Kennedy Celebrates LSU’s Academic Excellence
“I value opinions, but opinions are like elbows: everyone has one. You’re entitled to share it, but I want you to think about and, hopefully, learn more about the LSU I know, which enjoys excellence not only in athletics, but excellence in academics.”
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today lauded Louisiana State University for its significant contributions to both Louisiana and the nation.
Key Excerpts from the Speech
“No matter what you read about LSU — and I know there’s been a lot in the news about our athletic program, and frankly, also about our academics — I just want you to remember this, and I know I’m biased: It truly is an extraordinary university. It’s an extraordinary university of student-athletes, but it’s an extraordinary university in its academic achievements as well.”
Senator Kennedy also recalled advice from former Governor Buddy Roemer, highlighting the importance of education for the state’s future:
“Buddy used to say to me all the time, ‘Kennedy, here’s what you’ve got to understand about Louisiana.’ He said, ‘The key to Louisiana’s future is not who the governor is. The key to Louisiana’s future is not who the U.S. senator is. The key to Louisiana’s future is not the unemployment rate. We talk about it, and we worry about it, but that’s not the key to our future. The key to Louisiana is not the price of oil, as important as that is to an oil state. The key is education.’ And education in Louisiana is Louisiana State University.”
Senator Kennedy emphasized that LSU’s value goes beyond sports, reflecting a strong foundation in academic excellence that shapes the state’s progress.
Author's Summary: Senator John Kennedy praises LSU as an exceptional university, highlighting its academic strengths and its vital role in Louisiana’s future through education.
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