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Sharice Davids
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner - March 16, 2022
March 16, 2022
Good evening. He said Kansas. Also somebody knew where Leavenworth was – okay. Fun fact – I’m sorry in the teleprompter they’re like ‘start the thing’ – Melissa Etheridge graduated from Leavenworth high school as well. There’s something in the water there – but that’s a story for another day. Hi everybody, and thank you ambassador Costas for the introduction and to the Human Rights Campaign for inviting me to be here. I’d also like to thank Joni Madison – it’s so bright, I’m so sorry – in particular for […]
Maxine Waters
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner - March 11, 2018
March 11, 2018
Thank you. Wow. Wow. What a welcome. Thank you so very much. I’m not going to have a lot of time here this evening, but I’m going to take what time had been allotted, to try and continue, with you, my description of what I think is going on in Washington D.C. and with your president. So, I want to begin by thanking the Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin and Senior Vice President Jody Winter Hawk for the invitation to join you this evening. And I want you to […]
Kamala Harris
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
International Women's Day Remarks - March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
President David Sassoli, members of the European Parliament, it is an honor to address this esteemed institution on this important day – International Women’s Day. Let me begin by saying that President Joe Biden and I look forward to working with members of this parliament and fortifying the Transatlantic Alliance. Today, we face crises on almost every front: a pandemic that has taken the lives of more than two and a half million people worldwide; a changing climate threatens the future of our earth; a rise in populism is working […]
Kamala Harris
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Status of Women is the Status of Democracy - March 2021
March 15, 2021
This year, in considering the status of women – especially as it pertains to the participation of women in decision making – we must also consider the status of democracy. At its best, democracy protects human rights; promotes human dignity; and upholds the rule of law. It is a means to establish peace and shared prosperity. It should ensure every citizen, regardless of gender, has an equal voice; and free and fair elections that will respect the will of the people. At the same time, democracy requires constant vigilance, constant […]
Debra Haaland
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Address at 2020 Democratic National Convention - Aug. 20, 2020
August 20, 2020
Good evening, I’m Congresswoman Deb Haaland. I’m grateful to be with you, here, on indigenous land. The promise of this country is older than our constitution. Over 500 years ago thousands of Indian tribes were vibrant democratic societies with rich cultures and traditions, and communities that had sustained them for millennia on lands they loved and respected. My people, the Pueblo Indians, migrated to the Rio Grande valley in the late 1200s to escape droughts. We were lead to the great river and its tributaries where we established an agricultural […]
Debra Haaland
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
National Congress of American Indians Annual Convention Address - Oct. 12, 2021
October 12, 2021
Thank you so much, Chairman Dr. Payment. I’m really happy to be here with you today, and with all of you [speaks in Native Language]. Greetings Tribal leaders, colleagues, friends – thank you so much to president Fawn Sharp and NCAI leadership for the invitation to speak today. I’m so grateful to be here also, alongside my tenacious and talented colleges in the Biden-Harris administration, who share in the commitment to our all of government approach to strengthen the nation to nation relationship, and normalize the role of tribal consolation […]
Lori Lightfoot
categories: Commencement/Baccalaureate/Convocation Address, Keynote Address, Speeches
Northwestern University 2020 Commencement Address - June 19, 2020
June 19, 2020
Good afternoon everyone. I’m deeply honored to be joining you on this very special occasion, to celebrate the Northwestern University’s 2020 graduating class, as well as this remarkable institution. I want to first give my thanks and gratitude to President Schapiro and the board of trustees, for showing true moral courage and inviting an alumni of a certain other academic institution to give this year’s commencement address. Morti, you know that I’m a partisan when it comes to my undergraduate alma mater, but I have come to embrace the purple […]
Debra Haaland
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Address to Alaska Federation of Natives - Dec. 14, 2021
December 14, 2021
[1:25] And thank you so much, Joe, thank for that kind introduction and for the work you continue to do improve the lives of Alaskan native people. [Speaks in Native Language] – Greetings leaders, colleagues, members of congress, and friends - I’m honored to join you all for the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention. I want to thank the Alaska Federation of Natives for the invitation to share an update from the Department of the Interior and especially for their partnership as we work to ensure the federal government […]
Kamala Harris
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
National Congress of American Indians Annual Convention Address - Oct. 12, 2021
October 12, 2021
Thank you Chairperson Aaron Payment, it is so good to see you and good morning to everyone. Thank you, all of you, everyone, for your incredible leadership, the courage of your leadership, the tenacity of your leadership, and most importantly, for your commitment to build a strong Nation to Nation relationship with our administration. President Joe Biden and I believe that the bond between our Nations is sacred, and we take seriously our responsibility to one another. It is an honor, of course, to be with you this week as […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Speech to the League of Women Voters - June 14, 1994
June 14, 1994
Thank you very much. I have been in this room to give many speeches. I don't think I've ever seen a more enthusiastic, vocal crowd. And I wouldn't expect anything less from members of the League who have been leading the way for now nearly 75 years and have, in the past, taken on difficult and controversial stands in a nonpartisan way, putting the public's interest first, and this country owes all of you a great debt. I want to thank Becky for that introduction and, more than that, for […]