With all the swirl of Internet policy back-and-forth and influence-wielding of all kinds going on these days, all the ups and downs and intrigue, I have to say that it was a total pleasure for me to be at the Department of Commerce today to witness the Department’s celebration of the arrival of September 30, 2010.
There were speeches and thank-yous galore and a real sense of exhalation and relief. There was a terrific mood of pride in the giant echoing lobby of Commerce. Tony Wilhelm gave a great address. There were zillions of great addresses. There was clapping and whooping and recognition for everyone who had worked so hard to get great grants out the door.
It is great to see such pride in public service. Congratulations to all.