U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder listens to introductory remarks by Hon. Richard "Ricky" Roberts, Vassar Class of 1974, prior to his speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in the Vassar Chapel in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder delivers his speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in the Vassar Chapel in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder delivers his speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in the Vassar Chapel in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder delivers his speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in the Vassar Chapel in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder delivers his speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in the Vassar Chapel in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder delivers his speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in the Vassar Chapel in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder delivers his speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in the Vassar Chapel in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vassar College President Catharine Hill is greeted by Hon. Richard "Ricky" Roberts, who introduced U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder who delivered a speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in the Vassar Chapel in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vassar President Catharine Hill speaks with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder prior to his speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in the Vassar Chapel in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A member of the audience takes a picture of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder as he delivers his speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in the Vassar Chapel in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vassar College President Catharine Hill addresses those gathered in the Vassar Chapel to hear U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder deliver his speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Hon. Richard "Ricky" Roberts, Vassar Class of 1974, introduces U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who gave a speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in the Vassar Chapel in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Hon. Richard "Ricky" Roberts, Vassar Class of 1974, introduces U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who gave a speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in the Vassar Chapel in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder delivers his speech "On Public Service and the Common Good" in the Vassar Chapel in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.