Without reservation, forensics is a cornerstone of our common discourse. Forensics taught me how to frame discussions to achieve optimal outcomes. Forensics helped me (indirectly yet importantly) be accepted by post graduate programs at Harvard's Kennedy School, Dartmouth's Tuck, and a UK program via the London Law University that was held at Oxford. My ability to communicate across cultures, language, religions, and politics is all because I learned to apply the lessons of classical "Oregon" style debate. Note – I established a fund for Forensics, a first. This is how important forensics has been for me and my career.