Speeches / page 33

Elise Stefanik
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Nomination of Rep. Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House - Oct. 17, 2023
October 17, 2023
Mr. Speaker pro temp -- Mr. Speaker pro temp, Madam Clerk, colleagues, I rise today to nominate the gentleman from Ohio, Jim Jordan, as speaker of the people's house. We are at a time of great crisis across America. A time of historic challenges in this very chamber. And a time when heinous acts of terror and evil have been committed against our great ally, Israel. As this body convenes for the sacred responsibility to elect the next speaker of the people's house, I am reminded of the book of […]
Stephanie Bice
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Remarks on the Motion to Vacate - Oct. 3, 2023
October 3, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Speaker KEVIN MCCARTHY. Under his leadership and a very small, five-seat majority, House Republicans have achieved, contrary to popular belief, numerous victories. We passed the Parents Bill of Rights; the Lower Energy Costs Act to lower the cost of gasoline and restore American energy independence; the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which was one of the largest enacted cuts with enforceable spending caps in American history; and H.R. 2, the most conservative southern border security bill in history—all of this while fully funding our […]
Ashley Hinson
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Remarks on the Motion to Vacate - Oct. 3, 2023
October 3, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of our Speaker, KEVIN MCCARTHY. Let’s be very clear here. We would not have a House Republican majority without the relentless efforts of this man, our Speaker. Under his leadership, Joe Biden’s policies have had a check and balance. His policies have created a horrific border crisis—10,000 illegal immigrants a day surging across our border. Under Speaker MCCARTHY, Republicans have passed legislation to secure our border. Joe Biden has done everything to squash American energy, selling our oil reserves to China. Under Speaker […]
Elise Stefanik
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Remarks on the Motion to Vacate - Oct. 3, 2023
October 3, 2023
Mr. Speaker, anyone and everyone who knows KEVIN MCCARTHY, whether they are a friend or foe, knows that KEVIN MCCARTHY is a happy warrior. He is tireless. He has that uniquely American grit. Under KEVIN’s speakership, that lasted 15 rounds of him never giving up, this Republican majority have exceeded all expectations: We reopened the people’s House. We passed the strongest border security bill in our Nation’s history. We passed an energy plan to unleash American energy dominance. We passed Defense bills to support our troops. Under KEVIN’s leadership, he […]
Carrie Chapman Catt
categories: Radio address, Speeches
Radio Address - August 26, 1925
August 26, 1925
Five years ago today the women of the United States, one and all, became voters. Through the ratification of the nineteenth amendment, the process prescribed by the Federal constitution was completed and from the status of political nonentities women were promoted to that of responsible citizens. From that moment women, equally with men, became accountable for all action of our government, local, state and nation. They became equal arbiters of all political policies, problems and propaganda - inescapably equal creators of the destiny of a great nation. For five years […]
Kamala Harris
categories: Interview, Speeches
Moderated Conversation on Gun Safety - August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. (Applause.) MS. FERRELL-ZABALA: It seems like you have some fans here. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Oh, I am a fan of everyone here. And I have — so, I said to John, I’m looking out — all of these extraordinary leaders. You know, there is so much about what’s happening in our country that can cause people to stay awake at night. But when I look out at this crowd, I know our future is bright. I know our future is bright. (Applause.) Truly. MS. FERRELL-ZABALA: […]
Kamala Harris
Speeches
Remarks on the Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization - June 24, 2023
June 24, 2023
Thank you, all. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you, all. Oh, it’s good to be back in North Carolina, I can tell you that. (Applause.) It certainly is. Well, let me start by thanking Dr. Amy Bryant. You have heard from her. You know her. She is extraordinary. Like so many of our medical health professionals, these are very trying times. And I was talking with some folks backstage about the fact that in — in times like this, in times of struggle, in times of hardship, these […]
Kamala Harris
categories: Interview, Speeches
Interview at Drake University - July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, Des Moines. It’s good to be back. (Applause.) MS. PALMIERI: I mean, it’s fun to be in Des Moines, right? THE VICE PRESIDENT: I was just here in March. And — but the last time I was at Drake was, I think, 2019. And it’s — it’s — I love this stage, and it’s good to see everyone. Thank you for being here. (Applause.) Thank you. MS. PALMIERI: I was hoping for a fried pork sandwich, but maybe another trip. (Laughter.) “The Circus” will be back […]
Kathy Hochul
categories: Commencement/Baccalaureate/Convocation Address, Speeches
Commencement Address at Syracuse University - Sept. 19, 2021
September 19, 2021
Gov. Hochul gave this address at Syracuse University’s “makeup” commencement ceremony for their 2020 graduates. Chancellor, it's always a little embarrassing when someone reads all those jobs. It sounds like I can't hold down a job, doesn't it? Oh, well, oh, well. Chancellor Syverud, I want to thank you for the extraordinary leadership that is the hallmark of your administration. I know a little bit about chancellors, I've had a few run ins with chancellors, I'll get to some of my stories in a few moments, but I want to […]
Sandra Day O’Connor
categories: Commencement/Baccalaureate/Convocation Address, Speeches
Stanford University Commencement Speech: The Individual Often Does Make A Difference In Society - June 16, 1982
June 16, 1982
First. I want to say hello to the class of 1982. You are the people who asked mo to be with you today. My presence here reflects that there are some offers that even supreme court justices can't refuse. Yours was one of them. Thank you for asking me to share your day with you. Thank you, Don Kennedy, for your kind words and thoughts and thank you, dear friends of Stanford and of the graduates, for being here today for this wonderful celebration. As I stand here and look […]