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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Speeches
Two Years since Dobbs - June 24, 2024
June 24, 2024
This week marks the 2-year anniversary of the catastrophic Dobbs decision. Two years since six conservative justices toppled Roe v. Wade, since our right to choose was taken from us, and pregnant women and people across the country have had their lives at risk. It's been 2 years since our freedom over our bodies was seized by the most corrupt Supreme Court in American history. And that court itself was appointed by the most corrupt president in American history, Donald Trump. And it is precisely because of Donald Trump and […]
Stephanie Murphy
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Farewell Address - Dec. 14, 2022
December 14, 2022
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For the final time, I rise to address this chamber, and I'm leaving here with a heart full of gratitude. When I reflect on the path I've traveled, I still can't believe it's real. A baby girl born in post-war Vietnam to parents facing persecution by the communist government, we fled our homeland by boat and were rescued by American sailors. Our family was given refuge, granted citizenship, and provided opportunity in the United States. My mom and dad worked so hard to make ends meet; […]
Judy Chu
Speeches
Remarks at the 2012 Democratic National Convention - Sep. 5, 2012
September 5, 2012
Many years ago, my grandfather came to this country with nothing. Nothing more than a willingness to work hard. Two generations later, his granddaughter became the first Chinese-American woman elected to Congress in history. And tonight, I address the convention that will reelect Barack Obama the president of the United States. That's the American dream. No one ever said that achieving the American dream was easy, and it wasn't. From the moment my grandfather came here, he faced the discriminatory laws of the time. Laws that stopped Chinese-Americans from becoming […]
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches, Victory Speech
Victory Speech - Aug. 20, 2024
August 20, 2024
Hello Florida! Well, it is so great to see all of you here with me tonight. Florida, how are we doing? Thank you so much for joining me tonight. For the last year, we have been fighting every single day, day and night, traveling across the state, talking to you, Florida. Talking to every single one of you, regardless of political affiliation, to create a better future, a united future, a future full of opportunities for all of you. And tonight, you made it clear what comes next. This victory […]
Kamala Harris
categories: Acceptance Speech, Campaign Speech, Speeches
Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech – Aug. 22, 2024
August 22, 2024
OK, let’s get to business. Let’s get to business. All right. So, let me start by thanking my most incredible husband, Doug. For being an incredible partner to me, an incredible father to Cole and Ella, and happy anniversary, Dougie. I love you so very much. To our president, Joe Biden. When I think about the path that we have traveled together, Joe, I am filled with gratitude. Your record is extraordinary, as history will show, and your character is inspiring. And Doug and I love you and Jill, and […]
Nancy Pelosi
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention – Aug. 21, 2024
August 21, 2024
Hello, California! Hello, Maryland! Hello, Democrats! On January 20, 2021, with the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, we established one of the most successful presidencies of modern times. And we quickly proved that Democrats deliver. Millions of jobs, stronger infrastructure and rural broadband, a Biden child tax credit, rescuing human pensions, honoring our veterans, bold climate action, lowering the cost of prescription drugs—all thanks to President Biden's patriotic vision of a fairer America, doing so with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, Joe. And I know that […]
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention – Aug. 21, 2024
August 21, 2024
Hello. America. As a proud Floridian, I bring you a cautionary tale. For the people of my state, Project 2025 isn't just a threat. It's a reality that we battle every day. From the classroom to the emergency room, Gov. DeSantis turned Florida into a testing ground for the right’s most egregious, dangerous policies. I can tell you firsthand—it's been devastating for families in my district and across the state. Today in Florida, state policy requires that kids are taught racist lies about so-called benefits of slavery. Books are banned. […]
Lisa Blunt Rochester
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention – Aug. 21, 2024
August 21, 2024
I’m Blunt Rochester—mother, grandmother and congresswoman. And hopefully the next senator from the great state of Delaware. The proud home of President Biden! We love you, Joe! In Delaware, we know that when small businesses thrive, communities thrive. We know that when our roads and our bridges are strong, communities are strong. When everyone has a fair shot at a better future, America is limitless. Now, Democrats, we know this, but you know who doesn't know it? Donald Trump. He has with his friends said the quiet parts out loud. […]
Grace Meng
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention – Aug. 21, 2024
August 21, 2024
Generations of women fought for our rights. Our right to vote, our right to financial independence, and our right to reproductive freedom. Our mothers and grandmothers marched for us. Because of them, my husband and I were able to choose if and when to start a family. And we have two energetic boys running around at home. Now it is our turn to take the torch for our children and grandchildren. All across our country, women are being denied life-saving health care and the right to determine their futures. And […]
Tammy S Baldwin
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention – Aug. 22, 2024
August 22, 2024
Hey, Wisconsin! Tonight, I want to talk about family. We know that all families don't look alike. My mother was a teenager when I was born, and she struggled with addiction. I never met my father. But I had two incredible grandparents who stepped in and raised me, David and Doris Green. Everything I know, I learned from them. In every way a child needs, my grandparents were there for me. And as they grew older, it was my privilege to be there for them. So when I work to […]