dr. godwin to the podium at this time. in recognition of gov. mitt romney's contribution and an acknowledgement of his camaraderie on the right to preserve those values upon which this nation was founded, but the power invested in me by the board of trustees at liberty university, the doctor humanities is hereby conferred upon gov. mitt romney with all the rights and the privileges pertaining thereto. now, to deliver our 39th annual commencement address, i am thrilled to welcome the next president of united states, gov. mitt romney. [applause] >> thank you so very much. thank you for that powerful and moving and emotional introduction. thank you for your friendship. what a great man. chester falwell, thank you for your introduction and your support in kind is today. faculty and staff and distinguished guests, parents and friends and graduating seniors from liberty. [applause] 40 graduates, of course, this moment marks a clear ending and a clear -- for the graduates, of course, this moment marks a clear ending and a clear beginning. to the class