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Pugh. Dear brothers and sisters, it is such an honor and pleasure to stand at this podium today and

address you.

I graduated from BYU over 40 years ago. I have a great love for this

university and what it stands for. All those who have had the privilege of

attending BYU are the beneficiaries of the sacrifice of millions

across the world who love the Lord and his children. It is a great blessing to

attend here and as with most blessings it comes with a responsibility to reflect

the principles and standards taught in this unique setting. The BYU experience was

life changing for me.

It was here that I met Alicia, my wife of nearly 42 years.

It was here that I expanded my vision of possibilities both temporally and spiritually. It was here that I

strengthened my convictions and increased my desire to follow the Savior. It was

here that I learned to learn and it was here that I learned so much about loving God and His son.

I share the expectation and hope of those who have given so liberally that this experience will

change you, draw you closer to the Savior, and prepare you in every way to make a

difference in the world. In this crowd there may be the next

Warren Buffett, Elon Musk or JK Rolling. We appreciate the gifts in business and science and

the arts that brilliant people have given us. the No one would argue with the fact that they have changed the world we live in.

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