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Sarah Parker Remond
Speeches
Because They Are Men and Women - 1859
January 1, 1859
I appeal on behalf of four millions of men, women, and children who are chattels in the Southern States of America. Not because they are identical with my race and color, though I am proud of that identity, but because they are men and women. The sum of sixteen hundred millions of dollars is invested in their bones, sinews, and flesh — is this not sufficient reason why all the friends of humanity should not endeavor with all their might and power, to overturn the vile systems of slavery. Remond, […]
Sarah Parker Remond
categories: Lecture, Speeches
Why Slavery is Still Rampant in the Land – Sept. 14, 1859
September 14, 1859
An open public lecture delivered by Sarah Parker Remond on September 14, 1859, at the Manchester Athenaeum in Manchester, England. Although the anti-slavery enterprise was begun some thirty years ago, the evil is still rampant in the land. As there are some young people present — and I am glad to see them here for, it is important that they shall understand this subject — I shall briefly explain that there are thirty-two states, sixteen of which are free and sixteen slave-states. The free states are in the north. The political […]
Laura Kelly
categories: Speeches, State of State
State of the State Address - January 12, 2021
January 12, 2021
Good evening. Typically, I would deliver the State of the State address to the legislature and the public from the House Chamber in the Capitol building. And I would begin by looking out over all the familiar faces, constitutional officers, cabinet members, and my own family. But, these aren’t typical times. And while I can’t see them, I am grateful that my husband, Ted Daughety, and daughters, Kathleen and Molly, are hosting a virtual watch party with members of my family across the country. I know it’s not just my […]
Laura Kelly
categories: Speeches, State of State
State of the State Address - January 16, 2020
January 16, 2020
Mr. Speaker, Madam President, Madam Chief Justice, Lt. Governor Rogers, members of the Legislature, Cabinet officers, leaders of the Kansas tribes, honored guests, and fellow Kansans. It is my high honor to stand before you this evening to report on the progress of my administration, and to share my plans for the year ahead. We have much to discuss tonight. But before I begin, please welcome back the third “First Gentleman” in Kansas history, my husband, Dr. Ted Daughety. Ted still misses his garden and his darkroom, but he’s adjusting […]
Ella Baker
Speeches
Address at Puerto Rican Solidarity Day Rally – Oct. 27, 1974
October 27, 1974
Friends, brothers, and sisters in the struggle for human dignity and freedom. I am here to represent the struggle that has gone on for three-hundred or more years — a struggle to be recognized as citizens in a country in which we were born. I have had about forty or fifty years of struggle, ever since a little boy on the streets of Norfolk called me a nigger. I struck him back. And then I had to learn that hitting back with my fists one individual was not enough. It […]
Laura Kelly
categories: Speeches, State of State
State of the State Address - January 16, 2019
January 16, 2019
Mr. Speaker, Madam President, Chief Justice, Members of the Supreme Court, Members of the Legislature, Honored Guests, and my Fellow Kansans: What a truly profound honor to stand before you tonight to offer a vision for the state we all love. In the east gallery, I’m joined by the man I often joke about as “my long-suffering husband,” Ted Daughety. Ted has truly been a pillar of support for me and my daughters for over 30 years - and especially the last 13 months. Our daughters, Kathleen and Molly, were […]
Mia Love
Speeches
Remarks at 2012 Republican National Convention, Aug. 28, 2012
August 28, 2012
I am thrilled to add Utah’s voice in support for Mitt Romney. [Applause and cheers] Let me tell you about the America I know. My parents immigrated to this country with $10 in their pockets and a hope that the America they heard about really did exist. When tough times came, they didn’t look to Washington—they looked within. The America I grew up knowing was centered in self-reliance and filled with the possibilities of living the American Dream. The America I know is grounded in the determination found in patriots […]
Kim Reynolds
categories: Speeches, State of State
Condition of the State Address - January 14, 2020
January 14, 2020
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, legislative leaders, Senators and Representatives, justices and judges, elected officials, distinguished guests, family, friends, and my fellow Iowans. Each time I enter this spectacular building, I am reminded of the generations of Iowans who have come before us. And each time I walk into this historic chamber, I am humbled by the responsibility of following in the footsteps of some amazing leaders and outstanding public servants. We lost a number of those leaders last year. Most notable for us today is Chief Justice Mark […]
Theresa May
Speeches
2018 New Years Message - December 31, 2017
2017 has been a year of progress for the United Kingdom. In January, I set out our objectives for the Brexit negotiations, and in the months since we have pursued them with steady purpose. In March we triggered Article 50, putting the decision of the British people into action. In December we reached agreement on the first phase of negations with our EU partners. Next year we will move on to the vital issues of trade and security and I am determined that we will keep up our progress in […]
Kim Reynolds
categories: Speeches, State of State
Condition of the State Address - January 12, 2021
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans: Our state constitution says that, every year, the governor must communicate to the general assembly the condition of the state. That usually happens in the morning on the second day of the legislative session, but tonight I’m breaking with that tradition so that I may speak directly to Iowans. It’s been a year — and I’ll let you fill in whatever adjective you want. Covid-19. Civil Unrest. A drought. A derecho. We’ve been beaten […]