I won a fellowship from the Phillips Foundation in D.C. for $7500. The title of my project is "Enemies, Domestic: An Investigation into Appeasement of Evil by America's Colleges." Bernadette and I visited the National Press Club where I gave the last -- and by far the shortest -- speech there to some approval. Here is its text:
I know I'm the last one, so I'll be brief.
I know better than to get between people and the exit -- but I would be remiss if I did not thank the beneficence of Mr. Phillips, the help of Mr. Farley, the patience of Ms. Henderson, and the support of everyone at the Phillips Foundation. I would also like to thank my boss -- and my friend -- Brian Kennedy of the Claremont Institute, who is also in attendance. Together, we are part of a team that publishes the Claremont Review of Books, one of the best quarterlies in the country. I can say that more honestly now that I am off to The Wall Street Journal. Of course I am also very grateful to my fellow fellows, especially fellows past, who I understand contributed some $7500 to make my project possible.
My project is not about our friends, but about our enemies -- radical Islam.... and American higher education. The nexus between the two is a problem for those who love liberty. We can talk about it later, but over drinks because if there is one thing that unites the two especially it is their disdain of conservatives having a good time.
I know I'm the last one, so I'll be brief.
I know better than to get between people and the exit -- but I would be remiss if I did not thank the beneficence of Mr. Phillips, the help of Mr. Farley, the patience of Ms. Henderson, and the support of everyone at the Phillips Foundation. I would also like to thank my boss -- and my friend -- Brian Kennedy of the Claremont Institute, who is also in attendance. Together, we are part of a team that publishes the Claremont Review of Books, one of the best quarterlies in the country. I can say that more honestly now that I am off to The Wall Street Journal. Of course I am also very grateful to my fellow fellows, especially fellows past, who I understand contributed some $7500 to make my project possible.
My project is not about our friends, but about our enemies -- radical Islam.... and American higher education. The nexus between the two is a problem for those who love liberty. We can talk about it later, but over drinks because if there is one thing that unites the two especially it is their disdain of conservatives having a good time.
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