We're so pleased to announce support from Monsanto, a world leader in plant biotech. Biotechnology is fully incorporated into agriculture today, and Monsanto is fully committed to developing a far- reaching biotech curriculum that will open news doors of learning.

We've still got a long way to go yet, but we're so appreciative of the support from Iowa Farmer Today and Nationwide Insurance. We're on our way.

We're still on track to break ground in September.

We must tell it to the world that the higher education is necessary to the best agriculture. We must tell our friends of our enthusiasm for the generous life of the country. We must say that we believe in our ability to make good use of every lesson which the University has given us. We must say to every man that our first love is steadfast, our hopes are high, and our enthusiasm is great. Our hearts are so full that we must celebrate.

You have health care assets, and health care research, software, semiconductors and agriculture, ... Put it all together, stir in investment, and we can have a strong bioscience industry here. We don't have to be a big as San Diego or Boston to make a profound impact on the state.

The letter had broad support. Everyone seemed to believe in each of those points. I was surprised later to see that more of my colleagues weren't defending every point of the statement.