Edgar Jung: The Subversive Speechwriter Who Slipped Strong Words Into a Politician’s Milquetoast Mouth
Feb 25, 2025
Edgar Jung wrote a speech denouncing Hitler and fooled the vice chancellor into delivering it. No, it did not end well.
India and the United States: two confident nations
Jul 30, 2014
Neera, thank you very, very much. Thank you for confirming to me your mother’s fealty. I’m deeply appreciative for her support through the years and I’m sorry we lost you …
The Rule of Law Is Not Just a Talking Point for Us. It Is an Operating Principle.
May 15, 2019
I represent the United States. Those are the opening words spoken by Department of Justice attorneys at every federal trial. Each of us represents the entire United States. More importantly, …
Not just whether our economies grow, but how they grow
Nov 12, 2014
Thank you so much. Xiàwǔ hǎo. Thank you, Andrew, for that introduction. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Andrew very well these past few years. We have …
How can we not be involved?
Oct 14, 2014
Thank you, Brother Mike [Louis], for that warm introduction, and I want to thank you for inviting me to your convention. It’s great to be here in St. Louis—and I’m …
The American Future That I See
Apr 07, 2015
I have a message, a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words. We have come to take our country back. We have come to take our …
The Man Who Made Winston Churchill
Oct 15, 2015
Winston Churchill was once asked on whom or on what he had based his oratorical style. He replied—and I quote—“It was an American statesman who inspired me and taught me …
The Time Has Come for Our European Partners to Withdraw from the Iran Nuclear Deal
Feb 18, 2019
Ambassador Ischinger, distinguished guests, it is my honor to join you for the 55th Annual Munich Security Conference. And I’m grateful for the warm welcome. I’m also honored to be …
Settlements Are Not the Cause of the Conflict, But No One Can Ignore the Threat They Pose to Peace
Jan 04, 2017
Today, I want to share candid thoughts about an issue which for decades has animated the foreign policy dialogue here and around the world—the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Throughout his Administration, President …
We Are Not Here to Lecture
May 22, 2017
Thank You. I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and the magnificent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting today’s summit. I am honored to be received by such gracious …