcerting pa

the vice president, who was the grandfather of adlai stevenson, was not someone who is seen as beinghis supporters believed that any hints that the president was in danger at all, in terms of his health, would send the markets further into the tank. all of the investors would pull out and accelerates a tank that was already in full swing. they had to maintain the liquidity in the markets. the only way to do that was to keep this completely secret. we're not talking about a little secret. they have to do a surgery to make sure that that there are no external scars. >> he sounded like he was purposely ok. >> it must've been a skill to learn how to speak with that. >> my question has to do with what mrs. cleveland did after she left office. the next democratic first lady, mrs. wilson, got involved in international affairs and attended democratic conventions. so did eleanor roosevelt. jacqueline kennedy worked to save places like grand central station. did frances get involved in any way? did she attends democratic conventions? did she use her influence politically? >> we will get to tha

as adlai stevenson said, the success of our government depends on the good judgment of so many. it is clear to exercise poor judgment in this case. today, will have to answer for it. senator hatch. >> well, thank you, mr. chairman. before i begin, would like to take a moment to say my thoughts and prayers are with the good people of oklahoma who have been impact goodbye yesterday's devastating tornadoes. in particular, my prayers go out to those who have lost loved ones. it really catastrophic storm and i hope they will be able to deal with this tragedy and every good way. thank you, mr. chairman. you and i do not always agree on the issues, but on this point we agree. despite some claims to the contrary, dirs irs is a scandal. it undermines american trust that the government will enforce the law without regard to political beliefs or party affiliation. make no mistake, this hearing in the investigation that will follow are absolutely critical of this country. over the weekend come to senior white house official said republican are on a partisan fishing expedition, unquote and w