But under these portentous circumstances, what you say better be true.

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What makes me proud is if I look at them and I say, have you become a better student today than what you were yesterday?

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Say what you will about the benefits of better light bulbs, the big show for reducing energy waste at large hospitals is clean heat and power.

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The more adept you are at altering your speed, volume and tone to match that of the group you are addressing, the better they will hear and accept what you have to say.

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You know what they say about giants: better to let them sleep.

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But we can make a difference if not just the activists here on this stage but the general public -- including responsible gun owners -- say, you know what, we can do better than this.

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And will it be that hard to triangulate what others say to, and about, you in order for big corporations to get a better idea of your whole story?

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Think about what you want to say ahead of time and practice out loud, either alone or, even better, with a trusted friend.

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