Back to the Future, in Speechwriting
Editor’s note: At the Professional Speechwriters Association, we naturally focus on new developments and burgeoning trends. It’s our job to stay current on the changing leadership communication landscape—and to help …
Have You No Shame?
Well, folks, good afternoon. There’s a serious subject I’d like to talk about today. I’m here in Philadelphia at the National Constitution Center—the city and the place where the story …
The Chinese Communist Party: The Path We Have Traveled and the Journey That Lies Ahead
Comrades and friends, Today, the first of July, is a great and solemn day in the history of both the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese nation. We …
The Baton Passes … to the Next Generation
H.E. President Reuven Rivlin; President-elect Isaac Herzog; Mr. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; President of the Supreme Court, Justice Esther Hayat; Speaker of the Knesset Yariv Levin; my partner in forming …
Memorial Day: The Rest of the Story
This speech is significant for the impact it had after a couple of Hudson, Ohio, American Legion Memorial Day ceremony organizers cut off the speaker’s microphone as he tried to …
I Don’t Know How I Got Here … But I’m Just Thrilled to Death
I love her! Thank you, Chita. I cannot tell you—this woman! She started my career! We were rehearsing Bye Bye Birdie in Philadelphia, doing tryouts. One day they came down …
Not a Time for Just Wallpapering Over the Cracks
I’m proud to open today’s debate on behalf of the Opposition. I am conscious that one of the basic tests of qualification for government is to be trusted by the …