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Cockrell School of Engineering Advisory Board Dinner

When I was talking to the search committee, the Board of Regents, and the Governor, something I strongly suspected became crystal clear. It wasn’t the much better weather. It wasn’t tacos for breakfast. It wasn’t even the generous and engaged members of Longhorn Nation. Although all those things are wonderful. The thing that most attracted me to Texas is the ambition, confidence and optimism that is so clearly part of this state’s DNA.
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Austin Chamber of Commerce Opportunity Austin Breakfast

Good morning.  It’s great to be with you.

I want to thank the Chamber and Opportunity Austin for the chance to visit with you today.  And I appreciate the effort you all made to be here on a Friday, and before you’re fully caffeinated.

As Gary mentioned, though I visited many times over the years, I’m a relative newcomer to Austin – almost to the six-month mark.

People often ask about the differences between living in New York and living in Austin.

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Chancellor's Council Winter Meeting

Thank you, Chairman Eltife. I can’t tell all of you how much of a benefit it is to have a Chairman who is as well respected in the Capitol as Kevin. I’ve already seen on many occasions what a difference it makes. We are going to be very good partners this session and beyond.
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Statement Regarding the Task Force Report

Today is my first meeting with the Board of Regents. In my eight weeks on the job, I’ve learned a fair amount about the University of Texas System. I’ve been on every campus and I’ve been impressed by our institutional leadership, our faculty, and especially our students. This system of diverse, extraordinary institutions is well positioned for the beginning of the 21st Century. There’s much work to do, as we all know, but I feel very good about our prospects. What drew me to Texas originally and what fills me with hope every day is what I see as a central part of the ethos of this special place: a sense of ambition, confidence, and above all, optimism. I emphatically share this outlook, and it’s what gives me such high hopes for Texas and the UT System.

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Investiture of UTPB President Sandra Woodley

I’m pleased to be with you on this special day, as we observe the important, historic tradition of installing a new university president.  My wife’s family is from West Texas, and I’ve visited many times.   But this is my first visit to the Permian Basin and the University of Texas institution here.  Of course, like most Americans, I have become increasingly familiar with this part of the world. 
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Russell Reynold's Annual Leadership Dinner

Today is my three-week anniversary as Chancellor.   Actually, my first day on the job was the USC football game, and we’ve had a pretty good run since then.   In that same three weeks, we announced our latest Nobel Prize and a new MacArthur “Genius” award.   Please don’t hold me to this standard for the next three weeks!
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Legislative Appropriations Request Hearing Testimony

Good morning.  My name is James B. Milliken, and I’m Chancellor of the University of Texas System. I began my work as Chancellor one week ago.  I’m honored to represent the UT System today as we begin the legislative appropriations process. I’ve spent the last thirty years helping lead university systems in North Carolina, Nebraska and most recently New York. In other words, preparing for the UT System.