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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
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Inaugural Address - Jan. 16, 2006
January 16, 2006
Excellencies, Fellow Citizens, Ladies and Gentleman Let us first praise Almighty God, the Arbiter of all affairs of humankind whose omnipotent Hand guides and steers our nation. Before I begin this address, which signifies the high-noon of this historic occasion, I ask that we bow our heads for a moment of silent prayer in memory of the thousands of our compatriots who have died as a result of years of conflict. Thank you! I also ask your indulgence as I reflect on the memory of my two rural illiterate grandmothers […]
Mary Robinson
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Inaugural Address - Dec. 3, 1990
December 3, 1900
Citizens of Ireland, Mná na hÉireann agus fir na hÉireann, you have chosen me to represent you and I am humbled by and grateful for your trust. The Ireland I will be representing is a new Ireland, open, tolerant, inclusive. Many of you who voted for me did so without sharing all my views. This, I believe, is a significant signal of change, a sign, however modest, that we have already passed the threshold to a new, pluralist Ireland. The recent revival of an old concept of the Fifth Province […]
Dilma Rousseff
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Inaugural Speech to the Brazilian Congress - Jan. 1, 2011
January 1, 2011
My Dear Brazilians, By the sovereign decision of the people, today will be the first time that the Presidential sash encircles the shoulders of a woman. I am immensely honored by this choice the Brazilian people have made, and I recognize the historic significance of this decision. I also recognize that the green and yellow silk of the Presidential sash may appear to be soft, but it carries with it an enormous responsibility for the nation. To take on this responsibility, I have with me the strength and the example […]
Gina Raimondo
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Inaugural Address - Jan. 6, 2015
January 6, 2015
My fellow Rhode Islanders, it is a great honor to address you today. I am humbled by the challenges before us, mindful of the many Rhode Island families struggling with some of the toughest economic conditions that we've ever faced, and deeply grateful that you've put your trust in me. Let me begin by expressing our shared heartfelt appreciation to Governor Chafee for his more than 25 years of dedicated public service to our state. Let us also acknowledge the brave men and women serving in uniform: our troops, first […]
Katherine “Kate” Brown
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Inaugural Address - Feb. 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
Governors Roberts and Kulongoski, tribal leaders, Speaker Kotek, President Courtney, honored colleagues, good morning. As I take the oath of office this morning, I am blessed to have the support of a large and wonderful family, many of whom are here today. I want to specially thank two people who've had a great influence on my life: my mother, Sally Brown, and my spouse, Dan Little, who is my rock. It's been a tough few months. The people of Oregon have had reason to question their trust in state government. […]