Answering the Call of History
Introduction—Deliver Today, Prepare for Tomorrow Honourable Members, In just under 300 days, Europeans will take to the polls in our unique and remarkable democracy. As with any election, it will …
Inflation: Progress and the Path Ahead
Good morning. At last year’s Jackson Hole symposium, I delivered a brief, direct message. My remarks this year will be a bit longer, but the message is the same: It …
‘I Have a Dream’: As It Was Felt on the Day, by One Young Woman Who Had Traveled From Chicago
This month marks the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered at the March on Washington, August 28, 1963. Most living Americans have heard the …
An Effort to Rob People of Their Will to Be Free
A brief story sums up my theory of journalism: In 1991 I was trying to work as a freelance reporter in newly ex-communist St. Petersburg, Russia. I heard a hot …
When India Grows, the Whole World Grows
Mister Speaker,Madam Vice President,Distinguished Members of the US Congress,Ladies and Gentlemen,Namaskar!It is always a great honour to address the United States Congress. It is an exceptional privilege to do so …
The Dangers of Disinformation: How Professional Communicators Can Preserve and Promote Civic Order
Communication has power. Communication. Has. Power. And with power comes responsibility. Communication has power. To change people. To change societies. To change the world. And with power comes responsibility. Communication …
Let Your Voices Rise
In a few minutes, all of you will walk out of this stadium as newly minted graduates of this University. Before you do, however, it is my privilege to offer …
I’m the Candidate the Far Left Fears the Most
I am so happy to be back home in North Charleston. I am so proud to be an American, aren’t you? We live in the land where it is possible… …
Fear Can Shadow Hope, But Hope Can Defeat Fear
Well, thank you, Mr. President, for that introduction. Dr. Morse, thank you for the incredible honorary degree. And thank you, President Frederick, for the invitation and for your leadership of …
We Are Facing a Long-Term Fight for Existence
Ladies and gentlemen, I have a lot to say about what is happening in classical music in this country—as does anyone in our profession right now. But please don’t look …