Barbara and I feel very fortunate for the friends and supporters who have made the George Bush Presidential Library Center a reality. In just a few years, it has implemented a wide array of cultural, academic, and policy programs that have gained national attention. We spend considerable time at the Library Center, participating in programs and conferences, as well as teaching, writing, and interacting with the students and faculty. We firmly believe that the school and various programs that the Center sponsors have created a unique learning experience that gives an added dimension to the students, preparing them for the challenges that the new century holds.