From the president

At the March 9 senate meeting, Student Body President Phil Gersman handed out a piece of paper with several quotes to the senate. These are some of the quotes that Gersman presented.

"I never know what South Carolina thinks on a measure. I never consult her. I act to the best of my judgment and according to my conscience. If she approves, well and good. If she does not and wishes anyone to take my place, I am ready to vacate. We are even."

John C. Calhoun

U.S. Senator, South Carolina

"For democracy means much more than popular government and majority rule, much more than a system of political techniques to flatter or deceive powerful blocks of voters. A democracy that has no George Norris to point to - no monument of individual conscience in a sea of popular rule - is not worthy to bear the name. The true democracy, living and growing and inspiring, puts its faith in the people - faith that the people will not simply elect men who will represent their views ably and faithfully, but elect men who will exercise their conscience judgment - faith that the people will not condemn those whose devotion to principle leads them to unpopular courses, but will reward courage, respect honor and ultimately recognize right."

John F. Kennedy

U.S. President