beginning of classes at SAIS

Last week's class. Average age 45. 5 students, 10 professionals.

Prof: please introduce yourselves.

--My name is XYZ I've been with the State Dept for the past 25 years
--My name is XYZ I have been working as an officer for the CIA for the past 30 years
--My name is XYZ and I've been a navy pilot for the past 15 years
--...