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Remarks by the President at The Ohio State University Commencement Ohio Stadium Columbus, Ohio THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Hello, Buckeyes! O-H! AUDIENCE: I-O! THE PRESIDENT: O-H! AUDIENCE: I-O! THE PRESIDENT: O-H! AUDIENCE: I-O! THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you so much. Everybody, please be seated. Thank you, Dr. Gee, for the wonderful introduction. I suspect the good President may have edited out some other words that were used to describe me. (Laughter.) I appreciate that. But I'm going to let Michelle know of all the good comments. To the Board of Trustees; Congresswoman Beatty; Mayor Coleman; and all of you who make up The Ohio State University for allowing me to join you -- it is an incredible honor. And most of all, congratulations, Class of 2013! (Applause.) And of course, congratulations to all the parents, and family, and friends and faculty here in the Horseshoe -- this is your day as well. (Applause.) I've been told to ask everybody, though, please be careful with the turf. Coach Meyer has big plans for this fall. (Laughter.) I very much appreciate the President’s introduction. I will not be singing today. (Laughter.) AUDIENCE: Aww -- (laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: It is true that I did speak at that certain university up north a few years ago. But, to be fair, you did let President Ford speak here once -- and he played football for Michigan! (Laughter.) So everybody can get some redemption. | 
