The arts, of course, are one vein in the rich traditions of this country. Legacy and promise . What powerful words, and what inspiration I hope they bring to all of us. To advocate is to speak in favor of, to recommend. An advocate is one who argues for a cause, a supporter or defender, a person who pleads on another's behalf.
Advocacy is active support, as of a cause.
It is giving aid and encouragement. I truly know of no worthier cause than America's libraries and information services and I expect that your presence here this afternoon means we share that view. Thank you very much for attending this program, for your interest and attention, and for the work you are about to do. I don't know what specific approach Margo Crist, Gerald Hodges or others have in mind for your table talks. However, I hope you will come up with some nontraditional ideas and approaches.