Former Florida Gov . On Monday , Bush made no references to his own political future , but did sound a number of optimistic notes -- and he told the new graduates not to fear failure . Jeb Bush (R) - Governor of Florida, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under President George W. Bush, former Mayor of Tallahassee, Florida. The speech came as Bush considers a bid for the Republican 2016 presidential nomination . Bush did n't address his political future during the speech , but encouraged students not to `` be afraid to shake things up ''
Former Florida Gov . Jeb Bush (R) - Governor of Florida, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under President George W. Bush, former Mayor of Tallahassee, Florida. The speech came as Bush considers a bid for the Republican 2016 presidential nomination . Bush did n't address his political future during the speech , but encouraged students not to `` be afraid to shake things up ''