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Nancy Pelosi
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Unilateral Force and the War on Terrorism - Oct. 10, 2002
October 10, 2002
First, I wish to congratulate Members of this House for the patriotism that has been demonstrated on this floor in the last few days. I think the American people saw today that we in the House love our country, are committed to its values, and are committed to and respect our men and women in uniform. I come to this debate, Mr. Speaker, at the end of 10 years of service on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, where stopping the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction was one of […]
Nancy Pelosi
Speeches
Labor Issues - July 25, 2005
July 25, 2005
Thank you, Rich Trumka, for that kind introduction and for your great leadership. Thanks to all of the general presidents, whose dedication makes such a difference in the lives of your members and their families. And thank you, John Sweeney. When John took the job as president of the AFL-CIO, he said that it was his job to speak for the "rest of us" – the people who didn’t have lawyers or lobbyists. And nobody has spoken with a clearer and more powerful voice than John Sweeney. Thank you, John. […]
Nancy Pelosi
categories: Acceptance Speech, Speeches
Distinguished Citizen Award - Nov. 9, 2002
November 9, 2002
Thank You! I am pleased and honored to receive the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Commonwealth Club of California. Obviously, I am pleased on a personal and official basis to be recognized by such a prestigious organization. I am delighted to receive the award from Ed Asner. The Commonwealth Club is prestigious, because for most of the 20th Century and now in the new millennium, the Commonwealth Club has stood for the relevance and power of ideas. It has stood for the power of ideas, in an inclusive context of […]
Nancy Pelosi
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Prebuttal to State of the Union Address - Dec. 27, 2003
December 27, 2003
Thank you, Senator Daschle for your strong statement, and most importantly for your strong leadership on behalf of the American people. It is an honor to be here with you at the National Press Club to speak about the Democrats' view of the state of our union. I join Senator Daschle in recognizing the spirit of patriotism, common purpose, and shared sacrifice that is so strong in our country. As leaders, we have the responsibility to protect the American people and provide opportunities for them. As you so forcefully stated, […]
Marsha Blackburn
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Jobs and Growth Package - May 8, 2003
May 8, 2003
Mr. Speaker, just yesterday our friends across the aisle introduced their version of a jobs and growth package. I have looked into the details of this plan, and it is nothing more than another empty promise to America's workers and entrepreneurs. On a daily basis, we in Congress meet with our constituents, and the message that they are sending should be clear to each and every one of us. Significant tax relief and jobs growth is what our economy needs most. We do not need another do-nothing plan, and American […]
Maxine Waters
Speeches
Coup d'Etat in Haiti - March 2004
March 1, 2000
Testimony before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on the role of the U.S. government in the overthrow of the democratically-elected government of Haiti during a hearing on "Charting the Future of U.S.-Haitian Relations." Senator Lugar, Senator Coleman, Senator Biden, Senator Dodd, members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, thank you for allowing me to testify here today. It is clear that a coup d'etat took place in Haiti. We have learned that our government made the departure of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the democratically-elected leader of Haiti, a pre-condition to […]
Lynn Woolsey
Speeches
Re-Election Speech - 2005
January 1, 2005
Lynn Woolsey was re-elected to her seventh term in Congress with 72 percent of the vote, representing California’s Marin and Sonoma Counties. She chairs the Democratic Caucus Task Force on Children and Families and is the Ranking Member of the House Education Committee’s Subcommittee on Education Reform. In the 109th Congress, Rep. Woolsey was chosen Ranking Member, top Democrat, on the House Education and Workforce Committee’s subcommittee on Education Reform. In that role, she is working with both sides of the aisle to make education the nation’s number one priority. […]
Lynn Woolsey
Speeches
No War in Iraq rally - Jan.17, 2003
January 17, 2003
Thank you all for coming together in this important moment in time to speak the naked truth. Today you are letting the world know that there is a growing movement in the United States that won’t be silenced as our leaders grease the skids to war. Today you are letting President Bush know that Americans are awakening from the shock of September 11. We have not abandoned our ideals of a peaceful and just world. We know that real patriotism is standing up against what we know is wrong. We […]
Lynn Woolsey
categories: Commencement/Baccalaureate/Convocation Address, Speeches
University of Phoenix Commencement Speech - July 16, 1995
July 16, 1995
University Of Phoenix-San Jose Campus Vice President Barker, Vice President Palmer, Distinguished Faculty, Honored Graduates, Parents, Family, and Friends: It is an honor to be with you today on this very special and important occasion--the commencement celebration of the University of Pheonix. To the Class of 1995: Congratulations! We are so very proud of you, and you can certainly be proud of yourselves! In fact, I think you can be even prouder than the average college graduate, because most of you are working professionals, many with families, who had to […]
Lynn Woolsey
Speeches
Falun Gong Rally - Oct. 9, 2002
October 9, 2002
Thank you for inviting me here today. I appreciate the opportunity to stand with you in support of human rights. We are here to address human rights abuses in China. As we do so, it is important to remember that our response to these crimes overseas speaks as much to the character of our nation as it does to the character of China’s. China’s leaders have already extended their campaign against freedom to America. Local U.S. officials around the country have faced undue pressure from Chinese officials for supporting Falun […]