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Kim Reynolds
categories: Speeches, State of State
Condition of the State Address - January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024
Madam President, Mr. Speaker, Lt. Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans: Last week, the unthinkable happened in Iowa when shots were fired in the halls of Perry High School, taking the life of 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff, and injuring seven others. Our hearts are still heavy and our prayers continue for the victims and their families, and for the entire Perry community. It’s impossible to understand why things like this happen. The senselessness of it shakes us to our very core. Yet even in the darkest […]
Daisy Bates
Speeches
What Price Freedom - 1963
The negro in the south lives under a complex system of customs and traditions, that have all the force of law, plus the actual Jim Crow ordinances. The system says in effect that the negro is a citizen of this country: that he should pay taxes and defend his country from its enemies, but he should not vote, have equal protection under the law, equality of education or job opportunities; and that he should not have access to public eating places, parks, even hospitals. Every negro in Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, […]
Tulsi Gabbard
categories: Eulogy, Speeches
Remarks on Charlie Kirk Shooting - Sep. 14, 2025
September 14, 2025
Aloha. In the book of Corinthians, Paul said, “Therefore we are always of good courage and know that while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord.” We are of good courage, I say, and prefer to rather be absent from the body and be home with the Lord. Ultimately, for every one of us, the time that we have in this world is temporary. Our time will come, sooner or later, and so the critical question that we have for ourselves is whatever time […]
Karoline Leavitt
categories: Eulogy, Speeches
Remarks on Charlie Kirk Shooting - Sep. 14, 2025
September 14, 2025
Good evening, everyone. Good evening. Please be seated. Thank you so much. It’s such an honor to be here, behind a podium, I’m very comfortable behind podiums. And it’s really comforting to be around so many good, faithful, God-fearing people at a time when I know we are all still mourning, we are confused, we are angry over the assassination of a legendary American and a friend to so many in this room, and so many across the country, Charlie Kirk. The presence of God, and He is a good […]
Donna Edwards
categories: Concession Speech, Speeches
U.S. Senate Race Concession - Apr. 26, 2016
April 16, 2016
Edwards: I want to say first of all to my family, to my son Jared, who all of you read about and heard about and who has been talked about, thank you, sweetheart. I love you. To my mom and my sisters and my brother, thank you so much. I love you. You ground me. Audience: Whoops, cheers, and applause. Edwards: You ground me. You have always been there for me, no matter what. And to my campaign staff and all of our amazing volunteers — I want to thank […]
Kim Reynolds
categories: Speeches, State of State
Condition of the State Address - January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025
Madam President, Mr. Speaker, Lt. Governor, First Gentleman, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans: It’s my honor and privilege to once again report on the condition of our great state from this chamber in our beautiful State Capitol. We refer to this building as the People’s House. And for good reason. This is the place where their government deals with their business. Everything that happens here begins and ends with them. And it’s because of them—their energy and creativity, their resilience and goodness—that I can say, […]
Peggy Flanagan
Speeches
Knowing Where We Came From - October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
My name’s Peggy Flanagan, I’m a citizen of the White Earth Nation and my family is the Wolf Clan, and I’m really honored to be here with you. You know I think Tom Rademacher is a pretty amazing guy. And clearly, based on Miss Whitley, is a really powerful teacher who helps young people find their voice. And so I’m honored to also be able to share the stage with them and super psyched that this was sold out, which is the closest that either of us will probably be […]
Elizabeth “Betsy” DeVos
Speeches
Message to America’s Parents - Sept. 1, 2020
September 1, 2020
It’s back to school season, but it sure feels different than any other year. So, let me talk directly to you moms and dads across America about something that’s weighing heavily on your minds, and on mine. How can your daughter, your son safely continue to learn and grow this fall? You were disappointed last spring when your kids couldn’t finish the school year with their friends. You tried your best to step up to the plate and become a full-time teacher yourself. In addition to keeping your day job, […]
Tina Smith
categories: Announcement Speech, Speeches
Announcement of Not Seeking Re-election to the U.S. Senate – Feb. 13, 2025
February 13, 2025
Senator Tina Smith delivered a video statement on her official X (formerly Twitter) account on February 13, 2025, announcing that she is not running for re-election and thanking the state of Minnesota. I wanted you to hear directly from me that I have decided not to run for re-election to the United States Senate in 2026. I have loved my job as United States senator. And also, after twenty years of hard and rewarding work in the public sector, I’m ready to spend more time with my family. You know, […]
Jeanne Shaheen
Speeches
She Will Not Run for Reelection In 2026 – Mar. 12, 2025
March 12, 2025
Senator Jeanne Shaheen delivered a video statement on her official YouTube account on March 12, 2025, announcing that she is not running for re-election and thanking the state of New Hampshire. Serving the people of New Hampshire, first as a state senator, then as governor, and now in the United States Senate—has been an incredible honor. New Hampshire is where Billy and I chose to start our family, raise our three daughters, and now watch our grandchildren grow up. I ran for public office to make a difference for the […]