This is a great day in Merced and a great day in higher education,

The government over-charged in this case. They underestimated the difficulty in proving these elements. They focused more on unreliable evidence.

It is a bittersweet experience to, on the one hand, have to testify against a client on the basis of a subpoena. But on the other hand, once you have exhausted your legal options, you are forced to, and will readily comply with, the law.

I want to talk about the responsibility that comes with the opportunity to study at the University of California at Merced. It's not enough to attend the school, to get a high-quality education and then focus selfishly on your own goals.

About 150 years ago it was time to talk about UC Berkeley and go Bears. About 100 years ago it was time to talk about UCLA and go Bruins, ... Today is the time to talk about UC Merced and go Bobcats.

This is the happiest moment of my life. Being born here, I could never imagine this university actually existing.