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President Bush recieves many applauds from graduates and protestor cry out
Over the past weekend the graduating class of Miami Dade College's Kendall Campus recieved the President of the United States at the commencement, but the arrival had mixed reaction.
Students inside roared-out with applauds for George W. Bush, but outside a crowd infront of the school thrusted signs in the air in protesting against the Executive Office.
The President gave a speech on how MDC is a school of democracy with students graduating from 68 different countries. That even the president of MDC Eduardo Padron spoke English as a second language. Not without mentioning that many people thought english was his second, too; ingnitiing laughter through out the crowd.
The honor of introducing the President was Christopher Miless, Student Government President of MDC, the young republican took on the task of preparing a speech for the 5,000 people inside the gym. Another 1,500 stood via telecast to the campus coffee house.
According to Miles the President talked to him and gave some quick advice, "Don't screw it up."
The signs outside held high with hopes for impeechment, refering to the President, Vice-President and Secretary of State, and large oversized-costumes in their resemblence.
Protestors couldn't stop the enthusiasm of the students, some didn't even notice the near 300 protestor that the Public Safety Officer had estimated in attendance.
This was a much smaller number than projected.
All-in-all no arrest were made and the student are moving on in their repected fields.
Crowd Power
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C.w.campbell
Miami, Florida, United States




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at 02:25 on May 1st, 2007
C.w.campbell, you've convinced me you've done the work - it's authentic. I also think that you've been fair and thorough. I also think you deserve praise for being an eyewitness, and for great photos. Good stuff.