The new guy has begun his job. Biden’s two speeches late last week had no frills, no flourishes, no surprises (as in departures from his published campaign plans), and, most …
Comrades, friends, ladies and gentlemen, greetings to you all! The year 2021 is arriving. From China’s capital Beijing, I extend my New Year wishes to you all! 2020 was an …
“Please, God, let us always have outsiders and give me the grace, in my better moments, to know how to be one,” the old communicator wrote. “But I’m torn because I want to be an insider too.”
Good evening, my fellow Americans. Over the past few weeks, officials in each state, commonwealth, and district, without regard to party or political preference have certified their winning candidate. Today, …
As any year ends and another begins, most of us quietly, maybe half-consciously, take stock, organize our memories, gird ourselves to begin again. We put a period at the end …
President Bollinger, Dear Friends, I thank Columbia University for hosting this gathering — and I welcome those joining online around the world. We meet in this unusual way as we …
In the days when former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was churning out books under his name just about every year, some people wondered how he could write so fast. “Ha. …