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Albright Speaks at Knox College Commencement

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Ablright took some subtle jabs at the Bush Administration during her commencement address Saturday at Knox College in Galesburg. The Georgetown University Diplomacy Professor questioned why more hasn't been done to stop genocide in Darfur, to safeguard the environment, and to defeat terrorism. Albright cited an inability to remain true to the country's principles in fighting the war. She also referred to a "lobotomized leadership."


Albright talked about the presidential campaign as well, saying the candidacies of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are cause for celebration. She told the 258 members of the Class of 2008 to continue to think for themselves.


To hear the Knox College Commencement ceremonies as broadcast live Saturday morning on WGIL, CLICK HERE. 




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