The office of former California Gov. Gray Davis today distributed to California reporters the text of Davis' speech last month to the graduating class at Columbia Law School. Not sure if this suggests a toe-in-the-waters step toward a political comeback, or simply one in a continuing series of actions designed to polish the tarnished legacy of being the only governor ever to be recalled from office. Whatever, Davis never shies from facing up to what happened. The highlight of what he had to say:

"I believe I am uniquely qualified to convince you that there is no defeat, no matter how devastating, that you cannot overcome.

"We can't always control what happens to us in life but we can control our response. Do not let a setback define your life -- get off the canvas, hold your head high and move on. You will be surprised how many good things will happen to you if you have the grace to accept what life has dealt you and the courage to continue on."