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Susan Collins
categories: Acceptance Speech, Speeches
Working for Disabled Americans - Oct. 3, 2004
October 3, 2004
Recently, I was honored to receive the Lead On award from United Cerebral Palsy in recognition of my work on behalf of people with disabilities. The award was presented at an “Honoring our Elected Heroes” event sponsored by a coalition of organizations, including United Cerebral Palsy, the American Association of People with Disabilities, Easter Seals, the Arthritis Research Campaign of the United States, the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and a number of other disability organizations. I was chosen for this honor in recognition of my […]
Nancy Pelosi
categories: Acceptance Speech, Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Remarks Upon Becoming Speaker of the House - Jan. 4, 2007
January 4, 2007
PELOSI: Thank you, my colleagues. Thank you, Leader Boehner, Mr. Speaker. I accept this gavel in the spirit of partnership, not partisanship, and I look forward to working... (APPLAUSE) I look forward to working with you, Mr. Boehner, and the Republicans in the Congress, for the good of the American people. After giving this gavel away in the last two Congresses, I'm glad someone else has the honor today. (LAUGHTER) In this House, we may be different parties, but we serve one country. And our pride and our prayers are […]
Catherine Cortez Masto
categories: Acceptance Speech, Speeches
2016 Nevada Senate Race Victory Speech - Nov. 8, 2016
November 8, 2016
Well, let me just say, you all told me that we were going to turn Nevada blue—and we did! You should be very proud of what we did in Nevada today, and I am so proud—so proud and honored to be chosen by you tonight to represent you in the United States Senate. Now before we get started, let me just say, there’s a few people I need to thank right off the bat. One of those people is my husband, Paul. I could not have done this without him […]
Tammy Duckworth
categories: Acceptance Speech, Speeches
2016 Senate Victory Speech - Nov. 8, 2016
November 8, 2016
Thank you, thank you, everybody. Oh, my gosh. Tonight, we showed a campaign that respects the voters and is focused on practical solutions, rather than shopworn slogans, can actually be successful. We showed that a relentless focus on rebuilding Illinois's middle class and respecting hard work, rather than wealth, can be successful, too. And while it's too early and the big race is still yet to be called, we are filled with hope that history will be made tonight. A win for Secretary Clinton is also a win for inclusiveness […]
Lucille Roybal-Allard
categories: Acceptance Speech, Speeches
2011 Women for Peace Award Acceptance Speech - March 25, 2011
March 25, 2011
The East LA Women’s Center presented Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with its Mujeres de Paz (Women for Peace) Award for her efforts to help survivors of domestic violence. Thank you very much for tonight’s recognition. It is truly humbling to receive this award from the East Los Angeles Women’s Center which is a pioneer organization and leader in addressing the violence that exists in far too many of our homes. The history of The East Los Angeles Women’s Center is a wonderful example of how the courage and determination of […]
Cheri Bustos
categories: Acceptance Speech, Speeches, Victory Speech
Victory speech - Nov. 6, 2012
November 6, 2012
We want to recognize Congressman Bobby Rush for his efforts for the last two years, and I think we owe him a round of applause for a vigorous campaign. As everyone in this room knows, you don't succeed without a lot of people. As I look around here, there are so many people in this room who worked so hard, who went door-to-door, made countless calls. Where is Josie? Josie, how many calls were made today? 67,000 phone calls today. We need to make sure that we are investing in […]
Karen Bass
categories: Acceptance Speech, Speeches
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award - May 24, 2010
May 24, 2010
It is truly an honor to be here at the Kennedy Library and to join my colleagues in receiving this most prestigious of awards. I have been trying to balance the incongruity of receiving an award on Monday for resolving $60 billion in budget deficits and then having to go back on Tuesday and help find solutions for an additional $20 billion deficit. I think the answer may lie in a book on my desk in the State Capitol. It's a collection of Far Side cartoons by Gary Larson. I […]
Lyn Stinson
categories: Acceptance Speech, Speeches
Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Acceptance - Aug. 29, 2009
August 29, 2009
Thank you so much, this is indeed an Honor and I am so Grateful. I would like to Thank the commission, the committee, my friends and especially those who got up early this morning to travel from Burlington, and my daughter who is here from California, she just received her masters. Isn’t life an amazing and exciting journey, and with so many blessed steps. Not only did I adopt Iowa as my home state, I also have friends who adopted me and have become my family. To be nominated! Chosen […]
Mary E Kramer
categories: Acceptance Speech, Speeches
Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Acceptance - Aug. 29, 2009
August 29, 2009
Thank you for that introduction. As I listened, I thought perhaps I would just not say anything, And maybe all those lovely words would continue! Heartfelt thanks to the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women Who lift up the accomplishments of women in Iowa. As I look at past honorees – and those of us here today, Recognition of such diverse accomplishments helps us to remember it takes Many hands, much energy and a tireless spirit to build the communities we find in Iowa. I am reminded of my […]
Linda K Kerber
categories: Acceptance Speech, Speeches
Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Acceptance - Aug. 29, 2009
August 29, 2009
Please copy-edit out most of those adjectives! But this is a great honor, and I’m delighted to accept. And I’m grateful to be adopted into Iowa at last; as someone who lives in a house which is still known (happily) by the name of its former owner, some 30 years later, I appreciate the seriousness of this adoption. I accept this honor in the name of my colleagues at the University of Iowa, who have sustained the work of women’s history for so long, and with thanks to the people […]