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URI Inauguration of David M. Dooley -Greg’s Speech: 4/8/10

Watch Greg’s Speech at the Inauguration of David M. Dooley at the University of Rhode Island. Greg is introduced by Rev. Lynn Dooley, who begins speaking starting at 55:25.

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