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Natalie Tennant
categories: Announcement Speech, Campaign Speech, Speeches
Launches Campaign for Governor- April 18, 2011
April 18, 2011
I am not going to make you wait. I am running for governor of our wonderful state of West Virginia. Because West Virginia is at a crossroads right now. We have the opportunity to move forward like never before, with a new way of thinking and bold leadership. But we do have our challenges, we know that. Our unemployment has risen above the national average for the first time, and the global industry is threatening to pass us by. If our leaders are willing to work hard enough, and smart […]
Joyce Beatty
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Beatty Urges Action to Prevent Gun Violence- Jan. 12, 2016
January 12, 2016
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise this evening proud to stand with my Congressional Black Caucus, special order our co-anchor Congressman Jeffries from the 8th Congressional District of New York. Mr. Jefferies, it is my honor to stand here today. As we undertake an urgent dialogue on how we as elected representatives of the people can work together to end gun violence. I look forward to engaging with Congressman Jeffries in our Congressional Black Caucus colleagues, in scholarly debate on the issues plaguing African-Americans, African-American communities and to develop solutions […]
Mary Burke
categories: Concession Speech, Speeches
Concession Speech - Nov. 4, 2014
November 4, 2014
Thank you all. Thirteen months ago we started an improbable, incredible journey together. Soon after that, I hung a poster on the wall of my campaign office that has always had special meaning to me. It's a poster of Coach Lombardi, with my favorite quote of his, and it reads, it's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up. Tonight, Wisconsin re-elected Governor Walker, and for many of us, it feels a bit like getting knocked down. But if I learned anything over the last 13 months, […]
Emily Cain
categories: Acceptance Speech, Speeches
Acceptance Speech for Maine's 2nd District Primary - Jun. 10, 2014
June 10, 2014
Thank you, thank you so much. This is amazing. Thank you so much, thank you to Danny, who has been by my side ever since I started this journey. You're my best friend and my closest advisor, and I want to thank you so much. Since the beginning of this race, we have been crisscrossing this district. We have been listening to Maine people, and we've been talking about the issues, that impact families and small businesses and communities. I have been truly humbled by the outpouring of support from […]
Gina Raimondo
categories: Announcement Speech, Campaign Speech, Speeches
Gubernatorial Campaign Kickoff Speech - Jan. 13, 2014
January 13, 2014
Good morning! Thank you, Elizabeth, Donna, Grace, Sterl, & Tim! I am honored to have you stand with me this morning. I am honored to call you all friends. Let me start by telling you how much I’m already enjoying 2014 … because, finally, I can answer the question I was asked all of last year – “Are you running for Governor?” The answer is … Yes! Yes! Today I am kicking off my campaign for the Democratic nomination for Governor. But all of you know that the more important […]
Gina Raimondo
categories: Inaugural Address, Speeches
Inaugural Address - Jan. 6, 2015
January 6, 2015
My fellow Rhode Islanders, it is a great honor to address you today. I am humbled by the challenges before us, mindful of the many Rhode Island families struggling with some of the toughest economic conditions that we've ever faced, and deeply grateful that you've put your trust in me. Let me begin by expressing our shared heartfelt appreciation to Governor Chafee for his more than 25 years of dedicated public service to our state. Let us also acknowledge the brave men and women serving in uniform: our troops, first […]
Katherine “Kate” Brown
categories: Inaugural Address, Speeches
Inaugural Address - Feb. 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
Governors Roberts and Kulongoski, tribal leaders, Speaker Kotek, President Courtney, honored colleagues, good morning. As I take the oath of office this morning, I am blessed to have the support of a large and wonderful family, many of whom are here today. I want to specially thank two people who've had a great influence on my life: my mother, Sally Brown, and my spouse, Dan Little, who is my rock. It's been a tough few months. The people of Oregon have had reason to question their trust in state government. […]
Katherine “Kate” Brown
Speeches
2015 State of the State Address - April 17, 2015
April 17, 2015
As prepared. Greetings. Many thanks to President Kervin for that kind introduction, and to the Portland City Club and OPB for this opportunity to share with you the state of our great State. As of tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., I will have been in office for exactly two months. A lot has happened in sixty days, although considering the controversy I inherited, a lot needed to happen, and quickly. A fresh start for the people of Oregon was an important first step for me as Governor. So I immediately […]
Kay Hagan
categories: Campaign Speech, Concession Speech, Speeches
Concession Speech - Nov. 4, 2014
November 4, 2014
Concession speech by Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC) after losing her bid for a second term to Republican Thom Tillis. Hello, everybody. It is so good to see you. Thank you do much for being here. [APPLAUSE] Thank you so much for your friendship. Thank you for being here tonight. I just called Speaker Tillis to congratulate him and to tell him we will work with him during this transition period. I really first want to thank my fabulous husband, Chip. [APPLAUSE] You know, it's been one of the greatest blessings […]
Sonia Sotomayor
categories: Interview, Keynote Address, Speeches
Freedom to Write - May 5, 2013
May 5, 2013
Named for the former PEN president and fierce defender of the freedom of expression, the Arthur Miller Freedom to Write Lecture is a defining event of the PEN World Voices Festival. A conversation between Justice Sotomayor and award-winning writer, scholar, and public intellectual Henry Louis Gates, Jr. follows the lecture. I feel so humbled to be in the Great Hall, at a podium at which one of my favorite presidents stood, President Lincoln. But among such distinguished writers – you must believe me, because I say it, right? – I'm […]