Those in attendance had mixed reactions to the talk.
Kristen Olsavsky '98, an aspiring doctor who has been following the health care debate, said she "spent a lot of time being overwhelmed by being two feet from Dukakis."
Other students, however, seemed less thrilled by what Dukakis said.
Neil Farnsworth '98 says Dukakis' talk didn't leave any lasting impressions on him.
"Dukakis walked the middle road," Farnsworth said. "He was careful with what he said and wasn't committed to any group."
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He seemed equally unimpressed with the former governor's attire.
"[Dukakis] really needs to work on clothes," Farnsworth said. "Corduroy pants and white L.A. Gear shoes just don't cut it."