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Gloria Steinem
categories: Commencement/Baccalaureate/Convocation Address, Speeches
Smith College Commencement Address - May 20, 2007
May 20, 2007
To Carol Christ who leads Smith College (and does the most amazing introductions); to the faculty who create its purpose and the staff who give it daily life; to the honorary degree recipients in whose presence I am so very proud to be; to all the families and friends and partners and children who have sustained today's graduates — especially those of you who have performed the miracle of guiding children through an experience you could not have — and most of all, to you, the beloved, brave, tired and […]
Barbara L Boxer
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Remarks on the WRDA Bill Provisions - Dec. 9, 2016
December 9, 2016
BOXER: I want to thank Senator Cochran for his courtesy in getting the time for me. You know, some people may wonder why it is on a Friday we're still here and we're still arguing and we're still debating. There are several issues that are troubling to many people in the Senate and in the country, and a couple of them have a focus on them today. How this all ends remains to be seen, but I just feel it's important for the American people to understand there are some […]
Maria Cantwell
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Remarks on the WRDA Bill Provisions - Dec. 9, 2016
December 9, 2016
BOXER: I want to thank Senator Cochran for his courtesy in getting the time for me. You know, some people may wonder why it is on a Friday we're still here and we're still arguing and we're still debating. There are several issues that are troubling to many people in the Senate and in the country, and a couple of them have a focus on them today. How this all ends remains to be seen, but I just feel it's important for the American people to understand there are some […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Hosting the 2012 International Women of Courage Award Ceremony - March 8, 2012
March 8, 2012
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you all. Thank you. Good morning and welcome to the State Department once again. I am so grateful that all of you have joined us here today for what has become, in our view, one of the most important and special occasions of the year here in Washington. I want to thank my friend and colleague, Ambassador Melanne Verveer who has been, as you know, a tireless champion for women and girls for decades. [Applause.] Melanne and her team have not only made this event […]
Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at the 2012 International Women of Courage Awards - Mar. 8, 2012
March 8, 2012
Thank you. Thank you so much. Good morning, everyone. To say it is a pleasure to be here with all of you today would be an understatement. This is truly an important opportunity, it is an uplifting opportunity, and I am happy to be a part of it every single year. And I have to start by thanking Secretary Clinton not just for that very kind introduction, but she has been an outstanding -- should I say that again? -- an outstanding Secretary of State. And she has been an […]
Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at "Broadway At The White House" - Nov. 16, 2015
November 16, 2015
MRS. OBAMA: Thanks so much. (Applause.) Rest yourselves. Yes, I agree, it’s too loud! (Laughter.) Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Broadway at the White House. (Applause.) Now, before we begin tonight’s show, I want to take a moment to talk about what happened in Paris. As I said this morning, all of us remain heartbroken and outraged over this horrific act. And our thoughts and prayers are very much with the victims, their families, and all of the people of France. And as my husband said on Friday, […]
Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at the Fashion Education Workshop - Oct. 8, 2014
October 8, 2014
MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello everyone. How are you doing? AUDIENCE: Great. MRS. OBAMA: Okay. All right, we’re just going to break this up one moment and just say, is this not cool? (Laughter.) I mean, come on. You’re in the White House. There are some of the most impressive people in fashion here to teach you all, and to reach out and to mentor you. And there’s food. (Laughter.) What more could you ask for. Well, welcome to the White House. And let me start by thanking Anna for that […]
Elizabeth Warren
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Remarks Concerning Coal Miners - Dec. 10, 2016
December 10, 2016
Mr. President, I come to the floor today to support senators from both parties -- I’m sorry. Are we in a quorum? Thank you. Mr. President, I come to the floor today to support senators from both parties, and in particular West Virginia senators Joe Manchin and Shelly Capito in their fight to protect health and retirement benefits for over 100,000 American coal miners and their families. 70 years ago, the federal government made a simple promise to these union coal miners. America, our country, promised to provide health insurance […]
Samantha Power
Speeches
American Leadership in a Changing World - January 13, 2016
January 13, 2016
Power gave this address at Seton Hall University. Thank you, Dr. Bartoli, for that introduction and for all the work you’ve done throughout your career in pursuit of peace, in places visible and not so visible. Thank you for that. And a huge thanks to Seton Hall for hosting us all today. The main purpose of this gathering is not to give you all my version of the State of the Union. I have a boss – he’s a kind of good speaker. [Laughter.] He’s a little famous for that, […]
Samantha Power
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
The Meaning of U.S. Partnership to Israel at the UN and in Middle East Peace - Dec. 13, 2015
December 13, 2015
Thank you for that wonderful introduction. You don’t get that at the UN every day for some reason. [Laughter] Thank you, Charlotte. Let me begin by recognizing the leadership of Haaretz and the New Israel Fund for co-hosting this conference, as well as the range of Israeli officials and Knesset members in the audience this afternoon. There are many officials – I also want to recognize PLO Secretary General Saeb Erekat. It’s an honor to share the stage this afternoon with Ayman Odeh, leader of the Joint List. And I’m […]