The dinner will provide all who attend the opportunity to...

The dinner will provide all who attend the opportunity to hear about coal's contribution to our nation's quest for energy independence. It will give our students the rare opportunity to measure themselves beside a remarkable business leader and to learn something about what is required to succeed in international competition. I believe that we will all come away from the gathering with a deeper understanding of the need for global vision. I believe that Mr. Leer has much to say that merits our careful attention,