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Michelle Lujan Grisham
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Gubernatorial Inaugural Address - Jan. 1, 2019
January 1, 2019
Gov. Lujan Grisham's address begins at 27:48 in the video. This is not how it starts, but the inspiration and the energy in this room is exactly the stuff that New Mexico is made of, that will really make a difference. Right? This is who we are. Brave the storm, brave the weather, brave the cold – we are here rain or shine, snow. Thank you all so very much. And you'll notice I didn't wear the right shoes. I had to climb up on a giant box, which we're […]
Janet Mills
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Gubernatorial Inaugural Address – Jan. 2, 2019
January 2, 2019
Madam Chief Justice, Madam Speaker, Mr. President, members of the 129th Legislature, members of the state and federal judiciary, former governors, honored tribal members and chiefs, and members of the military, friends, and family, honored guests, and those 4,346 friends of mine on Facebook! [laughter] I also draw your attention, in a more serious vein, to the empty seat in the military section which recognizes and honors all Maine Service members who are currently deployed. [applause] It is with humility and gratitude that I stand before you this evening. I […]
Atifete Jahjaga
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Inaugural Address - April 7, 2011
April 7, 2011
Honorable president of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo,Honorable deputies,Honorable Prime Minister,Honorable ministers of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo,Honorable ambassadors,Honorable citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, My election as president of the Republic of Kosovo expresses the consensual position and agreement among parliamentary political parties for overcoming the political crisis and finding sustainable solutions for the future of the country by making the necessary changes to the Constitution of Kosovo and the electoral system as well as by setting a clear agenda of institutional actions for the […]
Jenean Hampton
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Kentucky Gubernatorial Inauguration - December 8, 2015
December 8, 2015
Thank you, thank you so much. It's- it's an interesting measure of how much we think alike that actually we did our speeches separately and we're going to actually reference space, so just saying. As far as being a night owl but I love about being a night owl is Matt is too, and so cabinet get ready because we're going to be meeting at two in the morning. I have no doubt of that. Midnight is where the day begins, that's what U2 said. Thank you for being here. […]
Queen Victoria
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Accession Speech - Jun. 20, 1837
June 20, 1837
The severe and afflicting loss, which the Nation has sustained by the death of his Majesty, my beloved Uncle, has developed upon me the duty of administering the Government of this empire. This awful responsibility is imposed upon me so suddenly and at so early a period of my Life, that I should feel myself utterly oppresses by the burthen, were I not sustained by the hope, the Divine Providence, which has called me to this work, will give me strength for the performance of it, and that I shall […]
Kersti Kaljulaid
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Presidential Inaugural Address - Oct. 10, 2016
October 10, 2016
Respectable Mr. President, members of the Riigikogu and the Government, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear people of Estonia. 25 years ago, in this very same hall, the Republic of Estonia was restored. We now have a state, a democratic 21st century state. This has been achieved through the contribution of all Estonian people, irrespective of where they live, their profession or living standard. Today's children only know about the occupation as part of the memories of their grandparents. They are the grandchildren of a free Estonia. Today I think about […]
Kim Reynolds
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Lt. Governor Second Term Inaugural Address - Jan. 16, 2015
January 16, 2015
Governor and First Lady, Senator Grassley, Senator Ernst, Governor Christie, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Leader, Mr. Chief Justice, justices and judges, legislators, elected officials, family, friends, and fellow Iowans - welcome. Madam President, thank you for that very nice introduction. I am incredibly humbled and deeply appreciative to be sworn in today for a second term as your Lt. Governor. Governor Branstad, thank you for giving me another opportunity to serve as a true partner in this administration. I appreciate your perspective that the Lt. Governor should be actively involved in […]
Kim Reynolds
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Gubernatorial Swearing-in Address- May 24, 2017
May 24, 2017
Mr. Ambassador and Mrs. Branstad, Mr. Chief Justice, justices and judges, Majority Leader Dix, Speaker Upmeyer, legislative leaders, legislators, elected officials, family, friends and fellow Iowans. I’m incredibly honored to stand before you this morning as the governor of this great state. Ambassador Branstad and Mrs. Branstad, thank you for your unselfish and historic service to this great state. There are really no words to describe the honor I’ve had serving with you these past six years. But, Mr. Ambassador – if you will indulge me for a moment – […]
Jennifer M Granholm
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The Next Michigan: Transformation and Opportunity - Jan. 1, 2007
January 1, 2007
Lieutenant Governor Cherry, Senator Levin, Senator Stabenow, Governor Blanchard, Secretary of State Land, Attorney General Cox, Justices of the Supreme Court, Speaker of the House Andy Dillon, Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, Mayor Kilpatrick, Mayor Heartwell. My great family. My fellow citizens of the great state of Michigan. You have returned me to this podium for a second and final time, and I am very clear about the mission you have laid upon my shoulders and upon my heart. I intend to do everything in my power to transform this […]
Pratibha D Patil
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Assumption of Office as President of India - July 25, 2007
July 25, 2007
Respected Dr. Abdul Kalamji, Mr. Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Members of the Union Council of Ministers, Governors, Chief Ministers, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Members of Parliament, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen My greetings to you all. I thank the Members of Parliament and State Legislatures for electing me to this high office. I am overwhelmed by the affection and regard shown to me by so many people across the length and breadth of the country during the past few […]