Let This Grim Era of Demonization in America Begin to End
Hello. My fellow Americans and the people who brought me to the dance, Delawareans. I see my buddy Tom — Sen. Tom Carper down there and I think — I …
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 …