Our Country Is in a Dangerous Place
On July 4, 1863, America woke to the remains of perhaps the most consequential battle ever fought on American soil. It took place here on this ground in Gettysburg. Three …
I Don’t See This as Theater … I See This as the Real World
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I sit in a position on this committee where I often follow Senator Cruz and I often have to throw out my entire plan for what …
Facing the Virus
Mr. President, Colleagues, This year marks the 75th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations (UN). Yesterday, the high-level meeting to commemorate …
A Union of Vitality in a World of Fragility
Dear President, Honourable Members, One of the most courageous minds of our times, Andrei Sakharov – a man so admired by this House – always spoke of his unshakeable belief in …
On Labor Day, a Lot to Be Thankful For
Thank you very much. Thank you. Happy Labor Day. That was, really, a very special time I had speaking to some of the labor union heads and other people. They’re …
Your Purpose
It is a great privilege, graduates to address you on your day, a day marking one of the most important accomplishments of your life to date. This is a magical …
I Want You to Know You Are Not Alone
Good evening, it seems like just yesterday that we were at our first convention, where my husband accepted the Republican nomination and then became our 45th president of the United …
If you think things cannot possibly get worse, trust me, they can
Good evening, everyone. It’s a hard time, and everyone’s feeling it in different ways. And I know a lot of folks are reluctant to tune into a political convention right …
There Is Nothing Inevitable About Progress in Keeping This Disease Under Control
No part of our society was untouched as we entered a period of huge uncertainty, worry and vulnerability. Through the incredible work of our frontline workers and the shared commitment …