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Indira Gandhi
categories: Eulogy, Speeches
Martin Luther King - Jan. 24, 1969
January 24, 1969
This is a poignant moment for all of us. We remember vividly your last visit to our country. We had hoped that on this occasion, Dr. King and you would be standing side by side on this platform. That was not to be. He is not with us but we feel his spirit. We admired Dr. King. We felt his loss as our own. The tragedy rekindled memories of the great martyrs of all time who gave their lives so that men might live and grow. We thought of the […]
Mary Bono
categories: Eulogy, Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
In Memory of President Gerald Ford - Jan. 9, 2007
January 9, 2007
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of House Resolution 15, and to pay tribute to a dear friend and remarkable American. Today, we honor the life and memory of our nation's 38th President, Gerald R. Ford. The consideration of this legislation is of great personal importance to me, as I had the honor and distinction of counting President Ford not only as a friend but also as a constituent. These past few weeks, the American people have come to know the story of one of our most beloved […]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
categories: Eulogy, Speeches
Remarks for the Second Circuit Judicial Conference - May 26, 2016
May 26, 2016
The following remarks were an end-of-the-term report given by Ginsburg at the Second Circuit Judicial Conference in New York. It is fitting to open these remarks with a remembrance of my dear colleague, Antonin Scalia. Justice Scalia, in his preface to the libretto for the comic opera Scalia/Ginsburg, described as the peak of his days on the bench an evening in 2009 at the Opera Ball, held at the British Ambassador's Residence. There, he joined two Washington National Opera tenors at the piano for a medley of songs. He called […]
Dianne Feinstein
categories: Eulogy, Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Remembering Geraldine Ferraro - March 29, 2011
March 29, 2011
U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, D-California, paid tribute to the life of Geraldine Ferraro in a speech on the Senate floor. Madam President, I rise today to reflect on the life and legacy of Geraldine Ferraro who lost her heroic battle with cancer on Saturday. Geraldine Ferraro was first elected to public office in 1978 to represent Queens in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a member of the Public Works and Transportation Committee, she pushed to improve mass transit around La Guardia Airport. Later, she would cosponsor the Economic Equity […]
Maria Cantwell
categories: Eulogy, Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Remembering Geraldine Ferraro - March 29, 2011
March 29, 2011
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, paid tribute to the life of Geraldine Ferraro in a speech on the Senate floor. Madam President, I rise today to honor the life, achievements, and legacy of Geraldine Anne Ferraro, who paved the way for aspiring women leaders and politicians across the Nation and the world to reach the highest positions of power. Geraldine dedicated her life to defending women's and children's rights and helping the less fortunate, whether in public service, as an attorney, as a Congresswoman, or as Ambassador to the United […]
Barbara Mikulski
categories: Eulogy, Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Remembering Geraldine Ferraro - March 29, 2011
March 29, 2011
U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski, D-Maryland, paid tribute to the life of Geraldine Ferraro in a speech on the Senate floor. We come to the floor with a heavy heart and great sadness. Geraldine Ferraro, a former Member of the United States House of Representatives, a Congresswoman from New York who was the first woman to be nominated by a major party for Vice President, has lost her gallant and persistent fight against cancer and has passed away. I thank the leadership for offering the resolution noting the many contributions she […]
Barbara L Boxer
categories: Eulogy, Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Remembering Geraldine Ferraro - March 29, 2011
March 29, 2011
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, D-California, paid tribute to the life of Geraldine Ferraro in a speech on the Senate floor. BOXER: Mr. President, I am so proud to be here with my colleagues Senator Mikulski and Kay Bailey Hutchison because of a woman who brought us all together despite any differences we might have, Geraldine Ferraro. I rise to pay tribute to Gerry. I thank Senator Mikulski. Her remarks touched on every single point that needs to be made about our friend. Gerry was a trailblazer. We all remember the […]
Kay Bailey Hutchison
categories: Eulogy, Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Remembering Geraldine Ferraro - March 29, 2011
March 29, 2011
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, paid tribute to the life of Geraldine Ferraro in a speech on the Senate floor. I thank Senator Mikulski and Senator Boxer. Mr. President, I do want to talk about this remarkable woman because I think, as has been mentioned before, her loss is being felt throughout America for many different reasons. She was a trailblazer, and she was one of the great female role models of her generation. I wrote a book in 2004 called ``American Heroines: The Spirited Women Who Shaped Our […]
Olympia J Snowe
categories: Eulogy, Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Remembering Geraldine Ferraro - March 29, 2011
March 29, 2011
U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, paid tribute to the life of Geraldine Ferraro in a speech on the Senate floor. Mr. President, I rise today to join with my good friends and esteemed colleagues, Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland and Senator Barbara Boxer of California, as we honor a compatriot of ours from the House of Representatives, an electoral trailblazer, and political torchbearer--the incomparable and courageous, Geraldine Ferraro, who passed away last Saturday after a brave and resilient 12-year battle with cancer. As this august body will hear many times […]
Jeanne Shaheen
categories: Eulogy, Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Remembering Geraldine Ferraro - March 29, 2011
March 29, 2011
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, paid tribute to the life of Geraldine Ferraro in a speech on the Senate floor. Madam President, I know we are about to recess, but I wish to take a minute or two to add my voice to all the women in the Senate who have been here today and thank the Presiding Officer for her leadership for encouraging us to honor Geraldine Ferraro. I remember being on the floor of the 1984 Democratic Convention when she gave her acceptance speech for the Vice […]