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Margaret Spellings
categories: Commencement/Baccalaureate/Convocation Address, Speeches
Commencement Speech at Montgomery College - May 17, 2006
May 17, 2006
Thank you. I want to thank Dr. Nunley and the Board of Trustees for this honorary degree. It's true—believe it or not—as Dr. Nunley said, I am the first mother of school-age children to serve as Secretary of Education. And no offense, but what took them so long! Education is an issue that touches everyone's life, so wherever I go, people want to talk shop with me. A few weeks ago, one of the women at my hairdressers told me she was about to become the first person in her […]
Allyson Schwartz
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
In Opposition to Pay China First Act - May 9, 2013
May 9, 2013
I rise in strong opposition to the Republican Pay China First bill, which would jeopardize the full faith and credit of the United States. This legislation dictates which of our nation's bills we will pay and which we will not, and poses a serious, dangerous threat to our economy. The Republicans put foreign creditors ahead of our veterans, active duty military, Medicare recipients, and small businesses. The Republicans' refusal to pay our Nation's bills inflicts another round of unnecessary wounds that weakened our economy in 2011. American families, American workers, […]
Jan Schakowsky
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks at the 2008 Democratic National Convention - Sept. 3, 2008
September 3, 2008
In 145 days, George W. Bush will no longer be president of the United States. And if we do everything we can for the next 67 days, my friend Barack Obama will take his place. Now, for the family on the verge of losing their home, the uninsured dad who is praying each night his kids don't get sick, the waitress struggling with the rising cost of everything-for them, and millions more middle-class Americans who are barely holding on, this moment can't come too soon. The choice is clear: continue […]
Lucille Roybal-Allard
Speeches
Impact of the Health Care Reform Law - June 30, 2011
June 30, 2011
More than 60 small business owners attended a seminar on the impact of health care reform on their companies and employees at a luncheon held at the Hub Cities One-Stop Career Center in Huntington Park. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard was joined in the discussion by David Chase, California Outreach Director for the Small Business Majority. Good afternoon and thank you for being here for today’s discussion on the impact on small business of the new Health Care Reform Law. Let me begin by thanking Alberto Uribe, Joe Martinez and the HUB Cities […]
Lucille Roybal-Allard
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Overcome Obstacles and Pursue an Education - Aug. 12, 2011
August 11, 2011
Good morning! It’s wonderful to join you for today’s closing ceremony. And I’d like to begin by extending my sincere thanks to George Cushman and Jason Acosta for the privilege of being your Honorary Chair for this year’s Institute. I also thank UCLA, the sponsors, organizers and volunteers who have made the Third Annual Los Angeles Hispanic Youth Institute possible. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to tell you what an inspiration you are to me and all who know you. Like countless young people today, I know many […]
Lucille Roybal-Allard
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Against Drastic Cuts in Republican Homeland Security Spending Bill - June 1, 2011
June 1, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this bill, which irresponsibly slashes over one billion dollars from programs that protect and support the ability of our police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel to quickly and adequately respond to a disaster or a terrorist attack. The destructive flooding across the Mississippi basin and the devastating tornados in Alabama and Missouri have demonstrated the need for a rapid and effective response to save lives. This is true for other parts our country like my home city of Los Angeles which is […]
Lucille Roybal-Allard
categories: Press Conference, Speeches
Against the Republican 2012 Budget Plan - Apr. 6, 2011
April 6, 2011
Let me begin by associating myself with comments that were made by previous speakers about the leadership of Jan Schakowsky and Doris Matsui on this very critical issue of seniors, and to join in thanking them for having this press conference and highlighting the Republican assault on America’s seniors. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I have gained an appreciation for the fact that the federal budget is about much more than just dollars and cents. It is a moral document that reflects our priorities and our values. The […]
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 […]
Carly Fiorina
Speeches
Weekly Republican Address - Dec. 5, 2009
December 5, 2009
Hello. This is Carly Fiorina. And today I’d like to speak to you as one of the more than two and a half million women in America who have been diagnosed with breast cancer — and beaten it. Like everyone else who’s diagnosed with cancer, I never thought it would happen to me. I was fit, healthy, and active. I even got regular check-ups. But earlier this year, just two weeks after a clear mammogram, I discovered a lump through a self-exam. Soon after that came the diagnosis, the surgery, […]
Mary Fallin
Speeches
Weekly Republican Address - April 7, 2012
April 7, 2012
Hi, I’m Governor Mary Fallin from the great state of Oklahoma. As you may know, Oklahoma is an energy state. Nearly one in seven jobs are supported by the oil and natural gas industry. And with our tremendous potential for expansion in wind power, we are also moving forward in the area of cutting-edge, renewable energy. Energy production has long been an important part of our history, and our economy has benefitted tremendously from the health of the energy sector. Oklahoma has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the […]