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Patty Murray
Speeches
Remembering Dr. King's Struggle - Jan. 20, 2005
January 20, 2005
Thank you, Mayor Nickels and thank you for your leadership of the great city of Seattle. I'm honored to be here today with so many people who are committed to keeping Dr. King's dream alive now and for the future. I want to thank everyone who's made this celebration possible -- from the organizers to the young people who are here, sharing their ideas with us. I'm especially proud to help honor the four M.L.K. Youth Award winners who we are recognizing this afternoon. Today we remember how Rev. Martin […]
Mary Landrieu
Speeches
A Louisiana Conversation on Social Security - March 11, 2005
March 11, 2005
Thank you very much for joining me in this Louisiana conversation on the future of social security. I thank our public officials and our distinguished panelists for joining us this afternoon. I will introduce them to you momentarily. It is worth noting as we begin this dialogue today, that some seeds of social security were sown by the people of Louisiana themselves. For, on February 5th, 1934, Louisiana Senator, Huey P. Long went to the floor to introduce to the nation his plan to make "Every Man a King." A […]
Maria Cantwell
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - March 18, 2003
March 18, 2003
Mr. President, I rise today to express my support for protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Protecting the coastal plain will benefit wildlife, the Gwich'in ("GWICH-inn") people and one of America's last great wilderness landscapes. Proponents of drilling in the Arctic Refuge talk about reducing dependence on foreign energy supplies. I also support reducing our dependence on foreign energy. But the best way to meet this goal is to develop domestic natural gas resources, promote renewable energy technologies and reduce oil consumption through conservation measures. Alaska is an important source […]
Maria Cantwell
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
National Conference of American Indians - Nov. 26, 2001
November 26, 2001
Thank you to the Veterans who are here today, for their courageous service to our nation. I am pleased to be here today with so many friends, and am honored to have been invited here to speak before the National Congress of American Indians. I also want to welcome you to my home state of Washington, home to 28 tribes who have provided leadership throughout the northwest and North America on issues important to Native Americans. The last time an NCAI annual session was held in the Northwest was 1981, […]
Maria Cantwell
Speeches
Senate to Remember Mount St. Helens Disaster - May 17, 2005
May 17, 2005
The U.S. Senate will pass a resolution this evening recognizing the 25th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. Introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, the resolution recognizes the victims and damage of the eruption, states the importance of monitoring America's active volcanoes and urges continued development of emergency response plans for endangered communities. Mr. President, today marks the 25th Anniversary of one of the largest and most devastating volcanic eruptions in the history of our nation—the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. For thousands of years, […]
Maria Cantwell
Speeches
Senate Response to the Tsunami Disaster - Jan. 4, 2005
January 4, 2005
Mr. President, today the Senate expresses its condolences over the recent tsunami disaster. Like most Americans, I watched in horror over the holidays as a tsunami battered thousands of miles of coastline across South Asia and Africa. The damage left in the wake of this disaster is almost overwhelming, and I feel a sense of personal and professional obligation to do whatever can be done to help those in need. Though the grim reports have varied in the days following this disaster, it is becoming clear that nearly 150,000 people […]
Susan Collins
Speeches
Victory for Americans - Dec. 10, 2004
December 10, 2004
Before the 108th Congress adjourned, we made history by passing the Collins-Lieberman Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act. This landmark legislation should make a real difference in our country’s security and will help keep Americans safer. This bill is the most sweeping reform of our nation’s intelligence community in more than 50 years. Based on the recommendations of the 9-11 Commission, the legislation reorganizes the executive branch to transform the country’s intelligence agencies into a modern structure designed to fight terrorism and other emerging security threats. The current Cold War […]
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 […]
Christine Gregoire
categories: Inaugural Address, Speeches
Inaugural Speech - Jan. 12, 2005
January 12, 2005
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, distinguished justices of the court, honored officials, members of the Washington state legislature, members of the Consular Corps, and fellow citizens: I am honored and humbled to be your new governor, and to have the opportunity to lead the people of this great state. As I stand here today, I am mindful that this opportunity – like all the opportunities in this state – are the legacy of those who came before us. And speaking of legacy – I am especially honored to […]
Christine Gregoire
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Shared Strategy Summit - Jan. 27, 2005
January 27, 2005
Thank you, Billy [referring to Billy Frank, Jr. who introduced the Governor], for the kind introduction—our children grew up together, they went to South Bay Elementary together, and it’s just been a great friendship, on top of a great partnership to improve the quality of life of the citizens of our state. I would like, if I could, to especially thank some of our tremendous leaders who have made this all possible. First and foremost I do want to thank Billy; we go back a long way in our friendship, […]