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Mary Elizabeth “Tipper” Gore
Speeches
Governors' Conference on Child Abuse Prevention- Sept. 29, 1998
September 29, 1998
Thank you, Governor, for that warm introduction. It is such a privilege to be here and I want to congratulate you and Judi for all you have done to make child abuse prevention one of the top priorities of your administration. Thanks to your hard work and commitment, Kentucky has been one of the leading states in the effort to prevent domestic violence and child abuse and to treat the victims of these social problems when they do occur. The last time Al was in Kentucky he noted how Paul […]
Lynne Cheney
categories: Commencement/Baccalaureate Address, Speeches
Secrets of Success- May 10, 2003
May 10, 2003
Thank you, President Burks. I'm happy to be here at Harding University today on the joyous occasion of commencement, and I think I understand some of the emotions that you who are parents are experiencing this morning. Although it has been a long while since my own daughters graduated from college, I remember my feelings of pride and satisfaction in their accomplishments. I also feel I have something in common with today's graduates. I know that young people often look for role models, people who have succeeded in ways they […]
Mary Elizabeth “Tipper” Gore
Speeches
Remarks at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Convention- July 15, 1999
July 15, 1999
It is a pleasure to be here today with so many friends and fellow advocates, especially during such a busy time for Al and me. As you can all imagine the next few months and the upcoming year is going to be very hectic. A real roller coaster ride. Many sleepless nights. Hundreds if not thousands of photo-ops. And I'm just talking about baby-sitting our new grandson Wyatt! Al and I are absolutely thrilled. Wyatt was born on the Fourth of July. As Al said, he clearly has a natural […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
In Cincinnati- June 27, 2016
June 27, 2016
Thank you, Cincinnati! I especially want to thank all the people outside who couldn't get in. Thank you for coming today. I am so delighted to be here with my friend and a great leader, Senator Elizabeth Warren. Now, you just saw, you just saw why she is considered so terrific, so formidable, because she tells it like it is. I am very grateful for that introduction, but more importantly, I want to thank her for fighting every single day for families like hers, families like yours, and millions of […]
Jill Biden
Speeches
Remarks at the 2012 Democratic National Convention - Sept. 6, 2012
September 6, 2012
What a night! What a crowd! (Applause.) Thank you, Angie. I'm so proud of you and how far you've come. I'm so proud to stand before you tonight not only as the wife of our Vice President, but as a full-time teacher and a military mom. (Applause.) I'm here for our son, Beau, and for all of our troops, veterans and military families. (Applause.) Four years ago, Beau stood on this stage to introduce his father, and soon afterward, he deployed to Iraq for a year with the Delaware Army […]
Mary Elizabeth “Tipper” Gore
Speeches
Discovering Our Selves: The Science of Emotion- May 6, 1998
May 6, 1998
Good morning. You know, I was going to tell you all what a pleasure it is for me to be here today at this fascinating conference, but then I wondered whether it would lead to a discussion of the brain chemistry and number of synaptic responses involved in my very expression of delight at being with you. But I think I'll risk it. What a wonderful conference this is; what a fascinating subject, and what a delight it is to be here, to learn, and to explore the science of […]
Jill Biden
Speeches
Remarks at DREAM 2015- Feb. 20, 2015
February 20, 2015
Good morning! Thank you for that warm welcome! I'd like to thank Robin, for that wonderful introduction. I think she is the perfect example of why this convening and your work is so important. Let's give another round of applause for Robin—what an amazing student. I also want to thank Achieving the Dream for inviting me to be part of this incredible effort to help more community college students succeed. As a community college professor who was grading papers on the way up here this morning, your work is very […]
Elizabeth Warren
categories: Lecture, Speeches
A Future Worth Fighting For- June 4, 2016
June 4, 2016
As I was saying, I’ve been a Senator, and it’s been a great honor to serve the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts down in Congress. I've worked on the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, worked on the TARP bailout, trying to get a little accountability, taught for many, many years — but none of this was always my life. Growing up was pretty different for me. My parents worked really hard. My dad sold fencing and carpeting He ended up as a maintenance man. My mom raised four kids […]
Jill Biden
Speeches
Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Awards- Dec. 12, 2011
December 12, 2011
Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you, Angie, for your kind introduction. I always say that I admire my students and you are a perfect example of some of the amazing people who not only choose community college, but excel there. First of all: Congratulations to all the Aspen Prize finalists! Today is a celebration of all of you and of the important role your schools play in our country. On behalf of everyone who believes in the promise of education to change lives, thank you for what you do. I would […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Speeches
Remarks on Family Life at the Joined Armed Forces Wives Luncheon- Nov. 19, 1993
November 19, 1993
Thank you. Thank you all so much. Thank you. This has been so much fun. I don't usually get to say that when I go to events. I am very grateful for the invitation to be here, and I have certainly enjoyed my visits at lunch with a number of you, particularly at my table, and in the rest room. And I also enjoyed my visit earlier in the day to the Pentagon, where I got to meet some of your husbands who were there, and had a chance to […]