It’s Time to Wake Up! We Want to Revive the UN
Dear Mr. President, dear heads of state, government, ladies and gentlemen! It’s time to wake up! This is the appeal of the UN Secretary-General, Mr. Guterres, to the world leaders, …
The Nation I Know
Thank you all. Thank you very much. Laura and I are honored to be with you, Madam Vice President, Vice President Cheney, Gov. Wolf, Secretary Haaland, and distinguished guests. Twenty …
The War in Afghanistan Is Now Over
Last night in Kabul, the United States ended 20 years of war in Afghanistan—the longest war in American history. We completed one of the biggest airlifts in history, with more …
New Yorkers May Not Know Me. But I Know You.
Good afternoon. On a cold January day nearly seven years ago, I took the oath of office to become your Lieutenant Governor. I am humbled that the people of New …
I Am Deeply Saddened by the Facts We Now Face
Good afternoon. I want to speak today to the unfolding situation in Afghanistan: the developments that have taken place in the last week and the steps we’re taking to address …
Those of Us Who Know Better
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka died Aug. 5. His longtime speechwriter Tim Schlittner pointed us back to this speech, prepared by Jim Grossfeld and delivered when Trumka was Secretary-Treasurer of the …
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 …