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Ann Richards
categories: Campaign Speech, Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at the 1988 Democratic National Convention - July 18, 1988
July 18, 1988
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Buenas noches, mis amigos! I am delighted to be here with you this evening because after listening to George Bush all these years, I figured you needed to know what a real Texas accent sounds like. Twelve years ago, (former Rep.) Barbara (C.) Jordan, another Texas woman, made the keynote address to this convention - and two women in 160 years is about par for the course. But, if you give us a chance, we can perform. After all, Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred […]
Vaira Vike-Freiberga
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Consolidating the Gains of a Decade of Transition - Sept. 3, 2004
September 3, 2004
Ambassador Carlson, Ambassador McElveen-Hunter, Ambassador Wos, Honoured guests, As President of the Republic, as well as a woman, I am delighted and honoured to welcome all participants and guests to this Riga Women Business Leaders Summit. What an impressive array of successful and talented businesswomen have gathered here from eight different countries and two continents! I should like to extend an especial welcome to the participants from the United States of America, who probably have had the longest way to travel to get here. I would also like to express […]
Coretta Scott King
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Keynote Address - AIDS Memorial Quilt Initiative - Oct.18, 1999
October 18, 1999
Thank you, Sister Sandy Thurman, Director of the White House office on AIDS, for your very gracious introduction. And thank all of you for your warm welcome. Mr. Scott Miller, HBCU Initiative Coordinator of the Names Project, Mr. Andy Lives, Executive Director of the Names Project, Ms. Andrea Shorter, DEPUTY DIRECTOR of the Names Project, distinguished guests and friends, it is a great pleasure to be here with you today and to be your keynote speaker for this important initiative. I commend the organizers of the AIDS Memorial Quilt Initiative […]
Aung San Suu Kyi
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Opening Keynote Address at NGO Forum on Women - Aug. 31, 1995
August 31, 1995
It is a wonderful but daunting task that has fallen on me to say a few words by way of opening this Forum, the greatest concourse of women (joined by a few brave men!) that has ever gathered on our planet. I want to try and voice some of the common hopes which firmly unite us in all our splendid diversity. But first I would like to explain why I cannot be with you in person today. Last month I was released from almost six years of house arrest. The […]
Mary Robinson
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
International Conference on Hunger Keynote Address - May 20, 1995
May 20, 1995
This is a conference which brings an impressive gathering of expertise to a vital topic. I can already see from the great interest of today's discussions how much discipline it takes to make sure the expertise does not overwhelm the topic. And even more to remain focused on what matters. And so I feel I should begin as this conference intends to continue, and get straight to the point. Although the agenda of this conference is very diverse, nevertheless simply by its existence and by your presence here you will, […]
Barbara Jordan
categories: Campaign Speech, Keynote Address, Speeches
1976 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address - July 12, 1976
July 12, 1976
Thank you ladies and gentlemen for a very warm reception. It was one hundred and forty-four years ago that members of the Democratic Party first met in convention to select a Presidential candidate. Since that time, Democrats have continued to convene once every four years and draft a party platform and nominate a Presidential candidate. And our meeting this week is a continuation of that tradition. But there is something different about tonight. There is something special about tonight. What is different? What is special? I, Barbara Jordan, am a […]
Barbara Jordan
categories: Campaign Speech, Keynote Address, Speeches
1992 Democratic Keynote Address - July 13, 1992
July 13, 1992
"Change: From What to What?" At this time; at this place; at this event sixteen years ago -- I presented a keynote address. I thank you for the return engagement and with modesty would remind you that we won the presidency in November, 1976. Why not 1992? It is possible to win. It is possible but you must believe that we can and well do it. I will talk with you for the next few minutes about some of the changes which are necessary for victory. I have entitled my […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Women's Rights are Human Rights - Sept. 5, 1995
September 5, 1995
Thank you very much, Gertrude Mongella, for your dedicated work that has brought us to this point, distinguished delegates, and guests: I would like to thank the Secretary General for inviting me to be part of this important United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women. This is truly a celebration, a celebration of the contributions women make in every aspect of life: in the home, on the job, in the community, as mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, learners, workers, citizens, and leaders. It is also a coming together, much the way […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Wisconsin Women in Government - April 29, 2005
April 29, 2005
Thank you so much. Thank you, Eve. I thank all of you for being here this evening for this important cause, and for the very warm and gracious welcome. I also want to send greetings to the overflow room. I stopped there on the way in and it is about half the size of this room. Which means, I guess, it's about 800 people. And I just told them that it was the most impressive overflow room I've ever seen. I'm glad that they are here as well. This is […]
Donna Christensen
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Vernal Cave - Aug. 5, 2003
August 5, 2003
Good afternoon, to my community medicine and public health family. It is truly an honor to have been invited to give the 6th annual Black physicians and patients empowerment luncheon and to join the distinguished list of persons who have preceded me. Today is only superseded by the very great honor of having been the recipient of the Vernal Cave Medical Humanitarian award three years ago. Not being able to be here in person to receive, it I want to thank my sisters, Dr. Lucy Perez, and Dr. Averette Mhoon […]