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Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson
categories: Commencement/Baccalaureate/Convocation Address, Speeches
University of Virginia Commencement Address (“America - An Uncompleted Work") - June 3, 1973
June 3, 1973
This is a special day — I know — for every family represented in these ceremonies — a day of much pride, many satisfactions, and the utmost happiness. As I am sure you realize, this is an occasion of very special meaning for my family, too. Months ago, in the summer of last year, we circled this date on our calendar. Lyndon had about retired from what he called "the speech-making business," but when your invitation came he was immensely pleased and excited — and we were hoping to be […]
Marianne Williamson
categories: Announcement Speech, Political Ads
Marianne Williamson is Running For President - March 4, 2023
March 4, 2023
I’m Marianne Williamson, and when I was growing up, America had a vibrant middle class. The average American worker had decent benefits, could afford a home, could afford a car, could afford a yearly vacation, could afford for one member of the couple to stay home if they wished, and could afford to send their kids to college. But over the last 50 years, there has been a massive transfer of wealth, to the tune of 50 trillion dollars, from the bottom 90% of Americans to the top 1%. Decimating […]
Ilhan Omar
categories: Debate, Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Representation Matters - Feb. 2, 2023
February 2, 2023
ILHAN OMAR: This debate today, it's about who gets to be an American. What opinions do we get to have? Do we have to have to be counted as Americans? This is what this debate is about, madam speaker. There is this idea that you are suspected if you are an immigrant. or if you are from certain parts of the world or a certain skin tone or a Muslim. It is no accident that members of the republican party accuse the first black president, Barack Obama, of being a […]
Rashida Tlaib
Speeches
House Session Discussion on Gun Violence - Feb 2, 2023
February 2, 2023
RASHIDA TLAIB: Mr. speaker, I rise today in honor of the survivors of gun violence during national gun violence survivors week. Sandy Hook, Parkland, Buffalo, and, yes, even Detroit, Chicago, and so many now are impacted by various names and memories of loved ones. Places where gun violence has traumatized our communities and taken far too many of our loved ones. Every day in our country more than 110 people are shot and killed and more than 200 people survive gunshot wounds. we are 33 days into the new year, […]
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Speeches
Republican Response to State of the Union - Feb. 7, 2023
February 7, 2023
Good evening. I’m Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Being a mom to three young children taught me not to believe every story I hear. So forgive me for not believing much of anything I heard tonight from President Biden. From out-of-control inflation and violent crime to the dangerous border crisis and threat from China, Biden and the Democrats have failed you. They know it. And you know it. It’s time for a change. Tonight, let us reaffirm our commitment to a timeless American idea: that government exists not to rule the people […]
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
categories: Speeches, U.S. House Committee/Subcommittee Meeting/Hearing
Addressing Racism within the House - Feb. 2, 2023
February 2, 2023
Thank you. As also as a fellow New Yorker I think one of the things we should talk about here is also one of the disgusting legacies after 9/11 has been the targeting and racism against Muslim Americans throughout the United States of America. This is an extension of that legacy, consistency, there is nothing consistent with the Republican Party's continued attack, except nor the racism and incitement of violence against women of color in this body. I had a member of the Republican caucus threaten my life and you […]
Kamala Harris
categories: Eulogy, Speeches
Remarks at Tyre Nichols Funeral - Feb. 1, 2023
February 1, 2023
KAMALA HARRIS: Good afternoon church. Reverend Sharpton, I want to thank you for all you do for so many. There are so many families here who have been personally touched by your leadership and your strength, and your fellowship. Reverend Dr. Lawrence Turner - thank you for welcoming us. Keisha Lance and Mitch Landrieu, we are here on behalf of the people of our country and our president Joe Biden. And we are here to celebrate the life of Tyre Nichols. Mrs. Wells, Mr. Wells - you have been extraordinary […]
Veronica Escobar
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Nomination of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House - Jan. 6, 2023
January 6, 2023
Escobar nominated Hakeem Jeffries for speaker of the House of Representatives in the 13th ballot. ESCOBAR: Madam Clerk, I rise to nominate a unifier, not a divider, Hakeem Jeffries for speaker of the United States House of Representatives. HOUSE CLERK CHERYL JOHNSON: The gentlewoman is recognized. ESCOBAR: We are on day four, the 13th vote, and House Democrats continue to stand united with Hakeem Jeffries, with him and for him, because he is a uniter not a divider, and a positive force of nature. Two days ago during the fourth, […]
Lauren Boebert
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Nomination of Rep. Kevin Hern for Speaker of the House - Jan. 6, 2023
January 6, 2023
Boebert nominated Kevin Hern for speaker of the House of Representatives in the 12th ballot. BOEBERT: Madam Clerk, I rise to enter a name for nomination for speaker. HOUSE CLERK CHERYL JOHNSON: The gentlewoman is recognized. BOEBERT: Once again I stand here today to nominate Kevin Hern, the chairman of the Republican Study Committee, the largest caucus in the Republican conference who unanimously was elected as chairman, whom I believe can unite this Republican conference and put forward the agenda that we all promised to work hard on and serve […]
Lauren Boebert
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Nomination of Rep. Kevin Hern for Speaker of the House - Jan. 5, 2023
January 5, 2023
Boebert nominated Kevin Hern for speaker of the House of Representatives in the tenth ballot. BOEBERT: Madam Clerk, I rise to nominate Kevin Hern of Oklahoma for speaker of the House. HOUSE CLERK CHERYL JOHNSON: The gentlewoman is recognized. BOEBERT: It's as simple as that, folks. Let's start getting somewhere with this, realize the facts. Kevin McCarthy does not have the votes. Let's elect a Republican who can unify our conference, who is a true leader. I'm casting my vote for Kevin Hern, and I hope you will as well. […]