It couldn't have been bigger..US President George W. Bush was here at K-State for delivering 142nd lecture in the prestigious Landen Lecture Series. Its great to see the "world's powerful man" talking right in front of you. He has the glamor and style. He mostly tried convincing the audience about the viability of his decisions that he took after 9/11.

The security wasn't much profound or visible as anticipated, like we have in India when personality of such a stature makes public appearance. Don't know how he came to the lecture place and immediately vanished after delivering the speech...no sirens on the road, no traffic blocks and no traffic-police all over the place making way for the vehicles to go. Surprisingly enough, I couldn't spot noticeable body guards around him. In fact, much seemed informal. I wonder how they manage, especially amidst security threats like the one just a week ago..."...will attack US right in its heart." Was kinda scared...mid point of US lies just 20 miles from here ;)

Nonetheless, speech was good...mostly revolved around political stands, sprinkled with timely humor. Apart from the fact that seeing US President speaking in front of you is itself motivating, there wasn't any exhilarataing eloquence. But was a good experience....and will remember this day for the years to come.