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Nancy Pelosi
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks at 2012 Democratic National Convention - Sept. 5, 2012
September 5, 2012
Good evening, fellow Democrats! That American dream is the story of America. We are here to reignite the American dream. That is why I’m pleased to see so many young people—the future of our party, the hope of America. I stand before you as the first mother and first grandmother to serve as Democratic leader and first speaker of the House of Representatives. For 25 years, it has been my privilege to represent the city of San Francisco and the great state of California; to work to strengthen our vibrant […]
Lynn Jenkins
categories: Press Conference, Speeches
Taxes - March 19, 2013
March 19, 2013
As one of the few CPAs in this town, you’re going to be hard-pressed to find a bigger tax budget or economic geek than me. There is nothing that I enjoy more than having a discussion about debt-to-equity ratios and 302-B allocations and the difference between getting to primary balance as opposed to actually balancing the budget. I’ve been told that normal people don’t enjoy those discussions. I can tell you one thing that normal people do have in common with me, and that is I think that they agree […]
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Speeches
Speech at Marriage Equality Rally - March 26, 2013
March 26, 2013
Thank you all for coming out this morning. First I must say that I am proud today to represent the District of Columbia which, along with nine states, did not wait for the Supreme Court to do the right thing but simply passed our marriage equality law. I come this morning to call out those who would use the District of Columbia and the handful of marriage equality states against the majority of LGBT Americans to promote a slow approach to recognizing their fundamental right to marry. The majority of […]
Barbara Lee
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Speech at 19th International AIDS Conference - July 23, 2012
July 23, 2012
Good evening, delegates of the 19th International AIDS Conference. Let me just say, it’s an honor. It’s a humbling moment for me to be with you this evening. Let me especially take a minute to welcome the delegates from my state of California and, of course, my wonderful constituents from Alameda County, Berkley, and Oakland, California. Oakland is in the house! Welcome! Also, to our esteemed speakers and dignitaries, the Chair of the International AIDS Society and our co-chairs of the conference, and to all of the members of the […]
Barbara Lee
categories: Speeches, U.S. House Committee/Subcommittee Meeting/Hearing
Haiti Disaster - Sept. 26, 2008
September 26, 2008
Thank you very much. Thank you, Chairman Engel, for your leadership, and thanks to the subcommittee for this hearing and for all of your leadership on issues related to the Caribbean. Yes, Chairman Engel, I was very proud to be with you on your first visit as upcoming chair to Haiti because, you know, you made the Caribbean a priority and have sought to seek some parity in our foreign policy as it relates to the Caribbean. So I just want to thank you for continuing to lead on this […]
Barbara Lee
categories: Speeches, U.S. House Committee/Subcommittee Meeting/Hearing
Opposing Cuts in FY12 Interior Appropriations Bill - July 15, 2011
July 15, 2011
I rise in strong opposition to this bill. It literally terminates air quality, land, water, and conservation funding that will impact all communities in our country, particularly in my state of California. Page by page, the bill takes aim on the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the environment we live in. As a person of faith, I believe there is a moral and an ethical responsibility to protect the natural resources provided by our creator. This bill undermines the Clean Air Act’s ability to crack down on […]
Eddie Bernice Johnson
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Speech at Teach For America Reception - July 15, 2011
July 15, 2011
Let me thank you very much for that introduction. It may actually be longer than my speech. I want to thank all of the participants for Teach For America. You are very, very important for America. We know that our students have to have well-qualified teachers before they can achieve the necessary achievements that this country needs them to achieve. So we thank you for what you do and for the dedication that you have to the students. You know, looking out at this crowd I know that there are […]
Colleen Hanabusa
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
The Role of Congress in America's Strategic Rebalancing toward the Asia-Pacific - April 18, 2012
April 18, 2012
Good morning. Or, as we say, aloha, and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. Most of the talk you hear out of Congress these days is about cuts. Cuts to defense, cuts to Medicare, cuts to just about everything. Today, I want to speak about investment, an investment in America’s future, which is exactly what our intent to rebalance towards the Asia- Pacific is. By now, all of you here have listened to President Obama outline his vision for our nation’s “pivot to the Pacific.” As […]
Barbara Lee
categories: Press Conference, Speeches
Opposing the Debt Deal - Aug. 1, 2011
August 1, 2011
Let me thank you for your leadership and Congressman Ellison for bringing together the Progressive Caucus to once again come forward and be the voice of the American people. None of us want to see our nation default, but after having reviewed this deal in detail, for a number of reasons I am simply unable to support it. I associate myself with all of the remarks that have been made already. It totally fails to address the urgent and most pressing crises in our country: the lack of jobs and […]
Ann McLane Kuster
categories: Speeches, Victory Speech
Democratic Primary Victory Speech - Sept. 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
Fired up! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much. Thank you so much. This is amazing. Thank you. Thank you. Tonight was a critical milestone in our campaign to bring a new approach to Washington, and with all of your help, I know we can win in November. I congratulate Katrina Swett for running a strong campaign and for her relentless focus on fighting for the middle class. She is a strong and fearless and intelligent voice for our state, and I promise you, Katrina, I will […]