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Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks to American Servicewomen- March 9, 2009
March 9, 2009
All right, you're all invited. (Laughter.) No, I think that's an excellent idea. Jocelyn, where are you? She's my policy director. She'll be working on that. (Laughter.) I want to thank the General for that kind introduction, and to thank her for her lifetime of service to this nation in the United States Air Force and as the leader of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. I just did a tour with the General, and this is an amazing asset to this nation. It's something that many of […]
Michelle Obama
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Taking on Childhood Obesity - Jan. 28, 2010
January 28, 2010
A little practice, absolutely. Congressman Moran, again I want to thank you for all your work in this area. I look forward to working with you. Our staffs are already talking about some things that you've been working on for a very long time, so we're grateful for your leadership and concern and focus. Mayor Euille, again you have been a host to me in your great city, and you've done wonderful work in this area. I had a terrific time addressing the National Conference of Mayors, and I got […]
Elizabeth Warren
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
FY16 Republican Budget - May 5, 2015
May 5, 2015
Mr./Madame President, a budget is about building for the future. A budget is about what it takes for our families, our businesses, and our economy to grow and prosper. The basics are pretty simple. Our kids need access to a good, affordable education. Our workers need good wages and good benefits. Our businesses and our workers need transit, roads, and bridges that are safe enough, strong enough, and fast enough to get us to work and to keep goods and services moving. Our workers need good jobs here in America, […]
Elizabeth Warren
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
In Opposition to Michael Froman - June 19, 2013
June 19, 2013
I rise today to talk about trade agreements and the impact they have on our economy. Trade agreements affect access to foreign markets and our level of imports and exports. They also affect a wide variety of public policy issues - everything from wages, jobs, the environment, and the Internet -- to monetary policy, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. Many people are deeply interested in tracking the trajectory of trade negotiations, but if they do not have reasonable access to see the terms of the agreements under negotiation, then they can't […]
Elizabeth Warren
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Remarks on the Every Student Succeeds Act- Dec. 9, 2015
December 9, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today in support of the Every Student Succeeds Act-the bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. We have only one goal in mind: to give all our children the best possible education. The challenge has been to figure out the right role for the federal government to do that. This bill, which will replace No Child Left Behind, moves away from rigid standardized tests and respects the vital work that our teachers do every day. I strongly support those changes. However, I voted against […]
Elizabeth Warren
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Reed-Warren Student Loan Amendment- July 24, 2013
July 24, 2013
I want to start by saying to Senator Reed by saying to Senator Reed how much I appreciate his leadership in putting forth this amendment that takes a bad bill and turns it into something that would be helpful for our students, for our families struggling with student loan debt. I also want to say how much I appreciate the leadership of Senator Harkin, Senator Durbin, Senator Manchin, Senator King, and Leader Reed, all of whom have worked very hard, made best efforts under very difficult circumstances. You know, we […]
Michelle Obama
Speeches
Making Healthy Food Accessible and Affordable - Feb. 19, 2010
February 19, 2010
Thank you. All right, Albalee, that applause was just as much for me as it was for your wonderful introduction. (Laughter.) Wasn't she? She did a great job, great job. (Applause.) Just know that we're all very proud of you, and we're all very proud of every single one of your classmates and every single student here in the city of Philadelphia and the state of Pennsylvania. I am so pleased to be here today, so grateful. And thank you all for having me. Ever since July, when Secretary Vilsack […]
Michelle Obama
Speeches
On Health Insurance Reform and Older Women - Nov. 13, 2009
November 13, 2009
Thank you, everybody. Thank you so much. First of all, forgive me -- I’ve got children, and now I have a cold. (Laughter.) It goes along with the territory. Let me begin by first thanking Tina Tchen, who’s doing an outstanding job as Director of the Office of Public Engagement by opening up this White House to the American people and organizing events like this one today. She’s just been a terrific asset and a dear friend -- and let’s give her a round of applause. (Applause.) And I also […]
Michelle Obama
Speeches
Let's Move Kick Off Event - Feb. 9, 2010
February 9, 2010
Wow! Thank you, everyone. Thank you so much. It is a thrill to have you all here in my home. And I want to thank Tammy. I could just start crying. You're so sweet, and so smart. You've gotten so tall! You're on your game, girl! Thank you for that wonderful introduction and for all your outstanding work. I mean, it's important, Tammy, for you to know how much you and your classmates have all played a role in where we are today. Look at this room! Look at all […]
Victoria C Woodhull
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
And The Truth Shall Make You Free - Nov. 20, 1871
November 20, 1871
This speech defends Woodhull's advocacy of free love or social freedom, which served to create divisions within the women's rights movement and led eventually to her ostracism by some women's rights associations. It was delivered in Steinway Hall. THE PRESENT CRISIS. When a deed is done for Freedom, through the broad earth's aching breastRuns a thrill of joy prophetic, trembling on from East to West,And the slave, where'er he cowers, feels the soul within him climbTo the awful verge of manhood, as the energy sublimeOf a century bursts full-blossomed on […]