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Lisa Murkowski
categories: Speeches, State of State
Speech to Alaska Legislature - March 30, 2005
March 30, 2005
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, my friends and colleagues. It's great to be back in Juneau and back in this chamber. We have been busy in the 109th Congress, working on legislative reforms that have been pending for quite some time such as class action lawsuit reform and an update of America's bankruptcy code…Speaking of things that have been pending, how about that ANWR vote? March 16 was a big day for Alaska. It was the first time the Senate has passed ANWR legislation in ten years. It was a pretty […]
Lisa Murkowski
categories: Speeches, State of State
Speech to Alaksa Legislature - April 2, 2004
April 2, 2004
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, my friends and colleagues. Standing in this chamber, again, is a privilege. Since I stood here last year, I've flown over 250,000 miles between Alaska and DC, and I have flown thousands of miles across the state. My return to Juneau reminds me how much we are all on a common mission. Here and in Washington, we're trying to balance the budget. Here and in Washington we're working to keep our promises to our constituents and bring America new sources of energy. Here and in Washington, […]
Lisa Murkowski
categories: Speeches, State of State
Speech to Alaskan Legislature - April 25, 2003
April 25, 2003
Good morning. It is great to be here. Speaker Kott, Senate President Therriault, members and friends. Thank you for the invitation to speak today. It's great to be home in Alaska. And it is great to be in Juneau, among so many good friends and former colleagues.Coming into this chamber, I was half tempted to slide right into my old seat between Rep. Gruenberg and Rep. Fate. I was comfortable here. I enjoyed my time in the State House, and I learned a lot about state government and the legislative […]
M. Jodi Rell
categories: Speeches, State of State
State of the State Address - Jan. 25, 2005
January 5, 2005
Thank you. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Williams, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House and Senate, friends and guests. Before I begin my formal remarks, let me take a moment to thank everyone for their well wishes and their prayers over the last 10 days. I have been overwhelmed by your generous spirit. I have also been overwhelmed by the number of notes, calls and e-mails I have received. Your outpouring of kindness has meant more to me than you will ever know. It has brought me strength and resolve […]
Linda Lingle
categories: Speeches, State of State
2005 State of State Address - Jan. 21, 2005
January 1, 2005
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Lt. Governor and Mrs. Aiona, members of the Legislature, cabinet members, Chief Justice Moon, Chair Apoliona, mayors, members of the consular corps, distinguished guests, and to the people of Hawai' i. . . good morning and aloha. Thank you for this time to discuss my thoughts about our recent past, the state's current condition, and the years directly ahead of us. It is so good to be home after a few very cold days in Washington, D.C. where I attended the inauguration of President George W. […]
Linda Lingle
categories: Speeches, State of State
2003 State of State Address - Jan. 23, 2003
January 23, 2003
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislature, Lt. Governor Aiona, Senator Inouye Congressman Abercrombie, Congressman and Mrs. Case Mayor and Mrs. Harris, Mayor Kim, and Mayor Arakawa Governor Ariyoshi, Governor and Mrs. Waihee Members of the Consular Corps, Distinguished guests, And to all the people of Hawaii, Aloha. As I stand before all of you assembled here today, as well as those watching on television and the Internet, and listening on the radio, it is hard to believe that this is only my 50th day in office. The time […]
Linda Lingle
categories: Speeches, State of State
2004 State of State Address - Jan. 26, 2004
January 26, 2004
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, members of the Legislature, Lt. Governor Aiona, cabinet members, Justices of the Supreme Court, OHA Chair Haunani Apoliona, Governor Waihee, Congressmen Case, Mayor Arakawa, Mayor Baptiste, Mayor Harris, Mayor Kim, Lt. General Dierker, Lt. General Gregson, Lt. General Campbell, Lt. General Renuart, Rear Admiral Godlewski, Capt. Wiltshire, elected officials, Consul General Rolando Gregorio dean of the Consular Corps and other members of the Consular Corps, distinguished guests, and to the people of Hawai'i... Aloha and good morning. It is a great privilege to come before you […]
Jennifer M Granholm
categories: Speeches, State of State
Fiscal Year '04 Budget Presentation - March 6, 2003
March 6, 2003
Thank you, Committee Chairs Shulman and Johnson, Minority Chairs Prusi and Whitmer. Good afternoon, members of the Michigan Legislature. It is an honor to be with you today to present the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2004, my first budget as your Governor, especially because of the fiscal crisis we face. I decided to join our Budget Director, Mary Lannoye, in presenting this budget to you, because I can think of no better way to signal my determination to work with you on this over the coming months. When I […]
Kathleen Sebelius
categories: Speeches, State of State
State of the State Address 2004 -Jan. 12, 2004
January 12, 2004
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Madam Chief Justice, members of the Legislature, members of the Court, Cabinet officers, elected officials, leaders of the Kansas tribes, honored guests, and fellow Kansans. I am profoundly grateful to the people of Kansas for providing me with an opportunity to serve the state I love. I am proud to work each and every day on your behalf, and I am dedicated, in the time that is given to me, to do all within my power to make Kansas an even better place to live, work, […]
Kathleen Sebelius
categories: Speeches, State of State
State of the State Address 2003 - Jan. 15, 2003
January 15, 2003
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Madam Chief Justice, Members of the Legislature and Fellow Kansans: It is a very special privilege to return to this House chamber where I served for eight years. It is an honor to welcome back the returning House, Senate, and Judicial members of the Kansas government. I want to extend a special welcome to other new officials including our four new statewide elected officials, two new State Senators, 29 new members of the House of Representatives, and two new Supreme Court Justices. On behalf of the […]